Christine Animal

What is it you men keep measuring? Christine

Last year we found a home for an Irish setter we had called Murphy (not Paddy!) with a little 82 year old Frenchman. This lovely little man has just sent me a note giving me news of "Murphé".  I think that is so cute. Christine

Going back to the shopping - After having written a nice long list of what you want to buy and getting to the supermarket and finding you have left the list on the kitchen table, you finally proudly manage to fill the trolley with goodies, skither sideways with it down the slope they always seem to put in front of the supermarket doorways, then look up to suddenly realise that you can’t remember where you left the car! Al Zeimer

Perhaps it should have been Billy Bunter and Squelch, non?  Can anyone remember. Yes Tresco, I have seen he is now ze Troll (I always thought they were further up in sort of Scandinavian parts, so you see I'm not such a good student). If you will be my best friend Weedon, I'll give you some of my ginger biscuits. Love to all, Christine, Deux-Sèvres

Not having been on here long, I have only had a preview of the show, so far. Apparently anyone can join the school, but they must abide by the rules, or else. The sanctions for bad behaviour or misconduct (giggling, insulting, impersonating, etc.) can go from a simple warning, being put in a corner or outside the classroom, to the extreme sanction of expulsion or banning, otherwise known by the pupils as being cast out. Luckily there are the administrators and moderators who are there to see that rules are obeyed as the agitators and predators can greatly disconcert the rest of the class made up of gurus, seniors, juniors and newbies. Some of the class try to join in the antics, while some try to be helpful and others try hard to ignore what is going on. A recent intruder, seemingly passing himself off as an Irish twig, has caused havoc in the establishment. Some have tried to help him, some have laughed with or at him and others would like to see him banned. Whatever the reaction, he has certainly made a big impact and put spice into life. This really takes one back to Billy Bunter and Quelch days. It’s far better than any télé réalité show, « La Ferme » par exemple. Vous en mettez une couche! Keep spreading it nice and thick, I love it… Christine

I've done some translations.  If you want to send me the text, I'll have a look. (you have my email) Christine

Just about every one! Look for Padraig...

Why bother about the British aristocracy in France when there are so many French who love Ireland and the Irish?  My best friend in England was Irish, lovely black hair and freckles, and always a smile.   Christine

Most of us seemed to join in with your "joke" Paddy and now you're the one who's not larfin. Two men were sitting together (not in a deckchair, on a wall I think).  I have no idea what nationality they were, but it is unimportant.  Please click on if you have already heard this. The first man was holding a mirror and kept staring into it.  Finally he said "I know that face, I know I know that face, but I can't think who it is".  His friend said "Give me that" and when he looked in the mirror, he exclaimed "Of course you know that face, it's me, you idiot!" Bon dimanche, Christine

I'm a bit new and naive in all this. LVV, how can a computer be recognised? Christine

Good news - apparently Lyn has found a home for him. Christine

I didn’t see the news last night about the French living in England, but had already seen in other programmes how they are going over to set up business as the « charges » in France are so heavy. It is funny you should say how well they are getting on over there, as we here in France are amazed at the way the British are coming over, without even speaking the language, setting up all sorts of original ways of earning a living, and making it work! Bacon and eggs, fish ‘n chips, clotted cream teas in la France profonde, pourquoi pas? Petits croissants le matin in Maidenhead, why not? « Mixtures and mingles » of any sort are enriching and lead to ouverture d’esprit, ze melting-pot, as the French would say. Even though I crossed the Channel in 1968 I am still ashamed of my English accent when I speak French. Though the French are usually too polite to remark on it, when they do they often tell me not to lose it saying «Ca donne du charme ». Now, when I meet English people, they sometimes wonder where I am from as they say I have an accent when I speak English! So it seems I have become a « mixture ». Et, tant mieux!   Christine

Paddy, As I said, I don't know if the same dogs as lurchers actually exist in France.  Do you have some, are you already in France, or would you like to try to adopt one here?  Let me know if I can be of any help. Christine http://animalaidsaintaubin.monsite.wanadoo.fr

I don't sink zey 'ave zem 'ere. In my dictionary it says chien bâtard (mongrel) croisement de lévrier et de colley (greyhound collie cross). Christine

Thank you Tresco, I feel I may have been convinced.  Ironic, sarcastic, as long as it's all in good fun, I'm for it...      Christine

Thank you for the clarification Tresco and apologies for the typing mistake, it should of course have been young maghrebin.  Glad to learn that the guru Saligobay is a "she", you never know who you are dealing with behind all these pseudos.  Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit they say, but it's such fun isn't it?!   Christine

[quote]Did this make it into the UK news at all? Riots, burnings, lootings, CRS, it's been très chaud down there in the general direction of Spain. In French at http://info.france2.fr/france/10867434-fr....[/quote] "It all started with the simple beating to death of a yound maghrebin."     ?????? Christine

Here is another photo...                

   This poor little chap is in the Civray (Vienne) pound.  He tagged along and followed Lyn and her husband when they were walking their own dogs.  He is about 5-6 months old and Lyn says he is very sweet and docile.  He has no tattoo or microchip, just a chain collar.  He was taken to the pound on May 26th where he will be kept for 8 days.  If unclaimed he will go to the SPA.  If anyone should happen to recognize him, or wish to give him a good home, please contact us.  Many thanks. Christine           http://animalaidsaintaubin.monsite.wanadoo.fr  

I have got to know them too as they are adopting a dog through us, lovely people.  I have seen their site and their galerie looks lovely.  I shall have to get down there soon to get one of those cream teas and one of them painted clocks! Coco, I have been in France too long, what do you mean by a "flyer" you took back to England? Christine

Edith, Thank you for your message and your interest in Jake, the famous talking dog!  I am sorry to hear of your troubles and a nice quiet well behaved dog would be good to go for walks with.  Yes, unfortunately, you are quite a way further down.  But if I can, I shall do all I can to help you find a new friend.  We not long ago found a home for a border collie (up here in the Deux-Sèvres).  Could you please tell me if your garden is fenced, and do you speak French if I find a French refuge in your area? Looking forward to hearing from you, Christine

Oh no, I wouldn't dare do such a thing, I leave that up to you, you seem to be full of it (just a joke!). That reminds me, I wonder what's going on with the "Smelly Dog", last time I saw they were trying to get him to eat garlic... Love, Christine

Yes, Jake really is fantastic and SO intelligent that he has decided to speak for himself (please turn your sound on): http://voxcartes.sympatico.ca/slip/pa6ctatl2rgg0REHo4oBMW

That last communiqué was early this morning, since then we believe there has been another debate and the following announcement has been made: (once again you'll need sound on) http://voxcartes.sympatico.ca/card/oR_ZMDBk2rg6TlEHo4oBMW    

     Oliver is still waiting... Merci, Christine