We got the contract(s) to sign. Three slabs of a tree - all to be waded through in French and English. Then after delving into the dictionary, there are the questions.
What asbestos ? What heater? What conversations with the builder? How much asbestos? Where does it go. Who can answer those things?
Then the conversation with the bank which was a little easier. Yes, we can have an interest bearing account, this one is better than that one. We can get 2.5% plus a cheque book. Francoise is SO nice and easy to ge on with. So I dont want to transfer too much over as I can get 6.2% in my online account here in Australia, but I have to make sure we can cover the mortgage payment, pay the builder and dont lose too much interest.
How do I do an international transfer from here. In the past it seems like even a small transfer has been treated by the bank as if I am money laundering for any and all terrorist organisations in the world. But its only $1,000, m'lud- it would hardly buy a hand grenade. All on deaf ears.
I love having the chats on line with people I havent met, people living in a different culture. Sometimes its easier online than meeting people from different cultures face to face here.
Regardless, I find it exciting and interesting. Because this is a building project, I have specific questions. Do you have skips over there? Do you have those very tiny LED lights to put in decking. Then I think...I wonder if they know what decking is? Can I have a composting toilet ( the answer is no). What about solar panels. Don't know the answer to that one. I know I cant have a worm farm self composting toilet.
