We LEFT the UK to live in France | Club Tropicana
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Moving to France post Brexit, then you have to watch this!!!
In this video, I answer our subscribers questions about the trials and tribulations of moving to France after Brexit. But despite all the woes, it has definitely been worth it.
We left the UK to live in rural France in 2023.
And we did so with the help of channel 4's tv show A Place in the Sun which is due to air sometime this year...kind of a catchy lyric isn't it? well watch to the end.
We decided that we had had enough of living in England, the UK, sold everything, cashed in our pensions and moved with our two children to the Charente region of rural France.
Well that was nine months ago and in that time we have dealt with some issues believe you me. Condemned electrics that we had to sort, a condemned log burner, a condemned chimney, a leaking roof, a none conforming boss tank, and trip to the A&E (Emergency room) when our puppy scratched our sons eye and he needed stitches.
We have put our two children into the French school system, have started to renovate our house, we have finished the attic and almost finished the bathroom.
This video begins at the very start, when we were in England. We explain about the post brexit visa process and much much more. Our channel has over 250 videos which pretty much documents everyday of our lives for the past 18 months. Our videos are educational, informative but most of all fun.
Oh, and to put everything out there, I was medically retired from the Police due to being diagnosed to complex PTSD due to psychological trauma within the military and Policing. My videos also talk about mental health, anxiety, catastrophising and mens mental health in general. I had done a video on this too
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Ok a break from the football
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So I'm at Pets at Home buying a bag of dog food for my dog. While in the check-out line, a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. Why else would I be buying dog food, RIGHT??? So on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Dog Food Diet again, and that I probably shouldn't because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and all you do is load your pockets with handfuls of dry food and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.) Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff a spaniel's backside and a lorry hit me. I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. Now that you've read this I have to confess, I copied it. Now make someone else laugh 😉 😂😂😂
That’s funny John. You’ve made my evening thank you 👍🇫🇷
The veggie patch is working wonders to think a few months back there was nothing there and now you have food in freezer for the winter. Brilliant green fingers you've got Lisa. Colin's pool and tiki bar looks very inviting, a good day out with the children for a barbecue and a dip in the pool would be a lovely treat during the summer holidays. Then laterzzs at night you and Lisa in the hot tub once children are asleep with a pint and a nice cool glass of Prosecco tonround the day off. Sheer bliss this France lark.
Hi Florence
Your idea sounds perfect. That would be a great day out for sure.
Yeah the veggie patch is doing amazingly well. I’m very proud of Lisa
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Great Video, Thank you for another mention. Hope you enjoy your night out . I went fishing today what a disaster i was using the wrong type of rod I had a sea fishing rod , the line got tangled up. and i was told by the amused locals my hook was set to high on the line and it was dragging on the bottom. , I try again when the river is also not running to fast, Thank you for the extra information , French builders turned up only to take more measurements before disappearing again , I think get everything out into the veg patch and get it pollenated... was that a sun burnt nose I saw ,
Hey Jean-Marc
No worries at all about the mention, you’ve been a great help
Sad news about the fishing but I would have made the same mistake too lol
I have a very sun burnt nose, hopefully it’ll calm down in a day or two lol
Go Lisa Strimmer girl !
Wonderful veggie patch update.
Merci a vous, Bon weekend
WOW the garden really is stunning 💞
Thanks Miriam, I’ll let Lisa know. She’ll be chuffed you said that 👍🇫🇷
Looked good fun see you in September
It was mate. A bientot
And a great day was had by all. What a nice tribute to a Brother....
Diane et Eliott le Chien
Completely agree with all.
Have a great weekend 🇫🇷👍
Love the content of your shows, keep it coming.
Thanks Alison for the comment. Really appreciate it 🇫🇷👍
A lovely vlog, French paperwork 🤪. Lisa's veg patch is growing fast. Time is for living, nice to see you and Colin being boys 😅❤
Yeah it doesn’t matter how old you are, the inner ten year old makes an appearance lol
Nice to see you having some gun
Fun with a gun lol
Hey Rob. What a lovely time you all had. Pats patch looking better by the day. Indian meal. Yum, Yum! Enjoy the summer weather over there, its been disappointing here. The media rave about the heatwave we having. Don't blink or you will miss it. ...Two day's of high temperature, then back to wearing a fleece. its like bloody October.
