Would be interested to know the deals for solar panels and feed in tariffs in France Frenchie if you have any info.
Take a look at this Yorkie. Talking to someone with a farm who wished to cover their barns roofs, but they were told they were too old at 60 as they might not live long enough to make the scheme profitable for the company. http://www.french-property.com/news/money_france/installation_solar_panels/
At the vineyard my house is empty for 40 weeks of the year currently.... I did wonder if it might be worth it.... by selling back
Morning all. Off to catch a train to Avignon shortly and hoping the Meteo forecast of rain proves inaccurate.
Morning all, no rain forecast for here today. One of those weeks starting where everyday I am required to do something or other. As it is the last week at school for the grand daughters, the two younger ones will be performing in their Christmas production. If only I had learnt French when I was seven years old.
Nice one 'Arry! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...ekend-Harry-Redknapps-XI.html?frame=endScreen And a few more articles from a quality paper http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...Deeney-excited-for-stern-Christmas-tests.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...lenge-rather-than-lure-of-money-in-China.html and we figure quite well here although the stat about the number of long balls is missing - we were top of that, GT and Aidy would be proud! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...-League-team-Leicester-are-most-exciting.html
Grey and rain threatening here in the south of France. Home tomorrow, so a bit of shopping and a wander round the Christmas market this morning. Almost every shop seems to have a real healthy Christmas tree outside here and fortunately there's no piped street music like in Avignon. I dont find Jingle Bells appealing when it's loud and on a continuous loop!
Morning all, rather grey and overcast in rural France, but dry and mild. French class this morning, except there are no lessons. Instead we will be indulging in nibbles and mulled wine. Our German student is in charge of the mulled wine, and if last years offering is repeated it will be strong enough to fire up a Spitfire engine.
Back from a very splendid social occasion graced by the presence of the mayor who came in when he was told that food and drink was on offer. Including him there were three French nationals who tried mince pies. All of them tried one for the first time, and loved them, wanting to know how to make them. Mincemeat is available from the English shelves in the supermarket at a price, but the ex-pats bring it back when on a visit to the UK or make their own version of it, which can be variable to be kind. The German came up with his version of vin chaud, which was very good, but extremely alcoholic. In addition there was red and white wine, plus a bottle of champagne. Ten of us emptied the bottles, and not too much food was left. I held my tongue when speaking to the mayor. He wishes to cover the area with wind turbines, not something I agree with. Hoping that an hour or two indoors will see off the effects of this morning as I need to practice my French at the bank, who are not providing the service I pay for.
