[Homeless whilst Renovating ?]

We too were homeless for 9 months - but a sturdy caravan can sort the problem.  Our place is now habitable, so if anyone needs a 4 berth nest for the summer, please let me know.   Kiwi

PS We are situated in the Tarn et Garonne between Villefranche and Montauban.

[Wood Eating Bugs]

I too have discovered bugs.  We have just bought a house in the Tarn et Garonne.  Whilst starting a loft conversion, I heard the horrible annoying grinding noises within the rafters and beams.  Further inspection revealed plenty of fresh sawdust.  I dug into the beams and found one live slim black beetle with split wings.  It was only about 10 millimetres long with a whitish undercarriage.  In a similar area within the trenches, I also found a white larva grub which was bigger than the beetle.  Can anyone identify these.  I have tried sites on the internet without much success (more likely due to my poor internet skills !).  Are they termites ?  Are they Capricorn ?  And if they are termites, do I have any recourse on the inspector who declared it termite free at the Notaires last month ? 

Any replies would be most appreciated. 

[Caravan/Mobile Home]

Hi fellow Kiwi,

I have a Hymer caravan for sale if you are interested.  When are you arriving as I'm hoping to have it sold within the next month or two.  1000 Euros would get you the single axled, 4 berth Hymer towing caravan.  Just let me know.

Cheers,  Steve G (Kiwi from Palmerston North)

[Caravan Wanted]

Hi Kiwi,  I have sent you a PM with details of our van for sale.

Regards, Steve G ( another Kiwi !! )