"In addition to Andrew's advice, I would also recommend the following:
www.pap.fr &
www.entreparticuliers.com
The other thing I have seen a lot of recently is that most Paris agents have at least one Province property (ie outside of Paris),…"
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Facebook is for Kids
Started this discussion. Last reply by Suzanne Fitzgerald May 18. 10 Replies 0 Likes
During a conversation a few months back, social networking and in particular Facebook came up.A rather bombastic colleague of mine, roughly my age, announced by way of argument that "Facebook is for…Continue
What would happen if ????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Milne May 21. 99 Replies 1 Like
It's a question we never hear discussed, elaborated or answered in the media.It's something I have never fully understood and found out the full cycle of events and consequences of.It is something we…Continue
Advertising without a siret
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Hearne May 15. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Am I allowed to pay for and put out an advertisement without a siret number ?I want to test the market before forming a company and I thought the best way to do that would be to advertise and measure…Continue
Oops
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Milne May 10. 4 Replies 1 Like
I'm looking forward to getting home tonight. I put a wash on before I left for work this morning. Washing liquid went in fine. However, as I was putting the conditioner in I was thinking this is…Continue
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"Voice of reason coming through in the last half a dozen comments. Self regulation is the proof of a great forum.
I second Andrew, stick with it for 99% of the time all you will be given is solid advice and a bit of fun on the way."
"Zoe, tried to reply to say thanks earlier, but it wouldn't upload, so thanks.
You too Jo."
Zoe Buckley replied to Nick Ord's discussion Bombed beyond belief in the group Bi Polar"I wonder how much of it is drug dependant though, and how much of it brain chemistry to start out with, and the drug thing is something we just gravitate towards.
My brother in law (OH's brother) was diagnosed bipolar early in life, went…"
"Most of our rugby team do the bises. Not sure if it is hyper team bonding or the after effects of Pastis."
"I love that statement about time being more flexible the further South you go. It sums France up quite well. For the old bisous question, I tend to take the lead from the other person.
In business there is a trend towards the dress as you wish for…"
Brian Milne commented on Nick Ord's blog post Well, Bread!"I lived in rural Cambridgeshire with Suffolk moments away - Noomarkt where I shopped. Even served as 'Chermun of 'e counsl' and I defy any French person to learn there, my wife had a hell of a time with locals, the missing…"
"The article said it was a British couple and the inference was that they had been sold the wood through someone less than scrupulous."
Shirley Morgan commented on Nick Ord's blog post Well, Bread!"@Barbara, he had a small restaurant chain in UK. He didn't really say too much about life before retirement. He now lives in Herault, near Puissalicon, I think. I certainly loved the ease and speed with which he made several types of bread (we…"
Shirley Morgan commented on Nick Ord's blog post Well, Bread!"Brian, been following your conversation with David R! Do you receive UK TV, have you ever watched TOWIE - The Only Way Is Essex - the language in that programme is barely decipherable with the terrible accents they have - no wonder my husband used…"
Shirley Morgan commented on Nick Ord's blog post Well, Bread!"...you can tell I'm catching up on everyone's posts can't you?
Cristina, we are the only English people living in our village all year round and when we moved here, I used to look at, smile and say 'bonjour' to every single…"
Shirley Morgan commented on Nick Ord's blog post Well, Bread!"ps: before I get slaughtered by anyone~! I was joking by suggesting we never need to speak french again if we bake our own bread! Some people by now understand my humour - the rest of you will learn!! x x"
Shirley Morgan commented on Nick Ord's blog post Well, Bread!"love the story of mum-in-law and choclatiere Elaine! Some entente cordiale going on there obviously! How were your 6 chocs?"
Shirley Morgan commented on Nick Ord's blog post Well, Bread!"...went to a CSF (Cancer Support France) fundraiser where we were shown how to make our own bread, by a retired from UK Chef (Chris Cope) in case anyone has heard of him, and wow its so simple! He makes foccaccia bread for our monthly Drop in…"
Mark Johnston replied to Nick Ord's discussion I think I also need some help at times in the group Bi Polar"Hayley: firstly welcome to the group. I may be completely wrong, but it seems that, reading between the lines in your posts that you are suggesting that by being mentally strong, and positive, and by being aware of the dangers you can avoid mental…"
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Well, Bread!
