Author Archives: JJS

The Who

Posted on October 25, 2022 by JJS

Last night I did something I have not done in a long time. I actually listened to an album from start to finish. I have to add that it was great. I remember when « Tommy » came out and … Continue reading →

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Missing personnel

Posted on October 20, 2022 by JJS

I simply do not understand where the real issue is. Are people simply too lazy to work, is there a lack of qualified people? Pharmacies are or were notoriously an area where money could be made. Someone has to explain … Continue reading →

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🍇 Fête du Vin

Posted on October 20, 2022 by JJS

Even if I do not drink at the moment (it will be 4 months tomorrow since I stopped) I shall go to the Place Carnot later on today. I know most of the gang depicted on this morning’s local paper.

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iPhone 14Pro

Posted on October 17, 2022 by JJS

Has just been delivered Currently setting it up and testing

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Multi-tasking

Posted on October 10, 2022 by JJS

In fact I could do with another large screen to use with my main computer. There are some tasks which are much easier. Fortunately my main screen is large enough I can have split screens.

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Another beach day

Posted on August 22, 2022 by JJS

Got to make the most of it Leucate Plage Most important however is the forthcoming lunch. Which turned out to be excellent. Followed by the obligatory nap facing Spain Am already booked here again in a couple of days

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An Afterwork at the winery

Posted on August 20, 2022 by JJS

Another excellent report from Bob… Shame I am in an abstinance mood at the moment. A visit to the Comptoir de la Cité would be good right now and it is only a 10 minutes walk from home. During the … Continue reading →

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Cycling

Posted on August 18, 2022 by JJS

This year’s Global Bicycle Index looked at 90 cities around the world and ranked them based on loads of factors, from bike lanes and rates of bike theft to the number of days of ‘cyclable’ weather per year. I am … Continue reading →

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M*A*S*H

Posted on August 18, 2022 by JJS

MORE AGREED STAY in HOSPITAL I am back in for the 4th consecutive visit in so many weeks. I have been here 90 minutes and although I have a room, the usual one, so far no one has been here … Continue reading →

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Ortaffa

Posted on August 9, 2022 by JJS

A mere 130km from home and not too far from the border with Spain lies the little Catalan village of Ortaffa. This is where my dear cousin Dominique moved to a couple of weeks ago. An ideal opportunity for us … Continue reading →

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