Monthly Archives: March 2021
Hot from the press
Just walked into town to pick up from the bookshop the book I had ordered. Am looking forward to read it. Florence Arthaud, nicknamed “the little fiancée of the Atlantic”, born on 28 October 1957 in Boulogne-Billancourt and died on … Continue reading
Size matters
In France as is the case in most countries, it is the law to have and carry an Identity Card. In France you are liable as from the age of 14. Within the EU, it is the only document you … Continue reading
Cool
The new fridge has arrived as planned and is almost fully loaded up. Summer can come. The question now is how t get rid of the old fridge? Our local dump (déchéterie) does not collect and suggest I got in … Continue reading
AstraZeneca
Can someone tell me what’s going on? I have been reading a lot of the press from the countries which have stopped the vaccination and I am none the wiser. It would appear, reading between the lines, that some (maybe … Continue reading
Digital passport
Covid-19 digital passport from Ryanair Low-cost carrier Ryanair launched its Covid-19 travel passport on 10 March. Available only on the Ryanair app, this digital passport (“Travel Wallet”) allows each passenger to upload tests, vaccinations and other Covid documents that may … Continue reading
Here we go again
After a 4 weeks (or so) break in my non-drinking and diet, I have decided to “bite the bullet” once more so to speak and start another detox, strict diet and no alcohol period probably for the next 3 months. … Continue reading
Welcome March
The word “March” comes from the Roman “Martius”. This was originally the first month of the Roman calendar and was named after Mars, the god of war. We changed to the “New Style” or “Gregorian” calendar in 1752 and it … Continue reading
I do it my way 