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Rosalyn Chapman replied to Phil Espley's discussion French Resistance in Brittany 1944 in the group Wartime in France
Andrew Hearne commented on Phil Espley's blog post Retirement: France or United Kingdom.....discuss!!"Not a dilema for me as my other half's French - I met her here and my kids were born here too so I'm here for good. But I'll be in the same boat as Stuart as far as my pension's concerned. To make sure there are no cock ups I pay…"
FacilitatorSheila Walshe-Blackmore commented on Phil Espley's blog post SFN 2012 Challenge?
"There seems to be a lot of interest, and I suggest we nominate a charity (ies). They should have a designated person or persons who can help with co-ordinating a fundraiser. People also could perhaps start "declaring" for which part of the…"
AdminJames Higginson commented on Phil Espley's blog post SFN 2012 Challenge?
"I think we need an organiser/co-ordinator, we have enough people to warrant someone taking charge of the whole shebang, any volunteers or at least suggestions as to how we should proceed?
Thanks
j"
Alastair Stephen commented on Phil Espley's blog post SFN 2012 Challenge?"Interested in the GR 10, from the Atlantic to the med, I have a friend who did it last year, so can scrounge all the maps etc etc"
John Axson commented on Phil Espley's blog post SFN 2012 Challenge?"If you get to do the coast to coast, I am only interested the high level route, give me a call I will be very interested. Its on my bucket list just need the kick up the back side and someone stupid enough to do it with me. Shouldn't take too…"
nigel fisher commented on Phil Espley's blog post Retirement: France or United Kingdom.....discuss!!"Having just spent three weeks travelling the length and breadth of southern England, visiting friends and family (from St. Ives in Cornwall to Chichester, Woking, Colchester, Chatham, Hailsham and Stansted) we can safely say what a wise decision it…"
Brigitte Busutil commented on Phil Espley's blog post SFN 2012 Challenge?"I have always been attracted to the Canal du Midi. There seems to be some magic about it.
The contrast between the busy and noisy motorways and the thought of the peaceful canal in a boat, stopping whenever a piece of landscape calls my attention-
I…"
Rosemary Benard commented on Phil Espley's blog post SFN 2012 Challenge?"Brilliant idea! I´d certainly be up for doing some cycling with the family who´ll be 8+10 next year - probably the relay idea would work best for us. We´re in Castanet Tolosan, SE Toulouse, just on the canal. We have a large…"
Gregor Hakkenberg commented on Phil Espley's blog post A Major Blow to Second Home Owners in France!!"Transfer ownership will cost you 10% of the value in legal fees."
Elizabeth Smith commented on Phil Espley's blog post SFN 2012 Challenge?"Think it's great idea and would certainly like to join in for some of it. Already got the book Narrowdog to Carcassone. Having had experience of narrowboating on the Severn am in total agreement that you don't want to go anywhere near…"
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SFN 2012 Challenge?
Posted on June 8, 2011 at 23:30 29 Comments 6 Likes
Just as I am about to reluctantly return to the UK for a while, I thought, [as an incurable optimist], I would share a few of my weirder thoughts with my recently acquired SFN "family".
I have always been a sports freak [no obvious comments please.....too easy a target!!], and living in The Aude [albeit not full-time YET!], and so close to the unbelievably beautiful Canal du Midi, I am keen to put myself through at least one of the following four challenges, preferably NOT alone, but… Continue
I have always been a sports freak [no obvious comments please.....too easy a target!!], and living in The Aude [albeit not full-time YET!], and so close to the unbelievably beautiful Canal du Midi, I am keen to put myself through at least one of the following four challenges, preferably NOT alone, but… Continue
Retirement: France or United Kingdom.....discuss!!
Posted on June 6, 2011 at 19:55 6 Comments 0 Likes
Being of a certain age, and with full retirement on the horizon for me and many others the $64,000 question [how outdated is that figure these days?] is, taking into consideration:-
Health: The inevitable increasing health issues in direct proportion to age reached
Family Ties and all their implications…
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Health: The inevitable increasing health issues in direct proportion to age reached
Family Ties and all their implications…
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Tenant Not Paying Rent: What Next?
Posted on May 29, 2011 at 6:48 14 Comments 1 Like
We live in the Aude, near Carcassonne, but we also have a 3-bedroomed stone farmhouse in the Vienne which we had tried to sell in 2007, just as the property market was starting to fall. The prices fell so rapidly at the time, we decided that to rent out the property was our best option. No problem in the early stages.
The first tenant signed a contract, & all was relatively okay for a year or so. Then the young single parent with 3 small children had to leave the house at very… Continue
The first tenant signed a contract, & all was relatively okay for a year or so. Then the young single parent with 3 small children had to leave the house at very… Continue
Purchase Of A New Mattress
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 0:33 4 Comments 0 Likes
DOUBLE MATTRESS
We live in the Aude, near Trebes / Carcassonne, and require a new double mattress for a bed in a guest room.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where we could purchase a "Best Buy" seldom used double mattress, without breaking the bank?
Thank you.
Phil Espley.
We live in the Aude, near Trebes / Carcassonne, and require a new double mattress for a bed in a guest room.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where we could purchase a "Best Buy" seldom used double mattress, without breaking the bank?
Thank you.
Phil Espley.
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 22:39 on June 10, 2011,
Steffi Garnotel said… - Pleasure Phil, really glad to be of help. Sorry for the late response, I'm not yet fully using/being of use on SFN... mostly on Facebook with my page "Ask Steffi", if your interested. But will definitely get into it this summer for some more useful info. Enjoy the long weekend, Steffi
- At 22:28 on June 6, 2011,
Helen Aurelius-Haddock said… - Let "them" talk - we can take the heat!
- At 16:12 on May 24, 2011,
Stuart Wilson said… - 24 is limit for me Phil.
- At 13:47 on May 18, 2011, Andrew Hearne said…
- the photo was taken by an old uni friend from Aix-en-provence, we were cycling round corsice and that night had been "tasting" the local wine...!
and no, sorry, no family in Teignmouth, just my ex-wife and ex in laws !
- At 13:08 on May 18, 2011, Andrew Hearne said…
- left Exeter in 2003. been in France 'for good' since 2005 :)
- At 9:19 on May 10, 2011,
cate dal molin said… - Decline? In these shoes?? I don't think so...look forward to chatting soon :-)
- At 23:00 on May 8, 2011, Stuart Wilson said…
- Add some of your photos to the Darkroom Phil!!
- At 22:41 on May 5, 2011, Stuart Wilson said…
- Nice profile photo Phil
- At 10:07 on April 27, 2011,
Junis M. Olmscheid said… - Hi Phill,
The Jazz night takes place in Laurens in the Langudeoc. It starts at 8:30, is 10euros which gives you drinks and nibbles and fabulous live music. The exact details are posted on the events page. Call/email Wendy to secure reservations. It's a fabulous evening which happens once a month. Hope to see you there! Cheers!
- At 17:11 on April 26, 2011,
Nola d'Enis said… - Yes, I am Rhodesian - which means officially I don't really exist. Am going to to take up French nationality (have you seen the paperwork?!) so I can get back into Zim without a visa. Need a visa on a UK passport and 50 US$ under the counter!
So does your wife know where to get biltong here, that is the question?
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