"Yep...I'm also of Brian's opinion......and pleezzzze.......where's the wonga pile located??????
I found that particular comment quite rude!......never mind...don't have time to dwell on it!!"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by sandy simpson Jan 16. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi....When we arrived here in mid September the two glorious grapevines (huge) that adorn the barn wall and hanging with grapes were attracting masses of hornets. The barn wall is a little way…Continue
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sandy simpson commented on Frances Harrison's blog post I almost feel unwanted in France"Hi frances.....I can't offer any real help as we are in a totally different situation. However I can say that as a couple with very little French language we have been accepted wholeheartedly in the community here.....maybe it's the…"
sandy simpson commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"Lots of good advice there Kathryn....be careful......Rebecca is spot on.....don't take on a problem......there is a lovely pony or two out there...just right for you......keep looking!!! Sandy"
sandy simpson commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"Hi Kathrin.....Depends what you want to do...but I would be very wary about taking on an unbroked 12 year old if you would want to ride her.....especially if you haven't had any experience ...On the other hand if you are happy to have her as a…"
sandy simpson replied to Teresa Ewart's discussion chicken-licken... or is that henny penny? in the group The Good Life"Hi...I'm green with envy....I had chickens (ex battery)...which were an absolute delight and great egg layers when we were in the UK....Once we are properly settled then we will have more....Yes...they will all have names.....all part of…"
sandy simpson replied to Steve Hayes's discussion Now we don't have to follow French Inheritance rules can we ditch the Assurance Vie?"How I wish this was all more easy to understand!
In a nutshell...does this mean that
1. we CAN leave our property to who ever we like and not (if we don't want ....to some offspring)?
2. That French inheritance tax will still…"
sandy simpson commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"So right Kathrin.....I'm sure your daughter starting lessons in a new riding school will give you the lift you need!
I will certainly keep my eyes and ears open and let you know if I hear of a pony that might be suitable....There is a wealth of…"
sandy simpson commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"Kathrin...only just read your message.....I so feel for you...my thoughts are with you......Be strong.....Sandy xx"
sandy simpson commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"Good advice from all...I was worried too that the wound had healed quickly from the outside when there is clearly infection underneath. Go with the animalintex or some other poulticing...good luck!...keep us…"
sandy simpson commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"Sounds like you are doing the right thing then by calling the vet......Good luck!...I'm sure he will be fine soon...yes as Rebecca said.....please let us know how it goes......Sandy"
sandy simpson commented on Helen Barnes's group Horse lovers/owners in France"Hi...Just looked in....do you mean a 'splinter' or a 'splint'...is there an actual open wound or does he have a very painful bony enlargement?....S. "
sandy simpson commented on Catharine Higginson's group Dogs Dogs Dogs"Hi...This is all very interesting but I think the price we are paying from the UK from Seapets is much the same for Skinners
When our dogs are working and running hard then we feed Skinners purple bag 'for extra hard working…"
sandy simpson commented on Catharine Higginson's group Dogs Dogs Dogs"Hi Alan...been following your thread...we have used Skinners for our Huskies for years.....had such difficulties finding something suitable here and now I have skinners delivered ...and it costs me around the same in total for the feed I was buying…"
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- Hoping to move to France in 2011. With my partner Mike and our 7 Siberian Huskies....keen to contact anyone with experience of moving dogs to France. Keen also to make contact with any other Husky owners or people who show/ work them in France. Moving to Southern Midi Pyrenees.....keen to make contact with anyone in that area too!
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Great 'Veggie' Bed and Breakfast' hosted by SFN member!
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 10:23 1 Comment 0 Likes
Mike and I have just spent a glorious week in France househunting......The first two nights we spent with SFN member Sarah Beattie at her lovely B&B in Ste Dode.
Wow!...what a cook!...what fantastic veggie food!...and most of all what a welcome!......Lovely person, with no doubt lovely husband who was away...and cracking dog Mavis...who we would have happily made room for in the holdall!!
We were so taken that we would like to tell other members what a great person she is… Continue
Wow!...what a cook!...what fantastic veggie food!...and most of all what a welcome!......Lovely person, with no doubt lovely husband who was away...and cracking dog Mavis...who we would have happily made room for in the holdall!!
We were so taken that we would like to tell other members what a great person she is… Continue
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- At 18:29 on December 22, 2011,
Ron Birks said… Hi Sandy,
finishing a job off right now, catch up later
Ron
- At 14:50 on October 9, 2011,
Jacqui Webster said… Hi Sandy and welcome to Femmes et Dames. I am looking forward to seeing your posts and comments. Women of the world unite!
- At 14:27 on October 5, 2011,
Sandy Whitehead said… - Bonjour,
Glad you made it!!
We're not that far from Mirande, we actually looked in that area before we bought this place.
If you are ever over this way , we have 4 hectares of land , most of it accessible!! So if the dogs need another place to gallop , I would love to meet them, Oh, and you 2 of course! We're talking to James and Catherine tomorrow about a couple of ideas that we all have for SFN get togethers, so watch this space.
We're away from 15-29October for my son's wedding and various other family events, but are usually around most of the time.
Good luck getting the phone etc. sorted.
always a challenge that one!!
love
sandy
- At 10:53 on October 1, 2011, Sandy Whitehead said…
- Happy birthday Sandy
XXX
- At 19:44 on July 13, 2011,
Judy Manville said… - Hi Sandy,
Thank you - we are looking to settle in Limousin or Poitou Charente when we eventually buy.
From what I am reading, I'm discovering it really is a great network.
Whilst I don't want to be 'that awful new English woman who's just arrived', it would be great to find some ready-made friends when we get there ... and all this rather sooner than we had anticipated - but then again, buyers who are already in rented accomodation don't come along everyday, so we took a drop on our price, and are rather shaken by the speed things are happening. Homeless? Us? Maybe, if we don't sort something out very soon.
Judy
- At 0:39 on June 30, 2011,
Gillian King said… - Hi Sandy,
I'm in Conilhac Corbieres, inbetween Carcassonne and Narbonne. When are you coming over and where are you hoping to buy?? xx
Gill
- At 19:30 on May 7, 2011,
AdminCatharine Higginson said… - I would also put a 'wanted' ad on the bon coin site. Let me know if you need help drafting an ad or anything. Cx
- At 22:01 on May 3, 2011,
Andrew Hearne said… - there again if you're after snow for the dogs... forget what I said about seeing it in winter - if you like it in winter you'll love it in summer!
- At 20:51 on May 3, 2011, Andrew Hearne said…
- Hi Sandy, she lived in Dawlish but is now back in Buckinghamshire. as for me, I read french and italian at exeter and went on from there. been in france for 6 years or so, other half is french and have two kids born here. I love it and wouldn't go back to the UK even though I love the west country: went through brnc dartmouth too. I'm sure you won't regret the move. only advice I can give is firstly to learn as much french as possible before moving out here, secondly to see the area you like in the winter if possible, or rent if you're not sure and see if you like the area.
Bonne chance !
- At 16:16 on April 28, 2011,
Julie Dalby said… - Hi Sandy
Yes - been here a couple of months now. How are you?
Julie
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