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I apologise , did'nt realise that the legitamacy of a comment was dependant upon being a regular contributor.  Perhaps I have'nt been in France long enough to understand how the forum operates

suggest you read again the first posting under this heading 'insanity in action '

To all of those out there , resident in France , and forever 'bashing ' the french and their culture, administration, and even ,yesterday, their coffee !  Let me suggest that the 'Administrations '  are  the same the world over, if you still think that the UK is paradise, then the answer is simple.'Bxxxxx ' off back.   For future would be 'ex pats ' a word of warning ,France is not the UK with cheap housing . And please  if you do come over never ever say 'but  we don't do that in England ' A last  word , not  everybody , in France , speaks English indeed why should they ?  Would you expect every ,butcher , baker ,vet , doctor in the UK to speak french ?  

No need for abrasive disc. Just make sure you obtain the correct adhesive. Any reputable  tile supplier can provide this.

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Don't get too overjoyed at the behavior of the Brits en route for Le Mans ,  Talk to the guys who had their cars taken away from them by the police ,speeding ,and some ,on theA28   And the bloke on the small road through Necy ,ask him "where is your Audi ?"

the 'be' following the 'may ' was censored

Know nothing about foundations, but!! not too sure that you don't need a ' permis de construire ' for a building of the size stated, in which case advice  ' may ' given by the relevant authorities.

Sorry Cathy, but, if you don't know what bickering is  , how do you know that your children d'ont do it ?

What's your view on mutilation in order TO breed ? (i.e.solving infertility problems

Don't ask any more neighbours, for your wife has the correct translation;  

 Darne is the word for 'cutlet' or 'slice ' of fish;  it's not a species of fish;  Enjoy it whatever it is!

You have your furryknickers in a twist . It's the year of the  RAT in the Chinese calendar.  The big demand in hamsters is , no doubt , cos they eats em ,as they do guinea pigs in Peru.  

Sorry , but don't see how you can save money buying through an "immo" rather than a notaire. A notaire will charge the equivalent of agents fees as well as legal costs.  Secondly any property with farmland attached will almost have it rented out on a lease, in which case, DON'T TOUCH IT WITH A BARGE POLE.  

Hello Judie,  Go for it .  Do you mailshot , rather than the local rag 'advert ', at least all the villages will have a glance , even if they then chuck it away   Be careful about visits from the Mayor--adjoint etc, they are too often either looking for 'yes men' ( or women) in order to keep out opposing views.  Whatever part of Normandy you are in ,local councils do need more female participation, there is in most of rural France an overwhelming majority of my fellow men.  Good luck.   Slight deviation -- I was accused recently of " having a tone thet left a lot to be desired "   this from a future candidate in local elections,  already member of  the local  'comité de fete ' who to qoute  "does'nt like children "   " does'nt do old people "  is taking a crash course in French in order to understand what will be said in meetings; declares his political colours  ( don't boast too much about that during local compaigning ) then goes on to ask about the perks.  Well Bravo !

You do not seem to have understood my remarks , if you have a  carte d'electeur  you do not need anything else ,as you will have aready provided necessary information.

A bit pretentious " if I'm going in the local council "  you need to get elected first  , Even if you are one of the British who must be more competent than the local peasants . Oh!  by the way you will need a  ' carte d' electeur ' If ever I move back to the uk how do I go about proving residence ???? perhaps just being British allows everything.

The meter does'nt turn anything off at the end of a 'cheap ' period. it simply reverts to the high rate.

Sorry ,but you don't know that British blood is not welcome, maybe just yours .

You can never be bitten by a furlong, it will always be at least 220 yards away (201,168 metres )