Judith-aka-Judith
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It was on this forum that I was given the tips for keyboarding the accents on a MAC .. and I am still using them! Tablets are easier, they are inbuilt.
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Been away for a few days (all other hols cancelled due to you know what, decided we had to get a break), so my first post now back. Yes, joined originally when buying / coming to France, (2005-7???) and have had to sign in again to sign on, like many another, which belies my longevity. Don't post as much as many, but useful info is what kept me on board ... and I remember some of the spats so well. It would be a shame ot see it go, but must admit I am more a lurker than a poster these days ... too .. sorry!
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It is only certain areas in the depts named as red zomes which are in tourble, mainly the tourists spots down here and the big cities. People do wear masks in this rural area, I'm not aware that we have any in this area, but we are classed as Herault, being 50 m over the border from the Aude, which is not so classed .. so even the zones by department do not tell the full story. Better that each local prefect makes up the rules .. and decides as they know where the major problems lie.
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Amazing what I miss when I've not had a chance to pop in for a while.I find the best way to stop annoying posters (or rude, or abusing or whatever epithet you use), when they go beyond the pale is to not reply at all. Ignore. Stops most people in their tracks. No reply means no riposte, and there is never any need to slate anybody, on this or any other forum .. each forum works to their own rules and you obey or else you are out.Hoddy, to whom very many thanks is owed, is keeping this forum very well on her own, and does not deserve to be onthe receiving end of what purports to be "discussion" but which is not.Besides which, this in not what I come onto this forum for, and I cannot be alone.Nuff said.
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No, not at present, but one never knows what the future will hold .. best to be prepared if push comes to shove!! Was referring to loss of vote actually!!
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Sorry, NormanH, you are, of course, quite correct!But if you ever did return to the UK it would immediately be restored to you .. but that rankles with many an ex-pat / immigrant, call them what you will. It will be happening to me very soon too!
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It's odd weather all over this year, Chessie, they could know more than we do! Look at the weather in the UK at the mo!I know 47, was up there recently with my sister for a few days, now they are back at last, and I know that peace and quiet you talk about .. and the views ...
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I've had the PAYG 1.50 per month Le Clerc /Reglo, for years (maybe 10+). Hardly ever used, but did come in useful duing the flood when orange was down... mind you, it would have helped if I'd kept the phone charged as it was low on power, and that we had none of, (I've now got a portable battery for such times) but it was enough to call for help, and get that organised! I have an automatic top up on the account when it falls below 5€, and never worry about it not having enough on it. No need for making a call or sending a text or something at least once every 3 or 6 months as others do, to keep it alive.But with phones which are not used regularly, beware to remember to charge them on occasion, even when not using!!
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My understanding is that if born in the UK of UK born parents, as will apply to the majority on here, I suspect, with a full British passport, possessed over many years, cannot "loose" their citizenship unless they are very naughty and it is taken away. All other rights remain for such citizens forever.
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My sister, who was a teacher, told me last night that schools used to do their own testing on pupils' abilities in various ways, and very rarely did they find a pupil who did not perform as expected. Good teachers, as I know from own school experience know what each pupil can do, and will soon know if it is outside their norm. It's easy, just ask and trust teachers to know their pupils.
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Remembering the shock of hearing of JFK's assssination, and saying "we don't believe it!", and only a few years later, hearing about the Aberfan disaster .. with roughly the same response ...
