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Public Group active 2 months, 1 week agoAre you living the dream? Or has it been a bitter experience that you’d rather forget? Maybe you’re thinking of moving here. Either way, this is the group for all interested in France.
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Mell posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 1 week ago 2 months, 1 week ago · View
Im feeling naughty today. I think I’ll phone Houston and say ”I have a problem”
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expatblu posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 1 week ago 2 months, 1 week ago · View
I received a free copy of the Connexion I always used to read a copy on the ferry. I see that the EU are reviewing the ban on state healthcare in France for people from other EU countries. I always wondered if this may happen. This may clash with recent EU rules on compatibility between states social security systems.
about bloody time too
They do seem to have one law for themselves and another law for others
I wonder how that will turn out?
I have never understood how they got away with that one in the 1st place. They are cheeky buggers at times.
Sorry to say it, but….. typical french! I sure hope they dont manage to push it through, there are enough expats struggling over here as it is without the added worry of healthcare.
lisa It did get through but is now being reviewed I hope it does get changed, it is not like people wanted FREE healthcare, they wanted to contribute to the system, and then buy a top up.
Thats confusing then because we get our health care and have a top up insurance. We get reimbursed fully. Unless us having kids makes a difference?
Steve you were already in the system…it is not a problem for you.
ahhhh now i remember! doh….Yes it concerns people wanting to get into the system and they werent able to back track their plans to include those already ’in’ – although they would have liked to!
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Mell posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 1 week ago 2 months, 1 week ago · View
Today, we have visitors coming over for a couple of weeks. Although its nice to see old friends and family, I find visits exhausting and disrupting.
Somehow the pressure is always on to entertain them.
Oh well. Into the breechCould be worse. Could be in-laws.
Mine are sick in the head, and I dread them coming over.Some I look forward to seeing but others I’d rather stayed away. And you’re right, if you’re working and have a family, entertaining others for a week or so is difficult. Some people find it difficult to understand that you’re not on your hols like them.
I normally welcome those I like and try my damndest to deter all others. Dont see why I should put up with someone moving in with me for a free holiday, when I dont even get on with them.
Take a deep breathe Mell and push through it as best you can. I know exactly where you’re coming from.
Always hard work to have visitors – although enjoyable it kinda upsets the normal routine and then its hell trying to get things back on track afterwards! Hope you have a good time and try and get them to pitch in so you arent waiting on everyone hand and foot!
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Sky started the forum topic Summer Fete in aid of Cancer Support France, 26 June in the group Living in France: 2 months, 2 weeks ago 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
I am posting this on behalf of a friend of mine who is organising this event on Saturday SUMMER FETE IN AID OF CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE TO BE HELD at COET MEAN, GUEGON, NEAR JOSSELIN SATURDAY 26TH JUNE 1200 TILL 1700 BRIC-A-BRAC, BOOKS, GIFTS, LUCKY DIP RAFFLE PRIZES SNACKS, COFFEE, TEA, AND CAKES ENTRANCE 1 EURO [...]
I hope it all goes well
I hope it all goes very well and it’s a marvelous cause. I hold all those that bother with this kind of thing in very high regard
Wondeful cause and I wish everybody involved a succesful event
Thanks for letting us know
Thank god there are people in the world who get off their butts and actively do something. Well done Sky and friend
Fantastic cause and looks like the weather will be good this weekend too – so good luck and i hope its a massive sucess!
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jamesandkim posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 2 weeks ago 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
It looks like some UK supermarkets are shutting up shop in Calais. It seems the ”Booze Cruisers” have dropped off possibly due to the recession and the exchange rate. Bit of a suprise really dont you think?
I’d have thought they could ride this out, Suprising really.
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smokingjoe posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 2 weeks ago 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Anyone noticed how the tv ads in france portray us blokes as some bumbling idiots who haven’t a clue how to do anything at home?
A guy falling through a window while cleaning it and another knocking the mop bucket over while mopping seems to be the nrom for the marketing geniuses over here.
Bloody cheek I say and so does a M Mace whos job is lookinmg into this kind of tripe.Ha Ha Ha
I’ve seen one where the guy doing the school run is portrayed as some out of the ordinary super human, tacking something that your regular guy wouldn’t dream of doing. I guess they feel this type of thing sells more bottles of Cif or bleach.
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Sky posted on the forum topic LeBonCoin in the group Living in France: 2 months, 2 weeks ago 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
I use it to browse as well. Never bought anything on there yet, but lots of people do. As Lisa says, just take the usual precautions that you would take when buying anything online
Same here.
If it’s a high valued item you’re buying or selling, insist on a recognised escrow service for payment, such as escrow.com. Never go with one that is not known.
For lesser amounts use paypal as they have a good refund policy for buyers.Its as Lisa and Sky have said. As long as your armed with the knowledge that there are scammers out there, you’ll naturally show care and attention.
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Sky joined the group Living in France 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
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Edward joined the group Living in France 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Welcome to Expatsters Ed.
Great profile you’ve got. Feel free to upload your pics here any time.
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Mell posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 2 weeks ago 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
What a really nice day it is today. I shall spend my time with a bit of gardening I think.
Not too bad here either
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smokingjoe posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 3 weeks ago 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
South of France has seen flash floods. 15 dead, cars strewn everywhere and bodies floating down a village styreet. Really, really bad
Yes I saw that on the news tonight, shocking! Anyone on here in that region?
Terrible, terrible news. Those poor poor people. I dont know what I’d do in their position. My heart goes out to them.
Seriously bad news. I have a relative down there and he says its worse than the TV shows
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expatblu posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 3 weeks ago 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Small rant ~ I have reached the stage where I am totally fed up with white van drivers. This year my vehicle was written off by one, and this afternoon the driver behind me was so close I couldn’t see his plates. I don’t consider 97kph/60mph as very slow driving on a single carriageway, since that is slightly over the limit! yet still they drive right up my !!!!!
Couldn’t agree more expatblu. I too had to take avoiding action just today, as I was overtaken by some idiot even though there was oncoming traffic. If I hadn’t of slowed down, there is no way he could have got between me and the car I was following.
You can include vans of all colours, and most cars as well. These people have death wishes
A few years back I would have read a comment like this and thought another expat moaning, but the rear bumper on my car seems to be attracting van drivers like flies on a windscreen!
The driving of those in France is one of the few things that most expats and a hell of a lot of French agree on I think lol
In my opinion they need more unmarked traffic cop cars over here :S Can’t believe I am actually saying that, but its true!!
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Accalia joined the group Living in France 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
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Mell posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Blimey, we’ve had a lot of new people join
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expatblu joined the group Living in France 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
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The Prof joined the group Living in France 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
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Roz and Paul joined the group Living in France 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
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Chelsea posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Morning everybody.
Its a nice cool day today so will probably do something not involving sitting in front of this flaming laptopMaybe have a little chat with myself first tho
morning chelsea. I hope youre well?
hiya chels xxx
Well done chelsea. Catch some rays instead
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Sanine posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Diet Journal, Day 4: Going well. Lost 2lbs already and the neighbor’s daschunds are looking less like chocolate eclairs.
LOL @ the neighbours dog looking like an eclair! Keep up the good work, well done!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm choccy eclairs
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lisa posted an update in the group Living in France: 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Muggy here tonight, all the rain we’ve had doesnt seem to have helped!
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They’d probably have you deported and then bang you up for terrorism offences lol