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completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. anyone want to help with the move?  Signaturefluffycat > completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. > > anyone want to help with the move? What sort of helping do you need? >> completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. >> >> anyone want to help with the move? > > What sort of helping do you need? oooh, lovely platy :) any of the following for the move itself: - large van[0] and driver[1] - loading stuff into large van (stuff is mainly in Norwich and Ipswich but can be collected to Ipswich) - unloading stuff into house near Bordeaux - putting bed together before move: - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire - advice on registering a business (sole trader or 2 people, whether it's necessary at all, what type to register) after move: - help with renovation - visitors renovation weekend parties will be arranged. [0] van doesn't need to be really large because there's not much furniture (bed, 3 bookcases, chest of drawers, canvas wardrobe, and a lot of boxes of music and books) [1] driver doesn't need to be large at all Signaturefluffycat > - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire ask the notaire for their rib. it will have an iban code on it. call or go to your bank's forex department and request a swift transfer. quote the iban. pay 21 pounds. job done. Signaturedog sl1000 two#5 pwcram#3 > > - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire > > ask the notaire for their rib. it will have an iban code on it. call > or go to your bank's forex department and request a swift transfer. > quote the iban. pay 21 pounds. job done. Damn, you got there quicker than I could! :-) SignatureCab :^) - I'm dyslex-spic apparently Hah-hah! -> TDR 125 UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1 email addy : ukrm_dot_cab_at_rosbif_dot_org On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:28:09 +0000, "Cab" <my_email_address_is_in_my_sig@privacy.net> squeezed out the following: >> > - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Damn, you got there quicker than I could! :-) Well you're cage-bound, yes? SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk > On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:28:09 +0000, "Cab" > <my_email_address_is_in_my_sig@privacy.net> squeezed out the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Well you're cage-bound, yes? Not for long! I'm picking up my new bike next Saturday. If I get time to sort out the insurance, that is. SignatureCab :^) - I'm dyslex-spic apparently Hah-hah! -> TDR 125 UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1 email addy : ukrm_dot_cab_at_rosbif_dot_org On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:22:08 +0000, "Cab" <my_email_address_is_in_my_sig@privacy.net> squeezed out the following: >> On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:28:09 +0000, "Cab" >> <my_email_address_is_in_my_sig@privacy.net> squeezed out the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >Not for long! I'm picking up my new bike next Saturday. If I get time >to sort out the insurance, that is. Hurrah! Joining the TOG tour? SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk > > Not for long! I'm picking up my new bike next Saturday. If I get > > time to sort out the insurance, that is. > > Hurrah! Joining the TOG tour? Of course. I'd have been there at any rate. Even if I hadn't found a bike, I'd have been in the cage. :-) SignatureCab :^) - I'm dyslex-spic apparently Hah-hah! -> TDR 125 UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1 email addy : ukrm_dot_cab_at_rosbif_dot_org >>> Not for long! I'm picking up my new bike next Saturday. If I get >>> time to sort out the insurance, that is. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Of course. I'd have been there at any rate. Even if I hadn't found a > bike, I'd have been in the cage. :-) <gloom> SignatureI don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members. Groucho Marx >>>> Not for long! I'm picking up my new bike next Saturday. If I get >>>> time to sort out the insurance, that is. