Author Archives: JJS

B for Beach

Posted on June 4, 2021 by JJS

Made it yesterday to Biquet Plage for the 1st time this year. Not the hot weather one would expect at this time of year. The wind however was the more or less usual strong Easterly Wind coming from the sea. … Continue reading →

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A couple more

Posted on June 4, 2021 by JJS

A package was waiting for me at the post office. In it a couple more legendary French cars which ran at the Le Mans 24h race. Bugatti Mirage Renault

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Back from Albi

Posted on June 2, 2021 by JJS

Had a pleasant drive across the Black Mountains (Montagnes Noires) yesterday after to arrive in Albi late afternoon. A quick heck-in at the hotel and we were off wandering around the old town. A very dark sky but no rain … Continue reading →

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Welcome June

Posted on June 1, 2021 by JJS

June was most likely named for the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. Another interpretation says that the name came from the Latin juvenis, “young people,” who were celebrated at this time. JUNE CALENDAR June 5 is World Environment … Continue reading →

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Weekly Post – May 30th

Posted on May 30, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 435 days in Carcassonne since 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE ▫️ REGIONAL INFORMATION Thanks to the figures communicated this Saturday 29 May by Santé publique France, … Continue reading →

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A for Cathedral

Posted on May 26, 2021 by JJS

It is not difficult to understand why the imposing Cathedral of Albi in the French Occitanie region is probably the most visited cathedral in the world. It has retained all of its splendour and colours over the centuries which is … Continue reading →

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M for Sport

Posted on May 26, 2021 by JJS

I was surprised and fairly happy to see that the BMW car we tested was actually carrying the famous BMW Sport Pack logo. I did not try to unleash the obvious large amount of horse power during the test drive … Continue reading →

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Weekly Post – May 23rd

Posted on May 23, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 428 days in Carcassonne since 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE ▫️ VACCINATIONS Stéphane Bancel, the French CEO of Moderna, told the Journal du dimanche about his … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on May 23, 2021 by JJS

The post lady, a new one, delivered this one a couple of days ago. Courage Compétition 🇫🇷 was a racing team and chassis constructor company now owned by Oreca, based in Le Mans near the famous Circuit de la Sarthe. It was … Continue reading →

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Daily Post – May 21st

Posted on May 21, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 427 days in Carcassonne since 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE ▫️ REGIONAL NEWS The situation of the epidemic in the Aude, the Pyrénées-Orientales and in the … Continue reading →

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