"good service...So pleased! Must report some kind service from a big store. Was dumb enough to leave a precious memory card, with some important images on it, in a laptop that I took to Boulanger, Rennes for repair. The laptop guarantee made it…"
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Sweet potato plants in France? (mail order is fine)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Natasha Wright Nov 14, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I want to grow seet potatoes next year and have had no luck finding the plants in France - does anyone have a link for a decent supplier of plants for veggie plots for next year please?I asked at the…Continue
Anyone here in 62?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeni Middlehurst Jun 10, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I live in a village called Campagne les Wardrecques, near St Omer, unlike most expats who tend to live in the warmer South of France :)Anyone here from my area?Continue
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Nikki Pilkington replied to Anne Brechet's discussion Surviving? Why not enjoy?"While I was in France I made every effort to be involved with the locals and the community, and I have to say I was welcomed, despite my badly pronounced French.
Why move to France and NOT take part?"
Nikki Pilkington joined Catharine Higginson's group
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!
Nikki Pilkington replied to Suzanne Fitzgerald's discussion Reasons to Love Survive France"A testimonial for SFN: A year ago I posted my need for a French and English speaking personal assistant on various expat and French business forums. I got ONE response telling me I would never find anyone... 2 weeks ago I posted it on SFN, got 27…"
Petra Martin commented on Nikki Pilkington's blog post Do you speak French and English and have a sensible head on your body?"Hello Nikki, I've sent you an email"
Sandra Hanks commented on Nikki Pilkington's blog post Do you speak French and English and have a sensible head on your body?"You might want to speak with Jane Bell : http://www.pavirtualservices.com/"
Hilary Newhall commented on Nikki Pilkington's blog post Do you speak French and English and have a sensible head on your body?"Just a note Nikki, for those in France to be able to invoice you, they will have to be 'in business', either registered as an auto-entrepreneur, paid by chéque emploi service or work through a société de portage.
I…"
Nikki Pilkington commented on Catharine Higginson's blog post Ten things I wish I'd known before moving to France"aah yes, the over priced bricolage..."
Nikki Pilkington liked Nikki Pilkington's blog post Do you speak French and English and have a sensible head on your body?Nikki Pilkington posted a blog postDo you speak French and English and have a sensible head on your body?
I posted this on Facebook etc earlier:I need a VA (Virtual Assistant) who speaks French and English, has a business mind, doesn't mind making numerous phone calls to get the information I need, sees things through to the end and is happy to be paid in either Euros or GBP on an hourly rate. If you know of anyone, or this is you, please drop me a line nikki@nikkipilkington.comTo expand, I am having problems chasing URSSAF, CAF and RSI for various things and my 'on the phone' French isn't very…See More
Nikki Pilkington replied to Dorothy Williams's discussion New Tax on gite"I don't know the answer, but I bet Valerie at http://www.startbusinessinfrance.com/ will :)"
Nikki Pilkington commented on Catharine Higginson's blog post Ten things I wish I'd known before moving to France"Oh dear Marion, sounds as if you have bitter experience of that one?"
Suzanne Fitzgerald commented on Nikki Pilkington's blog post A morning in the life of a multi tasking Mummy :)"sounds like one of my days!"
AdminCatharine Higginson commented on Nikki Pilkington's blog post A morning in the life of a multi tasking Mummy :)
"Or even worse - you get your 18 yr old nephew MOVING IN...."
Nikki Pilkington commented on Nikki Pilkington's blog post A morning in the life of a multi tasking Mummy :)"LOL James :)
Catharine, my eldest is 18 YEARS old - I'm not convinced ;)"
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Do you speak French and English and have a sensible head on your body?
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 19:28 3 Comments 1 Like
I posted this on Facebook etc earlier:
I need a VA (Virtual Assistant) who speaks French and English, has a business mind, doesn't mind making numerous phone calls to get the information I need, sees things through to the end and is happy to be paid in either Euros or GBP on an hourly rate. If you know of anyone, or this is you, please drop me a line nikki@nikkipilkington.com
To expand, I am having problems chasing URSSAF, CAF and RSI for various things and my 'on the… Continue
I need a VA (Virtual Assistant) who speaks French and English, has a business mind, doesn't mind making numerous phone calls to get the information I need, sees things through to the end and is happy to be paid in either Euros or GBP on an hourly rate. If you know of anyone, or this is you, please drop me a line nikki@nikkipilkington.com
To expand, I am having problems chasing URSSAF, CAF and RSI for various things and my 'on the… Continue
A morning in the life of a multi tasking Mummy :)
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 14:08 4 Comments 0 Likes
I know us women are supposed to be able to multi task, but what a day so far today!
07.30: Wake up to find that baby O has vomited all over her bed in the night and then slept in it!
07.45: Put Baby O in bath and change bed
08:00: Feed Baby O her breakfast as she is all smiles
08.15: Clean up the sofa, carpet, high chair, floor and ME as Baby O has vomited everywhere again
08:30: Find out that the internet in the house isn't working,…
Do you use Twitter?
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 11:10 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm looking for regular contributors to one of the blogs I run - http://businessontwitter.co.uk/twitter/2010/12/fancy-being-a-regular-blogger-for-business-on-twitter/
If you use Twitter for business, can commit to one post a month, and fancy being part of the team, drop me a line to nikki@nikkipilkington.com with any questions :)
National Lottery tickets bought by Britons overseas no longer valid
Posted on December 8, 2010 at 10:42 0 Comments 0 Likes
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- At 7:26 on June 8, 2010,
AdminCatharine Higginson said… - Hi Nikki
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 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 start your own. Events and items for sale can be listed FOC in the SMALL ADS category and don't forget to introduce yourself in the Discussion forum - we're a friendly lot and will look forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes
Catharine and James
ps you sound even busier than me!
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