Passe un bon week-end mon ami
Taff & Diane
Thanks Taff mate
Yeah we had a great time thanks. Long day though as the kids concert didn’t start till 19:30
Our temperature here is set to calm down next week and maybe even a little rain
Bon weekend Mec
Rob
Hi Rob & Lisa. Good to see you. Lisa, your vegetable garden is fabulous. Have you gardened before? You’ve done a great job. Pat would be so proud. Ah that pool looked refreshing. Swimming was my favorite thing to do. I was going to the YMCA to swim, good exercise, but having trouble getting there anymore. Can’t handle the heat here, in the 90s seems forever and it really sets off my MS. SO I’m pretty much stuck inside with the AC on. Could be worse I guess. Lisa, you work so hard,you should get in that pool😊. Anyway, keep swimming if Colin will let you 😅. ❤❤❤
Hey Kathy
It’s Lisa’s first time gardening. We used to joke that if she even walked past a plant it would die lol. She’s tried really hard and has done an amazing job. I’m really proud of her.
It sounds awful with the heat and your MS 😞
Thanks for the comment as always 👍🇫🇷
Brilliant video as always yes looked like you had an amazing time over at Collin and Jane s Lisa has done wonders with her veggie patch , i believe that the panting going on was that beautiful big puppy of yours ,missed yesterday's will go and check it out now ❤❤❤
Hey Christina
An amazing time was had by all for sure.
Very proud of Lisas veggie patch. Can’t wait for the garlic and tomatoes 🍅
Panting? Can’t remember any panting to be honest lol
pffffff vroege vogel ...he early bird
Off out tonight so had to post earlier sorry
Looks like a great couple of Summer days for you, and you were even able to sneak in a bit of weeding. Good on ya. Laterz!
You got that right! You've get in a bit of weeding when you can. The end is in sight lol
Laterzzz
You've messed up my evening schedule, by putting it live earlier than normal. Never the less, enjoy your weekend.
Bon weekend pour toi et ta famille
Sorry Joep, I’m off tonight so had to post earlier 👍🇫🇷
@@Escapetofrance-Charente Enjoy your evening.
@@JoepMeijer Merci et toi
Any chance you can share the contact details of the translator you have found?
We, considerably older than you, are in the process of buying a property in Correze.
We are looking forward to using our DIY abilities to renovate and update a late 1940s house while living amidst the destruction that has to take place before it is refurbished.
The amount of advice and experience we gain from UA-camrs like yourself is invaluable, as they have already experienced what we will have to negotiate in the near future. We especially look forward to your videos, especially about everyday life, and can see the confidence growing in you all as the time goes by.
Lisa has developed her veggie skills and produced a great garden. I always remember her proudly planting beans and peas early on in the year and weaving the supports for them. Those short supports, crafted by Lisa, were a joy to see, and prompted a rare post from me to say make them taller! Every time you feature the veggies I look at the height of the crop , and remember how they survived the gales, even if the greenhouse was a failure.
Our best wishes for the future and your continued UA-cam success,
Dan & Mary
Hi Dan
Thanks for the comment and the previous one I remember
I’ve just just read out your comment to Lisa and she loved it thank you
I bet you are really excited about your life here in France.
Really glad that you are still watching our channel. Really appreciate the support
The interpreter is called Silvia and her email address is
steppingstonesin87@gmail.com
Hope that helps
Rob
Thanks Rob, much appreciated.
@@dantoop3715 De rien Dan
Top editing. I loved this video, I think because I know how lovely the pool is.
Your videos just keep getting better.
I like Lisas walk round of the veg patch, I hope she keeps updating us.
Looking forward to coming down and seeing you all.
AJ
Amazing comment Andy. Love it that you feel that the videos are getting better.
Will do an early veggie patch update today just for you.
Looking forward to seeing you too mate.
Gonna watch your latest video today 🇫🇷👍
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Merci bien Nettie
@@Escapetofrance-Charente just showing support as I can, not every day is exciting but great to see you living a different life and its progress.
@@nettie8376 Thanks for your support and honesty Nettie. I film it as it is and you’re right, some days are just not fun filled lol
C’est la vie en France
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@@nettie8376 Thanks for your support and honesty Nettie. I film it as it is and you’re right, some days are just not fun filled lol
C’est la vie en France
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