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > ><gloom> What's to be gloomy about? SignatureChamp ZX10R | GPz750turbo | GSX-R 600 racer My advice as your attorney is to buy a motorcycle To email me, neal at my domain should work. >>> Of course. I'd have been there at any rate. Even if I hadn't found a >>> bike, I'd have been in the cage. :-) >> >><gloom> > >What's to be gloomy about? That corner of the field. It's always a bit on the damp side, especially this time of year when the sun doesn't come out very often. SignaturePip: B12 >> - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire > > ask the notaire for their rib. it will have an iban code on it. call or > go to your bank's forex department and request a swift transfer. quote > the iban. pay 21 pounds. job done. nice and simple, but doesn't it get you the worst possible exchange rate? on 180,000 euros a few points makes a lot of pounds or otherwise, and the current exchange rate would leave me too broke to buy food afterwards :( i've opened an account with Travelex (the company that does furrin munny for HSBC etc) in the hope that it will be better. Signaturefluffycat > >> - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > i've opened an account with Travelex (the company that does furrin > munny for HSBC etc) in the hope that it will be better. I tell you what. Send it to me via Western Union. I'll look after it. If you find a better way of transferring money where you're not screwed by the banks, let me know. SignatureCab :^) - I'm dyslex-spic apparently Hah-hah! -> TDR 125 UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1 email addy : ukrm_dot_cab_at_rosbif_dot_org > >> - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > nice and simple, but doesn't it get you the worst possible exchange > rate? it gets you whatever your bank's exchange rate is on the day you set up the transfer. the "worst possible exchange rate" i can imagine is if you tried a cash transaction at one of those bureaux de change on leicester square. Signaturedog sl1000 two#5 pwcram#3 >>> - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire >> ask the notaire for their rib. it will have an iban code on it. call [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >and the current exchange rate would leave me too broke to buy food >afterwards :( Alliance & Leicester will send money abroad for £5 if it's over 12,000 (over a year) Dunno what their exchange rate is, but it might be worth checking out Signaturegeoff >>> - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > i've opened an account with Travelex (the company that does furrin munny > for HSBC etc) in the hope that it will be better. Eh? I transfered money to a few UKRM people and haven't had to pay any costs (NL to UK). I didn't hear them complain about getting less money. If you (or a trusted friend) have a French account, can't you just transfer funds for free (I had to choose shared costs in online banking)? (or am I missing/misinterpretting something) > >>> - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire > > > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > (or am I missing/misinterpretting something) Yes, you're missing the fact that UK banks really like filleting their customers and hence charge quite a lot of money for those who want to transfer money to part furreign. SignatureMorini Corsaro 125 | CB450K4 | XL250 Motosport | 900SSD | R1150RT Laverda SF2|Harley FXD BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10 The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/index.html "Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:15:56 +0000, in <xn0fmtgcccjagq000@nermal.unix-consult.com>, "Timo Geusch" <tnewsSPAMMENOT@unixconsult.co.uk> wrote: >> Eh? >> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >customers and hence charge quite a lot of money for those who want to >transfer money to part furreign. Not just UK banks. Funds transfers from any of our Swiss accounts, either to the UK or to France, always incur a handling charge, something like 5 fr (2 quid). Signature_______ .'_/_|_\_'. Ace (b.rogers at ifrance.com) \`\ | /`/ DS#8 BOTAFOT#3 SbS#2 UKRMMA#13 DFV#8 SKA#2 IBB#10 `\\ | //' `\|/` ` > On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:15:56 +0000, in > <xn0fmtgcccjagq000@nermal.unix-consult.com>, "Timo Geusch" [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > either to the UK or to France, always incur a handling charge, > something like 5 fr (2 quid). Cheapest I could find here to transfer to Germany and Switzerland is about 10 quid, so count yourself lucky... SignatureMorini Corsaro 125 | CB450K4 | XL250 Motosport | 900SSD | R1150RT Laverda SF2|Harley FXD BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10 The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/index.html "Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar >> On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:15:56 +0000, in >> <xn0fmtgcccjagq000@nermal.unix-consult.com>, "Timo Geusch" [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >Cheapest I could find here to transfer to Germany and Switzerland is >about 10 quid, so count yourself lucky... With whom? I need to pay a deposit to a German hotel's bank account and £15 is the cheapest I've found so far. SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk >>> On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:15:56 +0000, in >>> <xn0fmtgcccjagq000@nermal.unix-consult.com>, "Timo Geusch" [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > With