Annsven Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I wonder if anyone would be so kind as to help with a bit of a dilemma.My partner Steve is currently across at our little village house for two weeks doing a bit of work before our planned move there at the end of the summer. When we were last there in September, he noticed that some of the roof tiles were a bit dodgy/out of place and needed to be straightened. He tried to do it himself but lack of time (and tools then) meant that it was going to wait until this trip.He arrived a few days back to a lovely friendly welcome from some of the neighbours - they've all been so helpful. And, the retired man across the street has, in our absence, been on a ladder and fixed the roof problem because of the strong winds at some point over the last couple of months.Steve's problem is that he's not sure what to do to recompense this neighbour. Do we offer him money - would that offend? His first thought was to go out and buy a huge bottle of whisky (as that went down well with another neighbour just after the house purchase last year!). However, Steve has ascertained from speaking to one of the other neighbours that the man who sorted the tiles doesn't drink! Does anyone have any suggestions as to how we could repay this man's kindness? Steve was so, so grateful but he doesn't know what to do for the best. Any suggestions gratefully received.Ann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I wouldn't give money. I would go to a specialist food shop, eg Hediard, but there are plenty of these shops in big towns all over France. Expensive, but I would buy one of their gift sets of a selection of pates and foie gras or some such thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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