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    Hi All,

    I tried to access Pivots this morning for the first time in almost four weeks. I was quite quickly told at the gate that the manager had ordered them to not let any cars in for birding. I was not given any reason as to why this was the case, however they did say I could park outside and walk around the fields.

    Has anyone else experienced this problem lately?

    Cheers

    Josh
    Josh Smithson

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    Hi Josh,
    I think this restriction apply only for Fridays and after 5 PM. you can walk in but not the car as they on Holiday.
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    Josh,

    This happens in phases. Every now and then they get their knickers in a twist and they stop cars for a few days. However I had no problems on Sun and Mon. Khalifa is most likely correct, they sometime become difficult on Fridays....
    Neil Tovey

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    Understandably, to be fair. Given that Friday is their day off and they often have a social gathering after Friday prayers, I suppose we shouldn't begrudge them a few hours off standing to attention, saluting birders and waving us through the barrier.

    I have found exactly what Khalifa suggests - after 5pm most days and anytime after 10am on Fridays.
    Mark

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    Cheers for the update. Will keep it in mind for future trips.

    Cheers
    Josh Smithson

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