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Making an initial Offer - is a notaire needed at this stage
betise replied to Edel's topic in Finding/Owning French Property
I notice that you made no reference to how you would finance the deal. If it is dependant on the sale of your current home, there would need to be a clause suspensive, which some sellers would be adverse to. -
I really like topinambour, but the resulting gas could fell a small army in the next village for around 2 days! I love aubergines though, grilled with olive oil and garlic, or made into aubergine caviar, yum. And celeriac is another favourite, so I must be Mint's evil, opposing twin.
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I contacted HMRC several times before getting the answer I was looking for. I duly sent off the forms late last year, and I had an email to tell me that I should expect a reply in August this year. So I now mustn't pop my clogs before another 4 years have passed.
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Watch out for e- coli in cheese
betise replied to anotherbanana's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Sacré bleu! -
Watch out for e- coli in cheese
betise replied to anotherbanana's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
We are currently half-way through a lovely Morbier from SuperU. So far so good... -
Find yourself in a detention centre and want out?
betise replied to menthe's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
I saw that Mint, apparently the lack of access to a telephone contravened their fundamental rights. -
I agree with Mysty and the farmers
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
We were on the autoroute today, there are still closures, but mostly where they are clearing up the mess left behind by the farmers. -
The sugar is for the first recipe, sweet crepes. I prefer the second, savoury, recipe.
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I agree with Mysty and the farmers
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Who heard Attal's speech this lunchtime? Do you think that the measures he announced will be enough to appease the farmers? -
I make them at least once every year, I nicked these recipes from the Guardian, they are pretty much foolproof.
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I agree with Mysty and the farmers
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Ours is not a Super U, but a U Express. I can't bring myself to say the full name in French, so it's just our U -
Yes Mint, I've seen our first lizard here too, and the first fly in the house, and the daffodils are in bud too. It doesn't feel right, and I'm sure it will come back to bite us in the bum!
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I agree with Mysty and the farmers
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
No bananas to be had at our U this afternoon! -
I agree with Mysty and the farmers
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
It's a bit of a minefield. When I was at school, many moons ago, it was obligatory, for both boys and girls, to do one term of home economics, needlework, woodwork and metalwork. After that term, we could choose our curriculum. Nowadays we have sadly lost a lot of these skills. -
Why is the Dordogne so cheap ?
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Agree Norman, Grenoble itself is probably not the best choice to live, but within 45 minutes there are plenty of more acceptable villages and towns. -
Why is the Dordogne so cheap ?
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Yes, my brother lives on a farm 30 minutes from Voiron, a very nice area. -
I agree with Mysty and the farmers
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Damn, due to dodgy finger/key coordination, it sent itself before I had finished. What I meant to say, in full, was ... I am 100% with the farmers, but it is also the fault of the consumer. We (not us, them) expect to pay as little as possible for our food, often prioritising "our" budget to stretch to flashy mobile phones and contracts, TV streaming services, fags, and other things that are in no way necessities. We must agree to pay a fair price for French produce, and so must the supermarket buyers. -
I agree with Mysty and the farmers
betise replied to alittlebitfrench's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
I am 100% with the farmers, but it is also the fault of the consumer. We (not us, them) expect to pay as little as possible for our food, and given the choice between -
Thank you Mint! I was never a believer in this type of thing, and scoffed (behind the backs) at people who did. And then I got a really bad case of shingles, even my doctor was "ooh la la, that's huge, it's really going to hurt"! He prescribed antibiotics and antivirals. I slathered myself with aloe-vera gel and hoped for the best. My husband insisted that I see a coupeur de feu, who is also a friend, and head of the local hunt. I told him (the coupeur de feu) that I didn't really believe in it, he said it wasn't necessary! I had 2 sessions with him in person, and 2 more over the phone. Whether it was the gel, the drugs, or the magnetism I have no idea, but I hardly suffered at all. I would use it again, especially as it costs nothing (they are not allowed to take payment) although i did give him an especially nice bottle of wine afterwards.
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ALBF, we know someone who claims to swallow the fève rather than have to be king!
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Nope, due to always visiting French family in the North over the new year period, and being offered it at every opportunity (even if just popping round for apperos or a coffee) I now view it as something to avoided if at all possible. We went away to Scotland this new year, got off scott free!
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As from today it is.
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If you know where and when you were born, and the names of your parents, you can apply for a birth certificate.
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Apparently, the date the new system goes live is from the 16th January.