whom? I need to pay a deposit to a German hotel's bank account > and £15 is the cheapest I've found so far. Co-Operative Bank/Smile. I haven't checked their fees lately but they used to be the cheapest by far. Just had a quick look on the smile website and the TIPANET transfer to Germany is 8 quid. Switzerland was more expensive because they do use a different transfer method. One thing I didn't check is how good the exchange rate is - I don't think it's way out of line with other banks but proper currency transfer services are supposed to offer better rates. SignatureMorini Corsaro 125 | CB450K4 | XL250 Motosport | 900SSD | R1150RT Laverda SF2 | Harley FXD BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10 The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/index.html "Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar >>>Cheapest I could find here to transfer to Germany and Switzerland is >>>about 10 quid, so count yourself lucky... [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >think it's way out of line with other banks but proper currency transfer >services are supposed to offer better rates. Thanks for that - I shall do some investigating. I fancy using Co-op a bit more anyway, from an ethical point of view. SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk >>>>Cheapest I could find here to transfer to Germany and Switzerland is >>>>about 10 quid, so count yourself lucky... [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks for that - I shall do some investigating. I fancy using Co-op a > bit more anyway, from an ethical point of view. Don't go for the basic Co-Op account unless necessary as it pays no interest whatsoever. Go for a smile one instead (and I can check if there are any "recommend a mate" promotions going on, but I don't think so at the moment) as that pays at least some interest... Doing transfers abroad is no problem from either and it's a lot easier from a smile account as that can be done from the comfort of your armchair. Haven't looked at the co-op online banking for a while but it used to be a different system that was rather dire. SignatureMorini Corsaro 125 | CB450K4 | XL250 Motosport | 900SSD | R1150RT Laverda SF2 | Harley FXD BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10 The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/index.html "Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar In communiqué <878x192z04.fsf@odie.unix-consult.com>, Timo Geusch <tnewsSPAMMENOT@unixconsult.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom >Don't go for the basic Co-Op account unless necessary as it pays no >interest whatsoever. Go for a smile one instead (and I can check if [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >armchair. Haven't looked at the co-op online banking for a while but it >used to be a different system that was rather dire. <perks> On-line transfer to a foreign account without having to sign forms or send faxes? Signature+----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest * 2 Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+ > In communiqué <878x192z04.fsf@odie.unix-consult.com>, Timo Geusch > <tnewsSPAMMENOT@unixconsult.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > On-line transfer to a foreign account without having to sign forms or > send faxes? Indeed. You'll send a secure message with all the details using the website's messaging system. Never had any problems with that and I've used it on a regular basis until about a year back. I'd still use that account as my main account if it wasn't for two reasons - one, it doesn't allow you to download statements into MS Money (you can print them and type them in :/) and two, Nationwide offers far better conditions when you're withdrawing money abroad, plus they have the best MS Money integration in the UK, I get a better interest rate *and* I get to chose between visiting a branch even down here and bank online. SignatureMorini Corsaro 125 | CB450K4 | XL250 Motosport | 900SSD | R1150RT Laverda SF2 | Harley FXD BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10 The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/index.html "Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar In communiqué <874pbx2xpe.fsf@odie.unix-consult.com>, Timo Geusch <tnewsSPAMMENOT@unixconsult.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom >> On-line transfer to a foreign account without having to sign forms or >> send faxes? