It’s been a very grey week here in France with all of the killings. Over and over we heard people saying ‘We never expected something like that to happen here’. The young man reminded me so much of one of my ex pupils (I know that it wasn’t). What happens to make a young man’s life change so much?
Walking down the street I admit that I panicked a little when I saw a scooter on the road close by. Perhaps we receive too much information.
I think that many people from all walks of life have been drawn closer together for a while.
The poem I wrote during the week.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Son time
When Oliver was home a couple of weeks ago, he set me up with two computer screens. At first I felt quite giddy and kept on ‘losing the mouse’. Now I’ve settled down to this new technological breakthrough (for me at least) and wouldn’t be without it. I have to do quite a bit of research when describing some of the postcards I have for sale. It’s so useful to be able to see two lots of information at a time.
He phoned me up yesterday morning. I always know when there is a problem because of the pause before he asks me how I am. While he was playing football (soccer) he injured his toe and needs an X-ray. The X-ray isn’t the problem. What about the insurance? – Will he be expected to pay up front and how much will it cost? We have a very good back up insurance. I never have to pay for blood tests and X-rays because I always have my papers on me. I don’t know how much they cost. If he can find his papers he should be fine, if not he will pay and then be refunded later.
The best part of his toe injury is that he has been signed off work for a few days as he can’t walk very far. No KFC for a little while
He phoned me up yesterday morning. I always know when there is a problem because of the pause before he asks me how I am. While he was playing football (soccer) he injured his toe and needs an X-ray. The X-ray isn’t the problem. What about the insurance? – Will he be expected to pay up front and how much will it cost? We have a very good back up insurance. I never have to pay for blood tests and X-rays because I always have my papers on me. I don’t know how much they cost. If he can find his papers he should be fine, if not he will pay and then be refunded later.
The best part of his toe injury is that he has been signed off work for a few days as he can’t walk very far. No KFC for a little while
Disgusting!
Not long after French soldiers killed in Afghanistan were brought home with full honours....
This week soldier’s wives were protesting in order to bring notice to the powers that be that their husbands salaries were not being paid in full. In France if you can’t pay your bills you become ‘interdit bancaire’, which means that you cannot own a credit card or have a cheque book and the bank allows you the minimum for your needs. This is already happened to some soldier’s families and one wife has had her gas supply cut off. The powers that be have assured the families that the problem is due to a computer fault and that hundreds of staff are working 24/24, 7/7 to resolve the problem, which should be solved within the next couple of months!
I could also write from experience about how long teachers that are new to the payment system have to wait months before their salaries come through…..
This week soldier’s wives were protesting in order to bring notice to the powers that be that their husbands salaries were not being paid in full. In France if you can’t pay your bills you become ‘interdit bancaire’, which means that you cannot own a credit card or have a cheque book and the bank allows you the minimum for your needs. This is already happened to some soldier’s families and one wife has had her gas supply cut off. The powers that be have assured the families that the problem is due to a computer fault and that hundreds of staff are working 24/24, 7/7 to resolve the problem, which should be solved within the next couple of months!
I could also write from experience about how long teachers that are new to the payment system have to wait months before their salaries come through…..
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Son and daughter
I haven’t written much recently as I’ve been busy. Olivier and washing came home for a few days. He’s fine, but I think he’s lost weight. His job at KFC keeps him on the move as well as his studies. He says he doesn’t always have time for lunch. I think he should try getting up a little earlier…
Dom and J-M came for the weekend last weekend. It’s always a pleasure to see them. Dom made Brownies and they were delicious, of course. She’s waiting to see if her paper will be published. We went to our favourite Charity shop EmmaĆ¼s and I bought lots of books in English.
We’ve had lovely weather after a week of snow and very cold temperatures in February. Tomorrow I’m going to try to get out in the garden and plant some seeds. I garden mainly on my knees and on Friday we’re starting the injections of gel into my right knee, so I must get some done before that.
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Dom and J-M came for the weekend last weekend. It’s always a pleasure to see them. Dom made Brownies and they were delicious, of course. She’s waiting to see if her paper will be published. We went to our favourite Charity shop EmmaĆ¼s and I bought lots of books in English.
We’ve had lovely weather after a week of snow and very cold temperatures in February. Tomorrow I’m going to try to get out in the garden and plant some seeds. I garden mainly on my knees and on Friday we’re starting the injections of gel into my right knee, so I must get some done before that.
