Pip Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 "Last week we went to the Brico Depot in Morlaix, we came to leave the shop with a trolley with a couple of large boxes on, the exit doors had been blocked outside by a French mans car and trailer who in turn had been blocked in by a couple of Brits with their car and trailer, when the French man saw us trying to get past he tried to move his car and couldn't because of the Brit car, they could see the situation and deliberatley spent an eternity tying stuff down onto their trailer and messing about, they seemed to think this was funny I didn't! when I remonstrated with them they just sneered and carried on their arrogant selfish behavior when all they had to do was move their car a few feet" I take your point Bassman - people I would want to avoid too ! Hey, Tresco, have you been 'evesdropping' glad to see you here shedding a bit of your light !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 [quote user="Tresco"]I agree people of any nationality can be awful Especially when they are yelling their heads off in your native tongue! I was laughing (or rather crying) with you on that point Paul.... I suppose there is a tendancy to notice those of your own when abroad LOLYes, because we automatically understand everything they say and perhaps even their body language. [/quote] Exactly LOL I felt really sorry for the French guy, he kept getting out of his car and lifting his trailer round a bit in an effort to move out of our way but they had blocked him so badly he just couldn't do it[:(] Once upon a time I would have just put up with it and kept quiet but as I am getting older I feel I am turning into Victor Meldrew [:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 "Once upon a time I would have just put up with it and kept quiet but as I am getting older I feel I am turning into Victor Meldrew"There's only one Victor Meldrew on this site - and I say that with affection because I love the programme. You can guess who ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 No, no. my husband is definitely Victor Meldrew (and proud of it)! Re Brits, what I really don't like is the assumption that because you are the same nationality you are automatically going to be their friend. helpmeet, translator, sorter out of problems with administration, language and God knows what else. Nor do I want to spend hours listening to them complaining that they didn't expect France to be so different and have so few facilities for them. I would like to be friends and spend time with people because I like them, not because I was born speaking the same language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 "I would like to be friends and spend time with people because I like them, not because I was born speaking the same language"Exactly. There seems to be an awful lot of Victor's around !! My OH would make a great understudy - and I say that with affection !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 [quote user="Pip"] There seems to be an awful lot of Victor's around !! My OH would make a great understudy - and I say that with affection !![/quote](imagine Spartacus)No, mines Victor Meldrew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 [quote user="Pip"]As someone who is looking forward to my move to France I find it quite worrying that I will not be made welcome by some of those who have gone before me. During my many visits all over France I have never met any coldness from the French people and will enjoy sharing their culture and, hopefully, their friendship. I will, however, not turn my back on people because they are British. I speak as I find - good in all. Until they, personally, prove me wrong.[/quote]Hi Pip,As Neizcthe said " What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", so here I am back on the forum trying to behave!A few golden rules 'bout living in France. Use the local commerces, don't forget market day now & again (not just the summer months[;)]) have a demi at least one a week in the local café (otherwise they'll start thinking you're not British!) Attend the local "spectacles" whenever you can - don't forget the fete de la musique 21st Juin. You'll be adored by the local French for wanting to be part of the community. Also make sure they hear you speaking french (however badly[:$]) wherever you wander!If you want to get on with the local Brits join the badmington club[:O][:|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I know Mr Smith, I spelled Neiztche wrong again[:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 And buy your clothes locally too, dump the 4x4, wave your arms. If in the country follow the custom of keeping men and women separate socially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Twinkle!I think that is good advice you gave. You've been here a long time haven't you?I don't know about the demi in the bar though. It costs a fortune. I don't mean just one demi, I mean the several.....But hey, we can all do with help spelling the names of plilosplers can't we, and Mr Smith can even make jokes about them: jokes that means he has some sort of inkling of what they're on about. I can't do that yet, because I am still struggling through my 'Ladybird' book of philosophers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 You just keep on being our favourite agony aunt my sweetheart! I know the demi's expensive and quite yucky too! If you're feeling flush invest in a bottle of Grimbergen (I'm not good good at spelling Belgian beers neeva!)[B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 [quote user="Tag"]And buy your clothes locally too, dump the 4x4, wave your arms. If in the country follow the custom of keeping men and women separate socially.[/quote]Buy my clothes locally. You must be kidding! Come on tag, lighten up, pleeeeze I stay within the law in the country I live in, and do enough (mainly washing old mens feet, and smiling) to be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 " I know Mr Smith, I spelled Neiztche wrong again." .... and badmington .....Not Mr Smith Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 [quote user="Hoddy"]" I know Mr Smith, I spelled Neiztche wrong again." .... and badmington ..... Not Mr Smith Hoddy[/quote]Oh dear! My spelling's really bad, that's 17 years living here!! My french writing's not much better either feel free to correct me! Are there 2 d's?[:$] as in Hoddy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Noooooooo!No 'G'edit, but I thought we didn't focus on bad smellings here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Perhaps Hoddy is from Harlow ? [:D] [:D]http://www.harlow.gov.uk/content-7718(If either of you two stella pink font users saw Tags earlier posts, do you think you change to an easier to read type colour, please. She is not the only shortsighted member !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I find the violet quite tricky too. I don't know whether you twinkly Kat type people read the 'Miracles' thread in the post bag?A genuine miracle occurred in it, (around page 5 or 6, after a lot something else), the result of which was that I changed my font, and another member was 'saved'. I still have a pleasant feeling about that, and it was only yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Gay, I 'lived' in Harlow for two years, and it wasn't a laughing matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Ooooh - you are an Essex girl !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 [6] Hey, I'm on the verge of reporting you to the mods for that!(usual apologies to essex girls....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Surely Tresco you would love some of the high fashion items sold on the market stalls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 [quote user="Tresco"]Gay, I 'lived' in Harlow for two years, and it wasn't a laughing matter. [/quote]I was born there, but it wasn't my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 As a complete aside (and off-topic ?), there is an excellent site that people familiar with Swindon might find amusing http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html (called the “Seven Wonders of Swindon” – you need to look at the detailed descriptions of each of the “Wonders”).(Sorry you will have to cut and paste the link).Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 To make it 3 seconds quicker here's the link. It's great, especially the Llamas.http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7ws_7.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 [quote user="Tag"]Surely Tresco you would love some of the high fashion items sold on the market stalls![/quote]I'd rather move back to Harlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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