Monthly Archives: November 2019

Skiing

Posted on November 30, 2019 by JJS

It looks like we have to add  to the long list another vacation to 2020. The skiing station Les Angles is officially opening tomorrow. So it looks like we might spend a few days there in the new year. Four … Continue reading →

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New comic strips

Posted on November 29, 2019 by JJS

Went to pick up my next load of comic strips. 24 Heures du Mans: I am now only missing one album to complete the series. Blake and Mortimer: I now have all 26 (+1 Special edition) albums. Number 26 actually … Continue reading →

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Souvenir 2008

Posted on November 28, 2019 by JJS

Not my Harley I assure you. It belongs to my neighbour and friend where I used to live in Germany.  I went out for a ride on that day. I had not been on a bike in decades and I … Continue reading →

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Souvenir 2007

Posted on November 28, 2019 by JJS

Friends “La Bande” yearly reunion near Grenoble at Monique & Sem’s house. I drove down from Hannover on a very sunny day at full speed on the German Autobahn. I crossed Switzerland with the top down and the scenery was … Continue reading →

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Souvenir 2010

Posted on November 27, 2019 by JJS

In a previous post I mentioned Jingshan park in Beijing. I used to like walking through it. It is full of people either making music, dancing, doing gymnastics or simply drawing calligraphy on the ground with long brushes and sugared … Continue reading →

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At the pictures

Posted on November 27, 2019 by JJS

    Another French comedy today. Not hilarious but quite amusing. We really wanted to see “ A couteaux tirés” or should I say “Knives Out” but we cannot find any showings in original version i.e in English. Maybe next week … Continue reading →

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Quite true

Posted on November 27, 2019 by JJS

  Keep laughing

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Alternatives

Posted on November 26, 2019 by JJS

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First snow

Posted on November 26, 2019 by JJS

The first snow on the Pyrennees as seen from the beach in Gruissan. It certainly gives a totally different look and feel of the place.

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Almost ready

Posted on November 26, 2019 by JJS

  The main Xmas market area on Place Carnot is almost ready. All the chalets are up, the ice rink is completely set up and freezing up. One week to go before the doors officially open. We are all looking … Continue reading →

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