Come and check us out ExposeYourBlog!
Monday, February 20, 2012
I don't think I like it
I've never liked going to the hairdressers. I've had too many bad experiences. Once I went somewhere for a perm and the girl doing it was so slow someone stepped in to help her. I ended up with one side different to the other. The hairdressers was called Sweeny Todds - I should have guessed.
Anyway on Friday I finally went to have my hair 'trimmed', though I rather fancied the idea of it flicking up. Not knowing much about this kind of thing, I expected it to be flicked over using a brush and a hair dryer. I should be so lucky. I didn't realise I had so much hair untill I saw how much she was chopping off. She was making layers and layers. I wasn't happy when I went home. I didn't want to complain because I didn't want anymore cut off!
I sent a photo to Dom and J-M and they said they liked it
This morning I washed it and 'did' it my self. I'm not someone who can spend hours in the bathroom fiddling.
I prefer a straight bob like my ID pic. What do you think?
Anyway on Friday I finally went to have my hair 'trimmed', though I rather fancied the idea of it flicking up. Not knowing much about this kind of thing, I expected it to be flicked over using a brush and a hair dryer. I should be so lucky. I didn't realise I had so much hair untill I saw how much she was chopping off. She was making layers and layers. I wasn't happy when I went home. I didn't want to complain because I didn't want anymore cut off!
I sent a photo to Dom and J-M and they said they liked it
This morning I washed it and 'did' it my self. I'm not someone who can spend hours in the bathroom fiddling.
I prefer a straight bob like my ID pic. What do you think?
Saturday, February 18, 2012
All you wanted to know about French elections, but were afraid to ask
My super son-in-law to be sent me this. Now I understand.....
(It is in English with french subtitles)
(It is in English with french subtitles)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The day after Valentine's
Rob and I had been working together for over a year when he finally asked me out. He’d just been transferred to another branch of the bank that we had been working together in so it was okay for us to go out together. The bank had rules about couples working in the same branch for security reasons.
He originally asked me out on Valentine’s night, but I put him off until the next day as Tuesday night was Lady’s night and I always went out with my girl friends. I remember that it was a foggy evening and he had to come from quite a long way to see me, so he must have been keen.
The rest is history and that was 28 years ago today.
He originally asked me out on Valentine’s night, but I put him off until the next day as Tuesday night was Lady’s night and I always went out with my girl friends. I remember that it was a foggy evening and he had to come from quite a long way to see me, so he must have been keen.
The rest is history and that was 28 years ago today.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
ExposeYourBlog !: Contests !
I’m going to be boring and post this on all of my blogs. As we approach the second birthday of ExposeYourblog!, we’ve re-launched both the surfing and referral contests. All you need to do to win credits surfing is to be amongst the top five surfers of the day. Credits awarded are based on the percentage of blogs surfed, so the more you surf the more you can win – daily and weekly!
The referral contest means that you can win credits for referring more members than anyone else daily and weekly. New members must activate their account by surfing and adding their blog.
To get links, go to your “Tools” page and click on “My Downline”, scroll down and you’ll find banners and links that you can use to promote ExposeYourBlog!. Or you could write a post about why you enjoy surfing on EYB! and include a link in your post – just like I have.
Don and I are really proud of the blogs on EYB! There are blogs to suit all tastes and you’ll find excellent writing, art and pictures as well as members who interact with each other. We’re building a very special blogging community and hopefully members feel as it EYB! Is being run by real people who care about their members – which is true.
As always Don and I can be contacted via a PM in the forums (don = “Admin”, to contact me “Anji”), via a support ticket or email; forumadmin@exposeyourblog.com . We’d love to hear from you, feedback and ideas are always useful.
Don and I are really proud of the blogs on EYB! There are blogs to suit all tastes and you’ll find excellent writing, art and pictures as well as members who interact with each other. We’re building a very special blogging community and hopefully members feel as it EYB! Is being run by real people who care about their members – which is true.
As always Don and I can be contacted via a PM in the forums (don = “Admin”, to contact me “Anji”), via a support ticket or email; forumadmin@exposeyourblog.com . We’d love to hear from you, feedback and ideas are always useful.
Friday, February 03, 2012
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