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Thanks to you both for quick response.

Yesterday I had to telephone to ask someone what their e-mail address was. The person spelt it out for me but I had no idea what they said when it came to the @ bit and just guessed. Must have guessed right because they received the mail but would appreciate any help on how to pronounce it ready for when I have to spell out my e-mail address. Thank you in advance

We have received a telephone directory for the first time and noticed that several people have two numbers noted - one which starts with the regional number as normal and a second number which starts with 09. Can anyone tell us why there are two different numbers listed please. Thank you

Easyjet were measuring in Nice last month and also checking that people only had one piece of handluggage. There were notices up at Liverpool airport that they were going to be checking on the way out but that didn't happen. It caught a lot of people out - they had a handbag as well as a cabin bag. I think they then had to pay for the cabin bag to be put in the hold.

We will be spending the Christmas period in Burgundy and have been looking at local events. There is a Reveillon happening in a village hall but we have only ever experienced a Reveillon at a neighbour's home. Can anyone tell me what the format is for such an event - we like to attend local events but like to go prepared. Thank you

Hi We have received our Taxe d'hab for our house and our apartment and both show an amount for the Redevance Audiovisuelle. In previous years we have only paid it with the Taxe d'hab for the house as it is only payable once (unless the rules have changed this year). My question is, should I pay the both in full and then reclaim the RA from the Tax Office which deals with the apartment or should I deduct the 118 euros and send a cheque (plus a covering letter)for the Taxe d'hab only. If I take the first option will it take for ever to get a refund? If I take the second option will it totally upset French bureaucracy - I know there is a penalty for late payment and I don't want to incur a fine. Has anyone else ever been in this situation and if so, how did you resolve it? Any advice will be gratefully received Thanks

No - we aren't all silly but in the same vein we did hear about a woman who complained to Asda because there were no sausages or bacon inside the disposable barbecue that she bought - they were shown on the cardboard cover!!!!!

I write naturally with my left hand but if I want to think about what I am writing then I use my right hand. It was a bit disconcerting when, because I had tennis elbow I had to use my right hand to write in the office, quite a few people commented that they could now actually read my writing. I play guitar right handed but have to clean my teeth left handed (except for my denture which I can clean with either hand!!!!!!). Mixed up - who me?

Hi We have a Leclerc sim card - it costs 1 euro 50 a month. Any credit lasts for a year and that year is extended each time you top up. We have been really pleased with it and it has saved a lot of money. Also french tradesmen and businesses are happier to phone us back now that we have a french mobile number