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[quote]Is Ray really that old...? He looks like a cadaver! Got no younger snaps? Dick Smith has really gone down the tubes judging by the difference between his old and new image... Only joking boys![/quote] **Is Ray really that old...?** LOL! Alas, the the answer is - Yes, he really is, Ty! Tell you what though, as the saying goes, it beats the hell out of the alternative. If I go out these days I either need my wheelchair or electric scooter . . . . and, you know what . . . my life is fabulous! I love every moment of it. We have great friends in the US, UK, here in France and Germany. Since I can no longer fly, they come to see us and we love it. We are very lucky people.

[quote]I would not take the bait Ray its not worth it in fact if there was a website F*** USA.com they might be on there posting racial remarks ----No different than the folks on the FF.com[/quote] **I would not take the bait Ray its not worth it in fact if there was a website F*** USA.com they might be on there posting racial remarks ----No different than the folks on the FF.com** LOL! No fear of that, Pinkfluff. The worst thing you can do to 'baiters' is to ignore them. I'm very good at that. Also, Mark Twain said words to the effect - 'Never interrupt a person who is making a fool of themself'

[quote]I hope you can see where my confusion came from - I accept that the majority of Iraqi people will be happy that Saddam is gone, but they didn't vote to get rid of the tyrant (who happened to be of t...[/quote] **What does the ignore button do Ray, I have never tried that.** It is in your Control Panel.

[quote]....tyranical monsters who murder their own people on a whim and dominate the nations with fear and radical religons. You don't think they are a threat to you . . . . we do. Eight and a half million I...[/quote] **The voters agreed with who, about what? I'm confused by that statement, really.** Sorry, Tresco, I didn't answer your question. Let me put what I said another way. The fact that so many Iraqis overcame their fears in order to participate in a free election for people to represent them is evidence in my mind. THEY chose the candidates and THEY voted for their choice. They had never been able to do that before. That is what democracy and Freedom is all about. The freedom to choose and THEY chose to do it. BTW - I have just added some names to the 'Ignore' feature of the forum. Good tool. Obviously you aren't one of them. You know the respect and admiration I have for you.

[quote]....tyranical monsters who murder their own people on a whim and dominate the nations with fear and radical religons. You don't think they are a threat to you . . . . we do. Eight and a half million I...[/quote] **The website referred to before f**kfrance, It wouldn't surprise me if it was set up after Frances non cooperation with the countries involved in the invasion/occupation of Iraq - does anyone know? I know that there are lots of similar sites for other countries now, but i'm fairly sure the france one was the first.** I wouldn't be a bit surprised, and as I said before, it is an insulting, disgusting and ignorant website. There is no justification for it whatsoever.

[quote]Hang on, Ray - what happened to the First Amendment?[/quote] **Hang on, Ray - what happened to the First Amendment?** As far as I know, you aren't covered under it. I am and choose to discuss or not discuss anything I want. A forum is a place where one can express opinions, but nowhere is it mandatory to explain it to anyone. If either of us doesn't like the others opinion, then so be it. This is my opinion and I'm through.

[quote]please don't tell me what I can say or not. And please don't tell me that the US don't dominate nations (always weaker and smaller ones ) with fear! Rubbish. And I am now happy for the matter to be...[/quote] **And I am now happy for the matter to be closed** Good!

[quote]Quote I'm sure they do, Ty. It is when some start telling the French how to run their lives is when the resentment starts. This is some thing of course, that the USA never does except in , Iraq, Ira...[/quote] **This is some thing of course, that the USA never does except in , Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, Vietnam, etc** Not a good analogy, Viva. France isn't exactly run by tyranical monsters who murder their own people on a whim and dominate the nations with fear and radical religons. You don't think they are a threat to you . . . . we do. Eight and a half million Iraqi voters agreed with us. No more discussion on this, please.

[quote]No, you can use any JPEG image stored on your computer. The forum software will resize it for you.[/quote] **No, you can use any JPEG image stored on your computer. The forum software will resize it for you.** Yep, that's what I did.

