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Sunday, 15 September 2019
Caller Who Used To Run Port Of Dover On What No-Deal Brexit Will Really ...
Poor Iain Dale; the uber doom-monger hardly knew what to say when presented with 'facts' from a sharp end caller. He looks genuinely upset, I love the way he eventually tries to pass the buck to the fragrant Emily Thornberry.
Iain, and other fair-weather-critics, sit back listening to No Deal 'worst case scenarios' (of which they have no first-hand knowledge), as the people who do the actual job simply carry on, and get things done.
"There might be a shortage of Cheddar at Carrefour, but there won't be a shortage of Brie at Tesco" Spread the word Iain!!.... and Pigs will fly.
Do you mean you have private treatment? All our friends who live in France full time have a carte vitale giving them access to the French health system and pay a top up insurance which covers the shortfall. This is the arrangement which might disappear if we leave the EU with no deal. All UK citizens (and visitors who currently use their EHIC cards for emergency health cover) could be lumbered with paying privately or having to buy expensive insurance.
My wife has a Carte Vitale, but because I don't receive any UK state pension they won't give me the relevant papers to get one myself. I have a EH1C card, but have yet to see if it works (luckily).
Don't worry Cro, Jean goes round spreading doom and gloom. I have annual travel health insurance for Europe, no limit on number of visits, £5M cover and it costs me £90, hardly "being lumbered with expensive insurance" Jean. Stop just being a doomster and join in the fun of blogging. There are other posts to comment on, like Cro's daughter's birthday for instance. And Cro, your health cover and practices are your business, not Jean's. She's living the dream, and feeling a bit got at by the Leavers.
Death By Rubber Chicken
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It’s been a bit of a death filled week all told
I’m working the weekend which will no doubt be death centred, so today I’m
rolling with the punches so t...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME ..........
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*It's February 1st and I nearly forgot to post my birthday here ...... *
*probably forgot because I'm 74 😱 !!!*
*Thought a Waterlogue , arty photograph ...
2 months ago
Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
The hoops that they have to go through already sounds as if they were designed by a civil servant in France.
ReplyDeleteHopefully those hoops will be reduced after Brexit (if it ever happens).
DeleteI am preparing for a Labour/Lib Dem coalition and forgetting about Brexit.
ReplyDeleteI still think my £5 bet is reasonably safe!
DeleteIsn't it nice to hear someone who actually KNOWS what they are talking about!!!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the doom-mongers shout loudest.
DeleteRight. That's the imports sorted. Now for the question of reciprocal health care for you in France.
ReplyDeleteI don't get any now; I pay for everything myself!
DeleteDo you mean you have private treatment? All our friends who live in France full time have a carte vitale giving them access to the French health system and pay a top up insurance which covers the shortfall.
ReplyDeleteThis is the arrangement which might disappear if we leave the EU with no deal. All UK citizens (and visitors who currently use their EHIC cards for emergency health cover) could be lumbered with paying privately or having to buy expensive insurance.
My wife has a Carte Vitale, but because I don't receive any UK state pension they won't give me the relevant papers to get one myself. I have a EH1C card, but have yet to see if it works (luckily).
DeleteDon't worry Cro, Jean goes round spreading doom and gloom. I have annual travel health insurance for Europe, no limit on number of visits, £5M cover and it costs me £90, hardly "being lumbered with expensive insurance" Jean. Stop just being a doomster and join in the fun of blogging. There are other posts to comment on, like Cro's daughter's birthday for instance. And Cro, your health cover and practices are your business, not Jean's. She's living the dream, and feeling a bit got at by the Leavers.
DeletePop up border controls, hahaha.
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