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 in order to lead the changing of the guards I was in charge of.
After that I had a free couple of days and my parents had just arrived to pick me up. My father took the photo. After that we went to Megève for 48 hours.
We have not seen each other for years
Nice to see my cousin again. The good news is that she is looking to move in the area
In French there is a well know expression to cover this “La moutarde me monte au nez” which literally translated means “The mustard is going up my nose”.
This might happen to me very shortly. Earlier today I received a delivery from Maille‘s online shop.
And namely 5 little pots of delicious mustards
Whisky and smoked pepper mustard
Chablis mustard and black truffle chips
Mustard with Alba white truffle chips
Original white wine mustard
Old-fashioned mustard with Chardonnay
After years of experimenting with all technological sophisticated productivity apps and solutions, I shall carry on in parallel with my paper bullet journal(s). There is just something seriously pleasing writing things down.
I am saying this because I am coming to the last pages of my current notebook and am currently preparing the next one. I need to decide among other things which new ICONs I might use if at all. But most important of all, what will be the content.
In time for pancake day
There are pancakes, and then there are pancakes that make you sigh with happiness. Crepes aux pommes, apple pancakes are definitely in the second …
Crepes aux Pommes | Apple Pancake cake
People born in years of the Tiger are fiercely independent and possess strong self-esteem. They like to act alone and are not very gregarious. They are most likely optimistic and enthusiastic by nature, and always seem to have endless energy, especially at work. Their energetic presence and intense eyes are the greatest charm of Tiger natives. Their vitality is apparent to anyone at a glance, and people are instinctively drawn to this larger than life quality in them.
Tigers are lively and cheerful, and they love freedom and independence. They are a zodiac sign that absolutely must have their personal space. Tigers usually have a keen sense of justice. When faced with injustices, whether against themselves or others, you can be sure Tigers will not stand aside. However, Tigers may also appear unrefined or thoughtless in the way they handle things. In a less developed person, these traits can easily turn into ignorance or foolhardiness.
In general, Tigers possess great tenacity. They are loyal, quick and the center of attention in everything they do. However, a king needs a domain to be truly in possession of their power. For any Tiger, male or female, their ambition will come before they allow themselves a break to enjoy other parts of life.
The origins of the cheese fondue can be found in Switzerland, France (Rhone Alps) and Italy (Piedmont and Aosta Valley). The earliest know recipe …
Fondue Savoyarde
This is a simple recipe and makes a good starter or light lunch. You could use any soft melting cheese but I am using the number one cheese of the …
Reblochon en croute
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▫️ HOME NEWS DESK
Last weekend in January, I am still counting on a short getaway to sunnier climes towards the second half of February. Got to get 100% fit in the meantime.
▫️ HEALTH SITUATION
Daily summary update on the Covid-19 epidemic in France, with figures from Santé Publique France and the Ministry of Health.
CONTAMINATIONS
On Friday 28 January, 353,503 infections were recorded in 24 hours.
HOSPITALISATIONS
In hospital, the number of Covid patients was 31,271 on Friday, compared to 30,982 yesterday. 2,825 new patients have been admitted in the last 24 hours.
Critical care services counted 3,656 Covid-19 patients on Friday (with 294 new admissions), compared to 3,694 on Thursday.
DEATHS
In 24 hours, 262 people have died in hospital from Covid-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 130,278 (including hospitals and nursing homes) since the beginning of the epidemic.
VACCINATION
As the vaccination pass came into effect on Monday, 53,895,155 people have received at least one injection (80.3% of the total population) and 52,540,003 people have a complete vaccination schedule (79.9% of the total population). In addition, 34,367,211 people have received a booster dose.
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Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This commitment was made by the airlines in October 2021. This is an ambitious goal, which involves the entire industry, in order to achieve net zero emissions. Air transport, which has halved its carbon footprint since 1990, represents 2 to 3% of man-made CO2 emissions.
To meet this challenge, the industry will have to adopt standards and certification processes within an international framework, if only to avoid distortions of competition between airlines. The ability of energy companies to produce large volumes of alternative fuels to kerosene will be crucial. These sustainable fuels will contribute 53% to the decarbonisation effort.
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▫️ TINTIN
For comic book fans like myself
The new Belgian passport, which will be available from February 7 the graphic theme chosen is that of comics and travel (Tintin’s rocket, the Smurfs, Lucky Luke, Spirou, Largo Winch, Bob & Bobette, the Marsupilami)
▫️ FOOD & DRINKS
Red Meat Radish
I have been eating a lot of the so-called Chinese Red Meat Radishes of late.
Peel the skin off, cut thin slices and like any other radish eat with a bit of butter, salt & pepper accompanied by a some bread. Excellent at apéritif time.
Alternatively, cut in very small bits to add to a salad. It adds a bit of crunch.
▫️ MUSIC
✏️ Go Neil…
76-year-old Neil Young took aim at Spotify – which inked a reportedly $100 million podcast deal with Joe Rogan back in May of 2020 – in an open letter posted on his website. In the since-deleted post, the “Old Man” artist made clear that the music-streaming giant would have to choose between The Joe Rogan Experience and his songs.
“I am doing this because Spotify is spreading fake information about vaccines – potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread by them,” wrote Young. “Please act on this immediately today and keep me informed of the time schedule.
After Neil Young, Joni Mitchell leaves Spotify, which she also accuses of misinformation about Covid-19. In support of the folk-rock legend in her fight against popular and controversial American host Joe Rogan’s podcast, the Canadian singer announced on Friday that she was removing her music from the streaming platform.
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✏️ ARTE Concert
Just when I was about to go to bed last night I lazily zapped through the TV channels one last time and fell upon the start of one of ARTE’s concert and namely:
Pink Floyd’s
Delicate Sound of Thunder
Simply excellent
For five days in 1988, from 19 to 23 August, Pink Floyd, minus Roger Waters who had left the band three years earlier, performed at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. This concert allowed the band to record the double album “Delicate Sound of Thunder”. This memorable performance, punctuated by the band’s greatest hits such as “Wish You Were Here” and “Time”, was captured by an exceptional device of twenty-seven cameras.
The concert is available on ARTE
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