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I had a quick look just now, there was a post from someone saying they were leaving because of the censorship. A couple of minutes later it had gone.   Looks like no criticism will be tolerated . Glad I never joined.

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I have been here for ever,but post seldom. I have never felt the need to participate in the other forum, especially when Rosie, Sheridan and Peake ruled the roost ably suported by Bentley.I did peek from time to time

[quote user="AnOther"]It would not surprise me in the least to see violence erupt in the event of a 'no' vote. [/quote] Nor would it surprise me to see violence erupt in England in the event of a "YES" vote.

[quote user="You can call me Betty"]. If Scots want to make Scotland such a great place (or indeed, if they believe it already is) then why have they been leaving the place in droves over the years? After all, the pro-independence lobby would have us believe that Scotland is just bursting with stifled entrepreneurs and go-getters who have been held back by being part of the UK. Jeez, some entrepreneurs they must be if they can't manage to get anything off the ground without waiting for Scottish independence. [/quote] On the other hand why have millions of English left England over the years? ,Is it a different reason or just the same reason. Your logic is nonsense ,Betty.

[quote user="EuroTrash"]"what is bizarre is that people who were born in Scotland and, who worked in Scotland, and spent most of their life in Scotland are not allowed to vote simply because they no longer live there." I don't actually find that bizarre. It's the people who live there, who will be affected by the consequences of the decision, so they're less likely to let their hearts rule their heads. Ex-Scots who have moved away to live in other countries have no financial stake in the country so they could vote 'Yes' because they love the idea of an independent Scotland, but if 'Yes' goes belly up, they won't lose out materially. Independence or bust is a grand gesture as long as you wouldn't be the one going bust.[/quote] I ,for one, have financial ties to Scotland. My pension is paid by a Scottish Company and ,I assume, I will have to pay Scottish income tax on any income from Scotland so I will be affected. 

[quote user="NormanH"]It does seem bizzare that on a matter which affects the Constitution of the UK non-nationals are allowed a vote when UK nationals who don't happen to live in Scotland aren't. [/quote] As the UK does not have a constitution it is not in the slightest bizarre. However, what is bizarre is that  people who were born in Scotland and, who worked in Scotland, and spent most of their life in Scotland are not allowed to vote simply because they no longer live there. 

Look in the local papers usually loads for rental or in the local bar or supermarket or in the estate agents. I doubt you will find any British with a house available as summer is coming up and they will already be rented out Also wanting a let as long as 3 years will not suit many British as it ties them into too long a let with all sorts of complications

Never heard of that town/village Which department are you in

The insurance is also important - even though you may take a security deposit, if this doesn't cover the cost of the damage caused, the guest is liable on his/her personal insurance. Your own insurance won't cover this, so it is worth checking that they have this in place. Regarding this we have had a nasty experience with UK travel insurance.Guests in our gite damaged washing machine beyond repair.Cost to replace 350 euros.Security deposit of only 100 euros had been taken.They supplied us with the name of their insurance coy together with policy number.(Well known supermarket) .We tried to make a claim against their insurance,insurance coy will not entertain us it has to be the insured(ie the guests) who make the claim.They are now safely back in England and have not sent in a claim form to insurance so we are 250 euros out of pocket.We have increased our security deposit to 300 euros for this year but any further suggestions welcome 

Are you sure that in fact the paperwork is not saying that the previous occupants bought in the 1960's and that it is a 19c house

God and its free

Dangers of letting,I hope they have not injured themselves on your clearly faulty sunloungers and sue you for damages. Or maybe they are overweight. Or maybe that the loungers are damaged by the sun and need replaced,frends of ours only had their chairs a couple of days and they collapsed in the heat,(cheep and cheerfull variety).

Friends of ours had same problem went to the Marie who organised a local farmer to come and plough the field and reseed,cost them a bottle of Pinou