Author Archives: JJS

Progress on Carnot II

Posted on April 21, 2021 by JJS

They are now working on side number 3 on the square. I had to go to the chemist earlier and it is quite an obstacle course to get to it. No chance of going to the bank though. On the … Continue reading →

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Daily Post – April 21st

Posted on April 21, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 398 days in Carcassonne since 1st lockdown in March 2020 ▫️ DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE . ● With less than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, Finistère (89), Gers (107), Pyrénées-Atlantiques … Continue reading →

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In the army now

Posted on April 20, 2021 by JJS

Came across old photo albums whilst clearing up my office. Winter 1974 / 75 27eme Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins

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Progress report – Day 2

Posted on April 20, 2021 by JJS

New Desk The frame is now complete I need a couple more holes for cables and of course try to match the colour with the existing wood from the book shelves. That is for tomorrow. I was also wondering if … Continue reading →

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Fishing for the news

Posted on April 20, 2021 by JJS

First job in the morning is to read the headlines from different newspapers and news outlets from home and abroad. I have set up my computer to open automatically all the above web pages, one per tab. Of course there … Continue reading →

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Progress report – Day 1

Posted on April 20, 2021 by JJS

New Desk The basic frame is completed

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Back in 1953

Posted on April 19, 2021 by JJS
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Temporary home office

Posted on April 19, 2021 by JJS

I have had to move my computer to the dining room table to make room in my normal office where I have cleared up the corner where my in-built desk area will be Tools and wood supplies are ready for … Continue reading →

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France Service

Posted on April 18, 2021 by JJS

DID YOU KNOW? Apply for a vehicle registration document, apply for RSA, fill in your tax return online… Do you need help with an online procedure? Would digital assistance make your life easier? Less than 30 minutes from your home, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Post – April 17th

Posted on April 17, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 394 days in Carcassonne since 1st lockdown in March 2020 ▫️ DAILY AND WEEKLY STATISTICS HERE . ▫️ Incidence and positivity rates increased this week in the Aude. Hospitalizations in very … Continue reading →

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