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Harriet Devine
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Harriet Devine replied to Janet Langman's discussion 'CGT - yet another modification? ~This is news to me' in the group Friendly Advice Bureau
I am in more or less that position Kate. I'm selling part of my property (a small converted barn) and the completion date is fixed for 30 Jan -- BUT I am waiting for the electricity to be connected, and the sale is conditional on this. So if we…
Harriet Devine replied to Janet Langman's discussion 'CGT - yet another modification? ~This is news to me' in the group Friendly Advice Bureau
Thanks Kate that is helpful.
Harriet Devine replied to Janet Langman's discussion 'CGT - yet another modification? ~This is news to me' in the group Friendly Advice Bureau
I don't understand how something can be a 'second home' if you don't own another one! Surely then it becomes your principal residence? Or am I being stupid?
Harriet Devine replied to Wendy Wise's discussion 'Ditching France Telecom...any disadvantages?'
I ditched FT about two years ago in favour of SFR. No problems at all -- highly recommended. Free calls to UK and elsewhere and so nice not to be paying FT! Unlike Andrew I still have my old number.
Harriet Devine replied to John Hilton's discussion 'Soil pipe advice please.' in the group Renovation and Construction Group
Thanks for the reply, Scott!
Harriet Devine replied to John Hilton's discussion 'Soil pipe advice please.' in the group Renovation and Construction Group
I am very interested in these. But someone said to me recently -- Oh but they smell. Is this true?
Harriet Devine replied to John Wilson's discussion 'What do you miss about Christmas in the UK'
The secret of roast potatoes, Helene, is to par-boil them first -- ie just boil them till the outsides start to soften. Then drain them thoroughly, put a lid on the pan, and shake it hard for a minute or so. This will make the outsides become a…
Harriet Devine commented on Doron Swade's group 'Renovation and Construction Group'
I want to insulate a ceiling -- at present it is just the floorboards of the attic above. I was thinking of something like polystyrene but I'm not sure if/in what form it is available. Any thoughts or ideas?
Harriet Devine replied to Catharine Higginson SFN's discussion 'Bilingual Legal Assistance' in the group Friendly Advice Bureau
Dear Guillaume -- I'm interested in what you say here about handwritten wills. Do they have to be written to an exact formula? Mine would be extremely simple so I'd be very happy if I could do it myself and get it registered for 30…
Harriet Devine commented on Jill Harrison's group 'For Gardening Lovers all over France!'
Tina, don't you have a fireplace or a wood burner? If you do you will be very happy to have some branches and even twigs (great kindling) to burn. They will need a bit of time to season but just chop them and leave them outside and after a…
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:40pm on October 1, 2011,
Jacqui Webster said… - Hi Harriet and welcome to Femmes et Dames. I am looking forward to seeing your posts and comments. Women of the world unite!
- At 6:43pm on July 18, 2011,
Catharine Higginson SFN said… - Hi Harriet! Lovely to hear from you again!
Welcome to the network - we hope you find it useful!
If you haven't already done so, don't forget to upload a photograph of yourself so NOT your cat or your company logo (!), to your profile (use the setting button on the right hand side of your page) and you can pinpoint your location on the 'Members Map'.
Feel free to join any groups that look interesting or suggest your own the groups can all be found in the social tab at the top of the page. You can list items for sale in the Bring Buy and Sell group and add any events to the Events page. And come and say 'hi' in the chat window - we're all very friendly!
Best wishes
Catharine and James
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