jon

Well yes...the gloomier of you offered  survival ...at best.The house has been transformed with the assistance of an architect and a good team of artisans....the interior looks great and matches the granduer of this fine Girondine property...now embracing relaxation to the full sense of the word.We have everything organised including a restaurant liscence.......We opened in August and have had really nice clients from many countries...we are still receiving guests.We have a website......lots of visits from old frinds and  plenty of social activities shared with new friends.

What a witty boy !

Bordeaux lac.....orientgal greens...fruits..everything.

never mind....life is not for understanding[that is almost impossible]it is for enjoying.

lwe do drink real coffee which comes from a proper catering machine.....brought it with us from uk...as we had a restaurant there.But what I say and feel has nothing to do with coffee!

You sound as if you are pleased with how things are going.......we have just began....but it is going well....and enjoying  it.

Not all bad here....and not so hunky dorry in good old London Town!The grapes are just about to be picked .....here is the brighter side of life.

my typing is still bad!

We have set up ...a chambre d hote.....almopst like a hotel...anyone out there just about to do the same.Anyone in  33 done the same recently?I thionk lots of people during the winter months were complaining of hardship....how was this summer for you?????

The bridge may have been closed Mr Tony but 33 iis a great area......I live amongst the vines...and would not swop that back For Shepherds Bush.

Some of you proved to be a little "OFF " with me....way back....Forgot my password and "regrouped" Bug-Bear..Russet House and Jaqui remember your posts... a little...remember the digs about spelling and the fact that Uk is really great compared to France....and that some of you would miss their high powered positions in buisness,the "Hi SOCIETY  and all the fun of the bars,restaurants and buzz of  uk cities.And all the woes of those of you who only manage to take a few thousand euros a year operation Gites or Chambre d hote.Well its late spetember[and nothing to do with Rod Sturt].......how do     all fee aboutd the sliding property prices and the growing population which is stiffling the NHS etc??????I am happpy to tell you about my situation!

If I did not have the builders here.....I couldmanage to a couple  of days away from the 33 South west area near Bergerac and Bordeaux and an hour and a half away from Mirambeau......I hate the need for being precise...It  is needed on occassion.....

we have been to our notaire......and it appears that he has the power to confuss.....Really not sure if he knows the way to go forward.One of us is Irish the other English.Can anyone adivse of the exact process so that we can get moving on getting this matter sorted out.

Well maybe have not spelt it right..but I know that I have been there before......It is on the way to Bordeaux.....takes 1 hour and 37 mins for me to get there. Who is going to be present....or is it top secret?

Thanks for the translation of Cap. Should have watched the programme  mentioned. My first restaurant was vegetarian....was one of the first...then we had a vegan restaurant.Very challenging and loved working hard.There is no choise in the restaurant buisness..........you have to work really hard to make it happen. Many of my friends and collegues/associates are still in London and greater London doing their thing...some have young families and others have an empire which they have built and have become celebreties. It has been my dream to venture outside the enviroment of ever busy London and  live and work in my country house..creating a refuge away from city life. All this begins next week........I hope!!!!!!!

w what is a  CAP please

Good morning ...can anyone tell me where             we can  buy reasonably priced and interesting seconhand furniture in 33...We are near St Emillion and Sainte Fot La Grande.We are also interested to know about amy specialist furniture shops which may be your favourites.We have a few rooms to furnish....

We are arriving next week near Pujols...Entre duex Mers to begin our life in France and to get ready to create our Mini/hotel...B and B which will offer cookery courses....We WOULD BE PLEASED TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE are artists and holistic practictioners who would be interested to discuss incorperating their skills and making a package which combines good living with fine dining, comfort...to create a  wonderful 5 day break. We are in 33 ...20kms from St Emillion and aboyut an hour from Bordeaux...3 hours from St Sebastien.Mmmax 30 mins from Bergerac airport.

You must be a cat lover!We have just signed our first contract and will be in France.....not far from Libourne..St Emillion and looking for a name for our property ..DOMAINE  Miaou could be an appropriate title....we love cats...and, I think have have a kitten waiting to move in. We ARE INTERESTED TO HEAR FROM people living near our area who have interest in  music...modern Jazz...Flamenco...and John Mayall/Eric Clapton/Peter Green in their early days. Also we are interested in modern art and sculture and holistic remedies...reiki...reflexology. We are organising courses...for next summer. Our facilities include a  large garden..nearby river and reception/entertaining areas which we will cater to a very high standard. We are open to ideas ...so let us know if you are a  teacher of art, music or a practitioner.                     

Thanks for those kind words.      

Moggie....We are off in a couple of weeks to 33 near to ST EMILLION....to live. We live in London...on a main road!It has become crazy...so busy...so dirty...and so sad. I am so dissapointed  in how London has become and feel sorry for those people who have not realised the extent of  the change.It is not going to be easy for us in France....we will miss our friends...although some of them have drifted off to other lands. But we will have a beautiful garden and a happy place for furry friends....we love cats..... good luck.

Thanks for getting in touch.We are not buying in Charente.Our house is near to St Emillion. We prepare our own cakes and desserts etc.....but thanks for your interest.

What is missing in London.....one of the things ....is community spirit. We have just come back from where we are purchasing...and I probably have spoken with half of the village and have made a friend or two.Found a sick kitten...I hope he will regain his health and have a full and happy life....with us. It may take time to settle into country life style but London is too full ...and too full of lots of things which I have no admiration for.

Vicky..... Thought that I would get in touch...we are cat lovers.....we have not moved into our house yet.....will be end of Jan....moving to the area Nov 13th.We are to be in Gensac...maybe 20 mins from you.My e mail address is [email protected]. I am Barbara. We found ourselves driving out off Duras ...in the wrong direction and came across Prune Village a commune for Buddist Nuns.We were invited into have a look at their world.....it was both interesting and enlightening. The concept of living for the day is sesable...but not so easy to achieve.

Is there an English accountant near Bergerac?