Author Archives: JJS

ZOOM

Posted on May 2, 2021 by JJS

I have just cancelled my Zoom subscription which was going to renew automatically on May8th. The features available with the prescription are very good but no longer necessary now that the hard confinement periods appear to be over. Not worth … Continue reading →

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Swallows flying low

Posted on May 2, 2021 by JJS

The weather forecast predicted rain and wind, the swallows are flying very low, which is a sure sign of bad weather and yet I am sitting in the sun with my after lunch espresso and a glass of red wine. … Continue reading →

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WEC – Spa 6 Hours

Posted on May 2, 2021 by JJS

Excellent 1st race yesterday which I watched from start to finish. Quite a battle in all categories. I have already updated my dedicated web page with the results.

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Weekly Post – May 1st

Posted on May 1, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 407 days in Carcassonne since 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE With the possibility of rediscovering, at last, the pleasure of going to the cinema, visiting a … Continue reading →

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Welcome May

Posted on May 1, 2021 by JJS

Some events during the month A couple of favorites of mine on May 15th & May 23rd 🔸 1st May 2021 – May Day May Day is an ancient spring festival, traditionally celebrated with maypole dancing. 🔸 3rd May 2021 – May … Continue reading →

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Souvenirs 1988

Posted on April 30, 2021 by JJS

A young JJ at the beach in the South of France

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Daily Post – April 30th

Posted on April 29, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 406 days since the 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS 📉 📊 📈 HERE . ● President Macron chose Le Parisien newspaper and the regional daily press to … Continue reading →

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Daily Post – April 29th

Posted on April 29, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 405 days since the 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE . 📉 📊 📈 ● The outline of the deconfinement timetable, already mapped out by the government, … Continue reading →

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Souvenirs 1975

Posted on April 28, 2021 by JJS

I have been trying to reconnect with some friends from the army days in the Alpine Troops (Chasseurs Alpins) in Annecy. I have come across a few photos on the internet which brought back memories and a few names. Cameras … Continue reading →

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Daily Post – April 28th

Posted on April 28, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 405 days since the 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE . 📉 📊 📈 ● Thanks to the figures communicated this Tuesday by Santé publique France, here … Continue reading →

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