Campsite reminder...................French Gypsies!!!!

[*Al*]

A reminder for those that haven't been camping at LeMans before.Usually after the race end, the campsites are hunting ground for the French Gypsies, i've personally seen them steal from tents (yes i did tell the owner).They dig through the bins and take anything of 'value' that is left unattended.Keep your valuables safe, infact at all times try to look valuables in a car rather than leave in your tent.

[remal]

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[*Al*]

remal said:

this has got me worried as I have not roof or windscreen on my car. so All I will have is the tent?

Just make sure your valuables are not unattended.

[Fruitcake]

*Al* said:

remal said:

this has got me worried as I have not roof or windscreen on my car. so All I will have is the tent?

Just make sure your valuables are not unattended.

Or if it's possible, lock them in another Pher's car?

[jvaughan]

also, last year I got talking to a guy with a lotus 7 who had his passports and stuff nicked from the car as they went to the supermarket on the monday.

if you have an unsecure car, carry your important bits with you

[Polarbert]

remal said:

this has got me worried as I have not roof or windscreen on my car. so All I will have is the tent?

You can put important stuff in my car if your near me. I'm with racetours.

[remal]

I'm going with Team langoustine so hopefully I can put some bits in their cars. keeping my finders crossed

[matboyslim]

by all means call me stupid (que the comments) can you not look into getting a small secure box fitted behind one of the seats in a car that has no boot or lockable storage area! Just an idea like!

[rossybee]

remal said:

I'm going with Team langoustine so hopefully I can put some bits in their cars. keeping my finders crossed

Another windowless TL member!

[vetteheadracer]

I would suggest keeping your passport, cash and credit cards on your person at all times (including sleeping) if you don't have a secure car boot to keep things in.
Anything else of value I would leave at home unless it is essential to your trip.

[Lensey]

They are really sneaky b'stards! A couple of years ago the guys we camp next to had their generator nicked, this happened when they were at their camp! Now you would think you would notice that? At least you would notice the fridges switching off. I swear if they had caught one of them they would still be in France doing some serious time

[calumcousins]

remal said:

this has got me worried as I have not roof or windscreen on my car. so All I will have is the tent?

Get one of those lockable security boxes that you can chain to some sort of immovable object, or your car - im thinking meaty chassis bit out of the way underneath. Just dont forget its there when you drive off!

[V6GTO]

Also watch out if your car is a bit different. I've heard of "trophy hunters" knicking bits off cars like stick-on badges and fancy dust caps on your tyres. Be vigillant and even more important...kick the sh1t out of anyone you catch!

Martin.

[Polarbert]

Lensey said:

A couple of years ago

Lensey said:

I swear if they had caught one of them they would still be in France doing some serious time

[baron bashoneov]

remal said:

I'm going with Team langoustine so hopefully I can put some bits in their cars. keeping my finders crossed

No problem Remal. Mad Mac Mc Mad will assist.(TL leader)
or one of the other prawns

[remal]

baron bashoneov said:

remal said:

I'm going with Team langoustine so hopefully I can put some bits in their cars. keeping my finders crossed

No problem Remal. Mad Mac Mc Mad will assist.(TL leader)
or one of the other prawns

great to hear. what the the TL boys like. Mad or just mad

[Touching Cloth]

remal said:

I'm going with Team langoustine so hopefully I can put some bits in their cars. keeping my finders crossed

Another boot here if you need it Remal. Green Cerb with Union Jack roof (if all goes to plan). Also in the Annexe with TL.

[remal]

sounds like its going to be a good week

[baron bashoneov]

remal said:

baron bashoneov said:

remal said:

I'm going with Team langoustine so hopefully I can put some bits in their cars. keeping my finders crossed

No problem Remal. Mad Mac Mc Mad will assist.(TL leader)
or one of the other prawns

great to hear. what the the TL boys like. Mad or just mad

TL are throwing a BBQ and a big screen for the England game on the Thursday.
Enterance only for Prawns with TL Tee shirts on - it will a great night, then of to the rounderbout for some more entertainment.

Edited by baron bashoneov on Thursday 8th June 09:14

[markCSC]

Matt, what campsite are you staying at?