Category Archives: Memories and Nostalgia

Dax memories

Posted on April 23, 2022 by JJS

Many moons ago, one summer in the early 70’s three of us spent our holidays at my parent’s place in the South of France. We decided to rent one these small motorbikes each and we found exactly waht we wanted … Continue reading →

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Cartoon time

Posted on April 17, 2022 by JJS

Still working on my comic book and it takes me a long time to transform original pictures. But time I have, so no problem

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Souvenir 1973

Posted on March 25, 2022 by JJS

27eme Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins Annecy My brother just found this photo. I remember the day as if it was yesterday. I had been on guard duty all night and had changed into the parade uniform a few minutes earlier … Continue reading →

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Souvenir? 1976

Posted on January 19, 2022 by JJS

In fact, to tell the truth, I cannot remember much. The occasion: Our second wedding reception which took place in France (the 1st one was in England= in this superb location. Everything had been organised by my parents who invited … Continue reading →

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Le Mans 24h – Nostalgia

Posted on November 2, 2021 by JJS

I came across this very realistic painting of these 2 C9 prototypes Sauber Mercedes in the 1989 edition of the 24 hours race. I was there and saw car number 61 win the race In the meantime the track portion … Continue reading →

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La Sauvageraie

Posted on October 21, 2021 by JJS

This use to be the name of the house I grew up in. My friend Chris from the UK remembered that and had the sign made for my birthday last June. I waited for his visit so that we could … Continue reading →

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Souvenir 1969

Posted on May 8, 2021 by JJS

Someone mentionned this bike on TV last night. I had completely forgotten I had one. In fact I cannot remember anyone else in our area / town, Paris even. Had a lot of fun with it Giulietta

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La Celle St Cloud

Posted on May 4, 2021 by JJS

More comments to come Old photos found on the web of the town where we grew up And finally where “La Bande” came to life CHOOOOouOUOU Du côté de chez Sem

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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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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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