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Yes, great website lightningmaps.org. It's kept us out of trouble the last few weeks. We work online, so best to know when and where the storms are, or liable to be. Cheers, Tony

Here's one I haven't seen on the thread yet. You send an e-mail to a website for whatever reason and the reply............... "Thanks for reaching out to us" I am not drowning, falling nor want any form of affection, I simply sent an e-mail asking for information. Good thread, thanks.

The theme music to Once upon a time in the West" must rank highly, as well as the film- I think.

How about "Once upon a time in the West" Charles Bronson with the haunting harmonica.

Hi, Ask your postman/woman when they deliver your mail and they'll get one for you. We had a similar problem when we moved in, having no key at all, and our postie found two keys hanging inside the letter box!! Just brilliant! You couldn't make it up. Cheers, Tony

Hi, Have sent you an e-mail with some information Hope it helps, Cheers, Tony

Hi, To the best of my knowledge, you don't need a permit to fish the seas, however, there are minimum sizes of fish that can be taken and there can be restrictions around ports/harbours etc. See http://www.jcpoiret.com/bapw/peche/mer/reglementation_mer.htm Cheers, Tony

Hi, You can get a daily or weekly permit too, just for your region - much cheaper if you're not here for long. See http://www.cartedepeche.fr/12-liste-des-cartes.htm Cheers, Tony

Hi, Have sent you an e-mail. Best regards, Tony

Hi Chris, Take a look at this site. http://www.bikeclubfrance.com Cheers, Tony

Hi, We had long term - 3 month stay - guests in last year who wanted to open a bank account whilst they were here househunting. I asked at our branch of Credit Agricole, explained their situation and was told that they could open a bank account using our address as long as we asked our marie for an attestation stating that they were staying with us. I would think most branches would offer the same service. They could of course change the address when they moved into their own place. Hope this helps. Cheers, Tony  

Hi,   Well worth joining this forum www.bikeclubfrance.com You'll get all the info you'll need. Very friendly bunch of bikers with a good few "born agains" :-) Cheers,   Tony

Hi, There may be some info on http://www.unpf.fr or on the fishing pages on our site. Cheers, Tony

Hi, You may like to visit this site too. http:// www.oradour.info/  A sobering experience, but well worthwhile nonetheless. Best regards,   Tony    

Hi, Have sent you an e-mail with some info. Cheers, Tony

Hi, Maybe not quite what you are looking for but a great site anyway. www.promoconso.net Gives all the up to date deals / special offers with the larger supermarkets and bricos throughout France. Happy shopping ;-) Tony and Sue

Hi, We can only speak from personal experience in Haute-Vienne, however we had our business registered in 2005 and last year wanted to add on a different facet.  A quick visit to the Chamber of Commerce and the new activity was added onto the Greffe certificate. I should point out this cost us 70,00 euros. We kept the same SIRET/SIREN number. Hope this helps. Best regards,   Tony

Hi,   You could take a look at this site. www.federationpechedordogne.fr It is in french, but may give a guide to areas to fish etc. Regards, Tony

Hi All, Just wondering if anybody has space in a van in the next few months coming from Chester to Haute Vienne ( 25 mins from Limoges airport). We have a settee, chair and pouffe that we would like bringing over. We would of course contribute to the costs of the trip thereby cutting their travel costs. Sizes are as follows. Settee Length 4 foot 7, width 3 foot 4, height 2 foot 10 Chair Length 3 foot 2, width 3 foot 2, height 2 foot 10 Pouffe 17 x 15 inches square. For further contact details, PM us or use the link below. Thanks in advance,   Tony and Sue

Hi, You could try this site that our french friends recommended. Great video, very friendly little fellow, if you have broadband, or at least 512k. www.lachainemeteo.com/aff_ville.php?langue=fr&num_pays=63&nom_pays=france Just choose your commune et voila! Gives a 12 day forecast.........though not sure of the accuracy that far in advance. Cheers,   Tony    

Hi, We have a site that has loads of info for flyfishing throughout france, particularly the Limousin. There are links to many interesting sites which could help you. Tight Lines,  Tony Post edited by the moderators to conform with the non-advertising rule of the Code of Conduct. Contact the poster by PM or emails for details.

Hi, Follow this link to an article which we wrote last year concerning our experiences in setting for selling on a french market. www.thisfrenchlife.com/thisfrenchlife/2006/11/selling_on_a_fr.html Hope this gives you a better idea of some of the rules and regs- well those that apply in Haute-Vienne[:)] Good Luck.   Tony www.flyfishinginfrance.com

Hi, Best one I've heard. She asked me for a double-entendre, so, I gave her one! Cheers Tony www.flyfishinginfrance.com  

Hi,   If you use the following link, this should allow you to browse and find your local AAPPMA site. This gives all rules and regulations pertaining to the various areas in France. http://www.pecheur.com/resultats-rub-pagine.asp?rub=122 Or google aappma followed by your region. Incidentally, in the Haute Vienne you can now get a 1 day permit for just 8 euros that covers you for a wide range of rivers and lakes. Very useful for the Fair Weather Angler. I am not sure if this is nationwide yet. Most Tabacs sell the permits, or sometimes supermarkets, and tackle shops of course. Yours in sport, Tony www.flyfishinginfrance.com  

Hi, Here is a link that explains "all things fishing" for the Limousin. I think it is pretty well nationwide as far as rules and regs go. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-limousin-fishing/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=5047. Indeed the fishing pages on the french entree site is full of other info and there is a forum just for anglers too. Hope this helps. Best regards,   Tony www.flyfishinginfrance.com