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That's my kind of recipe :)

I'm really not sure, however if you can find an immobilier in the area you want you could ask them, if not send my friend an e-mail [email protected] she is a agent for Gimazane immobilier in La Haye du Puits, which is a really nice area if you are interested, practically opposite Jersey on the map of France, we get Jersey weather as well :)

Why don't you look on the euro lottery web-site?

While driving around in France its quite usual to see the sign 'Louer'' on properties which means it is for rent, sometimes its through the local notairs or can be through immobiliers, however the amount of properties for rent is quite large so you shouldn't have much problem.

We have just paid our second payment at the Post Office, tried to do it online the first time, but no luck, also went to USSAF to pay it in cash, the woman at the desk said she could only accept a cheque, however she gave us the forms to pay at the Post Office, so all sorted now.

I always help to protect my hardy fushia's by putting a good mulch around the crown of the plant, just stops the frost getting right in.

We grow runner beans and gave lots away to our French neighbours who loved them, this year we started off the plants for them so they could grow their own. I would advise against parsnips, around here (Normandy) they are only sold as cattle feed and you dont want to unwittingly upset someone.

Put your message on Angloinfo Normandy, there is a lady on there 'Bigdiva' who works for the rescue centre near Avranches.

Hi Hester, No I read on their web site www.thepensionservice.gov.uk that pensions are always paid from the Monday after your Birthday, and it worked out that way for me.

I've just started recieving my pension from the UK, I was 60 (dont tell anyone) on the Friday 14th of August, according to the pension people my payment commenced on the monday after my birthday, payable 4 weeks later to my account in France, giving time for the transfer I recieved my first payment on the 21st of September, included with the first 3 waiting days paid as well. Hope this helps. Welcome to the old gits club!

I believe you can only get stuff from your points delivered to the UK, I was looking at ordering my Brother a box of wine for his birthhday, he lives in the UK, might as well use my points on him than lose them!

Or reading the telephone directory!

Last year www.choosenormandy.com had lots of info on the D Day events being held.

Why dont you put the foil in several layers? You can buy the thicker foil over here but if its only the thin stuff you have give it a go.

My Springer is crossed with a Jack Russel, his name is Dunphy and he is 13 years old, I love him to bits ''BUT'' he has been a total hyperactive nightmare to live with all these years, but what a character! I will miss him when he's gone, but never again will I get another Springer!!!

Hi Carole, I take Coumadine which is Warfarine, it says so on the packet! the only difference is that its only available in 5mg and 2mg tablets, I have had no problem obtaining it at any chemist in Northern France.

What made them give him that awful accent? Not as scary as Dr Who

I saw the news on Christmas morning, but it was hardly covered for the rest of the day.

Just a sugestion, why dont you post this on Angloinfo Brittany, perhaps you will find someone closer at hand to help sort out the problem for you, there is also a lady on Angloinfo Normandy who signs herself bigdiva who has something to do with the rescue centre near Avanches who may be able to help. Best of luck to you, and I just wish I was nearer to be of more practical help.

Where can you purchase egg boxes in France?

 I'll pass on to my friend all your answers, thank you all for your replies. 

A friend of mine signed a devis from a French plumber, now the final bill has come in the amount quoted has doubled, can they do this? [:@]

Of course you will enjoy it! (it will grow on you [:D])

Be careful with the lavender, just cut off the spent flower heads and leave the cutting back until the spring, also the roses just cut back any long and whippy growth. And Bugsy is right why are you outdoors in this bl**dy horrible weather![:)]

We have a 13 year old Springer Spaniel x Jack Russell with all the same old age problems yours has, plus more, we lost his mate earlier this year she was about 13or14 not really sure because she was a rescue dog, anyhow we have introduced a new puppy into the house and he gets on very well with her, I really dont think it would have worked if it had been a boy, but I'm sure you will be told otherwise, however in my experience you will always have more problems with two males rather than a male and female.