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >*and* I get to chose between visiting a branch even down here and bank >online. We have a Nationwide account for withdrawing cash abroad, but until you mentioned Smile haven't found an efficient funds transfer mechanism (to Credit Agricole for paying EDF, local taxes etc.). Even thought of using a French Paypal account if such a thing exists. Must look in to the Smile deal. Signature+----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest * 2 Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+ In communiqué <r+SGxOFWppwHFwQU@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk>, Pete Fisher <Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom >We have a Nationwide account for withdrawing cash abroad, but until you >mentioned Smile haven't found an efficient funds transfer mechanism (to >Credit Agricole for paying EDF, local taxes etc.). Even thought of >using a French Paypal account if such a thing exists. Must look in to >the Smile deal. In fact, I now see that HSBC have allowed 'SEPA' payments of up to £2000 since 28 January. Only available during business hours it seems so can't fire it up to check on fees until tomorrow. Signature+----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest * 2 Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+ > In communiqué <r+SGxOFWppwHFwQU@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk>, Pete Fisher > <Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > £2000 since 28 January. Only available during business hours it seems > so can't fire it up to check on fees until tomorrow. Unless they've lowered the fees, they're going to be around 12 quid at least for Germany... SignatureMorini Corsaro 125 | CB450K4 | XL250 Motosport | 900SSD | R1150RT Laverda SF2 | Harley FXD BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10 The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/index.html "Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar >>>>>Cheapest I could find here to transfer to Germany and Switzerland is >>>>>about 10 quid, so count yourself lucky... [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >Don't go for the basic Co-Op account unless necessary as it pays no >interest whatsoever. Go for a smile one instead I reached the same conclusion, and applied online for a smile account earlier this afternoon. SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk > One thing I didn't check is how good the exchange rate is - I don't > think it's way out of line with other banks but proper currency > transfer services are supposed to offer better rates. There was a leaflet with my latest Alliance & Leicester statement. Something about transferring funds overseas using an electronic method with a fixed rate fee. Here we are: http://www.alliance-leicester.co.uk/otherservices/index.asp?page=international-p ayments&ct=quick £16 Signaturewessie at tesco dot net BMW R1150GS >> One thing I didn't check is how good the exchange rate is - I don't >> think it's way out of line with other banks but proper currency [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >http://www.alliance-leicester.co.uk/otherservices/index.asp?page=international-p ayments&ct=quick >£16 They're using SWIFT, which I object to on principle [1]. Smile will use TIPANET for Germany. [1] f.cking Merkins again. See URL:http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1170748471853&pag ename=CB%2FPage%2FtplStandard&loc=l SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk Colin Irvine <Colin.Irvine@seebottomof.home.page> wrote the following literary masterpiece: >[1] f.cking Merkins again. See >URL:http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1170748471853&pag ename=CB%2FPage%2FtplStandard&loc=l I'm f.cking shocked, but not remotely surprised. SignatureVeggie Dave UKRMHRC#2 BOTAFOF#08 IQ 18 FILMS http://www.iq18films.com POST PRODUCTION http://www.iq18films.co.uk Toxic Shock Syndrome Gets More Girls Than Me >Colin Irvine <Colin.Irvine@seebottomof.home.page> wrote the following >literary masterpiece: >>[1] f.cking Merkins again. See >>URL:http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1170748471853&pag ename=CB%2FPage%2FtplStandard&loc=l > >I'm f.cking shocked, but not remotely surprised. That was exactly our reaction too. SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold. I remember Colin Irvine <Colin.Irvine@seebottomof.home.page> saying something like: >They're using SWIFT, which I object to on principle [1]. Smile will >use TIPANET for Germany. > >[1] f.cking Merkins again. See >URL:http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1170748471853&pag ename=CB%2FPage%2FtplStandard&loc=l Oops; I'm probably on their database now (or again). I purchased an ex-USSR Night Vision Scope from Der Vaterland a couple of weeks back and paid by IBAN/BIC/SWIFT - on the bottom of the form is a space for something to jog the seller's memory. I wrote 'Nightsight'. SignatureDave GS850x2 XS650 SE6a "A scone and tea at half past three Makes the day a little brighter Keep your cakes and fancy tarts And stick them up your shiter." >We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the >drugs began to take hold. I remember Colin