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Hi Idun, Mint,Things slowly opening up, tourists flooding here now, so we are not going very much further than we have done since lockdown, though quite a few Rotary meetings (and I got to wear a dress quite a bit). Today I actually went to the market for the first time since lockdown, as I could get no decent veg when I went to the supermarket yesterday .. mask wearing was "interesting", some did, some didn't, be they public or stall holders !I've had my hair cut today for the third time, and a chiropodist visit (2nd time) since we were allowed out, and delight of delights, spent a few days with my sister, who had finally arrived from the UK to her holiday home (not that far from you Mint). Not worried, she's been shielding since January, and Brother in law is used to wearing mask, gloves etc for the community transport he does .. we wore masks as needed when out. Used much more petro thatn you have Idun in all of this.Unfortunately the thing that started during the lockdown, and has not stopped since has been my regular visits to the Oncopole, the laboratory for blood tests, shopping, well someone has to do it, OH never brings back the right things, etc. So far no news is good news, and the side effects minimal, but it's tediously boring, though I am getting to know the route between here and the Oncopole in Toulouse rather well now. So, I have been more fortunate than some, as I was never in complete lockdown due to needing to go to Toulouse etc .. somehow it feels strange to have freedom again though.The pleasures have been mixed, as apart from before the cancer was diagnosed when I actually got things done, I have never been so busy. Summer is usually when I get things done in the house - not this year! And the weather has been as variable as everything else. Pleasantly warm and windy the last few days, last week, with my sister, over 40! Too hot indeed.But we are all here still, which I suppose proves something!
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Never forgotten the Ducks of Dreux from a history of a certain hotel .. Duques of course, easy done, but so simple just to check!!
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I think I am glad I am not plannig to travel that way, until next year, but I must see if I can extend my non-used April trip a little longer ...
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Hi Mint, yes, good to see some returners ... you remind me taht I have that book but have yet to "attack" it, sounds like it would be good holiay time reading, the only teim I get time to read anything but stuff that doesn't need your full attention .. though I must admit I am currently reading about how they found out what genes do to make cancer cancer cells, very readable, written for non-scientists, and fascinating, but slow going. Nothing to do with France of course, so I have just hijacked this thread - sorry! Called "One renegade cell" - which says it all really, but actually - not!!
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[quote user="NormanH"]It is always sad to hear of the passing away of one of our 'own'.[/quote]Indeed, we seem to have so few left now, those of us old faithfuls, who have been here some time now, even if we don't post much. Such a shame, but as you say, the angels in heaven will be able to enjoy her voice now. RIP Twinkle.
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NormanH, I think you might have the record for length of wait, but congratulations .. I remember you stated your reasons for applying some time ago ..
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Why do I always think of M Hulot's holiday when I hear that name???
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[quote user="NormanH"]Yes that photo was the centre of Béziers last week[/quote]Madness personified!
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[quote user="woolybanana"]Maid of all work![/quote]Or maybe better in this instance "Jack of all trades".
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Idun, slightly more waiting often here, you know the French propensity never to be to time .. for the worst, it is often the doctor running late .. and then there is often a queue for the immunotherapy itself! We are all masked and in the same position, so not much we can do, often my wait is long enough to get outside and have a bite to eat, or just get some fresh air .. but at least the treatment was continued through the lockdown .. so nice to drive on empty roads then, not like that now, of course!
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Idun, looks like the centre of Beziers, from what I can see at the end of the crowd!
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Indeed, NormanH, idiots indeed! I find the English here, on the whole, are better than the French, but in a small place it is easy to get complacent. I am not gong to go to the market which has now re-opened yet, for that very reason. I really have no intention of going anywhere big any time soon, going to hospitals and such for my necessary medical appointments, and sitting in waiting rooms full of people is quite enough for me. All masked of course, but who knows?
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GG, good luck for that ... yes, it's getting hot down here ... at last, and I feel much like you about summer here.As for masks and gloves being worn here - spasmodic would be the word. In the supermakerts, usually but not always, gloves, rarely (I don't, just keep washing those hands!), and everywear good sanitary measures in place in shops and such. Masks only obligatory on trains, public transport and in medical establishements, also I found out the other day, the bank. Some shops, but not always. It's seems to be working well, but as for hte UK, not only does the message sem to change every day, it remains confused!!I wish you well, and so sorry you cannot come down to some sense and security here.
Debs, 8 years ago
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