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[WelshGas]

Also a chain of Crepe restaurants in Sydney called The Four Frogs, started by French Immigrants.

Four Frogs Creperie Circular Quay - Sydney - French Restaurant

Four Frogs Crêperie Circular Quay opened on 1st September. Our address is Gateway Sydney, 1 Macquarie Place Circular Quay NSW 2000.

www.fourfrogs.com.au

 

[tobyprivett]

Speechless

I agree. I clicked ‘report post’ because this is way off track for a forum discussing camper vans.

 

[flying banana]

I agree. I clicked ‘report post’ because this is way off track for a forum discussing camper vans.

Here we go again

 

[Viktorgeorge]

Speechless

That’s a first …

 

[flying banana]

'Ozzy Pete' will soon need to request a name change at this rate. To just Pete.

 

[tobyprivett]

I seem to be winning the prize for most Dislikes on a thread.

To clarify, the post / content I am complaining about it is in post #53. Specifically the highlighted words below:

> The 'P' word that certain people hailing from Pakistan seem to now dislike ...

> The 'N' word that apparently causes so much offence when used by white people ...

This choice of language is offensive - and has nothing to with camper vans

 

[Wannabecamperman]

I seem to be winning the prize for most Dislikes on a thread.

To clarify, the post / content I am complaining about it is in post #53. Specifically the highlighted words below:

> The 'P' word that certain people hailing from Pakistan seem to now dislike ...

> The 'N' word that apparently causes so much offence when used by white people ...

This choice of language is offensive - and has nothing to with camper vans

...and you're part of the problem, Tobias.

Taking offence on behalf of others. Virtue signalling of the very worst kind.

Kinda proved mine and others' points right there.

 

[Winston Rumfoord]

Every time I look at this thread it gets worse. Surely it can sink any lower..?

 

[wildslammer22]

Wow.
Did you type that with a straight face?

'Wokery' as evidenced all too often of late, is the extremist cancel culture where the liberal far left shout down / bully / harrass / intimidate and even threaten violence, to anyone who has the temerity to express a viewpoint that differs from theirs.

If you sincerely wish to explore this insidious blight (mostly out of California) that is ruining free speech and the values and freedoms upon which the West was founded, then I suggest you look at the appalling treatment of JK Rowling, Sharron Davies, and countless Christians, Jews and Muslims, whose only crime was to voice traditional values and beliefs around the nuclear family.

I am a long-time supporter of https://citizengo.org/en-gb and should you wish to enlighten yourself of some of the ongoing issues around freedom of Religion and Speech and the awful effects this woke nonsense being taught in schools and universities is having, then you'll find it illuminating.

'Woke' and 'wokery' have just become a lazy insults for intolerant people to throw at other intolerant people. It’s been adopted by large chunks of the media as a tool for distraction from real issues and it’s proven to be very effective. It’s actually quite amusing to read and hear people that seem permanently offended by people that are offended and yet completely fail to see the irony

 

[chockswahay]

I must say, I think the weather is rather nice for this time of year ……….

 

[wildslammer22]

I must say, I think the weather is rather nice for this time of year ……….

I have a jokey reply to that but I fear it may be misconstrued….!

 

[Boops]

As a ”person of colour” who arrived on these shores, the P word was NEVER used as a term of affection. Very much the opposite. Fact. 70’s/80’s London was very different.

Language matters.

What has this got to do with camping and surely there are other forums for this?

 

[SamSara]

Wow.
Did you type that with a straight face?

'Wokery' as evidenced all too often of late, is the extremist cancel culture where the liberal far left shout down / bully / harrass / intimidate and even threaten violence, to anyone who has the temerity to express a viewpoint that differs from theirs.

If you sincerely wish to explore this insidious blight (mostly out of California) that is ruining free speech and the values and freedoms upon which the West was founded, then I suggest you look at the appalling treatment of JK Rowling, Sharron Davies, and countless Christians, Jews and Muslims, whose only crime was to voice traditional values and beliefs around the nuclear family.

