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It would have been much better done with lawn-greener, or fertiliser, lasts MUCH longer. DON'T ask how I know[;-)] And for those of you who liked the one at THAT school, and especially the poster who commented how small it was, have a look on Google earth at Yarm High School roof.  

So those are the reasons that a friend of mine drove down France with nearly €60,000 in his pocket, in new €500 notes!  

If he's any sort of electrician, it WILL be in hand, with RCD and circuit breaker, if not already available. Water+electricity= not good unless all rules are obeyed.

Thanks, Paul you learn something every day. And, of course, had I stopped to think about it, that's the answer that would have come to mind.  I DO have a habit of looking for difficult answers, though, when often the simple answer is staring me in the face.

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The above post is interesting Paul. That was my understanding, if I ever stopped to think about it, but I just bought what the books said[;-)] That said, why is it, then, that INTERRUPTEUR differentielles are current rated? When I bought mine, they seemed to be available in 30A and 45A.[8-)]

Ours have all been replaced with white uPVC, exactly matching the style, number of panes etc of what was there. In fact if you look at "before" and "after" photos, you can only tell they're done because the light reflects differently from the double glazed ones. Oh, and the lack of flaky apint[;-)] Our Mairie told us to just get on with it, unless we wanted a NEW opening somwhere.

We have had one on our installation since it was built, reason being that the drainage field is SLIGHTLY above the level of the fosse tank. (About a metre higher). The pump sits IN the fosse, or just above the liquid level, and triggers when the level rises to a certain amount, pumping the almost finished product up to the drainage area. You can hear it working occasionally. According to the man who fitted mine, they don't go wrong[blink], and are virtually maintenance-free. It has it's own RCD and circuit breaker, situated on an internal barn wall, fed from the main tableau.

I'm no expert, but personally, I'd bond them to earth. Can't hurt, but a shock from a potentially live rail, certainly could.  

[quote user="Lori"] I don't really think it matters WHO writes his speeches.  The man simply can't speak.  He is an extreme embarrassment.  My 12 year old daughter could give a better speech than this idiot and she doesn't even speak great English !!  And as to his aircraft flying ability.  I think I'd rather fly with a monkey as pilot than him.  You'd never guess I don't care for the "man." [/quote] Now don't beat about the bush[:P] Do you like the man, or not?  

Last lot I bought was 2 cu m and I paid €55 for it, dumped in my drive, in 1000> 1200mm lengths, bought from the farmer next door. My wife and I stacked it under cover, and spent an afternoon cutting about a quarter of it to 400mm lengths, and splitting some very thick bits. I thought around £38 for around two tonnes wasn't bad?  

[quote user="powerdesal"][quote user="Dick Smith"]1 - it indicates that you can read and write. 2 - it indicates that you have studied beyond the basic level and have maybe conducted some serious research 3 - it indicates that you realise that being a published authority is important to having public intellectual credibility 4 - it indicates you have some intelligence beyond the average and may have had an advanced education I suppose it depends on whether or not you value intelligence in your leaders. [/quote] I have no particular liking or otherwise in respect of George W Bush, I believe I am right in thinking that he was a fully operational fast jet pilot in the US military and I believe that you don't get to that situation without reading, writing, studying beyond the basic level and demonstrating  intelligence beyond the average . I may of course be wrong, but I don't think so. [/quote] But see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush_military_service_controversy

Yes, that's the one, Dick. I'm surprised no-one else has done this. So what method of flooring do most folk use, then?  

No-one done it, then?

France comes TOP, with the poor old UK down in 37th, beaten by Panama and Bulgaria.: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=431775&in_page_id=1770

Hello all you experts, I have a few questions about hardwood flooring. On my next visit, I'll be mostly laying about 75 sq m of chestnut T&G flooring, which we already have, and have had for about three years! I intend doing it using one of those nailers, the "hit it as many times as you like and it still sinks the nail etc" type.[:D] So, on to the questions. Screwfix do one made by Primatech. Is this OK? Anyone used one? How many nails will I need for 75 sq m if each board is about 60mm wide, and ranges in length from over a metre to 30cm? The beams are at standard 250mm gaps, so about 300mm centres. Should I use "T" nails or "L" nails? And finally, what length nails? They are going into new beams. They seem to come in 38mm, 45mm and 50mm. Thanks for any help or advice.

[quote user="shipbroker"] Many thanks this recommendation folks...will check it out further......anyone know any sites further East heading towards the Italian border too? rgds [/quote] No, but you obviously have the net. We found the site we use in summer off the internet about two years ago. Most will have opening and closing dates, prices, pics, lists of facilities, and some have plans, 360degree panoramic tours etc etc

[quote user="Moorejw"]We have also stayed in the site just outside Isle sur la Sorgue it is open all year, short cycle ride into town.[/quote] That's the one, lovely site, lovely town. Just wish we could have afforded to buy in Provence, and also been able to drive to Provence regularly. The four-to five hours down the UK kills the journey for us[:(]

We have a property in France, but we don't live there full-time, yet. Does anyone know what the rules/laws are in regard to buying, keeping and using a gun on your own property, for vermin control? I was thinking .22 rifle......? TIA

I've used a nice one in Isle sur la Sorgue.  

Can anyone tell me what the law says about buying a gun (something like a .22) to use at a holiday home in France? Is it allowed, or do you actually have to be resident, full time? Rats are the problem. I HATE poisons with a vengeance, ditto traps.

You can by proprietry "Shower Cleaners" from most cleaning stuff manufacturers. Just spray onto walls and door after the shower, and walk away. All the water and soap scum runs away, and somehow, limescale doesn't build up. Again unsure of it's effect on a fosse.......

Little owl will take other small birds, and usually regurgitate the bones etc as a "pellet" Could that be what you found? I don't know of any animal which would be able to pass bones through it's gut, and out through the numerous sphincters, without damage to it's guts?

But you CAN get a piece of glass cut to size, then toughened. My cooker splashback, protecting the tiles, was made just so.  

Interesting reading. I would endorse the Mr Propre, as I use the Mr Muscle version in the UK. I wonder if anyone knows what a fairly strong dose of Phosphoric acid, (since that's what's in most anti-limescale products), would/will do to a fosse?