chris pp

I think we / I need to know what they are before being able to give advice. But, just in case, have a look at this... http://www.planetepassion.eu/WILDLIFE-IN-FRANCE/Asian-Hornet_Vespa-velutina-nigrithorax_Frelon%20asiatique_France.html I think it's very unlikely given where they are but I killed a colony the other night at someones house where they were nesting inside a large barrel. Chris

 or am I imagining it? Yup, you are imagining it or you are just reacting more with age or both.[:D] Chris

Propylea quattordecimpunctata? [:D] Chris

No, nothing to worry about. I only gave the warning because of the possibility that you may handle it and then touch your mouth, (something we do more times than we are aware of). It may also cause a reaction to your skin, particularly the more sensitive areas. Chris

It's toxic by the way, best not handled and if you do wash your hands. http://www.planetepassion.eu/WILD-FLOWERS-IN-FRANCE/Thorn-apple-France.html Chris  

Try this.. http://www.leps.it/indexjs.htm?SpeciesPages/IphiclPodal.htm Chris  

That's the one all right, quite common in France. http://www.lepinet.fr/especes/nation/lep/index.php?id=29280&e=p Chris

methinks a wind up! How could you say such a thing odile? Chris  

Can we talk on the phone and worry about the forum later? If you send me your number I will call you or you can call me if you wish. Chris   05 49 87 65 18  

OK, so let's say you have your association with its legal requirement of three people on the Conseil d'Administration, this is one issue. There are obviously strict rules for accounting. The Association can purchase items that are required for the purposes of the Association that have been written in Statuts of the Association. These items are either for the running of the Association, such as stamps, stationary etc or they could be something like Yoga mats, these are the property of the Association, not an individual. The next issue is that you say, the Association is going to employ you, for this you need to be registered in the French system to perform that work. This will enable you to pay social charges etc which are obligatory or the Association finds a way to employ you full or part time with a contract of employment, then the Association deducts your social charges. What I'm getting at is that there are two separate things, the Association and you. I don't take any payments from PP, so someone may want to add something to this. Chris,  

So that will be OK but you will need to decide what regime you are going to operate under or alternatively I think there is something with URSSAF called cheque d'emploi associative, don't know exactly how it works but better than cheque d'emploi normal. Alternative I suppose may be AE. You will not be able to be on the Conseil d'Administration yourself, so you will need the minimum of a President, Treasurer and Secretary and presumably after that, members although members aren't necessary. Chris

It's even more complicated than that as to teach Yoga legally you would require insurance, to get insurance you would need your qualifications to be accepted by a French approved Federation which isn't a stroll in the park, so most Brits are just doing it on the quiet and on the black and hope they don't get caught. It may seem a bit much, but when you think of the possible consequences, serious injury for example it makes sense. Chris

Are you going to be paid for this? Chris

We purchased some mouse and rat traps and put them around the outside of the house and placed some poison in dishes as well... I really do hope you stop that practice, it's appalling putting poisons and traps outside, you have no idea what else you are going to harm. Seriously, think about it. Chris  

Oh, leave it where it is, just the type of place they like, it will find its way out when it wants to. Chris

Always my pleasure - it's my job. Chris

Marbled newt. http://www.planetepassion.eu/AMPHIBIANS-IN-FRANCE/Marbled-Newt-France.html Chris

In our garden, early April. I think it's the only hawk moth with full protection in France, also the moth flies at dusk and not at night. [IMG]http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/unautremonde/Oddments/Willowherb-hawk-moth_Proserpinus-pr.jpg[/IMG] Chris

http://www.leps.it/indexjs.htm?SpeciesPages/ProseProser.htm Just for you. Chris

Spot on Clair, a Grass snake.[:D] Sadly now dead Chris

Well that seems clear enough, certainly made your opinion unambiguous and I must say it's more than fair of you to allow others to indulge their silly beliefs. Chris  

I just love this bit from the article. ""Indeed, according to Monsanto press releases, company sales representatives are encouraging farmers to mix glyphosate and older herbicides such as 2,4-D, a herbicide which was banned in Sweden, Denmark and Norway over its links to cancer, reproductive harm and mental impairment. 2,4-D is also well-known for being a component of Agent Orange, a toxic herbicide which was used in chemical warfare in Vietnam in the 1960s."" Bless their little Monsanto GM cotton socks. Chris

Well, I offered but if you would rather I phoned you PM or e-mail me your number. Chris 05 49 87 65 18

Why don't you call me and I will talk to you? Chris  05 49 87 65 18

but you English, you have burnt Joan of Arc. My response to that one is always that 'The English have always enjoyed a barbeque". Usually gets some interesting looks.[;-)] Chris