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Hi, would anyone be travelling by car soon from the UK back towards  Duras 47 area. Would much appreciate hearing from you. Thanks

Just would like to know, I have a Volvo V60, oct 2010, it has headlights that you can switch from within the car from RHD to LHD, would these lights be Ok for passing a CT? Anyone that has one of these cars, apologies I am not very good at technical explanation....Thanks

Hello, well we have been looking to buy a small van for daily use. We have been using Ebay, Le bon coin, and various other search engines, to our annoyance we have found loads of scams. For example, a car of about 12months old, excellent condition, full service history, all receipts, signed docs for (non gage) etc etc for about 3500Euros, we couldn't believe it, so we tentatively made an enquiry, a reply came, with full details of the car, no scratches,bumps etc, and an explanation as to the low price, ' I am a military nurse from the 16eme near Perpignan and am overseas at moment, and would rather sell the car as I am not sure how long i will be away, and will buy a new one when I am back' They then want you to fill your name, address, tel number, delivery date. Included in this price will be delivery to your home address,  in advance you send a copy of the Western Union cheque  in advance of the car being delivered for you to inspect and test drive, without obligation,  if you are satisfied with the 'car' you hand the actual cheque over to the driver with the secret codes erased -------but he never turns up So once they have the photo copy of the check they must have a way of getting the secret password from it, how no idea, they claim the funds, and you cannot get the refund from Western Union.... And voila, you have been taken for an expensive ride. I have reported this to ebay, I wonder if I'll ever get a reply from Ebay etc.....

Hello, would like to purchase a used car in france (dept52) and get it re registered to our address in 47, can this be done at the prefecture in 52. Reason for this is, we would go back tp collect some belongings in the Uk and then drive down to 47. I thought that  you could choose whichever dept you would like to register the  car in and that it can be done at any prefecture. Have I got this right, or am I barking up the wrong tree, if someone could be kind enough to advise. Thanks

GOOD AFTERNOON, we have a Godin propane gas range, and was wondering when using the oven are the gas temps the same as that of a uk range gas cooker, after all, got to get the yorkshire pud cooked right!

Hello, we were wondering how we can go about transferring our 1952 citroen from a regular carte gris to carte gris collection, does anyone have any info or experience in doing this?

Oops, spelling error should read as follows How about Hi Folks instead of Hi guys, now who might take ofence to this?

Hello, how about Hi Folks, instead of Hi Guys, ow who might take offence of that?

Hi there, does anyone having any dealings with a roofer, Renaux, near to Duras ?

Good morning,the outside stone walls of our house near Duras has been invaded (so to speak) by what look like bees, they are relatively small, their body is either a very dark brown/black and an orangey red bottom , they are in and out of the stone walls, only when the sun shines though, they do not appear to like the cool days or rain. Sorry no photograph, are they nasties we should be worried about  do you think?  

Alex H, now why didn't that come up when I asked for corniche cuisine, thanks will see if there is a outlet near to us in 47 thanks  

Hi AlexH, the corniceing we have found is for ceilings it fits snugly onto the ceiling and the wall, that for a cupboard is different..sorry but difficult to explain believe me we have looked, if you know of any corniceing for cupboards please email me Alex H. Thanks

Cooperlola, thanks,  have been in to see these, and unfortunatly they are not any good, have done Brico depot,bricolage, leroy,casto, bricorama, and no luck, most probably have to bring some down from blighty. thanks for looking

Hi, have been searching to find corniceing for a pine book case that we have built. The type that you find on top of kitchen cabinets, would prefer a non painted cornice or one that could be painted over. Have found a couple at really silly prices of nearly 90,00 euros, can't or won't pay  that... Any other ideas, we are near to Duras...

Thanks all, the old man b/pressure is caused by me apparently, always the wifes fault.  In the states the paramedics are based in most f/stations, not that we ever used them. We left our portable kit at home in the UK, and he was just wandering how things were going. He looks OK to me , and I have not been doing the nagging or have you done this...not that I do!!! But thanks all.

Is it possible in france to go to your local fire station  to have your blood pressure checked like you can in the USA, or maybe the local pharmacy, husband has changed tabs and would like to keep an eye on his b /pressure, also says I have to keep cool so as not to raise his b/pressure, cheek....

Good morning Very surprised at the reply from milkybar to Gails very innocent question, you only learn from experience, and todo this you have to go along to the meeting and decide for yourself, Leggies may not be every bodys cup of tea but it may well be GAILs. Edited by the Moderators

GAIL , so sorry I was reading something else at the time and wrote her name down by mistake,  so sorry

Bonjour Clair We are planing on moving down permanently as soon as we sell our home in the UK, we are in Savignac de Duras, not that far from Tonneins, in fact we often pop into  the brico whats it store , we are down from 01mar-27apr or there abouts, if you are in the area send us an email and I'll give you our phone number.

Pachapapa, Thanks, I thought it was, but the brain didn't register Thanks

Have just received my Facture from FT, and printed is the following 'votre facture presente un avoir de....'    does this mean we have a credit, or, we owe them thanks

Hi, the oil tank was plastic and brand new. The oil was leaking from a below ground oil pipe from the tank to the boiler, which had not been fitted properly. We have not had oil heating before and this was all new to us,  found that the new tank had a fair amount of water at the bottom after we had a delivery of oil. The plumber was un contactable, so after countless calls emails messages etc, my husband had all the oil removed cleaned/dried  the inside of the tank, as best he could, fixed the connection and we prayed that it would all be OK, all this in mountains of mud and very chilly weather, our prayers were answered and everything is working ....Sometimes, if you want something done properly, read up and do it yourself!!

What is a 'bunded tank' excuse my ignorance

Re ceiling fan My husband fitted ours, and apparently if the fan contains a light  you can wire this to a light switch, if it doesn't I don't know where you have to find the power, this is all rather confusing when it comes to English let alone French electrics...

Good afternoon Paul We have a plastic  underground oil tank,  at the time when the hole was dug we had other renovations on going in and around the house.We were not at the house when the hole was dug. Point 1- Ensure that the immediate surrounding area is flat and level. Ours was not and the hole was dug amongst a load of piled earth, the hole was not deep enough, so when the surrounding earth was leveled, the tank was barely under ground. Point 2- Ensure that the fuel connection is water tight. Point 3 - The most important of all, BE AT THE SITE WHEN THEY are digging the hole and fitting the connections. Point 4- Partially fill your tank once checked it is water tight, don't leave it empty especiailly during the summer, as condensation may be a problem and then a whole lot of other upsets follow, ie boiler will not fire up due to water/condensation in filter. WE learnt point 3 too  late, be warned. Now, we have no problem my husband sorted it out, after a lot words whispered under his breath.. Touch wood all honky dowry..