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Forum: France
Mar 14th 2024, 8:47 am
Replies: 13
Views: 518
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Moving within France

Dither or no, you'll cope. Une source sure!;)
Forum: France
Mar 14th 2024, 8:42 am
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Taking a UK car with no MOT to the UK

Pulaski gave the correct advise. Rent a trailer and tow it to UK yourself.
Forum: France
Mar 9th 2024, 8:26 am
Replies: 13
Views: 518
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Moving within France

Fwiw, my crystal ball sees DMU sipping a cup of tea with Helen in the not to distant future - with pinky finger raised in typical Brit fashion.;)
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Forum: France
Mar 8th 2024, 8:13 am
Replies: 13
Views: 518
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Moving within France

Hi DMU. At the moment I can't think of anything obvious to add to your list which looks pretty comprehensive. If I do I'll report back.
Good luck with your move which I'm sure will be an upheaval...
Forum: Spain
Feb 3rd 2024, 8:57 am
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Certificate of Conformity

I'm a little surprised that you didn't ask the obvious question of "Pitfalls of importing a vehicle from UK or elsewhere from Europe?" being proceeding.
Having been through this in the past,...
Forum: France
Jan 29th 2024, 7:08 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Taking firearms to france

Just for info I've never been a hunter, but in the past have been a member of a clay-pigeon shooting club which was a great experience.
What I can advise is, even if you have all the necessary...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 15th 2024, 8:42 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,129
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Specialist appointments with SNS

You make a good point. However one should be aware that there is excellent private treatment and rip-off private treatment, and I'm sure this applies whatever country you are in.
Forum: France
Jan 15th 2024, 8:17 am
Replies: 12
Views: 590
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Classic Car

Interesting, however I'm a little surprised that you were told it was not possible to stop/cancel the insurance policy for a SORN vehicle. You mention "my insurance bod'. Was the policy with a known...
Forum: France
Jan 15th 2024, 8:04 am
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Orléans bilingual schools and playgroups

Welcome to the forum. Others may correct me but I don't believe there is a bilingual school in the area.
Regarding playgroups etc THIS...
Forum: France
Jan 15th 2024, 7:48 am
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: New tv series

As mentioned Rivière-Perdue can be watched on catch-up tv. Also I've seen all the Le Voyageur episodes so far and agree it's excellent. If one details any of the weekly magazines it's reatively easy...
Forum: France
Jan 14th 2024, 3:48 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: New tv series

DMU, thanks for your comments.
I found the first 2 episodes interesting, notwithstanding an added element of sentimentality compared to the Arte documentary, no doubt to cater for larger prime-time...
Forum: France
Jan 8th 2024, 2:35 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 590
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Classic Car

Being a Lotus owner I guess you must be passionate about the marque and sports cars in general. I'm not too familiar with your model but I recall reading that once the traditionalists got over the...
Forum: France
Jan 7th 2024, 9:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By Tweedpipe

New tv series

For those who enjoy a fascinating tv drama, there's a new 4-part series commencing tomorrow Monday (parts 1&2) on FR2 at 21:10hr.
Based on a real-life drama in Nice during the 70’s, it’s one of the...
Forum: France
Jan 2nd 2024, 10:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By Tweedpipe

Another SCAM sms or email

Mme TP just started panicking (nothing new there....) at having received an sms on her phone this morning indicating that her Carte Vital has expired, and to contact the link indicated on the sms for...
Forum: France
Jan 2nd 2024, 9:30 am
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Greetings

And a happy New Year from me too! :cake::drinkwine:
TP
Forum: Portugal
Dec 21st 2023, 10:36 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: private health insurance again

I've been reading this thread and feel for most of you experiencing health care insurance related problems.
Not living in Portugal I have no positive advise to those experiencing these issues, and...
Forum: Cyprus
Dec 7th 2023, 12:38 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,081
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Car import from Japan

Off-topic so let's continue for the fun.:D Being a fan of JC and also the same height you probably agree with his choice of personal cars. If that should be the case I suggest you don't get a GT40!...
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2023, 4:16 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,392
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: How long to learn Spanish

"How long to learn Spanish?" is a rather difficult one to answer, very important factors being the age of the pupil and the will to learn. When I was sent to run our office within an airline in...
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2023, 2:54 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,319
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: fears over painkiller Nolotil grow for Brits in Spain

Interesting! Regarding 1g paracetamol tablets, they are still available OTC here in France. In fact pharmacists often suggest 1g boxes rather than 500mg. Synically I guess it makes better business...
Forum: Hungary
Dec 6th 2023, 2:10 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Parents in law property

Reading this from elsewhere in Europe, I'm amazed, and in my admittedly limited experience - it all seems rather dodgy. Hopefully everything will turn out ok.
There's no way I'd allow changes to be...
Forum: Cyprus
Dec 6th 2023, 1:16 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,081
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Car import from Japan

In that case why not drive it back with you to Cyprus........:sneaky:. Or take it as cabin baggage!:p
Forum: Cyprus
Dec 6th 2023, 1:12 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,081
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Car import from Japan

Interesting!:)
In the early 90's on a trip to Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford I rented an Accura from Hertz for a month. I have no idea which model but I recall it was an excellent car - one of the...
Forum: Cyprus
Dec 6th 2023, 12:12 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,081
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Car import from Japan

Once again good advise from Pulaski + others.
I’m a little late to this thread, with just a few related comments.......
As a long-term, avid Honda fan (now on my 5th, (3 company supplied Civics and...
Forum: France
Dec 3rd 2023, 8:11 am
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Christmas Bonus

I can't find any ref to the sum you mention, but for the Prime de Noel 2023 the following gives additional info....
Forum: France
Oct 8th 2023, 4:04 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By Tweedpipe

Re: Dordogne area, transgender child

I'm aware that the French government has recently announced measures to assist with a wider awareness and proposition of solutions especially for schools.
There are many on-line videos informing of...
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