Irvine [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >paid by IBAN/BIC/SWIFT - on the bottom of the form is a space for >something to jog the seller's memory. I wrote 'Nightsight'. I imagine you will be on their database. Whether you're allowed in the country next time you try to enter could well depend on how suspicious they find such a purchase. SignatureColin Irvine YZF1000R BOF#33 BONY#34 COFF#06 BHaLC#5 http://www.colinandpat.co.uk We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold. I remember Colin Irvine <Colin.Irvine@seebottomof.home.page> saying something like: >>Oops; I'm probably on their database now (or again). I purchased an >>ex-USSR Night Vision Scope from Der Vaterland a couple of weeks back and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >country next time you try to enter could well depend on how suspicious >they find such a purchase. Do you think the AKs might have been pushing it a bit, then? SignatureDave GS850x2 XS650 SE6a "A scone and tea at half past three Makes the day a little brighter Keep your cakes and fancy tarts And stick them up your shiter." > We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the > drugs began to take hold. I remember Colin Irvine [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Do you think the AKs might have been pushing it a bit, then? Just explain to them that you needed the gear to go huntin' in the backwoods and they'll understand... SignatureMorini Corsaro 125 | CB450K4 | XL250 Motosport | 900SSD | R1150RT Laverda SF2 | Harley FXD BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10 The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.net/faq/index.html "Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar >>Do you think the AKs might have been pushing it a bit, then? > > Just explain to them that you needed the gear to go huntin' in the > backwoods and they'll understand... The most cost-effective rifle I found when planning a deer hunt a couple of years ago was a Yugoslavian SKS so-called "assualt rifle". I removed the bayonet since I figured it wouldn't be as effective as a proper skinning knife. They sell them at Fleet Farm: http://www.fleetfarm.com/ Signature'01 SV650SK1 '99 EX250-F13 '98 ZG1000-A13 OMF #7 >> One thing I didn't check is how good the exchange rate is - I don't >> think it's way out of line with other banks but proper currency [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >tional-payments&ct=quick >£16 I mentioned earlier that if you transfer >£12k / year, they have a fixed fee of £5 Form a co-operative ... Signaturegeoff > > - advice on best way to get pounds into euros and to the notaire > > ask the notaire for their rib. it will have an iban code on it. call > or go to your bank's forex department and request a swift transfer. > quote the iban. pay 21 pounds. job done. I use a currencies company. Get near as dammit commercial rate and free for over 5000GBP. 15 quid if it's less. Swift code and IBAN is all that's required. Signature-- Paul. CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird (Buen mueble de patio) And a pushbike of some sort. BOTAFOT #4 BOTAFOF #30 MRO #24 OMF #15 UKRMMA #30 Ovejas y buitres: http://obscuredomainname.org > - advice on registering a business (sole trader or 2 people, whether > it's necessary at all, what type to register) When you find out, can you let me know? SignatureCab :^) - I'm dyslex-spic apparently Hah-hah! -> TDR 125 UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1 email addy : ukrm_dot_cab_at_rosbif_dot_org >> - advice on registering a business (sole trader or 2 people, whether >> it's necessary at all, what type to register) > > When you find out, can you let me know? *sigh* i thought it was my ineptitude and franglais making the information, even if i can find it, completely incomprehensible. if you have the same problem, living there and with an interpreter... Signaturefluffycat >>> - advice on registering a business (sole trader or 2 people, whether >>> it's necessary at all, what type to register) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > even if i can find it, completely incomprehensible. if you have the > same problem, living there and with an interpreter... http://www.frenchentree.com/france-employment-work-jobs/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=20544 > http://www.frenchentree.com/france-employment-work-jobs/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=20544 this was the site which really upset me. however, it doesn't exactly match with the <French equivalent of Chamber of Commerce>'s site, so i'm hoping it's not as bad as that now! the two businesses i'd be doing are music and running activity holidays. the first is Profession libérale and the second is Commercant. if i make sure there's music in all the activity holidays (worked out how to include it in the