Lundi le 17 novembre

Met with the head of the college today and told him how much I enjoyed the staff and the students. I then requested the letter I need for a bank account and the library and of course the carte de séjour! “Not a problem” I will do that this afternoon. We then spoke briefly about the apartment and in the end I said if we could stay here that would be good if we could come to some arrangement. He also asked straight out if I had heard from the Lycee – I had to be honest and say ‘No’ but I am going up there tomorrow after a college teacher invited me! At least he is aware of the non communication on their behalf!

I came home and got together a claims form for AFS for expenses so far…we will see how long that takes to get done!
Went to CLA for my conversation practice this afternoon, unfortunately I stick to what I know and really could do with some formal tuition.
Came home to find workmen installing new double glazed windows in the apartment – have done 1 then packed up for the day. He informed me that they will be here to start at 7:30 in the bedrooms! So will have to be ready and dressed for day very early.
Went to pay for the carte de séjour today – quite a lot – you have to buy a kind of stamp that you then take to the prefecture to prove you have paid. Amazingly they only take cheques and cash – no VISA! Weird – but most places here still accept personal cheques even supermarkets and little shops. It is widely accepted. So will have to work out how to get that much cash without lots of fees.

Keep up the emails everyone – we really love them and it is great to hear how you are all going! I read the fair raised $10000! Is that with expenses taken out? WOW! I think of school all the time – and wonder what you are all doing – getting to silly season for reports and paperwork!
Haven’t heard from anyone in quite a while…………….