Author Archives: JJS

Just for the day

Posted on January 21, 2022 by JJS

Checked in my hotel hospital room for the day in order to receive, what appears to be a regular occurence these days, my dose of clean blood and possibly iron. So far so good. Waiting for the results of the … Continue reading →

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Little wheels turning (in my head)

Posted on January 19, 2022 by JJS

Wondering what to do regarding my non-responding computer. Most annoying I am convinced it is actually turned on and watching ME through the dark screen pretending to be asleep.

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USB Rules

Posted on January 19, 2022 by JJS

There are more and more electric and electronic devices which require USB connections so in a first step I have installed some USB plugs on my desk. Far more comfortable than reaching for a wall plug under the said desk. … Continue reading →

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Souvenir? 1976

Posted on January 19, 2022 by JJS

In fact, to tell the truth, I cannot remember much. The occasion: Our second wedding reception which took place in France (the 1st one was in England= in this superb location. Everything had been organised by my parents who invited … Continue reading →

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Info Post – January 18th 2022

Posted on January 18, 2022 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 669 days since 1st lockdown in March 2020 UPDATED DAILY STATISTICS HERE ▫️ HOME NEWS DESK ✏️ FINANCE LAW 2022: what’s in it for individuals The objective of the 2022 Budget … Continue reading →

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BOUILLABAISSE – a cooking class in Marseille

Posted on January 16, 2022 by JJS

This Bouillabaisse a noble dish is – A sort of soup or broth, or brew, Or hotchpotch of all sorts of fishes, That Greenwich never could outdo; Green … BOUILLABAISSE – a cooking class in Marseille

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Le Mans Virtual

Posted on January 14, 2022 by JJS

From my sister site…

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Mirabelle

Posted on January 13, 2022 by JJS

In one of the corners of our garden in Germany we had a Mirabelle Plum tree which produced many fruits every year. So much that neighbours were given free access and could pick up as much as they desired. And … Continue reading →

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Hike – Ancienne carrière de marbre

Posted on January 13, 2022 by JJS

That was the plan Brilliant day for it, the sun was shining, no wind, pleasantly mild. The drive to the starting point in Caunes Minervois is only 18km through nice country side. It started OK, when reaching point 2 I … Continue reading →

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Info Post – January 10th 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 661 days since 1st lockdown in March 2020 UPDATED DAILY STATISTICS HERE ▫️ HOME NEWS DESK ✏️ And the rain will fall It has been constant rain for almost the past … Continue reading →

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