Monthly Archives: April 2018

HP problems

Posted on April 30, 2018 by JJS

Had to change my WiFi extender a couple of days ago. To do this I had to shut down the main router for a short while. Since then my HP Envy 5540 simply refuses to connect to the network. I … Continue reading →

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Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 8

Posted on April 22, 2018 by JJS

Four hours to go before the start of Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race from Itajai to Newport Looking forward to follow the reports 4 times a day. Just about to set my alarm clock for that purpose.  

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Safe search

Posted on April 19, 2018 by JJS

Further to my post on April 12th, I have investigated and tested Qwant on my main computer. I had to download an add-on extension for Safari which I use on my Mac. So far so good, it is fast, private … Continue reading →

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G&T

Posted on April 13, 2018 by JJS

I guess it is Gin & Tonic time. Best part of the day really. The weekend is upon us. It does not make too much difference to me though. Cheers everyone.

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Domaine d’Auriac

Posted on April 13, 2018 by JJS

The Domaine d’Auriac located next to the Golf Course is also where the headquarters of the Rotary Club Carcassonne. Being a rotarian, we meet every week on Thursday evening for an aperitif or dinner. The service is always impeccable. I … Continue reading →

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L’Aude vue du ciel

Posted on April 12, 2018 by JJS

Nous y étions et c’était vraiment très bien et instructif. Merci a Mr Authié pour cette présentation. ———————————— L’association « Les Amis de Mona » rappelle que jeudi 12 avril à 14 h 30, à la MJC de Carcassonne (rue Aimé Ramond), il … Continue reading →

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Interesting info

Posted on April 12, 2018 by JJS

Another interesting post  from our US friends Bill & Bob in their blog “Let’s live in France“. Are we seeing you guys this weekend? We are going in the evening.    

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Facebook

Posted on April 12, 2018 by JJS

So Mark Zuckerberg (Sugar Mountain in English) did admit to quite a few things during the past 2 days hearing in the US congress. It is a shame that the congress persons who interviewed him had, for the most part, … Continue reading →

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Leg 7 – Arrivals

Posted on April 3, 2018 by JJS

Arrival is imminent for the first two in the Volvo Ocean race. With just overs 7.770 sea miles behind them, only 1,2 mile separates them. Only 6 or 7 miles to go at the time of posting this. Gripping stuff.

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