cycling tours already!) could i get away with only registering as musician...? the alternative is to register only for the holiday business which would lose me all the tax/insurance perks of being a muso. or i could register as a full-time muso and rent out rooms to musos and bikers and cyclists (no registration needed if <5 rooms). argh. Signaturefluffycat > > > - advice on registering a business (sole trader or 2 people, > > > whether it's necessary at all, what type to register) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > even if i can find it, completely incomprehensible. if you have the > same problem, living there and with an interpreter... Heh. It's hardly that. It's more of a case that I'm a lazy bugger and having been meaning to get a round tuit. SignatureCab :^) - I'm dyslex-spic apparently Hah-hah! -> TDR 125 UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1 email addy : ukrm_dot_cab_at_rosbif_dot_org In communiqué <fp42e9$m9d$2@media-center.localdomain>, fluffycat <fluffycat@ukrm.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom >>> - advice on registering a business (sole trader or 2 people, whether >>> it's necessary at all, what type to register) [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >even if i can find it, completely incomprehensible. if you have the >same problem, living there and with an interpreter... We know a couple of people in the Limousin that have set up small businesses. They reckon it is a must to 'register'. Without the appropriate 'number' many people will not employ you if you are offering some kind of craftsmen or building service. Otherwise you may end up trying to rely on the ex-pat 'black market'. I may be able to put you in touch. One does landscape gardening/general garden work the other does building work (except that might stop now he has leased one of the local hotels). As to getting the money to the notaire, I thought about the exchange rate stuff and using something to guard against exchange rate fluctuation. In the end I decided to take a punt and kept it on deposit earning interest until the last minute and then just did a 'Swift' transfer as recommended by dog. I will probably be going across in late May or early June. Possibly with a bike trailer, which might have space for one machine. Though you won't exactly be neighbours as far away as Bordeaux. Signature+----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+ > Without the appropriate 'number' many people will not employ you if you > are offering some kind of craftsmen or building service. i can't see me as craftsman or builder O_O > I may be able to put you in touch. yes please! > As to getting the money to the notaire, I thought about the exchange > rate stuff and using something to guard against exchange rate > fluctuation. Travelex person offered the fix-the-rate-now service, but said it wasn't a good idea given that the pound is at a record low against the euro, and the euro is expected to sink sometime this year. i just hope it's soon. i'll leave transfer as late as possible. Signaturefluffycat In communiqué <fp7646$os8$1@media-center.localdomain>, fluffycat <fluffycat@ukrm.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom >> Without the appropriate 'number' many people will not employ you if >>you are offering some kind of craftsmen or building service. > >i can't see me as craftsman or builder O_O OK, the same taxation regime applies for all small businesses AFAIK. For hourly rate type building or maintenance work, certainly, everyone works on the 'devis' system. You sign the devis to agree the estimate. The devis shows the business registration 'number'. Blowed if I can remember the official term for it. SWMBO probably will. >> I may be able to put you in touch. > >yes please! I think SWMBO has a phone number for the couple most likely to be able to help (having registered recently). Not on email AFAIK. Does your UKRM email address work? Signature+----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+ > In communiqué <fp7646$os8$1@media-center.localdomain>, fluffycat > <fluffycat@ukrm.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > devis shows the business registration 'number'. Blowed if I can remember > the official term for it. SWMBO probably will. Kbis (pronounced 'kah-bees'), IIRC. http://www.creeruneentreprise.fr/idee/kbis.htm D. Signaturedes French Biking Vocabulary: http://minilien.fr/a0kg0p We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs; we have no place to go' (Golda Meir) In communiqué <iquk85-l8n.ln1@yahoo.co.uk>, Des <des@yahoo.fr> cast forth these pearls of wisdom >> In communiqué <fp7646$os8$1@media-center.localdomain>, fluffycat >> <fluffycat@ukrm.