JohnD

We have always used Frontline, but had none left in the UK prior to our trip one month ago. On arrival we purchased Advantix, since then ( 4 weeks) Honey, the Lhasa Apso which owns us, has been scratching and licking herself umpteen times a day . We are now back in the UK, and tomorrow she is due to be clipped and bathed. We were hoping that a medicated shampoo would do the trick ? When we saw the Vet(in Figeac) for the going home shots ,cost 40 Euros no check up, I was told that they always use Advantix because of Heart Worm problems in the Midi, she then used Frontline !! and sugested in future using Frontline and an anti-mozzie collar. This is the first and last time we will ever use Advantix. JohnD

Bernice, Thank you for the information. My vet has quoted " about £60 ", and as he has already taken £600.00 from me for an operation on Honeys' cruciate ligament this year,  I think the time has come to find a new vet. Regards   Johnd

UK Johnd

The question should be, the passport is now full, and a "continuation" ?  passport is required.   Regards Johnd

The UK pets passport for our dog will soon need renewing, has anybody got any idea of the going rate? Thank you. Johnd

Try your local Dechaterie. Here in 46 the local one has mounds of the stuff, it is help yourself to how ever much you want, all for free. Regards JohnD

Today I have spoken to FT regarding suspending my line when not in France. No problem says their operator I can do this for you right now, and when you require it activated a phone call is all that is needed I aked could I do this over the internet? he said no. I used the English speaking number 0033 15 57 86 05 6 JOHND

Yesterday I had a call from a friend in Blars (46), he has registered 90mm of rain in the last month. This day last year, it was 28c. Regards JOHND

Since 2002 we have taken our dog to france either via ferry or Eurotunnel, 3/4 times a year, and at no time has she been scanned at the uk checkin. A cursory glance at her papers/ passport thats all.Arriving in France no check.(of the dog) Coming back,at the French checkin she has been scanned, and papers/ passport checked (very thoroughly) If all is not correct ie date/time of vaccination, you will not be allowed to board. Prior to coming back double check at the vets that date/time are correct. Regards JOHND

Derek We are in Blars about 10 miles s/east of Labastide, and at a similar altitude to you. A couple of winters ago, the temperature up on the causse was 16 degrees below zero. In our courtyard 13 below. Big is Bootiful.(and warm) Regards Johnd

Cowoman, We are travelling Liverpool/Limoges next week, and being charged £6.00 per bag, per person,each way. Is it worth double checking? as I am sure you will receive a sympathetic ear !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Regards Johnd

PS The excess can be reused Johnd

I have used Terralit, this is made by Weber & Broutain, and cost about £8.00 per 25 kg sac, available throughout France. Each region has its own colour (normally). I usually slap it in the joint with a large sponge followed by cleaning off the excess with a wire brush. This, Terralit, or similar products, is the best way of obtaining a constant coloured joint.  Johnd

Kathie, How do you define an unnecessary flight? JOHND

YES. Johnd

If the windows are high up towards the apex of the loft, give serious thought to ventilation,(This is what the windows were for origionally ) It is well nigh impossible to remove hot air from the apex of a loft, the use of extractor fans either end would make a tremendous difference in the height of summer. Set well back in the wall they would be barely visible. Having used a ceiling fan in my own loft, which is totally useless, I wish I were in the position to do the above. An alternative to fitting volets externally is fit internally. Regards JohnD  

We have a holiday home in Dogsville, Lot We are plaqued with continuously barking dogs. Whilst the obvious.answer is some lead in their ears ( just joking ) is there a whistle which would do the trick? We normally take our Lhasa Apso with us, but fortunately she does not join in. regards JOHND

We have a holiday home in Dogsville, Lot We are plaqued with continuously barking dogs. Whilst the obvious.answer is some lead in their ears ( just joking ) is there a whistle which would do the trick? We normally take our Lhasa Apso with us, but fortunately she does not join in. regards JOHND

Our telebadge was obtained Sept 2001, failed June 2004 I sent it to Amiens, from the UK, and a new badge was  received within five days, with no request for payment.  We are heading to the Lot in a fortnight, if I have the time will call  in at the A26 office to find out if the batteries are replaceable by self JohnD.

 The Telephone number for Herquelingue, is 03 21 89 39 55. Regards Johnd

Many thanks  for all your input. I will take up the offer. We are planning to go over next Monday (to the Lot), at least France should be a lot warmer than here !!! Best regards JOHND

I am considering subscribing to the Frequent Traveller scheme, ie ten single tickets @ 39.00.   Has anyone who has used the above got any pro`s / con`s or advice to share. Are there any problems in booking your time slot.?     Regards JOHND P.S Can anyone reccomend a small hotel in Montreuil ?         

[quote]Hello,can anyone tell me what is the name of the ready mixed sand/cement/colouring that you can buy in france to repoint between granite stones on the EXTERIOR of a house,it is not called enduit is it...[/quote] Here in the Lot I use terralit G. This gaves a constant colour, and is easily available. Obtain "Le Guide Weber" this gives all manner of building goodies. regards JOHND

[quote]Prior to the purchase of our property we were led to believe a standard fosse septique, buried fully below ground level at an approximate quoted cost of 5800 Euros, would be how we would deal with our...[/quote] When we bought our house in the Lot, the garden @7m.x 7m. was too small for a fosse septique, as well as being on a shelf of rock. We fitted a fosse ettanche.( 3,000 litre ) As it is only used by the two of us plus the occasional visitor,( the house that is ) for three months a year it is emptied every year or so by a local farmer for about £40. It only receives toilet waste, grey water is dispersed via a grease trap to a soakaway.  We will use the same method next door in the litle house, now referred to as the Summer Palace as it will be only used in the height of summer.    This time a 1,000 litre tank will be used to lessen the visual effect on the garden ( rock pile )   JohnD