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Hi,
Before I reply I must admit that I am NO gardening expert, however when in doubt I always consult the Royal Horticultural Society... the following link is from their site and relates to pollarding, I hope it helps....
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Sounds like a fine idea to me.
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Yes I'm in agreement that it's illegal, however the DVLA don't have the authority to fine a vehicle on foreign roads, they can only issue the fine to a UK address for a car which is untaxed and on British roads. The issue over validity of insurance is possibly the best form of attack for the French police, but unfortunately, it is only after an accident that this would come in to play, by which time it's already too late.
I only know of the DVLA's stance because I e-mailled them and asked them directly - before anyone questions it - I was not 'shopping' anyone, just asking what would happen if they were to be given details of an un-taxed British car here in France. So while the car is being driven around here, left at French ferry ports or airports, there's very little they can do.
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Regarding tipping the dustbin men, I have always written a card, put it in an envelope with a tip, then taped it to the top of the wheelie bin, secure enough to not blow away, and visible enough to be noticed.
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[quote]Im sorry but I just dont get why people have a problem with UK reg'd cars without tax in France. I think that might be something to do with the fact that according to the British government, it appe...[/quote]
Will, yes the British Government say that these vehicles are illegal, but only if being driven in the UK. As for the French authorities, they don't recognise the need for a tax disc in the window as it is not part of the French system.
Seems to me that there is a bit of a loophole here.
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Pleased to hear it was a painless process - however note, the registration plate must be riveted on, or it does not meet French regulations and can lead to a fine.
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As your reply was addressed to me, I feel I must reply. Although our opinions may differ on some things (wouldn't it be a dull world if peoples opinions didn't differ), I do agree that it is not a good idea to wage a one man war against the tax dodgers, nor to encourage criminal behaviour - two wrongs don't make a right.
Regarding other claims of airport car parks being congested with un-taxed British cars being left there while people are in the UK, I don't think this is relevant, if the car had been legally imported and within the French system it would still be left at the airport while the owner was in the UK - it's more a matter of there being free unlimited parking at the aiports.
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Aha, that sounds more like it. It's just that I see so many things about people not being able to start up in any form of business because the costs are so high, i.e. selling homemade produce, running a market stall, etc. If it's a simple case of adding to the our tax return, then it sounds more feasible.
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If you were lucky enough to find a group of people, whatever the nationality who wanted to purchase cosmetics, tupperware, etc. How would you stand for taxation, etc. as you're effectively running a small business yes/no?
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Why would you imply that Ty would be hanging around your vehicle? He's only suggesting that this action should be taken against the Brit's who are flaunting the rules by driving British cars with no tax disc.
Surely you're not? If you are, perhaps you could give a genuine reason which could change the opinion of all those who don't approve of it.
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We did tip ours and I made lunch, drinks for them for the days which they were working in the house - while I had a kettle! Funnily enough I popped out and when I came back the kettle had been packed - I mentioned that I was unable to make tea/coffee without it and hey presto, it was back on the kitchen work surface within 10 minutes.
Getting back to the question - we tipped 150 euro's to the removal chaps and 150 euro's to the delivery guys (there were 5 in each team and they worked for 1 1/2 days on each occassion). HOWEVER our's was a transfer, so the OH"s company picked up the 'WHOPPING' moving bill
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It sounds like a hoax to me, and not the first one. I've heard of other people receiving similar e-mails from their providers saying there account was suspended then asking for them to contact with specific information. If your wanadoo account is still working I think it's best ignored. Alternatively, contact wanadoo direct via their webpage and ask if it is authentic.
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Don't always trust what the doctor says. We took our daughter for an appointment the day before she was due to start in the moyenne section of the maternelle. The doctor checked over our vaccination record and said everything was fine and that she is due no further vaccinations until 2007. I double checked that she was up-to-date to start school, and he said all was fine.
Last week she had a check at school - height, weight, sight, speech and vaccination record and came home with a note saying she must have her BCG. So we'll be back off to the doctors to inform him.
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Oh dear, I weighed in, but I didn't check in here as I was back up a kilo - my own fault, visitors and lots of cooking and meals out, willpower is at an all time low.
Did weighing heavier encourage me to do something about it - no!
Was totally fed up yesterday about lots of things, so munched my way through a large bag of maltesers and drank far too much wine. Visitors coming over this evening for pizzas and wine.
