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  1. Hi The architect we used has recently returned to London after living and working here for nine years, but she has recommended a french english-speaking architect who lives here near Plaisance/Marciac. If you would like his e-mail/contact information please send me an e-mail and I will pass it all on.  He may be close enough. Fran e-mail [email protected]
  2. weeeell.. the vivid green of the picture by Chris Packham was certainly closest although too much green.  But as I only saw his tail part it's hard to say.  I shall continue to watch out for him and get back if I get a better view.  With such a wealth of knowledge on this site it really is a great asset. Thanks so much Fran
  3. Hi Deb With some years to do your planning I think you will find this forum and many like it really helpful.  Rather than asking direct questions now, many of which have been asked many times before, just spend time trawling through all the information that has been put together on this site and others like it and make copious notes!  Then add to that magazines and books about moving to France and you will definately see a picture emerging which will answer many of your questions including some you didn't know needed asking.  When you've an idea where you want to go next year, put a request directly on the gites/chambres d'hote site if I were you - at least you'll be sure to get some-one who uses this site and will be helpful! Best of luck Fran
  4. Well, it's not a salamander then.  Nothing like as striking.  Even the green lizard looks too spectacular for what I saw.  This seemed like every other lizard you see on the walls except for the vivid green but very small dots on it. And just a little bigger. Just looked a bit more special if you know what I mean.  Anyway Chris, we're in the Gers and the thingy was on the south wall of our stone house.  The only water is the water main, sitting in a pool of water beneath the ivy it was hiding behind. I only saw it's back half, but it was sufficiently unlike the colouring of the thousands of other lizards on our walls to merit a closer look. Sorry I can't be more precise and will keep an eye in case the little chap reappears.  Thanks so much for all your replies - the wildlife in France really is pretty stunning isn't it? Fran
  5. I only caught a fleeting glimpse of this creature as it shot behind the ivy on the wall, but it was obviously a lizard - perhaps a little larger than normal, but seemed to be black with the most vivid limegreenish tiny spots all over it.  I don't have a 'lizard' book, so could anyone tell me what it was for when it next pops it's head out?Thanks. Fran
  6. Hi Hendo Yes, it is a european version and has only been available here since July 4th. There is no on/off switch.  Only a code that you can use on the centrale to de-activate (for 45minutes while bathing) or stop it completely (only in the case of necessity). The infra red posts are attached to only a solid wood or concrete terrace using bolts that are supplied. With regard to 'hivernage'.  It simply says that snow may interfere with the infra red beams and must be cleared away or the alarm can be removed if another security system is in place. The attestation is from CNPP, which seems to be connected somehow with AFNOR from their site. Hope this helps your research.  The company who sell them here, online, is Piscineo.com. Ours is now up and running and seems fine Fran
  7. I've just had an e-mail back from Point P who have confirmed that the pine decking is suitable for use around pools and conforms to European normes and that it does not contain arsenic. That'll do for me Fran www.gasconyretreat.com
  8. My friend has a lovely, small, friendly, longish haired ginger and white neutered female cat that now needs a home.  She took on the cat with the house (another one!), but it must now go to a home with no dogs, due to the problems the cat has with my friend's terrier.  We are in the south west of the Gers, near Marciac. Please send me an e-mail if you can help. Thanks. Fran
  9. I've just taken delivery of a alarme (barriere type) for our pool through Smartpool. (www.smartpool.com).  It was 700euros and has an attestation number, and advertises itself as an 'afnor pool alarm'.  With all the assurances that it gives that it is up to the french standard I'd sue if it turns out it's not.  Best price by more than half that I've found.  Now all we've got to do is set it up!  Smartpool don't sell direct to the public, but their site will help if anyone is interested in getting one.  It now allows me to put up a fence that is economically and aesthetically to MY standards... Fran  
  10. Ok.  Might as well know the worst  We bought it from Point P and in the catalogue it says Traite autoclave classe IV.  Good news or bad? Fran
  11. Beaumarches near Marciac , Gers, 32.  One year ago today moved with husband and animals. Unbelievably beautiful. Like living on a nature reserve. Fran www.gasconyretreat.com
  12. Beaumarches near Marciac , Gers, 32.  One year ago today moved with husband and animals. Unbelievably beautiful. Like living on a nature reserve. Fran www.gasconyretreat.com
  13. My husband has just put down some decking round part of the pool - really well I'm proud to say!! But I'm wondering what I should do now.  It's pine, but obviously been treated.  I'm happy to have it the rather bleached out colour that it is but would appreciate knowing whether I should be putting something on it.  And if so, what? Thanks Fran www.gasconyretreat.com
  14. Hi We brought our two dogs over last year (a year to the day in fact) and simply had them micro chipped and rabies jabbed.  They were bar-coded at the ferry.  Pas de probleme.  I don't know if the rules have changed since then but I can't possibly imagine that a £200.00 pet passport would have been made obligatory without an awful lot of kick up from the general public.  It was bad enough when the horse passport was introduced - and that was only £28.00  Definitely worth checking with DEFRA (Are they still called DEFRA?) Fran www.gasconyretreat.com
  15. Hi We brought our two dogs over last year (a year to the day in fact) and simply had them micro chipped and rabies jabbed.  They were bar-coded at the ferry.  Pas de probleme.  I don't know if the rules have changed since then but I can't possibly imagine that a £200.00 pet passport would have been made obligotory without an awfull lot of kick up from the general public.  It was bad enough when the horse passport was introduced - and that was only £28.00  Definately worth checking with DEFRA (Are they still called DEFRA?) Fran www.gasconyretreat.com
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