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  1. His name is Billy, and he was born on the 10th April, so not quite 3 months old. We got him from a couple who hae the parents and he was in a litter of 10. All the others were sold, but because he had a poor hip score when examined by the vet they decided to give him away rather than have someone buy him, then complain or give him to a rescue centre. We already have two labradors, one of whom, Jet,  is 14 at the end of this year and I'm told (by my OH) we are thinking ahead to when Jet is no longer around (Have I got M U G written on my forehead??[:-))]. Actually he's adorable! He is a good size for his age, the bag behind him is sort of attache case size (slightly larger than A4 paper). He just fell asleep where he was!  
  2. Although people always tend to associate apple growing with Normany, the Correze is actually the biggest producer of apples in France. All those little stickers saying 'Perline' on the apples in Tesco, Sainsbury etc come from this area [:)] We have had baking hot weather for the last month or so, but it's raining tonight - yippee!!
  3. Oops, the picture is a bit big - how do I reduce it?
  4. We have just acquired (this evening) a new member of the family. All the excitement was very tiring! [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/Bouillaguet/DSCF0868.jpg[/IMG] I hope this works - it's the first time I've tried to post a picture[8-)]
  5. "Blimey, St A!  I didn't realise there was any wine to be had on that occasion!  No wonder the one bottle lasted so well for the rest of you.      But I well remember our meeting up, with MaggieM, and ?Elaine (then in charge of the forum), and maybe I remember Deards...  Good fun. [EDIT  Just remembered it was Eleanor who ran the forum, wasn't it?] Angela"   This is getting more and more like Friends Reunited[;-)]
  6. [quote user="Will "][quote user="Chris Head"] I reckon Living France should select the venue and pay for all food and drink, it could be a good story for them. Chris [/quote] A very, very long time ago (well, it was only four or five years, but that's an eternity in internet terms), some early forum members arranged to meet up at the Living France stand at one of the French exhibitions in England. Living France offered to provide the wine for the get-together. There were about nine or ten of us, and the only reason the bottle lasted as long as it did was that we had to find another exhibitor from whom we could blag a corkscrew. So I don't think the magazines have a big entertaining budget or much expertise in organising that sort of event. Sorry Lucy about mentioning that, and I know the magazine's ownership has changed in the meantime. A few of those brave (but sober) people are still around on the forum, and we are in touch with most of the rest. [/quote] I remember that! Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend, but I can recall all the comments about it [B].
  7. Go to www.acountrylife.com  and contact 'Hardworking Hippy'. She and her partner live just south of Bergerac and have a herd of angora goats, the 'extras' of which they sometimes sell. Angoras are a beautiful breed - HH also has lots of pictures about them and her self sufficiency life style, which is amazing, on the Total France website. A very nice and helpful lady.
  8. [quote user="Cassis"]That's okay, Ian,  I know what you mean and you have a good point. For anyone else reading, just in case you get the wrong idea about where we are, please note that while we are in a quiet location by the forest, we are not far off the beaten track here in Ancinnes - we are less than 10 mins (about 5 miles) from Junction 19 of the A28 and the same from Alençon town centre. I believe Mary's place is just 5km off the A20. Phil[/quote] You're right Phil, Junction 46 is our exit, not to be confused with 46i, which is a link to the new A89.
  9. [quote user="KatieKopyKat"]Don't worry Pip, I think Mary is happy with Bobby Charlton.[/quote] Gee, thanks, you are so kind (not!)[:P]
  10. [quote user="Tresco"][quote user="Rob Roy"] ... will fight anyone for Zizi, [/quote] Its Zizou! Zizou! [:P] [/quote] Sorry, spelling mistake[:$]
  11. All the cleaners will tell you on the back whether they are suitable for the fosse - there are plenty of products for the toilet, shower and washbasin and kitchen sink available in the supermarkets
  12. You can't have Bartez AND Seaman - two goalies - choose DS every time.[:)] I can take or leave Bobby Moore (preferably leave) but will fight anyone for Zizi, Georgie or David Ginola (big sigh!)[kiss] Don't you think that the England team are the best looking bunch (on the whole) for a long time? If only we could win on looks......[I]
  13. I think it's a case of "familiarity breeds contempt", but it's worrying none the less. I wonder what the official figures are for chain saw injuries in France?
