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The new Mayor of London and the new President of France will get on well. As they both have a taste for the liquid stuff.

Nice to have servants,thought them days had gone with the Empire.

[quote user="Cathy"] Question to the Forum:  If Ken Livingston had run again as an independent and not representing the Labour Party, do you think that he would have won the election?   [/quote] yes

[quote user="woody234"]of course I had planning permission for change of use, that was  all done 5 years ago thats why I had H1 form, and went to see the Impots people 2 years ago, thats when they told me the tax fonc/hab  has gone up because its gone from 20m2  to  75m2 of living space, anyway thanks for reply [/quote] The impot office must be a very long way from your house,or you are a slow mover,could be true French on second thoughts.

[quote user="gers32"]how could i get a accurate valuation of myn french property[/quote] After all the posts and some very good and true advice. The bottom line is ,  That it is worth the price someone will pay for it.

[quote user="maude"]Do NOT part with your property inUK under any circumstances- this is our regret after 6 years of living here full time.We now have no option financially but to stay put or move locally due to the financial situation generally.If I had my time again,we would have rented out uk house,remotgaged or sold my body for medical research rather than be committed here forever.Not too much to complain about but do find life as someone said months ago,"life in France is an open prison"The world ends sept 1st,shutters shut until june next year unless the drinking sessions among other Brits,or the "aperatifs" with the locals are your scene.C.est la vie!!!!!    Maude Ps.  Many people we know do in fact struggle financially with the gite ,B&B scene due to the very short season of holiday makers ,unless you are in an exceptionally popular house hunting area.We seem to be, here in the S.Vendee, but again, it is very competitive for little reward-the market is awash with gites etc.Good luck in your decision,hope it works out. [/quote] Yes the winters do get colder as we get older,we have now for the last 5yrs gone south for the most of the bad weather, to south Spain and this year the Algarve.We use a small camping car with tent on the side.One month in good sites for 200Euros all in.See from your file you list caravaning,so if you still have one  give it a go. P.S. this year it never got below 7c, in the Algarve

[quote user="woody234"] whats wrong with going back to uk for medical stuff rather than paying french health care insurance, also i have no tin hat but i have a pillow instead also yes I have watching eyes [/quote] Hi woody          Please do-not not take (watching eyes)as a joke,it like all forums there for all to read,and they do.

[quote user="Bugbear"] [quote user="woody234"] plus you can go back to the uk for medical stuff rather than paying french health care insurance [/quote] I hope you've got your tin hat on Woody..................[:-))] [/quote] Allso lets hope its a night off for the watching eyes.

[quote user="ErnieY"] Truly a holiday to remember I'd say !   [/quote] Petit tros chere

[quote user="trees 2"]I'm really glad to see NuLab get a drubbing, since I hate them with a vengeance for what they've done to the country over the last 11 years. HOWEVER, I also LOATHE the Cons after Thatcher, and would NEVER ever trust THEM again. My vote, when it comes, will go to neither. [/quote] Sorry to read at your problems with the two in England. Will you try the Lib.next time round then. They all do the job as best they think,and that will-not please all the people all the time.

Merci  Pardon en trop

Due to high inflation the French mininum wage,wich currently stands at1280 euros.To rise by 2.3% asfrom 1st.May.

[quote user="Period House Store"] We are renovating a barn near cognac and developing our business in the area and are looking for a Static Caravan we can arrange transport if required. Personal contact details removed by a moderator, please use PM or forum email to contact the poster.   [/quote] You need to talk to your townhall before you site it.As there are rules about them.

[quote user="Gluestick"] You don't need a jig.   If no formed edge then it's a simple butt joint. One valuable tip given me years ago by a master carpenter, cut slightly back from the true vertical (from the top) to ensure you have a perfect fit on the top (visible) edge. Tricky to explain: if you care to send me an email, I'll send you a file attachment (Word Format),  with a diagram, which makes it far easier to understand.   [/quote] The term is under-cut,If you place a square on the work surface pointing down, the top plastic surface is thouching the square but the underside is not.So the top hits first leaving a gap on the under-side. e.g. under-cut

The Wheldom in Angouleme closed also,it is now a Brico Depot. Is there a problem with this company?