Author Archives: JJS

Cordoba 2023

Posted on September 23, 2023 by JJS

Cordoba, Spain is a beautiful city with a rich history and cultural heritage We drive straight to our hotel the Paradores at the top of the hill. It is an “old fashion” hotel with nice rooms and a lot of … Continue reading →

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Voyage au centre de la France

Posted on September 15, 2023 by JJS

Murol in the Auvergne region Our yearly friend’s reunion, commonly known as La Bande 1968, took place this week. We had decided on a pretty much equidistant location for everyone and it fell in the middle of the Massif Central … Continue reading →

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Summer over?

Posted on September 9, 2023 by JJS

I have not been feeling too well during the past few days and guess what I have tested positive. Four days later I am beginning to feel better. It follows a very similar path as to when I caught it … Continue reading →

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Pics from home

Posted on August 27, 2023 by JJS

Some pictures I found of the web

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Home from home

Posted on August 20, 2023 by JJS

Day II On the water Hired a boat for the day Early start, picked up the boat at 9am down in the port. After instructions from the owner, we set off at 9.30am. The aim was the island of Porquerolles … Continue reading →

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Home from Home

Posted on August 18, 2023 by JJS

Day I A few days away The town has changed a lot over the past few decades. Many new buildings, shops and restaurants. The beaches are the same though. There are a few new houses in the hill where we … Continue reading →

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Circus

Posted on August 14, 2023 by JJS

I’ll be there. Tickets have been purchased.

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Souvenirs 74 / 75

Posted on August 11, 2023 by JJS

Chasseurs Alpins 27 BCA – Annecy I have been contacted by an old pal from our army days. He has sent me a few photos which bring back quite a few memories He is looking for some more

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Beta version

Posted on August 11, 2023 by JJS

I took the plunge, this morning I installed on my phone the IOS 17 Beta version for developers. An unprecedented move for me but there are a couple of new features which are precisely what I need at the moment. … Continue reading →

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Incomprehensible numbers

Posted on August 11, 2023 by JJS

🚀Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, has a diameter of 87,400 light-years. One light year is approximately 9.461 trillion kilometers. Therefore, to convert 87400 light years to kilometers, you would multiply 87400 by 9.461 trillion. 87400 light years * 9.461 … Continue reading →

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