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  1. Thuis doesn't surprise me. to the bitter end, the safety camera partnership will be hoping that he just caves in and pays up. I think I'm going to write back giving the names of all three people who could have been driving, and also offer to put myself down, and take the points, if it will help...........but since it's illegal to make an untrue statement, see what they say to that. Amusingly, one of my witnesses that I was in France is, wait for it.............a magistrate, who also happens to me my bro in law[:P].
  2. Nowt to do with France, so I've posted it here. Please read on, it's not just (another) rant. While I was In France this October, my other car got caught speeding by a camera van. They wrote to me as the RK, and I wrote back saying I was in France, so "not me guv", and letting them know that there are three other people in my house with my permission to drive said vehicle and insurance that will allow them so to do. I had asked all three and no-one remembers driving on that day at that time. I got a letter back telling me they had photographic evidence, but could not send it me unless I requested it, but...........that if I DID NOT request it, they send me to magistartes court for failing to declare the driver[:@] So I requested it. Today it came, but the photos are useless. In only the massive blow up can you even see that there is someone behind the wheel.[8-)] The accompanying letter tells me I MUST respond or be summonsed, and gives me only three options. 1. Name the driver. 2. Accept that it was me and pay up. 3. Say it was me but I want a court hearing. What on earth do I do now? And hasn't the UK come to a sorry state when these people have so much power? TIA.
  3. Hello, can anyone tell me why MOST posts fit perfectly on my computer screen page, but one or two are so wide as to need me to keep scrolling across and back to read them? I used to think it was pictures that did it, but it seems not to be so. Thanks for any advice, and also how to resize said posts if possible.
  4. I'd put one wire to L1, and the other to X1. If the light switch works but is upside down, either turn it the right way, or try one of the wires in X3. I've invested in a cheap multimeter from Screwfix. It's invaluable for finding live wires without making all your hair stand on end,[;-)], and for finding which pair of terminals to use in switches so as to get the switch the right way up. One of the jobs I keep meaning to do is to get ALL the switches in my house, the ones I DIDN'T fit, to work so that they are on when pressed in at the bottom!
  5. Well, in the UK, I'd use Thompson's Water Seal, available cheaply now from Screwfix, among others. it can be painted, or preferably, sprayed on, and dries completely clear. You could try Googling it, then see if they have a website, then see if it's available in France?
  6. Strangely enough, the last time I used "my" deviaition route, the bit between Chartres and Voves appeared to be going to be upgraded, even dualled. It had both edges marked out with pegs in the fields, and the farmers hadn't grown anything on that strip. Now WHY would they upgrade that road, which is a D road, and NOT the N154?
  7. I get statements sent to our UK address each month that I've used the doofer. So far it's been correct every time........
  8. Firstly, you'll not be able to filter away the stuff from the dishwater etc that causes the tank to smell. It's dissolved solids, detergent etc and far too fine for any filter except a large sand filter. I'm not sure WHAT you could add to it. Maybe something like the "bugs" that go into a fosse? Personally, I'd get the system changed so that it complies with the law, ie: all water into a fosse tous eaux, then have the tank cleaned and use it to trap rainwater to water the garden, nothing else.
  9. The large Mr. Bricolage near us in 87 has a dedicated lawn-mower repair centre, which is excellent for spare parts, and will order stuff they don't keep. Beware though, spares are wickedly expensive.
  10. Likewise, and mine's a new card too, since I mislaid my old one[:$]
  11. I've been doing this route now 5 or 6 times a year for 5 years. Once you get used to Rouen going south, and to where to come off the A13 coming north, it's not a problem. The A154 is OK, although 110kph limited all it's length, (not that the French seem to take much notice), and then it turns into the N154. It's dualled all the way to the N13 now, just west of Dreux, although there is/can be a bottleneck at St Remy sur Avre, it's nowt to get worked up about. Now THERE IS a place that wants a by-pass. Dreux is a PITA, with it's many roundabouts, mainly because the French STILL don't seem able to use a roundabout properly, nor to signal. Also, many of Dreux's roundabouts seem to have been built without lorries in mind...........just don't try to take the roundabout in the inside lane to one.[:'(] After that it's a mix of single and dual carriageway to Chartres, with more dual each time I go. More horrid roundabouts at Chartres, same things apply. At Chartres is where I differ from others on here. I take the right turn off for Voves just BEFORE the one for orleans onto the N154. At Voves I follow signs for Janville. The route brings you out at Allaines which is where you get the first chance to join the A10, although there, I usually stay on the N154 to Artenay, joining the autoroute there. This bit of "cross-country", I find, means you've MUCH less chance of being stuck behind French artics doing 40mph. And if you DO meet one, passing it is far easier, with much less traffic, and less up and down to the road. I rate the N154 south of Chartres as pretty dangerous. Yes, there are a few villages on my chosen route, but it's flat and good roads in between.  
