Work in Progress

Over the past few months a lot has happened; new people moving to the area, others further afield looking for local help here.

Clients who are in the Far East keeps in regular contact by e-mail and the occasional call. They have a lovely house near Chalabre with a pool. I've obtained the services of an excellent pool man who has his own small company and immediately solved the 'leak' situation, replaced their pump and has the pool up and running for their first visitors in May.

My most 'difficult' clients are in Tanzania; they're lovely people but contact with them depends on their internet connection working! Luckily I know what needs doing at various intervals and contact a variety of tradespeople to get it done. I've just got them connected to the phone in France and an internet connection for their house outside Limoux should be online anyday soon!


I've had a sudden arrival of a couple from Herefordshire with their horses, dogs & a parrot. An interesting menagerie, they're slowly getting through the red tape here whilst they settle in. Visits to insurance agents (I use a mutuelle as it's a lot cheaper - no shareholders to think about!), CPAM to organise their Carte Vitale, bank accounts have been set up and I've also pointed them in the direction of doctors & vets to ensure a healthy start to their life here!

There have been lots of bits & pieces to sort out, mostly assistance with bank accounts, health matters and 'where do I find ...'? My French friends laugh at me with my phones ringing madly and tell me I should rename this site 'Call Chloe' ...

But it keeps me on my toes and with the sun shining at the moment, life's not too bad!