Has anyone ever moved Asparagus? We have 4 plants around 8 years old, and 10 more at two years old.

The two year old ones only went in the ground last year as we grew them from seed, so I'm thinking they should be fine to gently tease them out from the ground and move them.

The 8 year old ones though I would imagine would be more difficult to get up without damaging the roots, but I would like to take them if possible as they taste fantastic and give a large crop for around 3 months or more.

I also wondered if it's possible to just shove a spade through them to split them up so you get more plants.

Any info, Thanks.

I was asking on the old forum about Fresh Fish, and thought I would start again on here.

After the closing of the Fresh Fish shop in Montmorillon I cant find any decent fish near by, we did get a nice whole fresh salmon from SuperU just before Xmas but their fish doesn't seem so fresh as it did when they were HyperU and they don't always have much choice.

I've just about given up on Leclerc in Montmorillon as the quality is poor, yet yesterday we stopped off at Leclerc in Chauvigny and they had some lovely Trout.

The guy on the Montmorillon market has some good fresh fish, but it's not convenient for us.

So if anyone does know of a Fresh Fish van, shop, or stall near to the Lathus area please let me know.

Thanks.

Anyone changed their windows?

Can you recommend a double glazing fitter in the Montmorillon area, or have you ever fitted your own ?

Thanks.

Chimney sweeping do you do your own, or do you get a professional to do it ?

We always used to do it ourselves in our old house, but we will soon be moving and the French sellers were telling us to be careful as your insurance is not valid if you don't have a certificate from a professional.

Any thoughts on this, and if you do use a Pro can you recommend one and what does it cost?

Thanks.

on Sunday December 15. Start is 1000 until 1800. All going on in la place du Marechal Leclerc. That's the main square opposite the tourism office.

Food, festive gift ideas, hand crafted nick-nacks, bijoux this and that plus books and much more.

Sunday December 8. Kick-off 1000 until 1800.

Food and drink available.

Also stalls with festive gift ideas, Christmas trees for sale, local producers offerings etc etc.

Hello again and thanks for your assistance so far.
As France will be our new home we are trying
To find out where and when we should register as
New residents and what paperwork we need.
We are both dual citizens of UK and Australia.
France is where we hope to spend most of our time.
We own a small property in montmorillon
and also want to register to pay tax there, although
we won't really have much income to declare.
This then crosses over to the health system
and how long it takes us to be apart of the
French system, we think it's five years.
Also suggestions on health insurance.
I guess you have all been through this minefield
and apologise for our boring questions
Thanks Rosie and Huw

Hi all, finally got round to registering myself on this forum. i'm Rosie's partner, Huw and we will be moving to Montmorrillon in Feb, having bought a small place in town.
We are currently living in Vietnam, but both are dual British Australian citizens.
We spent only a very short time in Montmorillon, so lots to find out and learn about, but very much looking forward to a new adventure.

Went down to Bellac yesterday and whilst prodding around in Carrefour I spotted some Crumpets at the bread section. Having not had crumpets for about 8 years I thought what a find, it was buy one and get one free. There were two packets left, so in the trolley they went.

Had them for breakfast this morning and thought "what was all the fuss about". Don't get me wrong they tasted good, but they just didn't give me the kick I was expecting. I suppose it's a matter of not having them for so long your tastes change and things maybe weren't as good as you thought they were in the first place.

Having said that the Maynards Wine Gums were nice.

Hi all
I live a little way from you in Bouresse, was a member of the old forum and would you believe forgot all about this one something jogged my memory this morning and here I am, you can pop over and meet me here:- [url=https://www.facebook.com/StephensDinerPartager][/url]

Hello we are very happy to have found your
Website! My partner Huw and I spent time in
Montmorillon a few months ago and enjoyed
it so much we have purchased a small property
to live in. We will be moving to Montmorillon in
February and look forward to learning all about
your beautiful town. We have limited French
but trying really hard to improve that! We are Australians
with UK Citizenship.
Best wishes
Rosie

Has anyone used one of those white French wood burning oven's?

I've got the chance of having one and it looks in very good nick, but I'm wondering how you use them. It looks like you load it up on the left hand side with wood and away you go. But if anyone has used one can you share some tips on getting it going and running it I would be greatful, I've used wood burning fires but never a cooker.

Will it warm up the house as much as a fire with a glass door, and are they economical on wood.

Thank You.

I'm looking for advice on internet connection. At the moment I'm stuck with dial-up, but we are looking at moving to where it is available.

So what can you tell me about about getting connected?

I would like:

• Fast internet connection.
  
• WIFI so I can use internet without cables in the house.
  
• Phone preferably keep same number.
  
• Be able to use phone and internet at the same time.
  
• Use two computers at the same time.
  
• Unlimited connection time.
  
• Unlimited upload/download.
  
• Occasional phone calls to France land line & mobiles.
  
• About 1 hour a week phone call to the UK.
  

I hear with alarm and trepidation that the French government has signed-up to a 24 country European directive that will penalise foreign motorists - in their home country.

The foreign driver caught at the roadside for an offence with still be hit with an on-the-spot fine - and even helpfully escorted to the nearest bank machine should he/she plead poverty.

The difference now is that foreigners caught on camera - speeding, jumping a red light etc - will receive a letter at home in his/her language demanding payment etc. The French gov reckon this will bring them in an extra €100million a year. Happy hols motoring in France.

Talk about persecution of motorists...

As of now, only the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark have refused to sign up.

Anyone any idea of a decent bitter-style beer with some oomph to it available in France?

I admit to liking the odd glass of something satisfying like Old Speckled Hen or Spitfire but I am NOT going to pay over inflated supermarket prices for them. Why do they charge so much anyway?

Call me an old skinflint if you must, but there must be a drinkable beer widely available here that isn't colourless, fizzy, luke warm and completely tasteless with no kick to it.

Over to you. And I'll have a pint of Marston's Pedigree since you're not offerring.

Anyone have any idea what sort of driving lessons our French chums have to go through?

And, more importantly, what does their driving "test" consist of?

I only ask because I am sick to death of continually being cut-up in supermarket car parks by drivers coming at me from oblique angles or more commonly, driving in through the out door - or the out lane - and heading straight for me.

Are they taught that all cars, vans etc have indicators?

And how long do they have to display those "A" stickers?

Just thought I'd ask because some of the idiotic driving encountered here is going to end in tears and sick one day.

Just been reading some bad news. The world is heading for a global wine shortage

Quote:

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Research by America's Morgan Stanley financial services firm says demand for wine "exceeded supply by 300m cases in 2012".

It describes this as "the deepest shortfall in over 40 years of records".

Last year, production also dropped to its lowest levels in more than four decades.

Global production has been steadily declining since its peak in 2004, when supply outweighed demand by about 600m cases.

Demand for wine is 3bn cases per year, but production is down to 2.8bn cases each year.

Total production across the continent fell by about 10% last year, and by 25% since its peak in 2004.

Following on from my mention of the Post Office calendar scam here: https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=142

There is now another one doing the rounds. This time they are saying they are selling calendars for the Refuse Collection Crew but be careful because they are fake.

As far as I know the refuse crew don't sell calendars, so if you want to give them something just pop out and see them on their collection day.