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From the article, which would appear to be nothing more than a stab in the dark with their predictions. "Crucially, modelling or any other analysis depends on the data that can be gathered. Inevitably, the IHME has better data for the likely outcomes of Covid-19 in Italy and Spain, where the epidemics have peaked, than for the UK, its director, Dr Christopher Murray, says. The margins for the organisation’s predictions of daily deaths in the UK are big – a tenfold variation from 800 to 8,000 near the peak which, it predicts, will happen around 17 April." For those of you who are residents of France Here is a more useful insight from an up-to- date article of what could be a serious threat to your very existance whilst living here. Remember, projections are just that and can be used in a variety of ways to suit the particular media's agenda.

[quote user="nomoss"] Or print the stamp directly onto the envelope, as I suggested earlier [:)] [/quote] Ah, caught on the hop there. About an hour passed between me writing and getting around to hitting the post button as something of a distraction cropped up.

[quote user="Lori"]  Can't do it without the proper 'sticker' paper.  [/quote] Oh yes you can. If you are able to use and print from the link to la Poste then all you need is This

[quote user="Mac"]Have I missed something here ?[/quote]Most certainly. [quote user="Mac"]Wouldn't a Labour MP and leader be - by definition -a left winger ?[/quote] You would think so. [quote user="Mac"]They would hardly be right wing would they ?[/quote]Cast your mind back to 1997 - 2007.In case you have forgotten. The UK, three times, elect a slightly left of centre Labour Prime Minister.Remind me of the last time the UK elected a left-wing Prime Minister.  

[quote user="woolybanana"]Gone, gone, the wicked wart on the body politic has gone! [/quote] Only to be replaced by another Noth London left winger. Will they never learn.

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To those of you who have taken the time to post best wishes for my wife's recovery and welfare I truly thank you all, most sincerely, for your thoughts. However, through a poor choice of words on my behalf, it would appear some of you think that I have been disingenuous and critical regarding  the UK health service and its' staff. Why would I do that?  What I was relaying was that I was about to adopt what is becoming a national procedure from the UK, which I believe originated in Italy, brought about by a global issue, to show my total appreciation and tribute to the local health service here where we live. Our dilema was far from being a global issue which was already having an impact on the medical services in our area but had no bearing on the treatment my wife received in the service provided by both the clinic and the hospital.For the record in 1981 I was admitted to the Royal Holloway Hospital, whilst resident in London, following an accident where I sustained a broken ankle, broken wrist, broke pelvis, broken coccyx and three broken vertebrae and was told there was a possibility I might be unable to walk again. I am therefore deeply indebted and always will be for the care, medical attention and treatment I received while I was in the capable hands of the UK NHS which enabled me to make a full recovery.This post is not about justifying my original post but giving an explanation as to my motives for the tone of post which in no way, shape or form was intended to be a slur on other countries health services. Thanks again for your best wishes.

I see the latest gesture in the UK is to clap hands for the NHS and carers at 20.00 on a Thursday evening. Whilst there can be no doubt they all deserve the applause that is displayed I will not be contributing. Mainly because I am not a UK resident but also because my applause will be directed towards the French Health system that has admirably served my wife. Four weeks ago today, whilst out walking our two dogs, my wife's vision in the bottom half of her right eye, without notice, simply stopped functioning. At about 14.00 she telephoned the clinic and described the incident to the ophthalmologist's receptionist who told my wife to attend the clinic at 17.00. On arrival it appeared fairly busy but she was ushered straight in to be examined by the doctor. In brief, he carried out several tests and informed her that she had suffered a detached retina. He immediately telephoned the hospital and she was booked in for an operation the next day at 11.00. As well as the necessary paperwork he issued an ordanance for a taxi ambulance which duly arrived at our house at 10.00 the following morning. She was discharged a 16.00 that evening, just 23 hours from her original examination. The following week she attended a follow up appointment with the surgeon for a progress examination and last week she attended a follow up with the original optho. for a progress on his behalf. Her next appointment is on the 14th of April with the surgeon who carried out the operation.This afternoon the sugeon telephoned my wife to get an update on her present condition and asked her to call her back on the 7th of April to discuss her then condition as by the the14th she will only be able to accomodate 'urgence' cases because of covid-19. Pre-empting this situation the optho. had spoken with my wife, a couple of days ago, to say if the surgeon is unable to see her on the 14th then she should contact him for an examination. For medical care I deny anyone to receive better attention than my wife has received during the past four weeks.  My wife and I are both indebted to healthcare French style. Thank you.  

