Moving to France questions Part 2 - answered HONESTLY
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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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Hi Robbie & Lisa, great vid informing viewers who want to know all about France. We brought our house in 2017 as a holiday home, we loved it so much I sold my business, my husband gave up work & we moved over permanently in October 2020. We have a Hand Holder she was brilliant & still is, she has just done our tax returns, our French is not very good so she has been a life saver. We managed to sell our house in Somerset just in time before the Brexit withdrawal agreement,we had to be living in France before 2021. We are so happy living here, it’s the best thing we did. Hope you will be just as happy ❤🇫🇷
Hey Sarah, that's amazing what you did. Glad that you are happy here in France. We are too, its an amazing life here so far, even despite the awful weather over the winter
It's rewarding busy
Most definitely Miriam 🇫🇷👍
Now you have a healthy happy busy life , , yes the best life ,good to hear other people's questions too , mentioned to my doctor this evening I'm moving to France next year , he said good choice . Looking forward to the next video ❤❤
Thanks Christina, love answering people’s questions, gives me something to research if I don’t know the answer.
Laterzzz
Great Video im awake dont worry. Yes I agree with you I seem to be more busy since I have stopped work and moved to France but had to give up work early because of sight problems. You can be as busy as you want I can get out when I want. Sit in a caffe go visit somewhere. Pop back home for a bit of lunch and out again. You look more relaxed now then at the start of you videos. Just coming across more happier.
I completely agree with you. I am a lot more relaxed now believe me. Thanks for the nice and kind words
Just catching up as now back in France...great point about retirement...I say I am just as busy but doing what I want to do not what I have to do...off to cpam now to register our S1 forms...wish us luck..laterzz
Exactly mate, doing what we want instead of what we have to do. Good luck with CPAM 🇫🇷👍
Thanks for the explanation re windows ... nightmare for you!
Glad the Q&A sessions are popular! ... I have another question 🙈🙈
Are you mains waste or fosse? ... we've inherited a fosse ... if fosse ... what tips have you regarding cleaning without bleach or cleaning painting brushes etc
No worried Michele at all.
We have a non conforming fosse. You can get fosse friendly bleaches apparently. Every week we put a sachet of something down the toilet which goes to help the fosse create bacteria.
We are probably making loads of mistakes but a new fosse is on our list to get…..one day
Lovely video!! 😊 great that you are doing a Q&A session. .. your tiling skills are coming along fab!!
Lovely Drone footage of the Vienne. Just beautiful. Thankyou for sharing ❤😊..laterzz
Hi Julie, thanks so much for your kind words. Made my day 👍🇫🇷
Hi Robb. Great video today. Q&A is always interesting and your property looks so lush and pretty. Very impressed with your tile work too. Love seeing you and Colin getting out and trying some new things, fishing & kyacking next. Great things to pass on to Robbi and Angel eventually. I know I’ve been a bit quiet lately, things going on here, but I’m always checking in. Take care. ❤❤❤
Hey Kathy, hoping things are ok your end.
I enjoy the q and a sessions, keeps my brain working
Very excited about the kayaking when that happens
Thanks for watching as always
Laterzzz
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Top tiling work. Turn the tile round next time and just mark the edges on the laser. Great video as always, makes me think why do I bother when you come up with such good work 😂
Awww thanks Andy. I need people like you to tell me where I’m going wrong. No idea what you mean so will have to give you a ring lol. I keep getting chunks out of the tiles which is really annoying
Speak soon 🇫🇷👍
Hi Rob. Very informative video. Thank you so much for reading out our questions, the answers you give are truly gold dust regarding the visa application & visit. When the time comes If Diane & myself get our visa, I swear by the all mighty god that if we happen to buy a house in Department 16 Charente. We will take you and Lisa out for an Indian & a few drinks to show our appreciation & thank you personally.
Excellent Aerial footage of the Vienne river. Enjoy that cold beer mate , you deserve it.
P.S. A couple more questions if you don't mind answering. (1) How far is the town of Confolens & any Large supermarkets, plus a hairdresser. Diane would like to know, from where you Live? Q-2. I love watching football on TV. Can you watch English football over there ? 🙏.
All the very best
Taff & Diane
No worries at all Taff, will deffo take you up on the Indian mate 😀
Ive screen shot this and will answer for Wednesday’s video
Laterzzz 🇫🇷👍
I will never get to France, but the Q&A was still very interesting and important to those who may move there. Tiling looks awesome, the possible new chicks will be something to follow, and you and Colin fishing…priceless! It was nice to see Colin fishing again! Please keep the vlogs coming Rob. Laterzzz
Thanks Marilyn. I enjoy doing the q and a sessions
We are excited about the new chicks when they hatch
Loved fishing with Colin. And don’t forget the kayacking lol
My view is that there's slow paced for retirees and then there's French slow paced - Sundays are forced relaxation with closed shops or taking a proper break mid-day and generally not rushing around all the time. I enjoy and appreciate the French lifestyle, both mentally and physically. It is easier to see why the French have a reputation for being happier and healthier.
