The Departure Lounge

[Alain Maréchal]

No politics here, I swear.

You are leaving us, and I am one European who is unhappy about that – in fact I think most of us are. I am a citizen of one EU country (one of the founding nations, in fact) resident in another, who spent some teenage years in England, twice worked there, and visit a few times each year, so I feel a close connnexion. I wish you well, but I hope and believe that there will continue to be close relations.

I have been wondering about my own relationship with this Forum, and Radio Three. The latter no longer seems to serve me well, for reasons which seem to be those of many who contribute regularly to the Forum. I had considered leaving the Forum gracefully today, but I think on reflection that I will probably listen in from time to time, and read, and contribute if I feel I have something useful to say.

Bon Voyage, not Adieu!

[antongould]

No politics here, I swear.

You are leaving us, and I am one European who is unhappy about that – in fact I think most of us are. I am a citizen of one EU country (one of the founding nations, in fact) resident in another, who spent some teenage years in England, twice worked there, and visit a few times each year, so I feel a close connnexion. I wish you well, but I hope and believe that there will continue to be close relations.

I have been wondering about my own relationship with this Forum, and Radio Three. The latter no longer seems to serve me well, for reasons which seem to be those of many who contribute regularly to the Forum. I had considered leaving the Forum gracefully today, but I think on reflection that I will probably listen in from time to time, and read, and contribute if I feel I have something useful to say.

Bon Voyage, not Adieu!

Personally very sad to leave I will be in bed at 23:00 ….. but please Alain stay here with us, your contributions are much appreciated …...

[LeMartinPecheur]

...please Alain stay here with us, your contributions are much appreciated …...

[Pulcinella]

No politics here, I swear.

You are leaving us, and I am one European who is unhappy about that – in fact I think most of us are. I am a citizen of one EU country (one of the founding nations, in fact) resident in another, who spent some teenage years in England, twice worked there, and visit a few times each year, so I feel a close connnexion. I wish you well, but I hope and believe that there will continue to be close relations.

I have been wondering about my own relationship with this Forum, and Radio Three. The latter no longer seems to serve me well, for reasons which seem to be those of many who contribute regularly to the Forum. I had considered leaving the Forum gracefully today, but I think on reflection that I will probably listen in from time to time, and read, and contribute if I feel I have something useful to say.

Bon Voyage, not Adieu!

I hope you will pop in from time to time, if only for advice on the vagaries of the English language.

[LMcD]

Personally very sad to leave I will be in bed at 23:00 ….. but please Alain stay here with us, your contributions are much appreciated …...

[Serial_Apologist]

I too hope that Alain doesn't depart these shores - he is a much-valued member of this... community.

I noted one of the BBC reporters speaking of "jewel nationality" being sought by many British residents in the EU, on the TV lunchtime news.

[kernelbogey]

....You are leaving us, and I am one European who is unhappy about that – in fact I think most of us are.

Bon Voyage, not Adieu!

And, I hope, Au revoir!

[Bryn]

And, I hope, Au revoir!

We'll be back, once the sanity clause comes into force.

[DracoM]

We'll be back, once the sanity clause comes into force.

[eighthobstruction]

I too hope that Alain doesn't depart these shores - he is a much-valued member of this... community.

I noted one of the BBC reporters speaking of "jewel nationality" being sought by many British residents in the EU, on the TV lunchtime news.

Yes please staY Allain....

5 of our family now have Irish passports....

[DracoM]

[Sir Velo]

. I wish you well, but I hope and believe that there will continue to be close relations.

We can still be found in the same place you know!

I have been wondering about my own relationship with this Forum, and Radio Three. The latter no longer seems to serve me well, for reasons which seem to be those of many who contribute regularly to the Forum. I had considered leaving the Forum gracefully today, but I think on reflection that I will probably listen in from time to time, and read, and contribute if I feel I have something useful to say.

Bon Voyage, not Adieu!

I dont think Brexit impacts websites like these, at least not yet!

[oddoneout]

We'll be back, once the sanity clause comes into force.

Another fat chap - but wearing red robes - who might decide to give December 2020 a miss?

[LMcD]

I too hope that Alain doesn't depart these shores - he is a much-valued member of this... community.

I noted one of the BBC reporters speaking of "jewel nationality" being sought by many British residents in the EU, on the TV lunchtime news.

Perhaps he was thinking of that series set in a pub which featured those two chaps with pistols: 'The Duel In the Crown'

[Serial_Apologist]

Perhaps he was thinking of that series set in a pub which featured those two chaps with pistols: 'The Duel In the Crown'

Wonderful!!!