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An extract from Wednesday's Washington Post. HERE Norwegian officials were the first to report people dying after being inoculated, saying in mid-January that 33 people age 75 and older had died a short time after receiving the Covid vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE. After a review, a committee of the World Health Organization said that the fatalities were “in line with the expected, all-cause mortality rates and causes of death in the sub-population of frail, elderly individuals.” The committee concluded that the risk-benefit balance of the vaccine “remains favorable in the elderly.”• The U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency reported that, through March 21, there were 283 deaths shortly after injections with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, 421 after the AstraZeneca shot and nine where the brand was unspecified. The deaths were mainly in elderly people or those with underlying illness, and there’s no suggestion the vaccines played a role, it said. However, that report preceded the agency’s April analysis of blood clots after vaccinations, in which it reported 19 deaths among 79 cases. • Germany’s medical regulatory body, the Paul Ehrlich Institute, said after an investigation that the deaths of seven elderly people shortly after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine were probably due to the patients’ underlying diseases. • In the U.S., which is using vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna Inc. and Johnson & Johnson, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that as of April 5, there were 2,794 reported deaths among inoculated people, a rate of 0.002%, and no evidence suggests a link. • Authorities in Hong Kong, which has mostly deployed a vaccine from China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd., have reported six deaths among more than 150,000 people inoculated. None have been connected to vaccines. Fortunately, for syd, he doesn't have to explain to the families of the above deceased that it was a good call to receive his vaccine of choice. The world is still waiting for scientists to develop any vaccine that is 100% safe and effective for all recipients

[quote user="alittlebitfrench"]I would think long and hard about moving to the south of France........ Go North OP. The weather is the same.[/quote] Ah, the North. Isn't that where Paris is?

I would say this is it: HERE Edited to add agents photographs. Click on the string of images at the bottom, on the site, to show enlarged image. If you look at the agents photo 2  and the street view, both the rear of the property, you will notice the similarities. The shrub against the wall and the lower roof to the left. Also, if you look at the agents photo 4 and the satellite view  HERE you will see the solar panels on the higher roof are identically laid out in both images. The images of the pool, far-end right, both show the dimensions to be wider to accommodate the steps. The address is: 8 Chemin de LavalLa RedorteOccitanie Hope that helps.

[quote user="Ken"]Just as well he said it yesterday and not today!!!![/quote] Exactly my sentiments when I heard what he had to say. Had he chosen to make the announcement during 'poison-jour' it would have given more credibility to the incredibility of the announcement, if you get my drift? Here within the western world, the absolute first and foremost responsibility of any leader and their government is to the safety and well-being of its citizens and residents. 'Napoleon wannabe' will be judged, yet again, of failing miserably both in his policies to assist the control of covid-spread and the perpetrators of the spreading.

Log on to your UK Amazon account. Open Account and Lists dropdown menu. Select Your Content and Devices. Under country settings select Change. Enter the address you want to use in the country you want to change to and click Update. The above works to enable books to be purchased from other countries, so you should be able to access your existing content as you have basically transferred your existing UK account to France.

[quote user="anotherbanana"]  Some have taste and can talk knowledgeably about the old Stanley Yankee [/quote] That'll be me then.   I still have, and occasionally use, the one I bought back in 1975. Top tip. If you own one, fit a jubilee clip on the chrome section of the handle just above the spiral lock/unlock mechanism. It will never roll off a flat work surface again.

[quote user="Lori"]Sadly, this comes as no surprise to me.  We see gatherings where we live too; unmasked, no distancing.  So far, not into the thousands yet. [/quote] THIS article goes some way to summarizing a certain Napoleon wannabe and mentions what Lori has been stating all along. 

My first experience of purchasing from the UK since Brexit trade deal. I'm in the process of building a '68 Fender Telecaster 'replica' guitar from scratch. This model was my first ever 'new' professional axe. It has always been my intension to make this build as authentic as feasible and to that end, apart from parts I already possess, I have sourced original Fender bits wherever possible. I'm now fast approaching the paint spray prep, paint spray colour and satin finish, and although I am able to source nitrocellulose guitar paint here in France it is only a 'shade of' and not the Butterscotch Blonde original color I need. On Sunday last I placed an order with a UK company for the required products, which  because they were being shipped to the EU, would not attract UK vat.  This afternoon I was mailed by FedEx, the carrier, with the charges I was required to pay. Import/tax charges - €13Administration - €18 Also, included in my order was a pair of locking strap buttons. Total cost if purchased in France -  €76 incl delivery and vat Actual cost purchased from UK  - €87 incl delivery, Fr vat/duty and FedEx admin. Pre Brexit the UK order would have been €87 - €31 + UK vat (€11.20) = €67.20. The delivery is scheduled for tomorrow and I will be receiving authentic products which is what I wanted.