[quote]having just returned home to carlisle after having bought a fermette with barn to renovate in 87, i wonder if the days can get any longer until next year when we can get back over to begin work. i im...[/quote] Welcome aboard Arthur! Don't pay attention to any detractors. As you can see we all went through the anticipation that you are. Keep the dream!! In our case it took us seven years after we fell in love with Bretagne before we retired here. We have been here for over 3-1/2 years now and love it even more. We are a helpful bunch, too. Feel free to ask.

[quote]There is an article called 'Rosbifs and Frogs' about those who choose to live in each others countries. The responses are quite good... along the lines of 'The brits work hard to buy France' I have ...[/quote] **I have to say that we Brits are an asset to France and that they should be damn gratefull to us for enriching their economy and doing up their ruins.** I'm sure they do, Ty. It is when some start telling the French how to run their lives is when the resentment starts.

[quote]A sad indictment of American education and media influence? I don't know. But I do know Americans who would be horrified by the drivel found on this site. Why, in the "land of the free" is it necessa...[/quote] **Why, in the "land of the free" is it necessary to HATE so much?** There are about 280 million of us there and this is a miniscule handfull of ignorant people. Hatred and ridicule is not an exclusive product of the US. This thread and forum are at times examples of this. I'm sure that you will find it in most forums anywhere and in any language. Judging a nation by people such as these is ignorant in itself. **Particularly since about 90% of Americans never acquire a passport and never experience the rest of the world.** I have always been curious why Americans who don't travel abroad are criticized. America has two oceans, the Caribean, the Gulf of Mexico, The Rocky Mountains, vast deserts, the great plains and as many cultures as Europe. It is 1000 miles North to South and 3000 miles wide. Some of us are more curious about foriegn lands and cultures but that doesn't mean we are in any way superior nor those who don't are somehow inferior. For instance, I couldn't care less about Asia or Australia, but so what? The website is disgusting.

[quote]Had a look back thoough the BBC schedules can't see the programme mentioned or are we talking months ago when that London based chef moved out for six months and is now back in the UK setting a up a p...[/quote] **Had a look back thoough the BBC schedules can't see the programme mentioned or are we talking months ago when that London based chef moved out for six months and is now back in the UK setting a up a place in Cornwell. Perhaps the one to watch to cheer yourself up [Tongue] is "Housetrapped in the Sun" on Channel 4 [Big Grin] started last night after listening to the first Brit whinger moaning that all the English had moved in [Crazy] and not be able to sell her house for 200% profit, I turned off [Big Grin] The programme claims "Right now foreign property is as much as a third overvalued [Blink] , a particularly tough proposition for sellers. [Confused] Andrew meets homeowners dealing with stagnating markets [Crying] , property confiscation, [Crying] legal battles [Crying] and subsidence. [w00t] The programme also reveals the results of a specially commissioned survey of 6,000 people [Whistling] about other foreign property nightmares, from frustrating bureaucracy to confusing property law and language difficulties" [w00t] Anyone on her taken aprt in this " survey".... thought not. First programme seemed to be all about Spain Ron in the Avey-ron** Better see the Computer Doc, Ron! It has a serious case of 'Yellow Measles'.

[quote]>>Can we post pictures on this forum?

[quote]>>Mont St Michel, early in the morning or across the baie.

[quote]Honfleur - arriving by sea[/quote] **Honfleur - arriving by sea** Agreed and almost anywhere along the coast of Bretagne.

[quote]Mont St Michel, early in the morning or across the baie.[/quote] **Mont St Michel, early in the morning or across the baie.** Yep and we can see it about a quarter mile from the house and we are 10 miles away.

[quote]Gee this goes on & on ? Today, I watched a blue fly & a black fly trying to climb up a wall. It was fascinating. First one one, then the other edged ahead. And tactics came into play. Would ...[/quote] **The blue fly arrived at the ultra violet insect terminator first, so you could say the black fly won the ashes ?** ROFL!! Excellent, Peter! No chance for a re-match either. There is a difference between being a fan and an SOB (Sports OBsessive) One is fun, the other leads to dumb things like gambling. You can bet on that.

[quote]Judging by some of the other thread titles: you can measure your firewood, worry about your toilet paper, check your till receipts and tyre pressures, order books on the internet or take French lesson...[/quote] **Judging by some of the other thread titles: you can measure your firewood, worry about your toilet paper, check your till receipts and tyre pressures, order books on the internet or take French lessons. If these fail to while away the long dark evenings there are always those easy French girls ...** LOL!! Very good!!

