[Canadian web designer..?]

ACountryLife.com could be interesting as the web site hostes are based in Canada and do web sites ?

Regs Cal

[Duo Normande time trial.]

I'll keep my ears open for a rider but we are too busy this year to train but will be watching the Wyre Forest riders from the West Midlands in the Duo this year.

If you need entry forms and you have the time , pop up to Marigny and get the entry forms from the bike shop just off the main square - you won't be too late yet otherwise I'm sure they have a website where you could get the forms.

Hope this helps

Cally

[Oral Contraceptive for a Cat]

Hello

I know they stock them at most pharmacies in the animal section ( useful for quite a few things )

Hope that helps

[Dog Lost near Collerac - Brittany]

Best of luck with your search

I expect you have thought of posters in local towns , vets and mairies , papers etc

Have you told local radio yet ? maybe worth a try with a reward perhaps

all the best

cally

[Helicopter rides]

There have been helicopter rides at the Brocante foire at Bourguenolles near Villedieu les Poeles ( south manche )each year. Maybe ask at tourist info about this. When I get their book of events I can tell you which month

Hope this helps

[Unwanted brits?]

Wasn't it just the same in the UK about twenty odd years ago. Prices of country houses became unreachable for country workers like myself and strangley enough it wasn't because of thousands of French people coming over to live but it was blamed on ' townies ' at the time. People just have to accept it has become more popular to live in the countryside at the moment so naturaly prices go up

[Dinard to UK]

I thought Flybe were going to start flying from Southampton to Cherbourg around about now ? May be wrong

[Cat rape!]

Maybe as you've only recently moved there she hasn't yet had chance to ' mark ' her territory. The Toms may think its theirs?.It may be better if she only goes out with you there with her for a week or two to build confidence again . Our dog is very cat friendly but scares 'foreign' cats away maybe you could have such a dog ?

[Hiring a cot]

Sorry I can't lend you one as baby is still cot size ( when it suits her ! )

If nobody replies maybe one of those travel cots would be suitable , they are about £20 - £30 in the bigger supermarkets and would make a good Christmas present aswell after

[Is anybody out there?-Computer help!]

This is your man ! Very helpful

Manche Computer Services

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[Another pregnancy question]

Firstly congratulations !!!

The PMI will help you with your questions about the healthcare / which hospital - the birth / perhaps help you arrange to see everything at the hospital aswell . Ask them for a leaflet that explains their services.

I found I didn't see much of them until after the birth when they started to come to our house on a weekly basis to weigh baby , check he was OK etc and ask if you are OK aswell. After three or four of these visits I was more confident to say I would be OK and I found out where their surgery was so if I needed to ask anything I could go there . They have a mine of information and are very friendly

bonne chance

[Boarding Kennels Normandy]

Found these details which will hopefully be of interest

Its a new business

Green Field Kennels and pet transporters

Between Coutances and St Lo

www.greenfieldkennels.com

02 33 46 11 59

[Plant Swap - South Manche]

Of course you are welcome to come along Carole , I'm sure it could be a way of starting the garden or stocking up on goodies.

Good luck with the roof btw

regs Cally

[Plant Swap - South Manche]

Hello Mandy & gang

Lovely to hear from you , I keep meaning to email you with photo of Izzy etc

It was good to see you the other week and the children had a nice time - I meant to say your home made cider was great I would be very proud if I had produced it, and I think you could make some money selling that if you wanted .Glad Jody has made the break and I hope things aren't too stressful for you commuting etc

Also funny you should mention rabbits as there seemed to be alot at Villedieu market today - mostly the red ones that they seem to eat around here

love Cally

p.s perhaps you could start a plant / produce swap in your area when you finally get time

[Plant Swap - South Manche]

Oh Jane

Miam Miam as my 2 yr old would say - chutney perhaps aswell ?

Thanks for the reply !

And thanks Will - is there a way of seeing a list of events the association run on the internet perhaps ? and do they get enough support for the swaps ? any tips anyone ?

Thanks again

[Plant Swap - South Manche]

Thanks Sue

Does the first weekend in Oct suit you aswell ?

Here's hoping more join in and it's looking good for the moment Remember to ask your friends !

I am posting the original message on another forum aswell

regs Cally

[Plant Swap - South Manche]

Thanks for the quick reply

I was thinking maybe Percy / Villedieu area but this depends on who wants to come really

Thanks again

Will keep you informed

Regs Cally

[Plant Swap - South Manche]

Anybody interested in coming to a plant swap where you could turn up with your selection for swapping at a central location to all ? A bit like that on gardeners world but slightly smaller scale!

Ideas could include

Individual or divided plants put into 4 inch pots/ bags

eg grasses / alpines etc etc

Pond plants

Or even produce eggs / tomatoes etc

I'm thinking end of Sept early Oct for an hour one Sunday

If you're interested please PM me with your general area or nearest large town and in a week or so I'll let you know the numbers coming

By the way strictly no money to change hands

And encourage your French friends to come !

[Dog Sitters / Boarding Kennels]

message in your box

[Health Phrase Book]

Hello Sue
It was me who posted 17th June 04 anyway here it is

http://www.whatshouldido.com/

[Anyone know of any dogs needing a home?]

Reposted a more direct link to the doggy

http://www.totalfrance.com/france/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2293

[Anyone know of any dogs needing a home?]

>Maybe have a look at this ? There is a big dog looking for a home

http://www.totalfrance.com/france/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2293&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=15

[How to find my beloved cat ?]

I do hope your cat returns asap

Have you thought of local radio ?
and keep searching areas and addresses as the crow flies
Best of luck

[readymix cement]

>any info on readymix cement

look under Bton or Bton arm for local suppliers -we used Bton de France who were very efficient and helpful and they came with just a few days notice.
I can't remember the price just now but they are happy to quote over the phone

[Flat Granite or stone plinth]

Drive through St Pois it has many local places that have new or old stone/granite or La Colombe you'll find a house next to the square that has lots of granite pieces around the back mainly both South Manche.
Hope that helps