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >http://www.creeruneentreprise.fr/idee/kbis.htm That's a useful link. In fact, looking at the copy of a 'devis' SWMBO found me it is the SIRET number I was thinking about. This may only apply to tradesmen and builders, but there is information in English here: http://www.lost-in-france.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=28 On that page is a link which fluffycat certainly needs to read about running a business from home. La declaration d'insaisissabilite - protect your French home: http://www.lost-in-france.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=28 Signature+----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: Peter@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+ >- unloading stuff into house near Bordeaux Ah. My parents are going to get a place somewhere round there. Do you have an estate agent to recommend? Signaturevulgarandmischevious > Ah. My parents are going to get a place somewhere round there. Do you > have an estate agent to recommend? depends where - the agents tend to be very local. i can not-recommend a couple ;) there's a house going in a lovely little town - it was my second choice, and i'm still not sure i made the right decision. seller is in .uk and desperate to offload it quickly, will drop the price lots. Signaturefluffycat >> Ah. My parents are going to get a place somewhere round there. Do >> you have an estate agent to recommend? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > choice, and i'm still not sure i made the right decision. seller is > in .uk and desperate to offload it quickly, will drop the price lots. I get out to Merignac a couple of times a year as one of our Graphics Card manufacturers is based there. Not to far from Bordeaux. Nice part of the world and great if you like planes as there is a (iirc) Dassult place opposite the business park they are based on, which has all sorts of test flights going in and out most of the day. SignatureCheerz - Brownz http://www.brownz.org/ > I get out to Merignac a couple of times a year as one of our Graphics Card > manufacturers is based there. visit! :) Signaturefluffycat >>- unloading stuff into house near Bordeaux > > Ah. My parents are going to get a place somewhere round there. Oh, _f.ck_ ... D. Signaturedes French Biking Vocabulary: http://minilien.fr/a0kg0p 'Kaiser: "Can you prove to me the existence of G-d?" Bismarck: "The Jews, your Majesty. The Jews"' > completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. > > anyone want to help with the move? It'd depend where from, where to and what! ;) SignaturePaul - xxx '96/'97 Landrover Discovery 300 Tdi 'Big and Butch' '98 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel 'Small but perfectly formed' Dyna Tech Cro-Mo comp "When I feel fit enough' >> completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. >> >> anyone want to help with the move? > > It'd depend where from, where to and what! the necessary details are in the reply to platy :) Signaturefluffycat > completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. > > anyone want to help with the move? It'd depend where from, where to and what! ;) SignaturePaul - xxx '96/'97 Landrover Discovery 300 Tdi 'Big and Butch' '98 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel 'Small but perfectly formed' Dyna Tech Cro-Mo comp "When I feel fit enough' > completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. > > anyone want to help with the move? What, move beer to mouth? Sure, no probs.. :-) > completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. > > anyone want to help with the move? Vous êtes où ? D. Signaturedes French Biking Vocabulary: http://minilien.fr/a0kg0p 'There is no doubt that Israel did a better job safeguarding access to the city's holy places than did Jordan. There is unimpeded access today. There wasn't from 1948-67' (Jimmy Carter) > completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. > > anyone want to help with the move? Nice, so it's been done then? Drop me a line if I can help. SignatureCab :^) - I'm dyslex-spic apparently Hah-hah! -> TDR 125 UKRMMA#10 (KOTL), IbW#015, BoB#4, POTM#3, SKA#1 email addy : ukrm_dot_cab_at_rosbif_dot_org On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:47:29 +0000, in <fp1k9s$rhi$1@media-center.localdomain>, fluffycat >completion 14 May. housewarmings soon after. > >anyone want to help with the move? What/where/when? Oh, OK, just what and where then. Signature_______ .'_/_|_\_'. Ace (b.rogers at ifrance.com) \`\ | /`/ DS#8 BOTAFOT#3 SbS#2 UKRMMA#13 DFV#8 SKA#2 IBB#10 `\\ | //' `\|/` ` > What/where/when? > > Oh, OK, just what and where then. thank you :) what isn't entirely clear yet, until i find out whether the van is available, but it will certainly include moving boxes and bookcases and putting together at least one bed. where is between Saintes and Bordeaux - not exactly next door to you. Signaturefluffycat |
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