XTreme Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Tango said: It's a bit different in France, Pete. The state healthcare generally covers you up to 75% of the cost and you can pay the other 25% yourself or have a kind of top-up insurance to cover it. As it happens, full-time employees in France get the top-up insurance as part of their package, so Mandy gets that, which also covers me. I am booking a private room, because I'm an unsociable bastard, which will cost a little extra over what is covered by the insurance. I think it's about 65€ a night over what's covered. In effect, all hospitals in France are private, but the state healthcare system reimburses them directly and the insurance, if you have it, generally does the same, or you pay it and they reimburse you directly. We had it made with the NHS Bob! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, XTreme said: We had it made with the NHS Bob! The NHS is great, even better without you freeloaders. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, Buckster said: The NHS is great, even better without you freeloaders. You should be thanking me for paying in for 46 years so that you could reap the benefits! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, Tango said: You should be thanking me for paying in for 46 years so that you could reap the benefits! Do you go around the street in France doing the same thing? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pedro said: Do you go around the street in France doing the same thing? I think they claim it back from Britain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, XTreme said: I think they claim it back from Britain! I can only imagine the burocratic nightmare that must be for whoever is on both sides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 26 minutes ago, Tango said: You should be thanking me for paying in for 46 years so that you could reap the benefits! You should of paid in a bit more to accommodate the invasion taxi for six… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 16 minutes ago, XTreme said: I think they claim it back from Britain! Not until I officially retire, Pete. At the moment I'm paying tax and social charges on my income in France. Once I start drawing my state pension from the UK I will need to get an S1 form from the DWP in Newcastle and then the UK will start paying my medical charges here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 26 minutes ago, Pedro said: Do you go around the street in France doing the same thing? I pay tax and social charges here in France at the moment. Interestingly, I have a medical travel card issued by the health service here which I need for medical assistance in the UK if I need any treatment there whilst on holiday or visiting there! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Tango said: You should be thanking me for paying in for 46 years so that you could reap the benefits! Thanks, now fuck off you traitor! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 Tyres done on the car, retest on ITV/MOT tomorrow. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: Tyres done on the car, retest on ITV/MOT tomorrow. You are the exact reason why every vehicle in the world needs an annual MOT type test 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 It seems my dishwasher is bollocksed. It was making a lot of noise, but not actually doing anything when I looked inside after an hour. I was just looking to buy a new one, same make, it's at least 25 years old, so I am not too upset. What the hell has happened in the mean time though. Why do I want a dishwasher with WiFi and remote starting?? This seems to be the normal state of affairs for dish washers when looking at a new Bosch one! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, yen_powell said: It seems my dishwasher is bollocksed. It was making a lot of noise, but not actually doing anything when I looked inside after an hour. I was just looking to buy a new one, same make, it's at least 25 years old, so I am not too upset. What the hell has happened in the mean time though. Why do I want a dishwasher with WiFi and remote starting?? This seems to be the normal state of affairs for dish washers when looking at a new Bosch one! I know......accessing every device by a smartphone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: I know......accessing every device by a smartphone! I think I had better actually look at one in a show room, I just want a nice simple start button, not poncing about with a phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 Just now, yen_powell said: I think I had better actually look at one in a show room, I just want a nice simple start button, not poncing about with a phone. When did anyone ever say it was too hard to push a button? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 28 minutes ago, yen_powell said: It seems my dishwasher is bollocksed. It was making a lot of noise, but not actually doing anything when I looked inside after an hour. I was just looking to buy a new one, same make, it's at least 25 years old, so I am not too upset. What the hell has happened in the mean time though. Why do I want a dishwasher with WiFi and remote starting?? This seems to be the normal state of affairs for dish washers when looking at a new Bosch one! I don't know, shouldn't you check to see if your washing machine is posting rude things about you in facebook? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Pedro said: I don't know, shouldn't you check to see if your washing machine is posting rude things about you in facebook? I'm not sure that scruffy cunt has ever used a washing machine......can't imagine it would cope with the amount of filth that he carries. He took some stuff to the Laundrette once apparently..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, XTreme said: I'm not sure that scruffy cunt has ever used a washing machine......can't imagine it would cope with the amount of filth that he carries. He took some stuff to the Laundrette once apparently..... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Feckin dishwashers 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 any one going. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Six30 said: any one going. Most people I know with classic cars are getting on a bit, most more than my age so no. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 9 hours ago, XTreme said: I know......accessing every device by a smartphone! I'm now looking at a new surround amp. Think I've decided which one but prob won't be using the "smart" functions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Back for the ITV/MOT retest this morning! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 9 hours ago, boboneleg said: Feckin dishwashers wheres @Slowlycatchymonkey when you need her.. hands that do dishes feel as soft as your face with mild green fairy liquid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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