Tresco Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 No, I think they are having problems getting the phone connected! I've heard that France Telecom are being a little tardy at the moment. That has to be the answer. It just has to be...[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastobe Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 It has just taken us 10 days to get our phone connected...Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Well truly I hope I'm wrong. I have relatives whose pavillion is complete, but the phone line should have been done by now (by the end of July, actually) as part of the whole build contract. When did you arive? When did you book the installation?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I bet they're still getting over the excitement of actually being here, finding their way around & chasing the cats everywhere.[:-))] Don't worry, she'll be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 But they said they would both get a word back to me to let me know it was safe to come over................now what do i do?[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Kathie, Hi long time no see. Nice to see you back[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastobe Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 [quote user="Tresco"]Well truly I hope I'm wrong. I have relatives whose pavillion is complete, but the phone line should have been done by now (by the end of July, actually) as part of the whole build contract. When did you arive? When did you book the installation?. [/quote]We arrived on 15th July but did get around to going to France telecom until 28th (trying to get beds to sleep in and hot water working first [;-)] ). We were told phone would be working by 3rd (already had a telephone line at the house - just needed 'activating' / account opening or whatever it is they do). 3rd came and went - phone still not working finally fixed (after several calls to France Telecom) on 9th.Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastobe Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 [quote user="Just Katie "]Kathie, Hi long time no see. Nice to see you back[:D][/quote]Thanks Katie - nice to be back :)Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 With my amazing powers of research* I have been able to speak with Ali. She's fine, apart from the fact that one of her cats went missing two weeks ago[:'(].She'll be on line in a week or so.*I found a previously un-noticed mobile number at the bottom of an old e-mail[:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Well done Tresco - I was wondering what had happened to them, hope the cat turns up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I thought perhaps, after all the dramas, they had gone down mid-Manche! [:(] Good to hear they are safe and about to resurface - and welcome back Kathie. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 4 Days and I will be there............................Im so excited, barring flights, bad weather , bad back, and any acts of nature, we will be picking up our keys 11am on wenesday.So wont be on after tuesday for a month , but will have loads to tell you all when I get back.Any last minute advice? Ideas,? or warnings post them now................................[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZ Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Hi PadsFingers crossed that it all goes well for you - do try to let the Forum know how you are getting on as soon as you can! I am that close to making a decision to follow in your footsteps (which is certainly mad with older children...). So no last minute advice from me - just best of luck!Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Well done Tresco, for making contact. Sorry about their cat, I bet she's beside herself.[:(]Good luck Pads, exciting times. Have a GREAT month & look after your back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur smith Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 bonjour allwe made it !!!!!! we now live in france, and this is home ( still feels funny when you say it ).can't stop long, storm coming, but wanted to say hello.finally got the interweb yesterday, took 8 hours f*rting around to try to get online, finally with help from a friend we have suceeded, and typically there's storm coming.can't wait to catch up with the crack, and tell you about our disaster of a moving day...nice to be backarthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Good to hear from you Arthur ! Pads, I hope all goes smooth and well for your move. Take care, look forward to hearing from you soon... and do you know what they say in France to wish someone good luck... "Merde!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Well Pads, you're off today.[:-))] Safe journey & I hope Wednesday goes off without a hitch. Have a great time![:D] Ali might have made an appearance by the time you get back, hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Pads, if you see an internet cafe do pop in and update us all on your progress, we'll be thinking of you.Bon Voyage [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Yahoo, had word from Pads! They arrived in France this morning, signed The Acte & got the keys to their new place.[:D] They are now sat in the garden, enjoying a glass of wine. Oh & the sun is shining.[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Thats great - thanks for letting us know [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi folks!!!It's me!!! I've managed to log on, using the folks computer we're renting from, as it will be 3 more weeks till we get on line - long story but France Telecom are not on my Christmas card list!!We are well settled in - except for the heartache of losing Ben. He's been missing for nearly 5 weeks now & it has cast one hell of a dark shadow over our move. [:(] [:(]We are heading out househunting this afternoon - still haven't seen anything we really like - but a few possibilities. We're off Cognac direction on Friday & will be hitting a few immobiliers, there.Hope you're all well & it's great to hear that Arthur & Pads are now here, as well.Take care & I'll log on later to catch up.Love, Ali. [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Nice to hear you are well, Ali. Sorry to hear about Ben though.......What is it with France Telecom??? I only ever hear bad things about them........ Good luck with the house hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'm so glad you're back! I was just saying to Dotty last night how strange it was that you hadn't been in touch. I'm so sad for you for Ben. I'll pm you later. Good luck with the house hunting!![kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi!!Just back from Barbezieux & thought I'd nip in again to log on!! OMG I'm addicted again!!Internet problems are partly of our own making & French Telecoms. When we arrived, we were staying in "The Granary" which had an Broadband line - but was being used by the owners so we thought we would wait till we moved into the "Farmhouse", 3 weeks later. When we went to sign up they said "no problem" & signed us up for 1mg broadband, which should have come on line a few weeks ago - but wouldn't work. Then a guy from Orange arrived out to say there was no Broadband line & one would have to be installed. So it'll be a few more weeks till an engineer arrives, to do the work. C'est la vie!! (please note how my French has improved!![Www])We were beginning to worry we had brought the Northern Ireland weather with us, last month!! But boy, isn't it lovely now. I've actually gone from 13-14 painkillers a day, back in NI, to 2 here, even during the milder days!!! I can't believe it!! Our part-delivery still hasn't arrived - so Mark is going stir-crazy without his guitars - I'm enjoying the peace & quiet!! It should be here by the end of September - about the same time as the internet!! Hopefully then we will get down to more serious househunting (it's terrible not getting on-line!!) & let you all know how we are geting on.Chat soon!!Ali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Good to hear from you Ali. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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