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[jefmcg]

Eurotunnel renamed Getlink in preparation for post-Brexit era

 

[Adam4868]

I thought they would just close it to stop foreigners coming in !

 

[mjr]

Getlink? Get lost!

"The initials GET are already used on stock exchanges for Groupe Eurotunnel" So to appear more British, the name is becoming more French. It's like a metaphor for so much that is happening these days, isn't it?

 

[NorthernDave]

Getlink? Get lost!

"The initials GET are already used on stock exchanges for Groupe Eurotunnel" So to appear more British, the name is becoming more French. It's like a metaphor for so much that is happening these days, isn't it?

Zut alors!

I have heard a rumour that should Brexit negotiations not go well, there is a secret plan to use Eric Pickles to bung the tunnel entrance up.

 

[mjr]

Is there any progress towards opening the central tunnel regularly for cyclists yet?

 

[slowmotion]

Is there any progress towards opening the central tunnel regularly for cyclists yet?

I don't think it would be a very inspiring ride.

 

[jefmcg]

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And the other end?

Bloody foreigners <mutter>

 

[Mugshot]

I don't think it would be a very inspiring ride.

Hell of a strava segment though.

 

[mjr]

I would do it rather than use the ferry. Sorry @Salty seadog

It'd also beat trying to get one of the twelve daily bike spaces in Le Shuttle or trying to figure out Eurostar's current anti cycling rules.

 

[slowmotion]

I would do it rather than use the ferry. Sorry @Salty seadog

I haven't taken the Calais ferry recently. I'm scared of @Salty seadog turning me away. I try and sneak in via The Hook.

 

[classic33]

Only Froome to beat.

 

[Tin Pot]

Eurotunnel renamed Getlink in preparation for post-Brexit era

FFS it's taken me decades to call it the Eurotunnel not Chunnel or Eurostar.

Don't they realise the people who use the Eurotunnel are pro Europe?

I've got three more trips on my frequent traveller pass, but thats given me the right hump.

 

[jefmcg]

Don't they realise the people who use the Eurotunnel are pro Europe?

I've disagreed with you a few times in the last few days, but this is totally my feeling too.

Also

“No massive expensive brand identity organisation came in. It’s Get – go and acquire – and Link. It’s not fancy, it’s not invented. It’s very Anglo-Saxon – and a large part of our customer base and investor base is Anglo-Saxon."

No. Getlink doesn't sound like English. And English speakers don't use anglo-saxon this way. I will use "anglo-saxon" to describe the similar drinking cultures in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ etc. But when I am talking about words, then I say "english" (or "English".... sorry, capitalisation confuses me)

 

[Salty seadog]

I would do it rather than use the ferry. Sorry @Salty seadog

I haven't taken the Calais ferry recently. I'm scared of @Salty seadog turning me away. I try and sneak in via The Hook.

You'd both be very welcome, I'd supply cake.

 

[slowmotion]

You'd both be very welcome, I'd supply cake.

That's sweet.......




........too sweet.



Beer?