Recent content by avole

Good points all. The boat is only a stopgap for a couple of years to get us started, and to enjoy the waterways and lakes close to us. I don't really want to waste time fixing it (still have the dinghy to finish) and future retail value isn't important, so I'll follow your advice and, pending...

I found a boat in which I'm interested, a Jeanneau Brio. The Broker just contacted me. They've taken the boat out of the water for inspection, and have found "the beginnings of osmosis" on the port side which he says is easy to treat or repair. Is this a showstopper?

As a result of reading through a couple of threads I've decided to buy an iPad, the old model, not the new. Which one would people recommend - I'm thinking of a 32 GB with WiFi only, since my iPhone can act as the 3G interface. Is that big enough for charts and plotting software, plus iTunes and...

Baggywrinkle, do I detect a veiled threat in the last few lines of your reply? How much money do we have to send you to prevent you from sending an email supposedly on our behalf?

No, the question was about whether to get an iPad or a Galaxy tablet since the phone doesn't need to be upgraded. iPad if buying now, Android-based tablet perhaps if buying in 18 months.

Having dumped any thoughts of the MacGregors, I've found pretty decent examples of the Etap and the Jeanneau. What are forum member's opinions of these boats? I know both are pretty well respected in France. Usage is inland waters/canals/ Mediterranean/Channel coastal waters. Is there anything...

You're right about one thing. Napoleon was a great speech writer and speech maker. If you look at his speeches, especially those addressed to the Italians, you begin to understand just how brilliant the man was. In Attlee's defence, the voters were in full agreement with him. Also, whereas the...

4) and I think you're all wrong. If you're daft enough to go to France without sufficient evidence then, if stopped by les douaniers pay, smile, and accept. You may have the right of appeal, by the way, but I'd avoid doing so. If the arguments here are anything to go by my guess is the...

I'm afraid you have utterly missed the point. There are no parallels between Napoleon and Mussolini or Hitler. I suggest a little more research into Napoleon might not go amiss, and his contribution to Law and the Education system in those countries under his jurisdiction. In many ways...

Well, you have put words in my mouth. Nevertheless it remains true that the British obstinately refuse to re-evaluate the Napoleonic era and see that the time, and the man, isn't quite as portrayed by jingoistic historians and novelists. Other countries, however, have done so, and their views...

Interesting, I didn't know that, but haven't lived in the UK for a long time. Nevertheless, why is there opposition to May day celebrating international workers day? Other countries don't have a problem, irrespective of the flavour of government. Better a day to celebrate the workers than one...

Probably the worst thing we ever did was to defeat Napoleon. Set the country back decades, and cemented us in our belief in our island fortress. If Napoleon we'd have had decent education, an excellent legal system, good roads and, of course, much better cuisine. Back on topic can I also point...

Here's the French information for eu citizens: http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/F2651.xhtml

Thanks, looks interesting indeed. The shower is only a nice to have, and suffice it to say it wasn't my idea!

As the title says. Will be used in French canals, inland lakes and offshore, Mediterranean and Channel coast. Under 10,000€, in fact, with unemployment looming, as much under as possible. Comfortable accommodation for 2 plus faithful hound. Shower a definite plus.