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  1. we have a terrace that takes some blasting from the sun, but would like some big pots with hardy plants in. we are only there a few days each month so watering could be a problem.[possible to get them done weekly maybe].

    are there any plants/bushes or whatever that would take such a hammering and both survive and look awesome?

  2. Need to cover some newly fitted railings,which have that new 'rusty' wrought iron aspect. I know I can get Hammerite from my local brico, but do I need do anything apart from a gentle 'rub down' before I apply it ?

    What do we think about finish, Mat Satine or Brilliant ?

  3. i feel a new career coming on. we bought a house in the gard in august 05.we have had various people as local artisans and it just doesn't work.we have had the roof sorted twice and it still leaks,now onto our newly laid wooden floor which the specialist joiners can't be arsed finishing because of a dispute with one other contracter. we had three nights at the house this week and the plumbing leaks in 3 places,and the drains overflowed with bath and shower water. after spending 18000 euros on windows we have to 'rub down' and prepare for a finish.hilarious [not]. yet every contractor wants 30% up front and payment the day the job is [to them] finished.

    Any reccos for builders in 30 ? near Uzes ?

  4. We bought old house in Gard Sept 05,and paid owner[through notaire] our 'share' of whatever taxes he had paid for the year.

    just received our 2 bills for fonc/habit. House needed renovation,and we are near end,but have never stayed in house and no furnishings.

    anybody give me a definitive answer as to which taxes i must pay ?

     

  5. hi - am new to the forum.

    need to get my French conversation to a sensible level. tried Alliance F in Manchester which was fine,but travel time was getting crazy. I have the Michel Thomas stuff and a few books, but really need a bit of structure and somebody to chat me through it all.

    I am wirral based [Hoylake-home of The Open Championship]. Does anybody know of a course or of a tutor who might be available?

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