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 Siblu's idea of typical entertainments at LC  -  are the breakfasts back?
 January 2010

     Hi all. The following is my impression of LC during my 7 week stay in July/August.  September 2009
                 
  1. During the whole period Fun passes were seldom examined at the pool and I know from conversations that other site holidaymakers were freely using the pool. On several occasions there was no lifeguard on duty overlooking the large pool. On complaining I was told 'we are short of staff'. This is not satisfactory.
  2. Many cars were parked on the roadway. This spoils the look of the site and is against the rules. Security made no attempt at removing them.
  3. Dogs were allowed to roam freely, especially early in the morning. I had to bag up faeces on my plot and deliver them to the owners.
  4. Noisy neighbours at night. I know we are all on holiday and some noise is inevitable, but 1.00am - 2.00am is too much. Touring security guards make no effort to stop them unless you complain. There should be a stated time in the rules when silence is mandatory. I would suggest midnight, after that talking should be in the van with the doors closed.
  5. The WIFI is a very expensive joke, 2 minutes to load a page is not on, especially at that criminal price. It should be vastly upgraded,or free.
  6. The shows at the Archipel, with one or two exceptions, were pretty dire. I know efforts were made in August to improve them but it didn't get much better.
  7. Throughout August we had the regular chugging of the old tractor tugging new and used vans past our plot. I no longer expect this during the season, it spoils the experience.
  8. The Atoll bar must stop serving alcohol to under age children. I don't know whether it is an offence in France. The area around the Atoll at 11.00pm some nights was a disgrace, with clearly smashed 11 to 17 year olds being served at the bar in large numbers.
                                                              

All the above suggests I am an old moaner, far from it, we had a great time especially with the weather, but there was a feeling that the place is going backwards. A bit of upgrading is needed, and attention to the above comments. I felt that the management were quick to apply the rules when they wished it, but loathe to deal with our complaints. Customer satisfaction should drive everything.
The groundspeople did a great job, the flowers and bushes were a treat.

Finally thanks to all the happy hour mob for the laughs and a big thanks to the Social Secretaries from Cleaner Close, for the fantastic evening does, they were the icing on a very big cake. Regards Pete Smith

         
At last we have a restaurant recommendation from the Beck family  

Onsite WiFi 2009 prices

  
Card Prices             
Direct payment online unlimited   
  
1 hour
 9€          
4 days20€
 2 hours
15€

7 days
25€
 3 hours
20€

14 days
40€
 


31 days
45€
 
 
3 months
75€




12 months
180€
May 2009       
Owners have again experienced break-ins and squatters.  In fact UK squatters ...maybe.. at least ones that can and want to read a UK newspaper. This someone, obviously cannot afford rent locally but can afford to pay extra for the news back home.

In my opinion, either the security are not being vigilant or its an inside job. Quite honestly, I and many owners have been impressed with the security company over the last year. I am certain, If they would have seen any "not known" people climbing walls, on their sensored cameras, and surely would have caught up with these vagrants.

So where does that leave us owners. Yet another year gone and the problem has not disappeared.
We know who does the burglaries.  But what we dont know is who is squatting.
Why have they decided there is market for plant pots this year.
In my opinion, it is time for some extra security for next winter.  Alas...we have to consider this now rather than later.
Your opinions please.....



November 2008
 From: Michel Sixdeniers
Date: 28/11/2008 08:54:45
To: djls17775@blueyonder.co.uk
Cc: Damien Lohe
Hi David
Thanks for your mail
We know very well that for the first “Wifi season” at la Carabasse, the system
was far too slow, and we are sorry about that…It will be reinforced for, I believe,
a better service in 2009!  Have a good end of year!  -  Michel

We have been reassurred that the storms in the Autumn did not affect the parc and there was no damage
of any sort.  The credit crunch is bitting hard.  Speedferries have ceased trading so there is a likely-hood
of increased prices on ferries and maybe Ryanair etc.

         Owners quote  "Just received my invoice for 2009 ~ 17.5% increase".
                         Yes!  even though we are still 3 months less off our visiting time, we are obliged to pay more. 
                                         C'est la vie.....


    
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