Hello Val
Burger King
So, why do you publish this???!!!
Tot ziens
Arie en Corrie Koppenol
Val says lovely to hear you are still reading TAG and thank you for your positive input. Not our cup of tea Burger King but these chains McDonald and Burger King are loved by younger people and the fact that they are coming to Toulouse will make students in the town very happy.
Val says the couple used to live in France but moved to Spain
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Monday, 26 January 2015
News from festilitt
Happy New Year from the Parisot Literary Festival Team.
We are hard at work organising the programme for this year's event which will be on 23, 24 & 25 October. We've already secured some fabulous, and very well known, British authors so save the dates - it will be a not to be missed weekend.
To see the highlights of our highly successful 2014 festival, click on the link below:
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Sunday, 25 January 2015
Mimosa at the flower market at Narbonne
Mimosa means Spring is just around the corner, certainly a cheerful picture
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We all love the plane trees lining the road, they speak of France
So sad that yet another death, a young driver crashing headlong into one. A 24 year old Rabastinois (someone from Rabastens) near Lisle sur Tarn lost control of his car killing both himself and his puppy.
One of the reasons many communes throughout France are cutting them down to stop such accidents. They really are under threat these lines and lanes of trees as some are also diseased like the ones lining the canal du Midi from Toulouse down toward Carcassonne. Many of those are set to be cut down.
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One of the reasons many communes throughout France are cutting them down to stop such accidents. They really are under threat these lines and lanes of trees as some are also diseased like the ones lining the canal du Midi from Toulouse down toward Carcassonne. Many of those are set to be cut down.
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News from Via Sahel Enfants d' Afrique to follow
After a late night we were set for a leisurely morning when a tap at the door and a shout up the stairs announced the arrival of Jean Marie Nosal from the Domaine de Sautou. I love it that he knows us well enough just to arrive and we are always interested in his news. His latest exploits in Bamako just before Christmas have been written up and when Malc finds time he will translate and précis them for us.
The over riding thing when he was there was the fear of Ebola in the population. It is a relief now that hopefully Mali is clear at the moment. Jean Marie got the school and hospital sorted out and he was pleased to meet with the President of Mali and his wife to discuss the welfare of the children. There are huge numbers of homeless, children without parents at the moment and as Jean Marie explained to the President they were never likely to be adopted in their own country. JM wants the country to open up again the possibility of these children being adopted abroad. He thinks it is the only chance they have to survive and the President and his aid listened and agreed. There is a possibility of a bill coming up in the senate which may once again change adoption procedures. JM knows of families here who would be happy to adopt.
The next visitors arrived and what had been a quiet morning turned in to a very sociable one.
When visitors are so lovely, we are not unhappy.
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The over riding thing when he was there was the fear of Ebola in the population. It is a relief now that hopefully Mali is clear at the moment. Jean Marie got the school and hospital sorted out and he was pleased to meet with the President of Mali and his wife to discuss the welfare of the children. There are huge numbers of homeless, children without parents at the moment and as Jean Marie explained to the President they were never likely to be adopted in their own country. JM wants the country to open up again the possibility of these children being adopted abroad. He thinks it is the only chance they have to survive and the President and his aid listened and agreed. There is a possibility of a bill coming up in the senate which may once again change adoption procedures. JM knows of families here who would be happy to adopt.
The next visitors arrived and what had been a quiet morning turned in to a very sociable one.
When visitors are so lovely, we are not unhappy.
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Paddington has hat colour changes with each new illustrator
A reader has asked why my Paddington has a blue hat when in the film is hat is red. Paddington over the years in the books changed illustrators. My favourite was the first Peggy Fortnum followed by Fred Banbury in 1972 when his hat was blue. In 1976 Ivor Wood took over and David Mckee in the 80's changed his hat for the first time to red. In the 90' s R.W. Alley kept up with the red theme. The red wellingtons on my bear came in in 1972 when toy makers Gabrielle designs put him in a pair of red boots so he could be made to stand.
I would like to see a film " Paddington holidays in SW France" He could come and stay in our gite and ride the donkeys!
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I would like to see a film " Paddington holidays in SW France" He could come and stay in our gite and ride the donkeys!
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Paddington romps away at St. Antonin
A cinema full of elderly friends of a bear. "Best film I have seen in years " one after another say. How many people go home wanting a Paddington and do I feel a bit guilty that I have got one ... stuffed.
Shall I tell you why the film was so funny, well it is because the books so well written by Michael Bond are hilarious.
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Shall I tell you why the film was so funny, well it is because the books so well written by Michael Bond are hilarious.
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Hostess with the mostest
We were invited out last night with a group of friends and I would like to thank the host and hostess, you two really know how to make people happy, comfortable and FULL.
