berty

If I were you I would not try to find the owners,as you may well find that they through embarassment or guilt they may want the cat back.This happened to me after I took an interest in a neigbours cat that was totally neglected.I cleaned it up,fed it up and took it to the vet.The vet was very diplomatic when I told him about the cats history and was clearly just concerned that the cat was now being cared for.I however finally managed to convince the neighbour t give me the cat.I am sure that if they had not lived so close they would have refused.The norm is that cats dont get lost.Iwould not take the risk of a cruel owner getting his cat back

I think my local labor MP is loosing the plot.he was canvasing this weekend and when he called at my house I politely told him that I would not be voting labour as I was so against the war,dirty hospitals,appalling school meals etc.He then stormed off down the path,turned and asked me if I had any children,I replied no.He then said "this would explain my totally selfish attitude". I admit I was totally stuck for words and just watched as he shuffled down the road.He also swore at an elderly neighbour when she challenged him.Mind you I live in merseyside which may explain the standard of MP.I must add that I am not a conservative either.However the area I live in has seen vast increases in crime in the last 5 years.My businesss premises has been burgled/vandalised 4 times in the last 12 months.When one of the youths was caught he received a slap on the wrist despite his vandalism costing me £800 as he wrecked my roof.Another one was ordered to pay me£500 by the court(5 years ago) and I received two payments of £5.this makes me mad but my MP thinks I am obviously selfish.I hope Blair looses and has the smirk wiped off his face.

Many thanks to you all for the helpful replys,Berty

WE are going to take a sabbatical in france for a while.Whilst we are there can we still make voluntary NI contributions to keep up with our old age pension/health payments.We are still going to be British residents.However the reason for going to France is to make a new life there.We hope to find work once our French is improved ( we are both hairdressers ) but if this proves impossible then we will have to return to blighty.   Many thanks for any replies                                   

My wife and I will be moving to France when we have sold our house.We intend on taking a sab batical for at least 12 months hopefully longer.I believe we will be covered for about 12 months after leaving Britain but after this has expired can we pay for private health cover.We are aged 46 and 42 and will of course need to work and pay into the health system in France but until this happens what would be the best option?

Does anyone know anything about a wealth tax that is going to be charged on second properties in France? or have I been misinformed.           Many thanks Berty