[quote]Is George Bush's negligence at all to blame &n[/quote] Pat Robertson is an idiot and his so-called 'power' is insignificant. He doesn't speak for 280 million of us.

[quote]Give up Jon - you'll never make Miki understand what you're trying to say if it doesn't agree with what he's thinking. I know exactly what you mean about watching News 24 to try and get some news, an...[/quote] ** I'll take the man with the healthy interest in sport over the obsessive any day!!!!** Hi Coco - What do I keep thinking about 'Andy Capp', I wonder?

[quote]It seems to me that for some national pride is OK if its the French that are proud, but if its the British, then its boring or overdone. It was a great celebration for a few days - come on, enjoy it.....[/quote] **Still if we have managed to export people without the generosity of spirit to at least tolerate it without complaint then GOOD !!! )** Someone mentioned the off button on the TV remote. We approached it from a different angle. Our dish accesses three sats . . . . none of them have British programming except for 'BBC World News' which we don't watch anyway.

[quote]"Blimey, I would be more than a little worried that someone sat in front of TV watching England play the Ockers and waiting just to see" The point is I wasn't sitting watching England play............[/quote] **Thank goodness Tim Henman didn't win Wimbledon!** I wouldn't worry too much about that. He can and does play fantastic tennis but he has never been able to be consistant. Now with injuries recurring, I doubt he ever will. Murray could be an up-and-comer. For the most part, all Rusedski can do is pound aces. He has become injury-prone of late too.

[quote]I'm impressed you got something, Ray! Its been really slow for me today and last night - much worse than usual. I've even tried disconnecting my broadband connection, rebooting my pc and getting bac...[/quote] **I'm impressed you got something, Ray!** I just searched for 'snow' (lower case) and as you can see I got 334 messages in less than a minute. I'm using a G4 Mac with 56k internal modem and dial-up since we don't have broadband here yet and on Firefox. Basic Forum Search Keywords: Keep search options visible to help refine search Search Results Showing page 1 of 34 - 334 messages found 1. CLEVER SALES OR NOT? Posted Yesterday @ 22:15 by Ab IN MARCH 2002 I HAD NEW POOL INSTALLED AND BOUGHT EXPENSIVE SAFETY COVER WHICH WOULD SUPPORT AN 8 YEAR OLD.COST£2,500. THIS HAS ALUMINIUM RODS WITHIN COVER AND RESTS ON CONCRETE SURROUNDS AND DOES NOT TOUCH THE WATER. AFTER A SEVERE WINTER I ALSO BOUGHT AN EXTRA 7 ALUMINIUM SUPPORTS TO RESIST BEN... Home » Living in France » Swimming Pools 2. RE: New to forum - advice for renovation Posted Yesterday @ 17:49 by Alexis Actually in Merdrignac is Michigan where you can get bits and bobs but the best place is Leroy Merlin in St Brieuc. There is also a shop next door to Michigan which sells everything. Building yard in fact. La Trinite Porhoet has Big Mat. Mauron has Queguin....can never spell their name. St Meen... Home » Living in France » House Renovations 3. RE: Living, but doing nothing in France Posted 11/09/2005 17:41 by Lorribee Weather what weather! We are one hour from Limoges, leaving Cornwall to come here, finding the difference in summer temperatures hard going but really enjoyed the winter, the snow we had was much less than expected and log burner did sterling job, don't give up on the area too quick,Linzi, been down... Home » Living in France » Finding/Owning French Property 4. RE: Dry Compost Toilets Posted 11/09/2005 16:19 by Lorribee Hi motorhead, Read with interest your informed advice to the original poster, we have as yet to receive the report from SATA I believe that is what the inspector called it,as to certificates etc, we have done what was necessary to accomadate our needs whilst we commence renovation on our houses. We... Home » Living in France » House Renovations

[quote]May be the slowness of the Forum is to match the pace of life we all dream about in France??? But I agree it is a bit snail like... Steve[/quote] **May be the slowness of the Forum is to match the pace of life we all dream about in France??? But I agree it is a bit snail like...** I just searched for 'pylons' and it took 21 seconds.