Alors, enfin! Bon soir, BobC (George) I shall begin with the phone call. I did indeed call, after I had read your original posting, in order to discuss the matter with you on a personal level without involving others - my preferred method of solving potential problems. In this area there is, in the minds of most 'ex-pats' one English bar. I personally dislike the label as I came to live and work, legally, in France. If, as you say, you were refering to another bar then please contact me, through the forum or by email, privately, and tell me which French Bar you are talking about. Alternatively my invitation to share a drink still stands. Most of life's problems can be solved on a personal level by simple discussion rather than spurious and ambiguous allegations. I await your response. Barrie Clarke (no relation)