Thanks mini nana, obviously we don't have US social security numbers so I guess that's a no go then.
Thanks for the info.
May try anyway as like Corde says it's only a 5 minute job to try and we aren't going any where for probably 12 plus hours!
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Thanks for the info.
May try anyway as like Corde says it's only a 5 minute job to try and we aren't going any where for probably 12 plus hours!
Hey etoile thank you, you too!
I hope quote 3 is promising for you.
Your DH sounds like he will be onto anything that needs sorting with this project!
Always good to not have to rely on whatever the contractor's say.
Thank you Capri, we were still busy getting and reviewing quotes last week! Decided on a roofer and painter, and now working out details for windows. Wish things could progress more quickly, but everyone is already so booked up. Roofing first up, but not until August!
Your Miami trip sounds like fun! Have never been, would love to see all the Art Deco architecture!
Still hoping we'll be able to see Riviera, too! Also especially want to see it for the scenery!
I hope it will be available in the U.S. soon!
So many people knowledgable about Miami, I'm wondering if I can get the same level of intel about Aix-en-Provence, where I'm going next week for work. I will have some free time, and will be on my own for eating. Suggestions? I know the H boutique is tiny, but I'm hoping they have some pretty things for me to buy and get my VAT refund for. 
I hope I can escape to Marseilles for a few hours, but not sure.
I hope I can escape to Marseilles for a few hours, but not sure.So many people knowledgable about Miami, I'm wondering if I can get the same level of intel about Aix-en-Provence, where I'm going next week for work. I will have some free time, and will be on my own for eating. Suggestions? I know the H boutique is tiny, but I'm hoping they have some pretty things for me to buy and get my VAT refund for.
Take photos to share! Safe and happy travels.
Sorry, no specific suggestions. Not sure that marseille is very exciting I do know that the TGV from Avignon to Nice did not stop in marseille, just rolled on through!. In 2015 we went to Arles and Avignon. But think those may be too far for you if you only have a few hours. Arles has some interesting roman ruins, easily accessible from Arles train station( we took the train from Avignon as a day trip).So many people knowledgable about Miami, I'm wondering if I can get the same level of intel about Aix-en-Provence, where I'm going next week for work. I will have some free time, and will be on my own for eating. Suggestions? I know the H boutique is tiny, but I'm hoping they have some pretty things for me to buy and get my VAT refund for.
Here are some pix of the colosseum and amphitheater in arles
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So many people knowledgable about Miami, I'm wondering if I can get the same level of intel about Aix-en-Provence, where I'm going next week for work. I will have some free time, and will be on my own for eating. Suggestions? I know the H boutique is tiny, but I'm hoping they have some pretty things for me to buy and get my VAT refund for.
That's exciting, have a wonderful trip! Have you read Peter Mayle's Sam Levitt series set in and around Marseille? The Vintage Caper is the first of four books with this main character. Would be fun and light reading en route! http://www.petermayle.com/books/the-vintage-caper-peter-mayle.html
Oh these are awesome! Right up my alley, if I were on vacation and not working. It sounds like I already need to plan a return trip!
I adored his other books about Provence. They were delightful. I will check out these! Thanks.
Oh good, hope these keep you entertained while travelling!
I think I've read all he's written, always fun!
So many people knowledgable about Miami, I'm wondering if I can get the same level of intel about Aix-en-Provence, where I'm going next week for work. I will have some free time, and will be on my own for eating. Suggestions? I know the H boutique is tiny, but I'm hoping they have some pretty things for me to buy and get my VAT refund for.
It is such a small world. Do you remember the travelogue I wrote about the time in the Newark airport that seemed like a Fellini movie? One of our companions for that strange experience was a guest conductor for orchestras. And it happened that he was the guest conductor for our local orchestra in January so we got to know him better. He and DH still discuss Marx and other issues that I have no interest in. This summer he has been guest conducting for the operas at Aix-en-Provence. He is not conducting the week that you will be there. But after spending weeks there, he should be able to give good suggestions for places to eat. I doubt he will have any shopping recommendations. Is there anything else you would like us to ask him for you?
I've heard of that kind of clothing and the chemical it uses -- this may be helpful:Oh Corde, good point, whilst it rains here all the time, we don't get an insect problem with it.
I am not used to using insect repellent at all.
I have some walking trousers with supposed insect repellent fabric, wonder if that would do the job.
http://www.consumerreports.org/insect-repellents/permethrin-treated-clothing-mosquito-bites/
(Disclaimer, I didn't read the whole article but it seemed to be helpful).
You are progressing well, I would love ours to be that fast!
We should get plans this week.
When we have agreed on them then they have to go to the local authority to be approved.
That will take around 3 months if we are lucky.
If they are not approved or if someone objects then who knows how long it could take.
Then we need to get the builder to do the work.
Maybe it will be done this year, probably more likely not until next April onwards.
They won't roof in the first quarter of the year here because of the weather, they maybe even stop at October too.
Fingers crossed for a good planning application meeting with no objections!