Martin & Roberta

Thanks for the pm responses, I posted the request back in August and got sorted out a while ago. But if doesn't work out I'll be back! Martin.

Can anyone recommend someone who could clear the jungle from our site and then maintain every so often...searched the site but can't find anything. Between Gueret and La Chatre Thanks

Our beams and timber ceiling between was superbly cleaned by John & Ruth Todd last week. Really pleased with result and have asked John to come back at a later date to do some more work for us. A very nice couple with impressive blasting set-up. http://www.sand-blast-cleaning.com/ If anyone wants some before/after pics then please ask.  

Thanks for the pm's We have quite a lot of property so looking at purchase option now as well. Martin.

Hi, Does anyone know if there is someone within striking distance of  northern Creuse who could be hired for sandblasting some beams or has equipment for rental? Thanks  

Would that be Steve Stringer of Paington fame ?    

We are contemplating buying a property in Allier, not far from Moulins, a hotel/B&B/gite complex but would be interested to hear how many folks on here are in that region and have any opinions about the area.

I think there is some dodgy ground here.....(need a 4x4 then)...sorry.. Plenty of european car manufacturers produce 4x4 vehicles that most people wouldn't be aware of even if it fell on them. The new Jaguar is 4x4, Volvo estate, Renault, Honda&Toyota (built in uk), Porche sports car. etc,etc. Are the police going to stop cars and look underneath to see if it has 4 wheel drive? Is it 4x4 drivetrain system that people object to or is it the "utility" style vehicles like Landrover/Rangerover/Mseries Merc/Xseries BMW/Rav/Frontera etc.etc. I have had a 4x4 previously because it was practical at the time. Currently because of the huge number of motorway miles I drive, I own a BMW saloon with a 4.4lt engine that is more economical when driven sedately that my wife's Fiesta 1.6 being driven hard. My BMW V8 is also better on emissions than the Ford! There should be more focus on dirty diesels - not the efficient clean(ish) modern ones - but the smoke billowing vans/trucks/buses etc that soot up the cities and emit harmfull particulates into the atmosphere. I personally think that a lot of the critisism is covering an envy/jealousy attitude by some people who believe that the driving of a "utility" style vehicle is a statement of wealth, lifestyle or social status that are not party to. For god's sake ken Livingstone doesn't even drive. Sorry...I am starting to rant.  When I get to France it is my intention to change to a 4x4 simply for the practicality it will bring in terms of space and application on the land I intend to  buy.          

Hello to all, Me, the wife, 2 daughters and dog called Dave are looking for a place in Midi-Pyrennes - Lot probably. Anyone in that area hanging around here ? We will probably be pests soon with loads of stupid questions but we are determined to do this. Totally fed up with UK. Will do the B&B and Gites thing.