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Vincent2014

Vincent Smith

@Vincent2014

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English expat in France

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66

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7

About me

English

Lives in Carpentras, Vaucluse.

Speaks English, a little French

Registration: 28 October 2014

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Vincent Smith
Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Vincent2014

English speeking plumbers in the Vaucluse by Vincent2014

Let me know if you exist.

Vincent Smith

Well I might like a quote or 2 also my builder friend is looking for a plumber would need the french though as he doesn't do english :) He has loads of work big firm. I was beginning to think no one would ever reply to this thread :cool: ... Read More

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10 years ago

English speeking plumbers in the Vaucluse

Let me know if you exist. Read More

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10 years ago
expat.com

Top 5 tips to live in France by expat.com

Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in France. What recommendations would you ...

Vincent Smith

For an easy life appear like a humble peasant for the first 6 months. Engage in as much speaking french as you can, when you struggle shrug maybe let out an exclamation in french. Like ou la la. Smile don't be scared to hug or kiss on the ... Read More

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10 years ago
Armand

Getting married in France by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in France or who are about to get married in France to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in France? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Vincent Smith

These are chats you should have with a Lawyer, being careless may result in well I need not say. Read More

Vincent Smith
Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
trine88

New in Toulouse by trine88

Hey all, I am new in this beautiful city. At the moment I'm doing a language course, my french is still very basic, but I'm having a lot of fun learning. I would love to meet some people who enjoys going out for beers or coffee and just hanging ...

Vincent Smith

I don’t know who your calling inactive,I just think you need more cities in the village I am in,there are like 80 expats from my background alone and this place ain’t that big. Stranger still the city isn’t the ... Read More

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Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
temperance66

WANTED -ex pats living in France by temperance66

It is my job to make contact with British expats living here in France or those who have previously worked in the UK and relocated here to France, like yourself to inform you about your entitlements and options with your UK frozen pension. In light ...

Vincent Smith

Still it might be intersting to hear your ideas on off sure tax avoidance clampdown and toxicity and exposure possed by the more unscruplious people that may be propping up offsure. Do you know what your exposure is too your most invested clients ... Read More

Vincent Smith
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10 years ago
temperance66

WANTED -ex pats living in France by temperance66

It is my job to make contact with British expats living here in France or those who have previously worked in the UK and relocated here to France, like yourself to inform you about your entitlements and options with your UK frozen pension. In light ...

Vincent Smith

There are entitlements!I can’t say my faith in the uk pension system was high, but then its higher than the private sector now. I certainly see many unresolved issues with both state and private pensions in France too. Until such ... Read More

Vincent Smith
Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
DawieTeessen

South African in Paris by DawieTeessen

Hello everyone! I'm an Afrikaans/English speaking gentleman looking for in opportunity in France to be with my wife (she is French) any idea where/how I can start the search?

Vincent Smith

If I were you I’d start rural lots of untamed land,First learn French as much as you can it should not be hard you are already multi lingual. you may wish to explore the africans skills in rural parts. If you wish to stick with trees ... Read More

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Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Bradley3D

Monthly appartment rentals by Bradley3D

So I plan on visiting either Odessa or Kiev this summer. I will not be taking a week or two week trip. My stay will likely last me 3 to 4 months. I dont plan on living fancy or anything. I am very comfortable with just a stove, fridge a way to wash ...

Vincent Smith

a fold away tent a bury in the ground fridge a saw to chop wood and lighter pitch the tent by the river or sea Read More

Vincent Smith
Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Ahmedgh_3

Can any body tell me more about Ukraine by Ahmedgh_3

Can any body tell me more about Ukraine i want to go Ukraine , how much hotels cost their (3 stars , 2 stars) single room? what is the important cities their?

Vincent Smith

I question your strategy for interactions between users, I suggest more transparency to deal with the issues of respect, happiness and human relations. At the same time I understand the reasons behind such comments, perhaps you could work at it. I ... Read More

Vincent Smith
Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Marina_akwa

Chatty girl feels lack of communication) by Marina_akwa

Hello! My name is Marina and Im looking for English-speaking friends, to hang,communicate and have fun :)

Vincent Smith

In my country we have a saying "to err is human to forgive is devine" Read More

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Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in France – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in France in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of France you are living in. How much does it cost to live in France? > accommodation ...

Vincent Smith

cheers :) Read More

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Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in France – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in France in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of France you are living in. How much does it cost to live in France? > accommodation ...

Vincent Smith

does anyone know what a decent pro tailor costs for some alterations, I usually find my alterations cost just under 37 euro’s. Some a little cheaper, ps what are the dry cleaners called here? Read More

Vincent Smith
Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Marina_akwa

Chatty girl feels lack of communication) by Marina_akwa

Hello! My name is Marina and Im looking for English-speaking friends, to hang,communicate and have fun :)

Vincent Smith

To understand this world you only have to be able to read the Financial pages Read More

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Vincent2014 replied to a thread
10 years ago
oleggy

rip offs in Ukraine by oleggy

To whom ever it may concern. Dear expats and others trying to make Ukraine their home. Recently I returned to Ukraine having spent many years living and working abroad (US, Canada). Although originally from Odessa, for lower cost of living and ...

Vincent Smith

If you want to know what goes on in the world all you have to do is read the financial pages. :whistle: Read More