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elaine brett replied to Liz WRIGHT's discussion Health cover advice please"Paul just took a look at 'Exclusive Healthcare' they seem very reasonable and flexible to an individuals needs - has any of your friends used there cover and did they find it okay? thank you for the link.
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elaine brett commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"sorry to hear your news Kathrin -((("
elaine brett replied to Patsie Fear's discussion External battery box not working - freezing temperatures - advice needed. in the group Horse lovers/owners in France"horse manure in a sack works well at least its kept my pipes from freezing this year and they froze last year when i hadn't insulated them
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elaine brett replied to Tracy Thurling's discussion What makes for a successful/happy life in France"true -)"
elaine brett replied to Tracy Thurling's discussion What makes for a successful/happy life in France"yes i understand Brian - I currently live on the outskirts of Manchester and have always lived in the city but have memories of playing on my parents allotments as a small child and watching fat caterpillars eat dads cabbages....lol......also…"
elaine brett replied to Tracy Thurling's discussion What makes for a successful/happy life in France"true Andrew - that said I know of friends who live in inner city manchester and love it - they enjoy the 'edgy-ness' and canal culture - not my bag at all - i enjoying getting muddy and being in nature/around animals - some of my friends…"
elaine brett replied to Tracy Thurling's discussion What makes for a successful/happy life in France"your experience of france is equally encouraging Brian - and both yours and Barbara's are a reflection of yourselves - you're interest is in people and its them that you notice (and appreciate or not) first - Barbara appears to have a deep…"
elaine brett replied to Tracy Thurling's discussion What makes for a successful/happy life in France"oh i like the sound of music and gatherings....... your world sounds poetic Barbara i like your vision x"
elaine brett commented on Johnny Summerton's blog post Problems with your English spelling? I blame the French"guys advice please - I REALLY want to be fluent in french - i have ear worms, michel thomas (haven't we all) rosetta stone, my daughters GCSE books and revision notes...... have just started listening to french radio and classic french…"
elaine brett replied to Tracy Thurling's discussion What makes for a successful/happy life in France"yo did andrew - you did -)))"
elaine brett replied to Tracy Thurling's discussion What makes for a successful/happy life in France"i am very excited about coming over.... having read many posts recently it has not and never would put me off coming to france for i love france it's as simple as that. I'm coming to Ecolonie (as a volunteer) in Hennezel for 3…"
elaine brett replied to Alex Ferguson's discussion Should I go or should I stay?"well i'm still coming...... and i value this site as a space where people can exchange THEIR experiences freely... i stress THEIR experiences as they are all unique to the individuals concerned -)))
if you've changed your mind Alex and it…"
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- reiki (3rd degree)/master, visual artist, vegetarian, permaculture enthusiast, horse owner (fell pony) and animal lover, knitter and fledgling sewer moving to france next year and looking in the haute vienne/perigord vert region for a home -))))
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- BA (hons) in fine art painting, MA in Public Art - taught for over ten years as freelance artist from galleries and museums in the North West of England. Vegetarian/Vegan cook (owned a veggie cafe for 3 years sold it last christmas) Reiki teacher/healer
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- At 13:47 on November 28, 2011,
Zoe Buckley said… so, there is the recette. Hope you like it. I tweak it a bit here and there, add bits, substitute bits. I don't know if it's the potato, or the leek, but it's just good. Mind you, it tastes different every time I make it, lol.
I make cinnamon toast for dipping, great on a cold day.
Happy cooking!!
- At 13:45 on November 28, 2011, Zoe Buckley said…
Ingredients (serves 6)2 tbs olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 leek, white part only, finely sliced1 garlic clove, crushed1/2 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg1kg peeled pumpkin, diced1 large potato, peeled, diced1L chicken or vegetable stock1/2 cup (125ml) thin cream
MethodHeat oil in a large saucepan over low heat, add onion and leek and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not coloured. Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add pumpkin, potato and stock and bring to the boil. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then blend in batches.Return soup to pan, stir through cream and reheat gently. Season and add a little more nutmeg if desired.
- At 23:04 on October 7, 2011,
Therese Rigby said… - Sorry, I was at work before so I couldn't reply.
Anything you want to ask just give me a shout, but I get the impression that the prices of things like that vary enormously depending on where you live in France. In any case, a Fell pony is hardly high maintenance so you shouldn't have any problem finding what she needs.
How are you planning to finance your life in France, will you be looking for a job? Do you speak French?
- At 16:49 on October 7, 2011, Therese Rigby said…
- Hi, You live in the posh part of Manchester then! I live in Basse-Rentgen a small village in dept. 57, Lorraine. If you look on here: http://www.freewebs.com/associationponeyfell/eleveursbreeders.htm
you can see the only other Fell breeders in France, Lydia and Olivier who live in the next village to us. When they first started out I gave them a hand with their English correspondence and my eldest daughter now works for them on their farm. I will ask them if they know your friend.
The riding round here is good, lots of variety, forest /open countryside, but unfortunately the winter's are too long and too cold. I do ride all winter, but often more out of duty than pleasure.
Interesting tip about the pig oil and sulphur, I'm going to try and get hold of some because I have a feathered cob and he sometimes gets mites which makes him stamp his feet a lot.
- At 12:30 on October 3, 2011,
Steven Jay said… - Hi Elaine, how's you. Are you coming over to france next year to live or as a holiday home. I live just near the boarder of the Lot and Correze at the moment.I do do building work and am a registered electrician if you need anything doing. Hopefully speak soon.
- At 10:22 on October 2, 2011,
Jacqui Webster said… - Hi Elaine. What a story! Would you mind if I copy and paste it from my wall to the groups wall? You'll then find it here
http://www.survivefrance.com/group/femmes-et-dames/forum/topics/introductions
- At 8:12 on October 2, 2011, Jacqui Webster said…
- Hi Elaine and welcome to Femmes et Dames. I am looking forward to seeing your posts and comments. Women of the world unite!
- At 12:16 on September 25, 2011,
AdminCatharine Higginson said… - Dear Elaine
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