  14. Go, Milou, Go !!! Hurrah for the brave little dog[:D]
  15. [quote user="Chris Head"] I'm not brand loyal at all Sid but my requirements from saws are very different to yours. I buy the best in a particular power range that I can, whoever makes them. If you're only going to use a saw occasionally then a cheapy will run the chain and cut a few logs. I'd highly recommend an electric saw, I use them when I want to work inside and the noise and fumes would be untenable, you don't have to worry about leaving petrol for too long which could give carb and starting/running problems. I don't want to be anoraky on the subject at all but I've seen the damage they can do too and it really is horrific, imagine 50 or 60 sharp little knives travelling at 20 metres per second meeting flesh and bone! Chainsaws don't cut the skin nice and cleanly like a knife does, they rake the flesh out, and when the cutters meet bone they smash it, not easily repairable. There was a tree surgeon several years back who just nicked an artery whilst reducing a tree, he was dead before the fire brigade could get him down from the tree.....it happens. If my words could prevent even one ignoramus from hurting themselves then it would have been worth the effort......and the risk of an anorak label. My final thought, and opinion, is that anybody who even has to ask what a chainsaw runs on shouldn't be using one, period. I'm more than happy to give free training if anybody is in the Creuse area or wants to travel. Regards to you all, Chris [/quote] Can I please add my two penniesworth and reiterate what Chris has said about safety. My son trained as a tree surgeon and his friend nearly lost an arm when the saw jumped while starting to cut a branch - in spite of wearing gauntlets and all the correct gear. It frightens me how casually French farmers use their chain saws - no protective clothing or helmets - our neighbour was wearing shorts and sandels the other day while cutting some branches [:-))] They are NOT toys!!
  16. "......and smoke too much". Thank god there's something you do wrong!!![;-)]
  17. I really don't understand this thread, why do people who post in the B&B/Chambre d'hote site then get told about chain hotels? Surely the point of posting is to find a nice B&B/CdH for the night(s)? I am not on your route, but if I was I would be a bit miffed [:P]
  18. What about trying the FNAIM site for the Bordeaux immobiliers? I love Bordeaux, I think it is a beautiful city.
  19. [quote user="Jonzjob"] Why are they in the wild??? I thought that they were an Aussie bird and native there, not England? Oh, probably the same reason as the grey squirrels are now wild in England. Carefull breederz? John (wild in France, but not breeding!![kiss]) [/quote] They originate from India and unfortunately they manage to escape sometimes. Although I am sure there are people who buy them from pet shops thinking they are nice looking, then don't like the noise so let them go![:@] We lost one for nearly a week once, and could see him in the surrounding trees and eventually the calling of his mate brought him back [:)] This link shows the colours that are possible, although the real wild ones are always green. They are a beautiful bird and quite comical sometimes if you watch them. http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/parakeets/RingneckParakeet.php
  20. [quote user="Dick Smith"]Yes - huge great noisy mobs. My pal Alan lives in Twickenham, and they drive him demented flocking in his garden. [/quote] They are Ringneck parakeets, we used to breed them when we lived in Norfolk. You can get them in a beautiful light blue and a pure white - but they will revert to green through breeding eventually if they are in the wild. They do make a bit of a racket when they get going, I must admit! They cost a fortune to buy over here as a breeding pair[:(]
  21. My sister-in-law also had a malignant melanoma removed for the side of her nose, and was given strict instructions not to go out in the sun without a hat. Luckily the scar has faded and is hardly noticable now. Re. the face and skin cancer - I used to work on a burns and plastics ward and you would not want to go through what some of the face cancer people have to have done. [:(] So I agree, pale is beautiful.[8-|]
  22. We've got quite a few of the green lizards around this area too. They are rather lovely,very fast as you say, and so bright green!
  23. " It is sometimes difficult for aquaintances in Europe to grasp just why we are not as sun-burnt as they are when we live in such a hot climate. " And you will look so much better when you are older without the wrinkled and dried up skin from too much sunbathing [:)]- apart from all the health issues mentioned in the above posts.
  24. In theory then, this means that every person who sells at a market has to have a Siret No. Surely the country people who you see with a few eggs and home grown veg set up on a picnic table don't have one, do they? Or perhaps it is different for selling fruit and veg? I keep threatening to stand at the corner of the market with my open suitcase full of walnuts, like I've seen an old man doing in Brive market [;-)]  
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