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 11:48 49 Comments 5 Likes
Who else recognises this phenomenon and can relate to this? Most people on here have, at the very minimum, enough French to be able to order a baguette, buy a newspaper and generally get by.
Apparently not so, even the more adept with the language will probably be able to identify with this.
You push open the door of the bakery (boulangerie – for those in the know) and you make your first fatal error. You say “Bonjour”, because that’s what one does. Instantly the…
ContinueClose Shave
Posted on May 21, 2012 at 21:46 40 Comments 2 Likes
What a lucky escape France has had. I have been reading with interest the continuing twists in the Dominique Strauss-Kahn story.
A few months ago, this guy was the Socialist front runner to lead the party in an electoral campaign for the French Presidency. In his recent debates with Nicolas Sarkozy it was clear that he could run rings round him and I think we can honestly assume, hand on heart, he would have become the next President of France. He was seen from inside the party as the…
ContinueLawyer question
Posted on May 11, 2012 at 9:59 3 Comments 0 Likes
Apparently when the lawyer asked the question in the meeting this morning: "So who is this contract going to protect".
The correct answer was not "You guys probably".
The boss is not pleased!
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 15:32 on May 25, 2012,
Johnny Summerton said… Sure thing. I'll give you the heads up when I'm next there. Usually make the drive once a month and stick around for a week. Depends on work really. Have a great weekend.
- At 13:20 on May 25, 2012, Johnny Summerton said…
Merci Nick. I see we're both Paris-Province travelllers.
- At 11:39 on May 14, 2012,
Dave Seward said… Hi Nick yes we're in Confolens
- At 10:56 on May 11, 2012,
Valerie Skinner said… Lol - I'll keep an eye open for him. Seen someone similar at a stall at the tiny Thursday market. I might just run along the road saying 'Dominic, Dominic' and see who turns around.
Yep, keep me posted what you're up to. I didn't realise Confolens was so close - Rochechouart's probably less than 20 mins.
Talk soon.
- At 9:22 on May 11, 2012, Valerie Skinner said…
I'm surprised actually - this area is positively teeming with Brits! I thought we were moving into a typical little French hamlet but I think there are at least 5 sets of English bods, 3 with holiday homes and the others permanent. So much for French rural life. Shaun is loving it though - it's the first time he's ever had a garden and he's out there squealing (literally squealing - I keep telling him he sounds like a girl) and racing round with the dogs. I'm trying to build up my client base which Orange scuppered for the first 2 months - as long as I can keep ticking over, we'll have food and petrol. That's all a mum and kid need really (oh, apart from chocolate and the odd glass of rose).
- At 0:20 on May 11, 2012, Valerie Skinner said…
I am happy and privileged to accept your friend invite - after a post like 'Oops' how could I resist!
- At 8:47 on April 22, 2012,
Sue Stanley said… Hi Nick
That is really kind of you. At the mo it seems to be sorted - the lady who has offered has a second home near here but she is prone to changing her mind at the last minute as I know from past experience!
- At 15:22 on April 19, 2012, Sue Stanley said…
Hi Nick
Thank you for getting in touch. At the moment I think we have it sorted but there is a possibility that things might go wrong!
- At 15:49 on May 18, 2011,
TRACEY WHEATLEY said… - Hi Nick
Thanks again for your help. I have actually already approached them, but they took sometime to actually deal with my enquiry and in the meantime had got hold of a couple of UK companies looking to work in Europe and who jumped onto the case to help me.
It will be interesting to compare the two and see what works out best for us. I suppose if we had more time on our hands it would not matter so much.
Hope all is well with you .
Tracey
- At 23:55 on March 8, 2011,
Sandy Whitehead said… - Hi Nick
Do you ever have a need for images eg prints, canvases etc. for your clients/contracts. If so, maybe we could talk sometime/
Best wishes
Sandy Whitehead
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