Couldn’t agree with you more. The French have nailed the work life balance that we should all strive for 🇫🇷👍
I liked having Robbie with the transition. A nice touch. Those tiles really helped finish off the bathroom. I bet it feels very good to have it done now. A well deserved adult beverage. Do you need to have a fishing license or anything like that there? Here in the states, each state has their own requirements. A few more like that, and you can fill up a full Sardine tin. Great video as always my friend, Laterz!!
Hey Gary, feels great to have it done. Few more touches in there though…..painting and plastering.
Deffo need a fishing license. Colin has one for sure.
Thanks for watching as always buddy
Laterzzz
That's some hi tech rod rest Colin has got there.
Ive no idea John. I'll take your word for it lol. But knowing Colin, it was never gonna be rubbish
Nice one Rob. You just had to fly under the bridge. "Talk to me, Goose."
Robbie to tower requesting a fly by
Noway that's large fish
Mahoosive lol
Thanks for the answer. I should have said for French language paperwork once in the country. I'd hate for Google translate to flub a euphemism and be forced to pack up and go.
No worries at all. Google translate is great, but you need to be careful. For example, I texted the motorbike dealer asking when i could pick up the bike....in google translate. It translated to "when can I elevate the bike".......it didn't go down well lol
@@Escapetofrance-Charente Did he point you towards the nearest hill?
Lovely property
Thanks Miriam so much 🇫🇷👍
Great tile job 👍
Thanks again Miriam 🇫🇷👍
Good q&a again. I'd still be hungry after that fish though 😅
What do you mean? It was a beast
@@Escapetofrance-Charente 🤣
Hi Robbie,
Hope you and the all the family are keeping well.
I love the Q&A's, but I am super nosey so it's no surprise 😂
I definitely relate with the need for a fresh start for the sake of your mental health.
I'm trying to do the same atm but unfortunately abroad isn't an option for me, I'm thinking Wales🤷
Really nice job with the tiling, just finishes it off lovely, I bet Lisa's happy😊
I did think you looked a bit dressed up for fishing😂 I've never had the patience for it, I can't sit still that long 🤦
Looking forward to the next one laterzzz.
Hope you all have a fantastic day!
Take care 😊
Hey Mark,
We are all doing great thank you. Hoping you and yours are too.
Wakes is a lot like France, beautiful countryside and road signs you can’t pronounce lol
I don’t have the patience for it either (fishing) I was pacing up and down like a soldier outside Buckingham palace lol
Have a great day mate
Laterzzz 🇫🇷👍
@@Escapetofrance-Charente That's a place I've never thought of, but anywhere with countryside, for some peace and quiet I'd be happy😊
You have great day too
Laterzzz😁
@@marklippitt8224 Laterzzz mate
has it come to your little brit head that we want you in our country ?
@@didierlacroix6488 I’m Dutch lol
@@didierlacroix6488 Plus your verb conjugation is appalling. If you want to troll me in my language then at least learn it. Hope that helps
Panic over Rob, he only has 3 subscribers bless him, normal service has resumed. Hope that helps
@@dazmorland it does bruv
What a beautiful place to go fishing
The roses are lovely 🌹I had a very hectic job in retail. Your on your feet a lot, serving customers, online orders/ click and collect, filling shelves, merchandising, stock taking, putting up prices/ sales prices/ clearance. Checking out of date stock. It was full on for 20+ years. When Covid struck and it was our 2nd lockdown I decided to retire. I’m busier than ever. I have heaps of projects, garden, housework, laundry, shopping, baby sitting 3 grandchildren. I couldn’t be more happy with life. And seems you guys are too
Hey Char, lock down pressed the reset button for a lot of people, including us. Glad you are enjoying retirement, you deserve it 🇫🇷👍
Well Rob, what can I say!? I think you deserved that beer after the tiling. You really are becoming a handy-man! 😊
Hey thank you. Deffo needed the beer more than deserved it lol
Q. Can you still get your favorite tipples in France?
Q/ What are retirement homes like there.
Q. If war broke out, god forbid, would you be expected to don the French uniform or would you be called up as a reserve for GB
Reserve for Gary Barlow?
Thanks John, will answer these for Wednesdays video lol
Aerial views were good and that was a very large fish!!
Tiling is looking really well. Let's hope there are chicks on the way...
Diane et Eliott le Chien
Merci Diane et Eliott le chien. Mahoosive fish it was. We are feeling hopeful about the chicks. That'll be amazing
fkw - I had to google it 🤣
holy mackerel Rob, Colin caught a big one.
A bit too big if I'm honest Joep
Colin, I hope you let that little dude loose !
Of course we did :)
Best tiling music Ever !
Thank you. Glad you watched as always. Difficult to pick a decent tiling musical piece lol
Well you picked a good one, I love that track, but you know what they say, only time will tell.
1st 💥
Well done, you are amazing
@@Escapetofrance-Charente Are you commenting yourself?
@@JoepMeijer yes I am lol
You are getting the hang on tiling. And a clever hack to use a blanket to catch the tilepart you are cutting. 👍👍👍🤏
btw, did you powder your nose?
Thanks Joep, I thought it was a clever idea too catching the tile lol. Powder my nose? lol
@@Escapetofrance-Charente You had a white nose when you were drinking a beer.
@@JoepMeijer Tile dust Joep 😀