Following trials in the USA and Chile, AZ vaccine has shown to be almost 80% effective in protection of contracting covid-19 and 100% effective for keeping you out of ICU should you be unfortunate enough to contract it. That's good enough for me. However, history has shown Macaroon, Sperkle and Fon der Lyin' will do their damnedest to pick the bones out of the results. After all their seeming desire to further increase the death rates, up, far outweighs any findings' science may produce. Update: two weeks on from our 1st AV jab, I have suffered no discernable symptoms or discomfort whereas my wife was considerably under par for 3 or 4 days and on the Monday she developed what is now known as 'covid arm'.  The redness and soreness lasted about 5 to 6 days, but there are still signs of the solid swelling in her upper arm. However, this condition appears to be diminishing daily. Hope that helps.

It's irrelevant that the EU has recorded 577,310 deaths, so far, because the important issue here is that collectively they've successfully achieved 'sticking one up' AstraZeneca and its life-saving vaccine which should assist in increasing the death rate for the region. So a 'chapeau' is seemingly in order for Macaroon, Sparkel and Ursula fond er lyin'.

Surprise, surprise. The EMA clear AZ vaccine, the one they never condemned in the first place, for immediate use and have basically told the EU, particularly the rogue states to basically 'get their fingers out' and return to vaccinating its citizens instead of letting them die. I suppose we will, no doubt, be witnessing dismissals of senior medical advisors to at least 17 country's governments. Ha. Don't make me laugh.

Given there are, on average, 30,000 annual deaths due to road vehicles in the EU, can we now look forward to European governments to halt all driving whilst data is compiled and scrutinized as to why these figures are what they are, based on a population of 750 million. Let's not lose sight here that since the beginning of the pandemic 2.6 million people globally have been reported dead as a result of covid-19.  How many are likely to die from blood clotting disorders which may or may not be attributed to covid vaccination with AZ. How many are likely to die through lack of access to a covid vaccination? Is Pfizer, Moderna, Sputnik or Johnson & Johnson risk-free? Meanwhile, because of the appalling Eurocratic errors in the vaccination programme rollout, deaths and the threats of further lockdowns continue to rise. I certainly am more than satisfied that my immune system is building up a resistance against covid reaction, if caught, following my AZ vaccination last week. Make your own minds up.

Ultimately anyone with a fully functional frontal lobe will realise that the only 'clots' for concern are the endless supply of protagonists who's only aim in life it would appear is to 'diss' AZ.

23 people died, following the Pfizer jab during January, in Norway. 10 people died following the Pfizer jab during January, in Germany.  I have yet to read of the Norwegians or the Germans introducing a temporary halt to that brand of vaccine. The contraceptive pill and flying can both be a cause of blood clots within the body. As far as I am aware people are still participating in sex and flying, quite possibly in reduced quantities at the moment due to the pandemic. Norway aside, it strikes me the EU countries are just continuing their political bias against Brexit and the success of the UK rollout of their vaccination programme. One must also query what happens to all those who have received the first jab of AZ  (self included) and are awaiting the second one?  Will we just be thrown under the bus?

A combination of:- A slight rise in inflation prompting a possibility of a rise in interest rates. A rapid rollout of covid-19 vaccinations meaning lockdown will be lifted sooner rather than later with a resultant boost to the economy by releasing £100 billion of UK savings amassed due to covid. Chancellor's budget more positive with support and investment than the markets were expecting. Up and until today the $ has been rising and the £ has been trailing this rise.

[quote user="Graham and Brenda"]I have been on there daily looking for an appointment but every centre de vaccination in Charente says none are available[/quote] Whilst taking our 15min recoup session following our jabs last Sunday we were in conversation with a guy sitting opposite to us and it transpired that he was not a resident in our department but had seen rdv's available in the department on Friday evening and had successfully booked one. His wife did not have an rdv as she didn't feel she could legitimately press the 'Accept' button to confirm her eligibility. However, the admin staff suggested she should hang-about outside in case of a no show. Perhaps you would be advised to spread your wings?

