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Forum: France
Aug 18th 2017, 11:35 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,378
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Could I really do it?

... and I've just seen, next to my name, a little symbol for female!
Forum: France
Aug 18th 2017, 11:34 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,378
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Could I really do it?

haha yes I assunmed Eurotrash was also a chap. Dunno why, the name? Funy what assumptions we make.
Forum: France
Feb 17th 2017, 4:44 am
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Eggs for sale!

I give my eggs away, don't take wine to parties but a dozen fresh eggs is always welcome. Plus if there's a charity raffle a few half-dozen boxes of eggs is my contribution. I also give a few boxes...
Forum: France
Jun 7th 2016, 6:44 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,468
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Boiler service

Hi Shabbie
Whereabouts in the Lot et Garonne are you buying? Happy help with some arrangements if you're local.
Forum: France
Apr 14th 2016, 6:40 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,727
Posted By Nectarine

Re: What exchange rate to use in tax form?

According to my accountan t the official exchange rate for 2015 is 1.32. Hope this helps.
Forum: France
Mar 30th 2016, 1:34 am
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Soon to be a 'nervous' Expat

Hi Shabbie, we've all been there and been nervous about the move. Like you I went on internet forums and asked advice and several people contacted me to say "hey, when you're settle give me a call"...
Forum: France
Mar 23rd 2016, 12:25 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,237
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Battery hens

Instead of battery hens you could look around to get some hens from the local farmers who cull their egg-producing stock once a year, in order to clean the huge farm buildings. Prior to the cull...
Forum: France
Mar 17th 2016, 7:19 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,845
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Chicken fencing

Found a few in France ...
https://www.leboncoin.fr/animaux/792159071.htm very big but the supplier might have smaller
or perhaps this
Poulailler GEANT 2x3x2m abri poule caille pintade lapin...
Forum: France
Dec 18th 2015, 7:10 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 19,039
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Anyone regret moving to France?

the first thing to consider is money because if you plan to work here then forget it, unless you have excellent French or have unique skills that you can sell to the English speaking market. I'd saw...
Forum: France
Nov 18th 2015, 7:18 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,056
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Small change

I feel I've let everybody down by not bulk-buying wine :cry_smile: We did buy a couple of bottles of Fernet-Brance (vile Italian digestif, tastes foul but knocks the billy-ho out of your stomach...
Forum: France
Nov 17th 2015, 7:31 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,056
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Small change

Back to the original question ... our Leclerc supermarket has a change machine into which you can pour your buckets of small change. It will either give you a voucher for that amount to be spent in...
Forum: France
Aug 31st 2015, 7:03 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,110
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Newbie Old Geezers - moved from WI to France forum.

I'd suggest renting first so that you're not committing to something which doesn't eventually suit your needs. Whilst the attraction of a lot of land is understandable- coming from the squashed UK -...
Forum: France
Aug 20th 2015, 7:24 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,499
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Will the Maire of the village help me?

Are you on Facebook?@ If so search for 'LIFT - Ladies In France Together' where you might find some practical advice since there's hundreds of women there who may have experience, or know of what to...
Forum: France
Aug 18th 2015, 7:49 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,118
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Duck Confit

If you're after making it from scratch there's plenty of complicated recipes but this is an easy one: Easy Duck Confit Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com...
Forum: France
Jul 5th 2015, 6:16 am
Replies: 86
Views: 7,284
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Cold feet ?

Back to the original poster's enquiry, yes I think it's normal to have a 'what the heck are we doing?' moment. After all, you've got to an age where you're comfortable, know the ropes, the area,...
Forum: France
May 19th 2015, 7:03 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 4,383
Posted By Nectarine

Re: New members and hopefully soon new owners!

Most points have been covered. We had a holiday home for 12 years before selling and moving down fulltime to another region. Firstly, make sure you understand the different ownership arrangements...
Forum: France
Dec 31st 2014, 7:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Nectarine

Re: opticians that deliver from england

VisionExpress have sent spectacles to us by recorded delivery before ...
Forum: France
Dec 14th 2014, 6:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Searching for my Uncle

yes, though had help from other members of other expat forums ... just spread the word.
Forum: France
Dec 14th 2014, 5:02 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Searching for my Uncle

Rubyraesmum .... I've sent you a private message with contact details for them.
Forum: France
Dec 13th 2014, 5:25 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Searching for my Uncle

I've reposted this in a few other French-expat forums in case there's more advice or others might know. Good luck.
Forum: France
Nov 9th 2014, 1:40 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,744
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Phoneexpat ðŸ˜

I have a friend who has a contract with PhoneExpat and when she's had problems, the company is dreadful to contact and do business with. Re. the 3 months notice, you could argue that they have not...
Forum: France
Nov 4th 2014, 5:18 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Help, parents in dire straits

If the situation is urgent might he be able to sell one of the rental properties by auction? It would definitely be sold but the price might be less than the current market.
Good luck, very sorry...
Forum: France
Nov 2nd 2014, 2:10 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,491
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Neighbor Problem

InVino's right, the bornes must never be moved and everyone has to be there. If your neighbour refuses to attend, or kicks up a fuss, then I'm not sure what you do but there's probably a procedure...
Forum: France
Nov 1st 2014, 1:59 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,491
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Neighbor Problem

Can you put any kind of top on the well with a lock? And a notice on it that states it is your property and any interference with this lock, or attempt to use it will contravene regulation XXX with...
Forum: France
Oct 30th 2014, 3:58 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,491
Posted By Nectarine

Re: Neighbor Problem

Cheryl, I can't give you any constructive advice as I've no experience of this but dmu's response seems entirely correct. I would also keep a diary of this, recording any intimidation or harassment....
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