British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: Rayo
Showing results 1 to 18 of 18
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Spain
Jul 6th 2013, 7:00 am
Replies: 142
Views: 11,106
Posted By Rayo

Re: Do you, like me get peed off

Oh. Thank God it's not the Daily Mirror or the Sun!!!
Forum: France
Jul 3rd 2013, 2:16 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 6,034
Posted By Rayo

Re: winter fuel allowance

I have literally just had an email from my MP that from 2015 the Winter Fuel Allowance will be stopped for people living abroad.
Forum: France
Jul 3rd 2013, 4:52 am
Replies: 41
Views: 6,034
Posted By Rayo

Re: winter fuel allowance

Don't see the connection.
Forum: France
Jul 2nd 2013, 5:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,094
Posted By Rayo

Re: How much is enough?

Yes, a very good idea to rent for a while.
Forum: France
Jul 2nd 2013, 5:02 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By Rayo

Re: Searching for ideal place in France

[QUOTE=Lindajane;10769964]Hi,
I am asking for peoples' thoughts of the best places to live in France as well as the best way to search for a home there.
I am British and my wife has dual British...
Forum: France
Jul 2nd 2013, 4:50 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By Rayo

Re: Searching for ideal place in France

I live in the Midi Pyronees. It's very convenient for cheap shopping in Andora and Spain.
When buying property, beware that very cheap properties in need of work, renovations can cost a fortune and...
Forum: France
Jul 1st 2013, 1:07 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 6,034
Posted By Rayo

Re: winter fuel allowance

I have been writing to MPs to get the payments stopped to those of us living in warmer climates. There are far more needy cases in the world. I pay my WFO to Wateraid.
UK MEPs are on...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 28th 2013, 6:38 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,852
Posted By Rayo

Re: Winter fuel payments to stop

Of course we don't have a British MP, but we do have MEPs who seem to hold more sway. I write to mine and get replies. The working classes in the UK rarely visit or write to their MP which is why the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 28th 2013, 4:29 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,283
Posted By Rayo

Re: Only in Britain will you ever find this

I live in France and I have to say that the British are so polite by comparion to many, but by no means all, other countries
Forum: Portugal
Jun 28th 2013, 4:07 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,852
Posted By Rayo

Re: Winter fuel payments to stop

If, like I do, you think that it is wrong for the UK to pay WFA to people who don't need it, write to www.writetothem.org.uk where you will find it simply to send an email to our British MEPs.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2013, 1:21 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 3,852
Posted By Rayo

Re: Winter fuel payments to stop

I have never lived in luxury, but when I lived in the Algarve (Portugal) my UK pension was certainly sufficient to live on,. The WHA did pay for my gin and tonic when I was sunbathing on Christmas...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2013, 11:29 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,852
Posted By Rayo

Re: Winter fuel payments to stop

Nor have I
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2013, 10:59 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,852
Posted By Rayo

Re: Winter fuel payments to stop

I also left school at 15 with nothing and later joined the RAF (but no pension off them). I have 3 children ans 6 grandchildren but that has nothing do with me not wanting a Winter Fuel Allowance in...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2013, 10:08 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,852
Posted By Rayo

Re: Winter fuel payments to stop

But let's face it. We expats have chosen to leave the UK because we can afford it, or moved with a well-paid job, or sold our property for a small fortune. Whatever. Now they have to stop these...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2013, 9:28 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,852
Posted By Rayo

Re: Winter fuel payments to stop

I live in south of France and have been writing to MEP's for months to give to the needy: not the greedy
Forum: France
Jun 27th 2013, 8:08 am
Replies: 1,512
Views: 270,819
Posted By Rayo

Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)

Thank you, Sue for your welcome. I hope I fit in.
Forum: France
Jun 27th 2013, 8:04 am
Replies: 1,512
Views: 270,819
Posted By Rayo

Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)

Thank you Chatter. Yes I mean the Pyronees
Forum: France
Jun 26th 2013, 7:15 am
Replies: 1,512
Views: 270,819
Posted By Rayo

Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)

Hello, I'm Ray. I've lived here in Tournay with my French wife for 5 years. I'm loving the life here. We can see the Pyronese from our house and menagerie!

I am looking forward to talking to you...
Showing results 1 to 18 of 18


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.