[quote user="Alan Zoff"] Watched some o̶l̶d̶ Cheers episodes and then went back to bed. [/quote] There, corrected that for you. They're as fresh today as when they were first screened. Isn't it time you were in bed?

Rember Google is your friend.

Thanks Nh. Works well for me.

[quote user="pomme"]Hidden in this: Participation à des missions d’intérêt général sur demande de l’autorité administrative / participation to general interest missions commissionned by an administrative authority[/quote]

Decisions, Decisions.

[quote user="NormanH"]Il faudra désormais indiquer l'heure de de sortie sur les documents dérogatoiresQui dit durcissement des règles, dit durcissement des contrôles. Ainsi, pour s'assurer que les nouvelles consignes édictées par le gouvernement soient scrupuleusement respectées, Édouard Philippe a annoncé qu'«il faudra (désormais) dater et donner l'horaire du papier qu'on doit porter avec soi lorsqu'on sort».[/quote] THIS link will take you to the latest 'attestation' version, refered to above, with a section to enter your departure time next to the date. It is downloadable as .pdf (French), .doc(French), .txt(French) or .doc(French/English). If like me you use Libre Office, then the .doc forms are recognised and open in a printable format. Once downloaded the form is in 'read only' format but can be made 'editable'. The editable version now becomes interactive so you can fill in all your personal details and signature prior to printing.  When printed, all that is needed is to apply an X against the appropriate section you are undertaking and time and date it.

I guess you might have received similar advice during WW2 although I suspect the viewing and purchasing process would have been rather more onerous. But you get my drift? Then, following a few years of stablisation and some hardship, Europe prospered like never before for the next 70 years.If it feels right in your water , go for it. Remember, regret the things you could have done but didn't do not the things you have done. You do not have to be physically present at the purchase. We signed a power of attorney to the notaire at the French embassy in London, back in 1989, for our first purchase. Good luck and best wishes whatever you decide.

I must say this paragraph, from 'le monde' article, raised a smile. Or am I missing something? Un confinement total impliquerait un ravitaillement à domicile, qui « ne peut être organisé sur l’ensemble du territoire national, compte tenu des moyens dont l’administration dispose, sauf à risquer de graves ruptures d’approvisionnement et à retarder l’acheminement de matériels indispensables à la protection de la santé », souligne le Conseil. Lire aussi Vin, cannabis, coiffeurs, messe… En période de confinement, la « première nécessité » varie d’un pays à l’autre

Ask 10 different people 'what is common sense' and I guarantee you will receive 10 different answers. Unfortunately, what we individually believe is common sense does not necessarily transfer to someone elses perception of logic, particularly in times of crisis.

These two flour-mills are in your neck of the woods. Perhaps protective face masks on and trip out could be the order of the day.  Gilchester Organics Heatherslaw Mill

[quote user="MacOnion"]Form to be carried with you if you go out: https://mobile.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-derogatoire [/quote] Just off out to walk the dogs. I've downloaded an attestation and duly filled it in and signed it as required ready to produce for some gendarme if requested. On future occasions I might just venture out just draging a dog lead and if apprehended will say 'Oh m.erde, il a dû s'échapper'.

[quote user="idun"] Tonight on CNN there is a debate between Biden and Sanders,   they remind me of the two old codgers on the balcony on the Muppet Show  [/quote] The former two characters can kiss my a.ss. The latter two characters - can't get enough of them. Statler and Waldorf

Manufactureres of sanitising gel must be rubbing their hands together.

I was queuing in the bank this morning when two guys, wearing masks, came rushing in. Every one froze, for what seemed like a lifetime, until one of them shouted "This is a holdup". Whereupon everbody breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.

Our masked hero rides to the rescue.

[quote user="NormanH"]I know what you mean about telephone numbers. I had the same with the UK last Autumn when I was buying a replacement for my mobility scooter and the only number given was an 0800 one.In the end I had to ask someone in the UK to phone them and get a number I couldcall.[/quote] If required to call an 08.......number in the UK I always check This site for a geographical number first.  Just click on the 'search to find an alternative number' (near to top left under 'Home') link, enter the company/organisation name in the box and I'd be suprised if you aren't successful. It hasn't let me down yet.

[quote user="Judith-aka-Judith"]  May last year, anybody??[/quote] May 30th?