Isobel

Hi Dave, I'm in exactly the same situation. I can't give you any help, just interested in any answers you get. I've remortgaged, also bought in Dordogne and ready to let this summer. No bookings yet though. I'm near Bergerac, where are you? Isobel

Thank you for the replies, you have all been most helpful. I have to say, the reason I referred to the water heater as 'chauffe eau' is because I copied it from an estimate written by a french plumber!

Hi, Does anyone know how far away from the chauffe eau one can add a shower etc? We need to go 8/9 metres. Do you think this is too far?

Hi Ann, Thanks for replying. You actually emailed me back in August and I have driven near your place but not seen it yet. We are in Coutures, Monestier, where D18 crosses D4. 2 kilometres from Chateau des Vigiers. Next time I'm round your way I'll try and find you. Isobel

Hi Deby, Sent you an email. Isobel

exchairman2, I've been with aol for years and everybody always tells me to leave them. When I first tried to connect in France with my laptop it wouldn't work and I got quite frustrated with the aol helpline telling me the old favourite line 'it should work'. However, the next time I went and tried again it worked, and has been fine ever since. In fact, as someone else mentioned, connection seems to be quicker. We're in 24 also. Where are you moving to? Isobel

We had a box and dish installed last year but only receive BBC television and radio programs. At first, it was only the radio we were interested in but now are wishing we could get ITV. I'm not sure if that is possible as there isn't any place to put a card. Do we have to buy a different box and start again? My other half misses watching the Grand Prix and they start again next weekend!!

Hi Penny, Yes that's extactly right, I've washed it so many times as it looks so good when wet. We're in dept.24 also, on the borders of Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne and Gironde. Whereabouts are you?

Chrissie, Thanks for your reply, I'll try that.

Dave & Olive, My other half says they're clay although I'm not convinced.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make a black & white tiled floor look a bit more respectable? They are obviously laid direct on the earth but we like them so want to leave them in place. When they are wet they look fine, but when dry, the black ones look salty and the white ones show damp stains. Does anyone know of a product to paint on to give a permanent wet look? Eventually we may dig them up, but for now just want a way to make them look better. Thanks for any suggestions. Iz

Hi, Slowly renovating property exactly where these three departments meet. Just wondered if anyone else is near there?

strange, also EU Jet from Manston(Kent) to Toulouse are stopping this route. I thought the problem was Manston but maybe it's something to do with Toulouse!

strange, also EU Jet from Manston(Kent) to Toulouse are stopping this route. I thought the problem was Manston but maybe it's something to do with Toulouse!

Hi Lizs, Just wondering why you were leaving as I have just bought a property near Duras. Hope you don't mind me asking. regards Isobel

Hi Lizs, Having recently bought a property near Duras I was wondering why you are leaving? Hope you don't mind me asking. regards Isobel

I've tried the last 2 weekends to get on line in France with my aol account with no success. I have a mac. Do you know why I might have a problem. Obviously can't help you about broadband as I can't get the basic!!

Thanks Louise, Actually didn't read your reply before I went to France. I used the vets in Eymet and I must say they were very good and kind. They saw my cat on Sunday and tried to treat her but, by Tuesday she obviously wasn't going to pull through so we took the decision to have her put to sleep. Very sad time, although she was 18 and had had a very good life. Thankyou all the same for your reply. Regards, Isobel

Hi, My partner has just rung from France saying our 18 year old cat is quite poorly. We are between Eymet and St.Foy. We know of a vet in Eymet square but wondered if anyone knew of an English speaking vet nearby. Isobel

Hi, My partner has just rung from France saying our 18 year old cat seems suddenly poorly. We are between Eymet and St.Foy and wondered if there is an English speaking vet nearby. When we arrived we got the number of the vet in Eymet(in the square) but they didn't speak English. I'm sure they will be fine and we will go there unless we hear of anywhere else.

Hi Geoff, I'm sorry, I don't think I'm having much success sending messages to your private box. Can you let me know if you've received anything from me? If not, I'll write again. Isobel

Hi, Is there a reason why you only signed off with two names when there are three of you? I could be interested. Have a place in the Dordogne, actually two houses, where my partner is slowly (slowly being the operative word!) doing them up. Obviously need more communication before anything concrete but yes, could be interested. Iz

Hi, We're having trouble finding normal white undercoat.  Does anyone know why that is?  We thought we'd found it but it turned out to be very runny!! Isobel

Hi Ann, We are in a similar position but some months behind.  Just thought I'd say 'hello' as we are quite near to you in 24240.  Had a look at the stained glass web site and I must say it looks lovely.  We are hoping to get started with our B & B  in a few months time so I will also try Holiday Havens.  Hope it works for you. Isobel

Hi, I've just bought two houses in 24 about 20 kms south of Bergerac. Neither house has a proper address, just the owner name and village. Having difficulty giving my bank details etc. to water and electricity company as they need an address. Can anyone advice me? Water and electricity are connected but I'm back in England and worried that I may be cut off.