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  1. On the last Census I remember someone getting into trouble for writing on the form that he was English and not British  but this was rejected.  I think you can sign Irish, Welsh or Scottish but not English.   I'll get my coat and go for a pound of spuds.
  2. If you can get over to France try the local Supermarket notice boards where properties are advertised for sale from the owners with no Agents being involved.  Another good hunting ground is the local Mairie where again you may find Private Sales pinned up inside on the Information board - the Marie will also know of properties within the nearby area which are for sale but for some reason are not being advertised..  We also have found that the Notaire for the area have some private sales on the books.   Happy Hunting
  3. Kai our daughter had eczema as a baby and sometmes still gets a bit of dry skin.  We  recommend  the following and it has had great success with ourselves and friends in the UK. For the bath and as a wash  A-Derma Avoine Rhealba its a Gel Moussant For the skin Sedagel by La Roche- Posay - A soothing Gel. Shop around as prices vary, excellent products. 
  4. Could be the end of anything Low Cost the way things are going.
  5. I needed a tyre fitted over here in the UK prices ranged from £10 down to a fiver which inc fitting and balancing. So if you can shop around I know it's not that easy in France as I had to have a new one fitted on an old VW LT28 gulp gulp and swallow the pill.
  6. We have used Sodium Chlorate in the powder form to try to keep the unwanted weeds from the driveway and underneath the caravan but all to no avail.  Roundup did the job.  Got it from our local Allotment Clubhouse shop.
  7. Try putting an advert in the local Supermarket near to where you have the Caravan.  The French put numerous tear off slips with the contact telephone number on, so people interested takes one from the bottom of the advert.
  8. They will all be in " Freds Tray ".  At work we had one it is otherwise called " Too hard to do box ".
  9. Any ideas as to where the card was cloned.  I had mine used in Turkey 6 months after we had left from hols.
  10. We watch them for pure enjoyment but wonder where the money comes from especially the younger buyers.  Our Cottage in the Correze was bought in 2001 we had to get a new hot water boiler, septic tank, replace some oak flooring and give it loads of tlc as it had been empty for 5 years. But the total budget for the house and repairs came under £30k.  We still love the place to bits and will be there in April and then again for the Summer Hols.  We saw loads more for a higher budget but were realistic as to what we could afford at that time and mindful of future running costs and taxes. It is a 2 bed Cottage with 2 caves a floored grenier + nearly half an acre of grass, in a village with shops.  
  11. I saw that one of the large UK Supermarkets had been selling I think it was sausage with the Label Gloucester Old Spot therby giving it a bit of clout.  It had been crossed with other piggies and was not a genuine Old Spot.  When challenged they said it is mentioned on the rear of the packaging. CHEATS I say. 
  12. We are also in the Correze and do not get bothered with the buzzing little critters either, but we do still get bitten by some insects (daytime) and after being eaten alive cutting the grass I now dress up for jungle warfare.  Socks tucked into boots a jungle net hat and gloves, the neighbours have a laugh, but when I did it without the protection I got 19 bites all in a line on the back of my neck. Vitimin B1 did not work for us.
  13. Saw this and thought of you. http://www.trap-man.com/the-trap-man-crayfish-trap.htm  
  14. Hello Mary Jane We have a holiday home near to Uzerche we purchased it in 2001 and have been over the moon with the location and neighbours.  We will be there during the Easter and Summer holiday period.  Send a pm or email and we give you what ever help we can. Shane, Carole and Kai   
  15. Several thoughts came to mind. Are the family resident in India (Goa) or on a long break from the UK :  What about Schooling  the mum has 7 children. Naive does not hold any water. She was 15 having sex with a local 25 year old and the mum knew about it but only in the last month.  Then she goes walk about with her clan but allows the 15yr old to her own devices. How are the family dealing with money matters or are they still under the UK system and receiving monies that way. Social Services will have a field day if they decide to come back. The above does not take away my thoughts for the poor unfortunate girl and her immediate family.  
  16. We have just sold our 2 Bed Bungalow to move to a larger place in rural Northumberland and we got slightly under the asking price but we had catered for this in the original  price, it was only on the market for 7 days though. I think the Estate Agents would say It's a buyers market '.  
  17. We have been looking on the Internet and the below firm seem quite good.   http://www.harridgestoves.co.uk/
  18. We have a small Cottage in the Correze bought in 2001 and have visited since that date on all School Holidays. We bought at a very reasonable price and love the area as it is a safe environment where doors and property can be left open and ungaurded without any form of bars on the windows.   We have visited plenty of Historical sites in this region and will do for many a year as there are loads and loads to visit and a week does not do justice to this green and pleasant bit of France.   I think you may upset some people who live in this region by saying in 7 days there was not enough to see and enjoy.  Mind you I like being in the cheap seats as the dearer ones attract vagabonds, burglars and thieves. Oh and our Butchers has just shut. so we are out of the running. rofl     
  19. I forgot to mention book early, we paid £186 each last May/June but only £60 for this May/June half-term and that is using the Newcastle to Bodrum route.
  20. I am sure this has been covered but anyway - Spit and some ashes from the fire mixed on a cloth and rubbed on the offending glass will do the trick. From grannies old book. Lol.
  21. http://www.skyscanner.net/gbp/flights/lgw/bjv/cheapest-flights-per-month-to-bodrum-from-london-gatwick.html?adults=2&   The cheaper options will be flights from the UK Try the above (if it works) or Onur Air : Goldtrail : Aegean Best of luck, we will be flying to Bodrum in May/June half-term then drive up to Mavisehir 10mins drive away from Altinkum.       
  22. We just dug up the grass and put down heavy duty breathable sheeting and then gravel, the odd weed pops up now and then but so far so good,  we did not bother we any hardcore two cars fit on with ease.  We also spray weed killer on the driveway and new car park area twice a year.
  23. We had to have a new one fitted and it cost us about £200 but this was in 2002 it is about 5'6'' tall, I think it may be 2000 litres but do not quote me on that.  We have hot and I mean hot water all day as the unit comes on at 10:30 pm and goes off at around 4:30 am using cheaper electricity.  It is set on very hot but can be turned down, hope this helps. It is housed in a small cellar area and is well lagged. 
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