Rose Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 As some may already know... We're moving to the Dordogne in August (less than 10 weeks to go!!! [:$]We're planning to purchase an above-ground pool for the tail end of summer. We have a friend who can buy one in France for us and keep it till we arrive (they're cheaper over there than in the UK) but I was thinking... is there likely to be a hose-pipe ban in force in August? Is it usual? Would we be able to fill a pool at that time of year? All replies gratefully received! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Your local water company will publish any restrictions that come in force also backed up by notices issued by your commune . In my case in August where there is a huge demand on water as its an area with lots of tourists . ..last year you could not even use water for the garden between certain hours of the day....In the square in La Tranche for example there is an electronic sign that warns when the restriction comes into force so everybody is made aware .. you will probable find any restriction with be well known about locally . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks for the reply Frederick... I guess I should forewarn the kids just in case! [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini_man Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 not after all the rain we've had in the Dordogne so far this year - it's not like the Charente you know [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 [quote user="Gemini_man"]not after all the rain we've had in the Dordogne so far this year - it's not like the Charente you know [6][/quote]aha... a glimmer of hope then? Is it safe to go back and tell the kids that we may be lucky then? I told them tonight to brace themselves... you can imagine how popular I was at tea time!!! [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 [quote user="pale pink specs"][quote user="Gemini_man"]not after all the rain we've had in the Dordogne so far this year - it's not like the Charente you know [6][/quote]aha... a glimmer of hope then? Is it safe to go back and tell the kids that we may be lucky then? I told them tonight to brace themselves... you can imagine how popular I was at tea time!!! [blink][/quote]The kids will have great fun and, you will be able to join them as long as you remember to bring your water wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 We're in the Dordogne, where will you be? If we get a warning (unlikely at the moment!!) I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Thanks F1... we'll be about 10km from St Astier... about 25 mins drive north of Bergerac... not a million miles away from you! It would be great to keep us updated... although not a great deal we can do about it from the UK, but nonetheless it would be good to forewarn the little darlings! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 We have had occassion to ask the Prefecture about the possiblitiy ofwater restrictions this season and they have responded offically thatdue to heavy and cosistent rain (an how!!) throughout the beginning ofthe year there is a present no plan to impose restriction this year.They are at liberty naturally to change thier minds without warning.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini_man Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Yeah!!!!!! Hot, dry sunny day today pps [:P]erm, oh dammit , another hot day tomorrow then that looks like it for the week [:(] more thunderstorms, showers and rain from tomorrow night.see here: http://tinyurl.com/yrqan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Why bother with a pool right now - all we have to do is pop out the front door and swim out to our front gate; if we get bored with that we can have a lovely swim in the indoor pool (the cave), and then if we get a little bored with those we swim down the garden (past the half full (half completed)) pool, and have a dip in the farmers field at the end of the lane. We are very close to Dordogne border, and I imagine there would be a riot if they so much as suggested there was a water shortage in near future !!!!!!!!!I think my brain has got wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hi all... I guess it would be a fair assumption that filling the pool will be no problem this year? [Www] maybe the sunshine is waiting until we arrive... kind of like a welcoming party? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 [quote user="pale pink specs"]Hi all... I guess it would be a fair assumption that filling the pool will be no problem this year? [Www] maybe the sunshine is waiting until we arrive... kind of like a welcoming party? [:D][/quote]If that is true could you please get here sooner rather than later. We really would like some sun on a regular basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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