[quote user="chessie"]  He could easily go and live with his single sister back in the UK - she'd love to have him !!!!!! [/quote] If this is the answer to your sanity then when travel restrictions relax both of you take a break and drive to the UK to his sister's and take only clothes/things yourself that you can do without. Ensure you retain both passports in your possession and when you feel it will be an opportune moment announce that you are just nipping out to the shops/ post office or gas station etc. Jump in your car, head to your port of departure from the UK and once on the ferry telephone the sister and wish her well and tell her to look after him as you could be awhile.

[quote user="Lori"]Congratulations Cajal !  Will you please come back to let us know what, if any, side effects you have? Thank you. [/quote] Firstly, I must say, of all the injections I have had over the years and there have been many, the one I received yesterday was the most comfortable I have ever experienced. I felt absolutely nothing during the whole procedure. Well, any side effects for myself I would say are negligible. I took a paracetamol last night, about 10pm for the hell of it, as that is what is recommended if there are reactions. Ironically, my sleep pattern was severely disrupted, now whether that was due to the paracetamol or side effects I guess I'll never know, although I do feel slightly lethargic today. However, unfortunately, my wife has suffered some adverse reactions. Just before bedtime last night she was overcome with a bout of shivering coupled with chest pains. She said it was not cold shivers but seemed more neurological, and she suffered a worse night than myself, and today she feels pretty grim. I managed to persuade her to take a paracetamol earlier and right now she is resting. Hope that helps

I used THIS outfit  in 2016 with no problems.  I just posted my glasses to them with the prescription, and they were returned reglazed.  If you are using a French optholmo request them to measure your pupil distance and have it included on the prescription as it is not always standard practice here in France.

[quote user="mint"] Cajal, can you please explain how you can arrange a RV for May for the jab.[/quote] Ok, this is the chain of events of how I or should I say my wife snagged me the May and June rdv's. For the purposes of the explanation I would add that I underwent a triple heart bypass 7 years ago and I am not yet 75. At the beginning of February I called the doctor for a repeat prescription appointment and whilst talking with the receptionist I asked if I was eligible for a vaccination in view of the bypass. She said to ask the doctor for an 'ordonnance' and to call this telephone number if he issued one.  The telephone number was not a 08 or 09 but a geographical local number. At the appointment on the 11th I asked the doctor if I would be eligible for the vaccination, he said yes, and printed off a pre filled 'ameli ordonnance' titled "Eligibilité à la vaccination contre la Covid-19"  containing all my details. That afternoon my wife informed me that she had called the geographical telephone number and had got straight through to a person who allocates appointments for the Pfizer vaccine and she explained the situation to her. Following the obligatory sharp intake of breath she allocated me the 1st at the end of May and the 2nd in the middle of June, on the afternoon of my birthday. My wife informed me of this success whilst I was 25 foot up a ladder finishing off a spring clean of the inside of the gutters. Needless to say my response to the good news was somewhat muted until I had both feet firmly back on the ground. Hope that helps and good luck. The reversal of the AZ vaccine decision could help your efforts. I would take it if offered.  

Boy, am I glad that I am not and have never been fat. My weight is pretty well much the same as it was when I was 25. Having nailed a 1st rdv for May to receive a Pfizer jab I will be on a roll of success, fortunately, not a roll of fat. Read all about it HERE

Well, well, well.  What goes around comes around. It would appear that the 'British variant' of the virus is about to bite Macron and Merkel on their asses as it continues to accelerate and spread across France and Germany. They should have gone to Specsavers then perhaps they would have been able to read the Scotish data on the safety and success of the AZ vaccine. It would seem Austria has read the report as they have decided to reverse the decision to not offer AZ to over 65's and will do so from now on. Full report HERE (Guardian lovers will need to swallow their pride.)

'branleur'?

[quote user="EuroTrash"]On the last point, yes it did escape my notice - what changed with FoM in 1992? [/quote] FoM, in 1992, now included 'goods and services'.  That then enabled agents to book bands, consisting of musicians and crew of European origin, throughout the EU on a nod and a wink and a signature on a contract.