Tried to buy some lamb mince the other day in Le Clerc. It doesn't seem to exist and the chap on the butchery counter looked at me as though I had asked him to mince his own right leg - mind you with my French prnounciation!
So a plea - does it exist locally, fresh or frozen? Beef moussaka doesn't sound the same.
Some of you may have noted that there is a UK general election on December 12.
This gives ex pats in France - and elsewhere - precious little time to arrange to vote - something I assume you will all want to do as this election will be centred around Brexit with many regarding it as a de-facto second referendum. Wrong I know. There are many more important issues such as the NHS, crime, police numbers etc etc.
The Electoral Commission is recommending ex pats register to vote using a proxy vote and to NOT rely on the unreliable postal vote system. The proxy vote sees you nominate a trusted person to vote on your behalf in the UK. Or you can opt for "in person" proxy vote which involves your trusted person being sent a postal ballot and they post it back to your local polling station by UK post.
Just to remind you; last time out a massive number of people in France only received their postal votes after the polls had been and gone.
So.. get organised and don't get left in the position of being a Moaning Myrtle if the election result doesn't go "your way."
The Electoral Commission website has loads of info.
I would put the link on here but I am of a certain age and computer illiterate when it comes to the fancy stuff.
Posted by: Brian - Wed-30-10-2019, 12:04 PM
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Hello all,
I need to add some insulation to a couple of stone exterior walls. As the house is quite old there is no damp proof course so I want to make sure that whatever I use for insulation will be suitable.
My plan is to have foil-covered expanded polystyrene sheet insulation in a 4x2 framework, all covered with foil-backed plasterboard, with a plastic membrane as a DPC under the frame, insulation and plasterboard
Does this sound like a sensible arrangement?
What is the best material for insulation? I presume foil-backed expanded polyurethane sheets (like the UK spec Kingspan) but I have seen other products here in France
If foil-backed is the way to go, what's it called in French as I the only stuff I can find online is the non-foil backed stuff
My self and my husband Chris moved to Bourg-Archambault on the 30th August and we love being here.
We are just finding our feet and getting settled in to our new way of life, i was chuffed to find your board and i'm sure I will find it helpful as we start to go through the process of changing things over to France.
Posted by: Brian - Sat-26-10-2019, 13:48 PM
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The last few winters have been quite mild, but I wonder if we're in for a chilly one?
The reason I ask is that I saw my first migrating cranes of the year - about 500 heading towards the sunny southwest. This is a good 3-4 weeks earlier than I've seen them in my previous 5 winters.
Can anyone recommend a tiler English or French to carry out work in a bathroom,approximately 9m/sq walls and 9m/sq floor.We have the tiles onsite,possibly also a screed to lay work to be carried out in about 1 weeks time,thank you in advance.We are situated in Coulonges 86290.
Posted by: Dammy - Wed-18-09-2019, 11:50 AM
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My daughter asks to buy her a ferret as a pet. I don’t know too much about these pets. If there are owners of freo on this forum, then I will be glad to hear how you feed these pets, what accessories are needed and how much money a month it takes to maintain your pet?
We are hoping to get our move to Montmorillon in motion for mid-late October. Just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for a removal company in the NE of England that they have used for a move to France.
Also - any recommendations as to the best route over the Channel when travelling with dogs for stopping off / ferry v tunnel etc
Can anyone please tell me how Leclerc points work ?
Went to desk & I thought they had converted my 404 points to cash
discount available on my card.
Now - points have been cleared , but no discount added ?
Just a quick question,is there anywhere around the Montmorillon region that sells spices etc as our supplies are running low?Thanks in advance for any pointers Clive
Posted by: Admiral - Tue-30-07-2019, 09:51 AM
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My favourite pharmacy in France is on the move.
It's the pharmacy in Adriers where my chums M. Jean and Mme Melena practice their dark arts.
According to Doc Marie they are up-rooting from their current location opposite the church and moving to the front of the building where the doc has her surgery.
That building, from memory, has been various incarnations of restaurants over the past few years. All of which failed.
Don't know when the move will take place but they are well worth the visit even if you don't live in Adriers. Service with a smile, a hefty portion of humour and most of it delivered in English - to varying degrees - although they both like to hear you try out your French language skills.
They are a much needed breath of fresh air compared to the grumpy, automated, humourless so-called "service" at the pharmacy in Leclerc.....where even the queueing system is baffling to say the least.
Posted by: Brian - Tue-23-07-2019, 08:07 AM
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Morning all,
I'm changing our server this morning to achieve greater reliability and security.
You shouldn't notice any difference after the change but the site may disappear from view for a while.
If all goes well, this will be for a few minutes at about 09:00. If all does not go well, the changeover may take about 2 hours.
does anyone has recommandations for an eye clinic or Optometrist / ophthalmologist within a 50 km radius around Monty with a decent wait time... i was told not before end December, is this a "normal" wait time in France ?..how can this be possible ?
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