Luvarmagnac

True, but the Street of Shame section illustrates perfectly the hypocrisy of the Lunchtime o Boozers. I wonder how their expenses tot up, let alone the illegal hacking of phones - not exactly whiter than white eh?

Not sure about moral superiority, but it does have a sort of reputation for sweeping generalisations based on the flimsiest of facts, normally published in the largest headlines possible."Aliens invade our eggs". "End of world if Labour get in - Floods and famine". The Grauniad, on the other hand, allegedly cant spell! I read the Eye. Only news thats fit to print.

Its now Feb 1st down and 7th back. Due to route change I will be out via Le Havre, Le Mans, Tours, Chateauroux, Cahors and on route back, Bordeaux, Angouleme, Tours, etc.

I reckon though the mind is failing, it was winter 2002/3, but could have been 2001/2. House was empty, single glazing. Tile floors were freezing (yes we were camping out indoors), despite chiminee fueled all day and night. I now have gas central heating, though used with chiminee, and the place is snug as bug in a rug.And logs upon logs upon logs!!

I remember the winter after we bought it dropped to minus 17, and the autoroute to Spain was closed for snow and ice. Drove down in February and turned on mains in both house and grenier to be greeted with showers from nearly every pipe joint. No central heating we froze in front of the log fire. Walking to the bar you could almost cut chunks from the air which was bone chilling. Ah the good old days. Soon be heatwave/pool season.

I am planning a painting/renovation trip in my van later this month (January 2011) Going to the South West near Bordeaux, and would be pleased to offer some space, either a lift to somebody, carry some articles etc in return for a share of fuel/tolls.Can drop off or pickup anywhere reasonably within the Rennes, Niort, Bordeaux corridor, and since I am also taking some bits to a friend who lives near Figeac could do something round there too. Hope this might be of help to someone in these cash bereft times.