If that's not bad enough I was stuffing my face with a cold sausage sandwich when the last notification of a posting to this site came through into my mailbox - did I feel guilty, yep but only for a couple of seconds.
Shame on me!
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We've yet to receive anything from the CA, we have however received a similar note from a Dutch bank account where we have an account - so I'd go with it being an EU thing.
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Well I knew someone would start the ball rolling at some point and then I'd have to admit my disappointment. Don't get me wrong, I have lost weight - down 2 kgs which is quite respectable, but I know I could have done better.
Too many late night binges. A few too many glasses of wine then the kids crips are just soooo appealing.
Still doing well during the day and continuing though. Let's hope I can curb the binges this week.
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Having just been in the same situation I thought I had to add a reply.
We moved here in June, just as the schools were about to break up for the long summer holiday. We visited the local maternelle and registered both of our children (our 3 1/2 year old and almost 2 year old).
My first impressions of the school were not good, it seemed too big (250+ children in the maternelle) and I felt the hours were long at 9am to 4:30 four days per week and 9 to 12 on a Wednesday. I worried about it during the summer and was almost certain that we'd turn up on the first day and ask if it was possible that our daughter could come part-time. However, as the end of August approached I started to think differently, mainly down to comments from forums and my family.
Basically, I realised that she knows no difference, so she couldn't compare it with schooling in the UK (as I had been doing). I felt that the only thing I could do was give it a try, and adjust the hours later if I felt it needed it.
We had all the normal anxieties at the beginning. First day was great, the second morning there were tears, which got progressively worse during the week. Then one day they stopped. Now, after only 4 weeks, she tells me how much she likes school, is chatting about her new friends, enjoying the independence of being away from us for the day, having lunch with her classmates, etc. Plus, having no knowledge of French, she's now understanding a lot of what the teacher says, and is singing little french songs and introducing the odd word into her conversations.
It's not going to be the same for every child, and if the school are willing then you've got to make your own choice. But in our case, it was right to put my own anxieties to one side and go with the flow to find out if it was right or not.
Good luck!
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It's going good. Dropped Atkins and went back to Rosemary Conley, I'm only on the 5th day, but I'm actually enjoying it. Filling up on baked potatoes, ratatouille, fruit and homemade vegetable soup (not all in the same bowl) Lots and lots of bread too (just no butter).
Yummy!
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Oh dear, sorry to see this has made you a little cross Christine.
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I don't think it's just to line the Dr's pockets here in France as you can only get 6 month prescriptions for birth control in the UK and Holland too.
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Wow, thanks for the thread, I'd already tried uploading a photo, but I either never saw the 'resize' checkbox, or was trying to load it in the wrong format (Bitmap, not JPEG). But this time it's worked!
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The OH went to the RDW and took our Dutch plates back and got the export paperwork and temporary plates but I can't find a receipt here to give you a definite figure. I'm sure it was less than 50 euros per car though + the cost of having proper plastic plates made, although I think you can actually travel on the plastic (very thin sheet plastic) plates which the RDW issues.
Unlike Germany the temporary plates from Holland carry no form of insurance, so your friends must continue with the insurance they have on the vehicle or arrange some type of insurance. Also note that the export plates are only valid for 2 weeks - that leaves a very short import window here in France, but it is possible.
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There is a difference... you must export the car FROM Holland, that means visiting the RDW and getting termporary export plates - this will remove the vehicle from the Dutch Taxation system.
At the appointment (where you take the ownership papers and your current registration plates) you will be given the temporary registration number written on a registration plate sized piece of plastic which can be fitted to the car.
You can then take your new temporary paperwork to anywhere that makes registration plates and they'll knock you up some temporary white plates.
If there's anything else you need to know, or further clarification, just ask.
(We brought 2 cars and a motorbike from Holland in June and have since imported a further car from Germany)
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Hi for me the speed is ok, better than of late when it was painstakinly slow - however one plus to whatever has been going on - I can now see the author's names, the control panel tab, etc. so no complaints from me.
Four Letter Word - DIET
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After failing miserably during the year year, I'm back (a fair bit more of me in fact).
Starting Monday 2nd January.
My plan of attack... lower alcohol intake, daily excercise (not just typing) and the Atkins eating plan until I've lost that first stone, then I'll decide if I want to go with low fat or continue.
Will confess my start weight on Monday - with great shame.
Sorry to hear about the collarbone