I am a long-time supporter of https://citizengo.org/en-gb and should you wish to enlighten yourself of some of the ongoing issues around freedom of Religion and Speech and the awful effects this woke nonsense being taught in schools and universities is having, then you'll find it illuminating.

Best if we declare a truce if we meet at future gatherings. I am a divorced single mum with a transgender daughter living with her lesbian cis gendered girlfriend.
Sent with love and understanding

 

[Ozzy Pete]

There is a small chain of bakers shops in Paris called The French Bastards. The founder worked in Australia for a while and was referred to as ‘you French bastard’ by his workmates. He took it as a term of endearment, rather than an insult and on return to France used it as the name for his business. Fantastic attitude

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[Ozzy Pete]

But in Australia its 100% meaning is to offend and that’s not what it should be about.
My original post as I have said many times was to worn those travelling on that particular ferry to be very careful when making plans for the night. We were lucky, but it could have quite easily have been different with a nasty outcome.
The 3 people I mentioned my well have been 3 tall bucksome Blondes but I would have probably been accused of being sexist.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

'Ozzy Pete' will soon need to request a name change at this rate. To just Pete.

Oh no I’m proud of my time there and doing my but for Queen and country.
and never “just” Pete.

 

[campandfly]

In the previous 3 pages I think I have missed what incident happened to the OP.

I would be interested to know what happened? as we are frequent travellers to Europe and would like to be prepared and possibly avoid any trouble.
Happy to receive a PM if not able to post here.

Always like to hear about peoples experiences to keep My Partner self and Van as safe as possible.
Thank you

 

[CALI FATE]

Unfortunately i missed the post - we dont usually use camp sites and would appreciate reading about your experience - would you be happy to send me a DM copy thanks

 

[The Tall Luthier]

As a ”person of colour” who arrived on these shores, the P word was NEVER used as a term of affection. Very much the opposite. Fact. 70’s/80’s London was very different.

Language matters.

What has this got to do with camping and surely there are other forums for this?

@SamSara
I’d like to apologise for my part in this conversation. On reflection I think that when you have a conversation about better choices of words around race, gender, sexuality, social media will bring out views that seek be as contrarian as possible. I’m sorry if that goaded people into causing upset to you both.

Best wishes.

 

[GrannyJen]

Best if we declare a truce if we meet at future gatherings. I am a divorced single mum with a transgender daughter living with her lesbian cis gendered girlfriend.
Sent with love and understanding

We have some things in common. Would be nice to talk one day.

 

[Boops]

@SamSara
I’d like to apologise for my part in this conversation. On reflection I think that when you have a conversation about better choices of words around race, gender, sexuality, social media will bring out views that seek be as contrarian as possible. I’m sorry if that goaded people into causing upset to you both.

Best wishes.

No apology necessary - its not on you.
I would say thank you to you & @tobyprivett calling out an inappropriate, offensive & racist post. Although disheartening to see the number of dislikes for doing so.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

I think we ought to knock this on the head now. My original post was regarding safety while stopping for the night near Caen Brittany ferries berth on the 9.30 pm docking. This has been blown out of all proportion.
Stay safe… Ozzy Pete…

 

[flying banana]

I think we ought to knock this on the head now. My original post was regarding safety while stopping for the night near Caen Brittany ferries berth on the 9.30 pm docking. This has been blown out of all proportion.
Stay safe… Ozzy Pete…

Blown out of proportion over nothing though mate. Thanks for the warnings.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Blown out of proportion over nothing though mate. Thanks for the warnings.

Precisely! Some people just seem to be waiting for something to take offence over, when absolutely none was intended.

Hopefully they'll have taken something from this thread and not have a fit the next time someone accurately identifies scumbags who tried to damage their vehicle and potentially rob them.

Suffice to say those who travel to French Aires, myself included, are now aware of the tactics and grateful to the OP for highlighting the issue he experienced. Let's hope the French Police soon round up said scumbags, though I won't hold my breath...

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Maybe fit one of these !!!!!!!