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Always been a Dell customer up to now. My last purchase from them makes me think that they're not as good as they used to be. Possibly's solutution is interesting. I've got a UK USB keyboard, can I just plug it into a French laptop and everything will work as usual or do I have to tinker about a bit?

[quote]There was an article in the Times online yesterday about the UK paper licences being phased out shortly, people being made to change to photo licences soon and these to be renewed every ten years at a...[/quote] "  and these to be renewed every ten years at a cost to the individual too in the UK " There'd be rioting in the streets if they tried this in France

Time, then, to do something else rather than see all your capital drip slowly away.

My local Mr Bricolage has quite a large selection at prices that seem uncharacteristically cheap for them.

No because it's nonsense. Maybe not complete nonsense as there maybe a time limit for carrying over categories that are not standard on a French licence. If you don't want to tow trailers over 750kg gvw or drive vans over 3.5t it's never going to be a problem.

Cheers m8 Should have contacted them first but I guessed they might shy away from computers.

I fancy a new laptop, seen one I like at dabs.com but they won't deliver to France. They have a very similar model on their French site. However it's 50 quid dearer plus there would be a currency conversion charge on my credit card but the main problem is I can't get on with French keyboards. So, if I get the one I want delivered to a UK address are there any companies out there I can get to redeliver it to me?

One of the things that really pissed me off about running a business in the UK was having to put up with competitors who didn't factor in all their costs when making a price up. Of course they never lasted long but there were always more ready to come after them.

As long as it's a pink one (even a pre-photo pink one) it is valid throughout the EC until the expiry date on it. Reasons not to change: you want to be sure of keeping all your categories, you can't be bothered arguing the toss with lazy fonctionaires in certain prefectures who say that you can't do it. Reasons to change: a lot less hassle if it's lost or stolen, it's a handy form of ID, it keeps ignorant gendarmes happy, you are approaching 70 when you will need to renew a UK licence but can't because you live in France, it gets rid of any endorsements and penalty points you might have. it fits better in most wallets.

Unless you commit an endorseable offence, no. However not all gendarmes know this. It's better to get a letter from your prefecture confirming this for when you get pulled over as they don't like licences without photos. Another problem might arise if the license is ever lost or stolen. DVLA won't send a replacement to France.

It's not just a case of smearing the clay over the terre vegetale you also have to puddle it. This is best done with your feet in a rocking motion and brings the moisture in the clay out to the surface where it helps seal things. Clay ponds will take longer to to clear initially than PVC but once there is a bit of silt on the bottom there shouldn't be much difference. Any plants that will stay healthy and not disintegrate will help to keep the water clear as they will compete against the algae for the available nitrates. However, you will still need a good filter if you want it all crystal clear.

Just looked at the original post again and realised it might actually be about bikes. If this is the case the above points are all still valid except the CT requirement which does not apply to 2-wheelers.

Imagine not being able to put a tool down because you wouldn't find it again.

The rules are changing for next year. You will then be able to take an auto de collection anywhere subject to a compulsory CT every 5 years but the qualifying age will be increasing from 25 to 30 years. The registration process will remain much simpler and cheaper eg no certificate of conformity or DRIRE inspection. Check out www.ffve.fr

http://www.extremeironing.com/ Maybe some of you should be giving this a try?

FK Did you know that a platypus (not even a girl one) has no nipples which makes them very hard to milk. I hope your girlfriends badger does not have TB. They spit, you know. I was once spat upon by a badger that I was releasing from a fox snare. Had to go for all sorts of tests afterwards 

Nah, not snares, birdlime!

Not the same lamping I was brought up doing. Guns are very dangerous things to be using at night. We used the lamps to stun the rabbits, hares and deer so the dogs could get on them better.

Shurely you mean failed experiment over Mr. O'Pas.

What's a ref?

Every computer connected to the internet has what is called an IP address and these can be recorded by sites that are visited on that computer.

I'll second that but it does help if you've got the right soil type.

This has just got to be said Paddy. UR YE CLAIMIN ME YA DOBBER? Wha rattled yir humpy oanywey

Thanks for reminding me about those ones Tresco. These are the most useful type, they can also get you on a totally free full immersion residential language course.

Hoi Paddy m'man What a usefull fellow you are. Researching the cockfighting scene for you gave me the perfect excuse to go to the bar last night. It's probably more regulated than you are used to, for instance they don't let you tie razor blades to the spurs here. However,I'm assured, it's still a damn fine days sport. The problem you will find is that the fights are not well advertised, you really have to fall in with the right crowd. It's hard to recognise an enthusiast on sight but one thing is for sure, they are all very interested in seeing each others birds. So the best plan would be to go around a busy place such as a market and accost people by saying "can I show you my cock?". Sooner or later you are bound to bump into a guy who shows an interest.