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Ken Graham
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Holiday tipping in France?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Williams Dec 8, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
It's that time of the year again when darkness falls, the doorbell rings, the dogs go insane, and I head out to the gate to donate to the Fireman/Garbage Workers calendar fund as we struggle to…Continue
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Terry Williams replied to Ken Graham's discussion Holiday tipping in France?"The Calendrier de la Poste dates back in one form or another to the 18th century when it was more of an almanach. So who are we to break more than 200 years of tradition. The rural postman traditionally offers far more than just mail delivery.…"
Ken Graham replied to Ken Graham's discussion Holiday tipping in France?"la Poste in our area doesn't offer the Christmas calendars--only the santitation workers and firefighters. I believe the cost of the calendars is paid by the local business buying all the small advertisements within its pages and I'm…"
Rosemary Venning replied to Ken Graham's discussion Holiday tipping in France?"We always donate to the old Soldiers, (is a old neighbour who collects) so I feel obliged, also La Poste and the Pompiers, who all give us a calendar but I always thought the monies went to the postman and the local Pompiers, not to pay…"
Ruth Deborah Rey replied to Ken Graham's discussion Holiday tipping in France?"We don't 'donate' really, we buy their calendar :) I never gave it a second thought, really, and think the pompiers and La Poste truly deserve a token of our gratitude. We do buy the calendars, but also buy them something nice,…"
Ken Graham posted a discussionHoliday tipping in France?
It's that time of the year again when darkness falls, the doorbell rings, the dogs go insane, and I head out to the gate to donate to the Fireman/Garbage Workers calendar fund as we struggle to understand each others accents (me-California, them-Southern French/Catalan). I really don't mind doing this every year but as I understand it, it's illegal for municipal workers (garbage/sanitation workers) to solicit for funds during the holidays? What about the La Poste? Our mail lady is always on…See More
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"Photography jobs often come my way, and much of the time they are location jobs that are simply too out of my way. I hate turning down work like this so I have setup a Facebook group where other photographers working in France can benefit from these…"
Ken Graham replied to Alexandra THEVENET's discussion French teenager moving to the US in the group Americans In France"Hi Alexandra,
Does she know which state she’s going to? Depending on where she ends up, I think it will best be summed up in one word: easier. We moved over to France from California when our kids were 7 and 13. The school day in California…"
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Around France with a corkscrew!
Tracy Thurling, Vivien Barrow Clegnac, Peter Woodcock and Ryan O'Connell are here to advise, inspire and enthuse wine lovers everywhere!
Evelyn Jackson replied to Ken Graham's discussion Americans Moving to France in the group Americans In France"I've been spending more and more time in France and am getting ready to do the paperwork for a long-term visa. I'm interested in any information anyone may have about places of obtain health insurance for ex-pats since this seems to be one…"
karen mccall dunning replied to Ken Graham's discussion Americans Moving to France in the group Americans In France"@Ken Appreciate your thoughts as I'm one of those across the pond members who hopes to eventually live (part-time) in France. Would love to read a "if I had only known . . . " thread about the moving process. If not for future…"
A discussion started by Ken Graham was featuredAmericans Moving to France
I started this thread because it seems there are a few members living in the US that eventually hope to 'sell the farm' and move permanently to France. Collectively as a group, we have a vast amount of experience that might help those making the move. Whether you took a typical retirement and moved over here or did something completely crazy like us--retired in our late 30's and made the move with two children and multiple pets, the logistics of moving yourself and your property from America…See More
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Moving to France
I started this thread because it seems there are a few members living in the US that eventually hope to 'sell the farm' and move permanently to France. Collectively as a group, we have a vast amount of experience that might help those making the move. Whether you took a typical retirement and moved over here or did something completely crazy like us--retired in our late 30's and made the move with two children and multiple pets, the logistics of moving yourself and your property from America…See More
Ken Graham commented on Catharine Higginson's group Americans In France"
Or, flags in a cube of butter is always nice..."
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- At 15:20 on August 25, 2011,
AdminJames Higginson said… - Photography jobs often come my way, and much of the time they are location jobs that are simply too out of my way. I hate turning down work like this so I have setup a Facebook group where other photographers working in France can benefit from these commissions, If you would like to join the group visit the page here and click the box at the top of the page 'Ask to Join Group' Thanks
James
- At 19:55 on February 3, 2011,
Annette Morris said… - Hello Ken - welcome to SFN ! Thanks for joining, You'll find details of the Photography club here - I'll send you a link to the Carcassonne meet-up :) Annette
- At 11:15 on February 3, 2011,
AdminCatharine Higginson said… - Dear Ken
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 pinpoint your location on the 'Members Map'. Feel free to join any groups that look interesting or suggest your own. Events and items for sale can be listed FOC in the Bring Buy and Sell group and don't forget to introduce yourself in the Discussion forum - we're a friendly lot and will look forward to hearing from you!
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Catharine and James
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