  12. You can certainly buy dimmer switches suitable for halogen lights, mains or LV. I've just bought one from Screwfix here in the UK for less than £5, push-on/push-off, 400W. Mine is used to control the temperature of a small soldering iron though[;-)] Now I can solder white-metal without fear of melting it.
  13. [quote user="Heller"]  I can only assume it is true since the lights apparently become so hot you cannot stick things on the front anyway. [/quote] Who told you Xenons get very hot? Since they are rated at 35W against the 60W of a halogen, and since all the 35W is supplied as light, no heat, (there is no filament)) a Xenon ought to run COOLER than a halogen. I know my Hella HID driving lights do. I have soft-ish plastic covers over them to guard against stone chips etc, and they don't even get warm.
  14. AFAIK, electric showers don't exist in France.  
  15. This is interesting, as my wife bought a "Bourguignonne" range, a very tiny, very old thing, with space for water heating, a small brass tap etc on it. She wanted it to add a bit of heat and some "character" to the kitchen. When it was delivered, it still had briquettes of like "Coalite" inside it.  
  16. ..............metal framed stud walling, plasterboard to suit etc etc. Our local store is called Briconautes, and I don't rate it as cheap, that's for sure[:(] Also, can anyone tell me what sort/length of screws I'd need? I've been using an awful lot of stainless ones from Screwfix. The studwork will be fastened to stone walls, (VERY crumbly), a thick oak beam, and chestnut 22mm flooring. Does the pasterboard SCREW to the metal studwork, or nail? Or neither? TIA.
  17. [quote user="Rob Roy"]And whatever you do don't remove the struts that keep the door and frame together before fitting them - BIG mistake!![/quote] Not always an option: one of mine came with the strut right across the base, which was being trimmed[:(] Luckily, I had a spare from the other door, which I fitted ABOVE the trim line, then removed the one below. I actually enjoy fitting pre-hung French frames and doors. At least you can be certain that if you fit the frame vertical, the door will open and close properly, latch properly, and won't open or close of it's own accord without a door closer fitted[;-)]
  18. [quote user="Sunday Driver"] Cue:  loads of "revenue collector" types to come on and bleat about how the government are only trying to get into our wallets, etc etc, yawn.  [/quote] LOL, good riposte.
  19. Jury's still out on Sarko: while I was over for three weeks at the beginning of October, he was never OFF the TV. Every possible photo opportunity............reminds me of someone, now who is it, oh yes, TBLiar. Rural French in southern 87 don't seem to like him.  
  20. [quote user="hoverfrog"]Thanks Clair. It seems a bit odd to have to go to the tabac to pay a motoring fine, but as you say at least I will have a receipt! Lucky there's my daughter's car, as I don't fancy the walk :)[/quote] It doesn't seem unusual to me, since most motoring fines seem to be a) sources of revenue, and b) given to an easy target group of individuals who wear "bar codes" on their vehicles for easy identification and are VERY unlikely to kick off. Thus, the thieves, sorry gendarmes, need an easy way for you to be robbed, sorry, pay. Traffic police: the modern equivalent of "stand and deliver".[:P] Cue: loads of "holier than thou" types to come on and bleat about how if we don't do the "crime" we won't need to do the time, etc etc, yawn.[Www]
  21. [quote user="Ron Avery"][quote user="Ford Anglia"] Thanks Ron, I'll enquire at the mairie next time I'm over. What's the French for "termite", anyone? [/quote]  its the same word " termite" pronounced "turmeet" [/quote] D'oh! I was going to say, please don't tell me it's the same word............[:$]
  22. [quote user="woolybanana"]Yeah, check the name Gattiker in the military cemetary in Abbeville for my family contribution. Then look at the rest of his crew. Kids.[/quote] [:(] Our local mairie, artisans and shopkeepers etc all ech the same sentiments about Brits, (and now the Dutch too), buying up houses that no-one else wants, and then paying large sums for renovation work. One guy who has a scierie, told me that without the Brits, he wouldn't be able to run his new Beemer!
  23. Thanks Ron, I'll enquire at the mairie next time I'm over. What's the French for "termite", anyone?  
  24. I've recently bought new taps here in the UK, and although very nice and guaranteed for 10 years, the hot water just doesn't seem to come out as quickly. Maybe I'm getting impatient in my old-age.
  25. [quote user="Paul King"] Thank you everyone for your advice. So in summary, we can take the bowl over but best to buy the trap and taps in France?  Will a french trap unit fit a UK bowl or are all bowls universal? Many thanks Paul. [/quote] Traps have the same threads, but it's the pipework AFTER the trap that can be difficult to match up. A decent plumber's place, or even a DIY type shop will supply a trap for you at a few €/ I've recently bought a nice exposed one, chrome plated, for only €11.
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