"You need to understand that France is not a part of Europe, on the contrary, they believe that the rest of Europe is a part of France, a part that they don't want!
I have found that France is about as xenophobic as Japan, ever seen a French map…"
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Will a breathaliser kit in your car change your driving behaviour?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maureen McSheehy Mar 22. 40 Replies 0 Likes
As from July this year all vehicles, except mopeds, will be required to carry a self-breathaliser kit as law. I don't see the point, or am I missing something here?In my view, the responsible driver…Continue
Has the European Court of Human Rights outlived it's usefulness?
Started this discussion. Last reply by David GAY Feb 13. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Following the recent debacle in the UK concerning the radical muslim cleric Abhu Katada, has the ECHR gone too far interfering in the politics of another country by forbidding his extradition to his…Continue
How much of your shopping do you get from the UK or outside of France?
Started this discussion. Last reply by barrie wildsmith Feb 19. 32 Replies 0 Likes
I have spent quite some time researching the cost of weekly food shopping items, building materials, car parts & other items available on the internet(practically everything really) &…Continue
Is there any justification for paying the CEO of RBS nearly a £1,000,000 bonus on top of his £1.2 million wage?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher Marley Feb 5. 26 Replies 0 Likes
A very contraversial issue in a time of such austerity, many public sector workers are having wage freezes & cuts to their pensions whilst this man gets a bonus for running a still failing…Continue
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Glen Allsopp commented on Catharine Higginson's group Motorbike Enthusiasts"Weather is warming up & the tarmac is becoming sticky enough to lay the bike over a bit more, too much bloody rain though this time of year! Gretting out more now, the racing season is well under way & there's a few meets to go…"
Glen Allsopp replied to Steve Hayes's discussion Now we don't have to follow French Inheritance rules can we ditch the Assurance Vie?"The new rule will not cover property such as houses, it only applies to movable assets, so you'll still have to leave your house to your children whether you want to or not! Under French law you can not disinherit your children. The…"
Glen Allsopp commented on Catharine Higginson's group Motorbike Enthusiasts"Today's the day! All eyes on Cal Cruchlow after his great performance in the qualifiers. Watch it on the red button on BBC1 at 19.30 tonight. It's going to be an exciting season with the changes, could be a new champ this…"
Glen Allsopp replied to Jennifer Iddon's discussion MotoGP Season 2012 in the group Motorbike Enthusiasts"Well, the new 1000cc bikes seem to suit Cal Critchlow, didn't he do well in the qualifiers, let's hope he carries it on later today in the real race."
Stuart Wilson replied to Glen Allsopp's discussion New aggressive anti MC legislation in France in the group Motorbike Enthusiasts"Not a good idea Glen. I both drvie and ride and I hate it when a "motard" has his lights are on full. I'll blind you back ;)
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Glen Allsopp replied to Glen Allsopp's discussion New aggressive anti MC legislation in France in the group Motorbike Enthusiasts"I suggest that all bikers ride with their headlights on full high beam at all times. Much better than a reflective strip on the jacket, which isn't actually reflective during daytime, only in the dark.
That's what I'm going to…"
Glen Allsopp replied to Jennifer Iddon's discussion MotoGP Season 2012 in the group Motorbike Enthusiasts"Like you Jen, I'm reserving judgement this year until I've seen the first race this weekend from Qatar. The riders' form can change from one season to the next, it's all up in the air for now but really looking forward to…"
Glen Allsopp commented on Catharine Higginson's group Motorbike Enthusiasts"Check out my 2 mates, Johnny Boella & Silver Fox(Dave Holland) at the Grappe last year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmjeh6b6yMw"
Glen Allsopp commented on Catharine Higginson's group Motorbike Enthusiasts"The grappe de Cyrano takes place all around the outskirts of Bergerac, it's called the Grappe because the course looks like a bunch of grapes, going round in circles & crossing over tracks, all info found here: http://www.grappedecyrano.com/"
Glen Allsopp commented on James Higginson's blog post Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes (QROPS)"From what I've found out, any 'financial advisor' is going to make a killing out of helping you. If you're sure you want to do it don't use an agent, they'll take a percentage for doing very little.
Personally, I…"
Glen Allsopp replied to John Alcock's discussion carpenter joiner will not complete"I'd make him an offer he couldn't refuse, give me my money back or spend the rest of his life only being able to eat liquidised food. I have found that this method is very effective!"
Glen Allsopp replied to Mark Rimmer's discussion What makes some ex-pats so arrogant?"although I agree with most of your points, there are other considerations about driving a UK registered vehicle in France. I own a 1550cc Harley Davidson motorbike, when I applied to have it immatriculated here they demanded that I change the…"
Glen Allsopp commented on Catharine Higginson's group Motorbike Enthusiasts"For those of you that are interested, the Grappe de Cerano is on next weekend, starting from Bergerac, thousands of off road bikers doing about 500kms over the 2 day period, a couple of my mates are doing it again this year. Last year about…"
Glen Allsopp commented on Sheila Walshe-Blackmore's blog post WHEN DISASTER STRIKES – WHO YA GONNA CALL? SFN-ers!"Nice to read that the human spirit can still be depended upon!"
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Why is the word of a 'working class' person less than that of a 'middle or upper class' person?
Posted on November 20, 2011 at 12:20 54 Comments 0 Likes
I pose this question as my wife has just received her anual letter from her private pension company asking for the signature of a 'Professional person' (teacher, JP, MP, doctor, solicitor etc) to verify that she is still alive & well.
This could be seen as 'class discrimination', why does the word of a middle class professional mean more than the word of anybody else?
The word of a disgraced peer, such as Lord Archer would be accepted over mine, this makes the argument all…
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- At 21:14 on March 23, 2011,
Martin Parker said… - Hi Glen,
Cheers for that. No rush, the SV is fully legal in the UK sense at the moment, but if there is a way to get it French registered, that would be great.
Martin
- At 14:05 on March 23, 2011,
Michael Geoffrey Wilkes said… - Hi Glen,
Thanks for the info, we are coming over to spec some properties the end of april,I shall certainly keep you in mind. On the bike side I have just brought a Cagiva Navigator to get some (S)miles in this year and hopefully slow me down a bit.
Safe riding
Will
- At 20:01 on March 9, 2011,
Jennifer Iddon said… - Absolutely :-) would be great to meet up! We also have Cafe 46 here......but feel free to call in anytime - we're on the second main turning to Rocamadour if you're coming from the Martel direction - can't miss us, we're the big cream house with blue shutters on the corner :-)
- At 21:32 on February 26, 2011,
Renny Thompson said… - Hi Glen, Yes no problem just give me an idea of what you would like and dimensions and Ill give you an idea of a price. Kind Regards Renny
- At 13:03 on February 26, 2011,
AdminCatharine Higginson said… - Dear Glen
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