RETREAT2006

In response to: "Firm Mattress" 1477 days old
by bngoei [Member]

I figure the visa etc will be a breaucrautic process which we all will have to go through with lots of patience, humour and prayers ! I think the idea to handle them in as a group is a good idea. I am happy to act as the representative and charm ourselves with the French embassy wink wink ! more…

In response to: "Welcome to RETREAT2006" 1477 days old
by bngoei [Member]

Hi Boon,
Still not sure how to reply to your Blog page from the
page, but please put me on the list for a firm
mattress, and electric kettle please. Also let me know what
I need to do to follow up on that once you have the
numbers? Thanks for taking the lead on this, I haven't
had time to do much more that more…

In response to: "Welcome to RETREAT2006" 1477 days old
by bngoei [Member]

Hi Mary, will be staying in the dormitory this december soI will be able to give you the low down what you will require. For me the firm mattress is a definite as I know my back will not sustain three years of a foam mattress. We could possibly do on a bulk buying trip ahead of the retreat beginning.

The dormiory will definitely b more…

In response to: "Welcome to RETREAT2006" 1477 days old
by marycopping [Member]

Thanks for doing this Boon - it is very new to me also.
As I have not been to LL I have no idea what is need, what is possible to bring. I have applied to live in the dormitory so would dearly love to know what will be there.
eg bedside table/drawers, lamp, power point, floor covering endless - details especially any hints about how to more…

In response to: "Firm Mattress" 1478 days old
by blepani [Member]

Boon, let's concentrate on the mattress and get our locals like Carl and Jeremy to see what is possible. I got a good mattress here from Ikea, and also a cleaned second hand one from Salvation Army - really good quality. Could be something similar in France??

My main concerns are the other stuff - health insurance, visa, etc. more…