The Hornet's Nest

It is sad H. From what I see a number come over on holiday for a couple of weeks, have a great time in the sun and wish to then live here. The reality of course is rather different. The winter, although short, can produce some very cold periods and if you have to work it is as difficult to find it here as in the UK. Building projects invariably cost more than you think that they will and if you live somewhere with unhelpful neighbours then you can become isolated.

We had been coming to France on holiday for more than twenty years before we bought our house and then a further six years of part-time work on it before we took the plunge to come here full time. We had a very good idea of what we were letting ourselves in for and it seemed the right way of approaching a bit of a life change.

 

I could see what I could find for you in the Alps ak.

 

My ex in-laws who live in the Charente Maritime (the ones with the gites) knew exactly what they were getting into as his former business partner had done a similar thing about 15 years beforehand and they made regular trips down there before they eventually moved.

 

That's the way to do it...i think if my parents had decided to move, they'd have been well prepared too...thankfully they didn't. Their house there was such a long journey door to door...!

 

Here you go AK, Frenchie said about a place in the Alps; what about this??

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another 10 hrs double bubble in the bank and a lot of progress made today ! typical Bergen day heavy rain most of the time with intermittent sleet showers ! Given a chance and a guarantee of a job I would move to France tomorrow!
especially after yesterdays Budget in Norway

 

Evening all, back from watching my brother and his classmates playing 5-a-side at the school. I even got to referee. Its a joy to see some good sports and no competition just friendly fun.

 

sounds good Dan.

i'm just getting ready to start the annual 25 hour fast. Being Jewish has it's moments! I'm just glad that this year there's an International weekend...last year it coincided with a rather huge scoreline at Millwall. It's not easy checking results in the middle of a service!

 

It was good fun.

I dont know how anyone could willingly starve themselves!! I find it barmy, however congrats on the will power and dedication. You are a stronger woman than i am a man.

 

lol...when you've done it since you were little, it's kinda second nature. I don't even think about it..i just do it...part of life for me If i was religious i'd do 7 or 8 fasts a year...1 is enough for me lol

 

Hats off to you. Even thinking about you fasting has me stuffing my face!!

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don't forget to drink a lot in sympathy

 

Don't mind if I do H .

Anyone else like a drink while I'm at the bar?

 

Whats your favourite non-alcoholic tipple and we could come to an agreement. Although i think Norway and Frenchie have done enough drinking for you hehe. Dont tell them i said that

 

Can you have a non-alcoholic H?

You beat me to it Dan.

 

hehe, i will break my rule and ask for a large Malibu and Coke please Sandy.

 

I got that Friday feeling... I fancy a pear cider today please

 

i can't drink at all during the 25 hours...it's a poop! i don't mind the food bit, but that's not easy!

 

Here you go H-B

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And for me

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I'm getting too slow Dan, H-B, but you might as well have doubles!!! It's friday after all!!!