I found it interesting in the brief discussion about TAG that everyone seemed to like the French date and French word for the day. I had not been sure about it but this is the second group who tell me they like it. A discussion about copyright of pictures made me think I must pay more attention to use of pictures used. As the numbers of TAG readers have risen both Malc and I feel a certain responsibility to get things right, not easy always when you are doing half a dozen jobs all at the same time. One has a responsibility to ones advertisers, which when years ago we made printed copies of TAG we never really had.
The important thing is to get it right for you the reader and with ever increasing numbers viewing we must be getting something right.
In these darker days politically and weather wise we would like some bright cheerful stories, so come on Taggers come up with some sunshine.
We know a lady who has just got a new bike, a picture of her in lycra would be good.
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I found it interesting in the brief discussion about TAG that everyone seemed to like the French date and French word for the day. I had not been sure about it but this is the second group who tell me they like it. A discussion about copyright of pictures made me think I must pay more attention to use of pictures used. As the numbers of TAG readers have risen both Malc and I feel a certain responsibility to get things right, not easy always when you are doing half a dozen jobs all at the same time. One has a responsibility to ones advertisers, which when years ago we made printed copies of TAG we never really had.
The important thing is to get it right for you the reader and with ever increasing numbers viewing we must be getting something right.
In these darker days politically and weather wise we would like some bright cheerful stories, so come on Taggers come up with some sunshine.
We know a lady who has just got a new bike, a picture of her in lycra would be good.
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Truffle time in SW France
Truffles with a very strong smell / un parfum très fort, are something a bit special at this time of the year in our region. They can be found from November to March, nowadays truffle dogs are used to scent them out rather than pigs. Martin Malvy President du conseil regional de Midi Pyrenees inaugurated projects this week making Lalbenque a site remarkable for this black jewel loved by cooks and gourmets. He says Lalbenque now has a world wide reputation.
One thing about truffles is at least they are not controversial like foie gras!
Picture and report from the Depeche.
Picture and report from the Depeche.
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Six ski ers now disappeared in the Haute Alps
A group of six skiers have disappeared in the Haute Alps after an avalanche. Three have been found dead, three others still missing.
In summer TAG reports swimming pool deaths, in winter deaths on the ski slopes. Swimming and skiing both great things to do but there are risks as the mounting death toll proves.
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In summer TAG reports swimming pool deaths, in winter deaths on the ski slopes. Swimming and skiing both great things to do but there are risks as the mounting death toll proves.
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TAG does not report UK news
... but there has to be the odd exception when Middlesbrough football team are involved.
Yesterday in the Cup Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 2 - nil
Brother in law Tudor had stood holding the phone one morning two weeks to get two of the 5,000 tickets for him and grandson James.
We were out last night with Malc wearing his Boro scarf and all I can say "well done the lads"
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Yesterday in the Cup Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 2 - nil
Brother in law Tudor had stood holding the phone one morning two weeks to get two of the 5,000 tickets for him and grandson James.
We were out last night with Malc wearing his Boro scarf and all I can say "well done the lads"
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First story in the Depeche, the death of the young soldier
David age just 19, a young soldier shot himself and was found by his friends in his battalion at the edge of the 5,000 hectare army property at Caylus. He was found to be dead from one shot when the sapeur pompiers arrived on scene. Today the investigation into his death will begin.
My thoughts are soldiers allowed guns outside of training times, should guns not be accounted for and locked up? I would not like to think of young soldiers around the town with guns in their belts. My point being where was his company sergeant and why was he allowed a gun? If I was the parent these are the questions I would be asking.
Malc thinks what if he was on guard duty then he would have a gun.
Val says my first question would still be why did he have and where did he get a gun.
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My thoughts are soldiers allowed guns outside of training times, should guns not be accounted for and locked up? I would not like to think of young soldiers around the town with guns in their belts. My point being where was his company sergeant and why was he allowed a gun? If I was the parent these are the questions I would be asking.
Malc thinks what if he was on guard duty then he would have a gun.
Val says my first question would still be why did he have and where did he get a gun.
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Saturday, 24 January 2015
An historic rise in road deaths in 2014
Electrical repairs
Dear Val
My fridge needs a repair, who do I contact
Adrian
Val says the post below answers it I think
Dear Val,
I've searched on tag, but can't seem to find anything. Our condensation tumble dryer needs repair. Do you or anyone know of a repairman in St Antonin or nearby?
Thanks.
Ali
Val says Electrical repairman in St. Antonin, this man comes up all the time. I found him by searching washing machines but will put him under electrical machine repairs
My fridge needs a repair, who do I contact
Adrian
Val says the post below answers it I think
Dear Val,
I've searched on tag, but can't seem to find anything. Our condensation tumble dryer needs repair. Do you or anyone know of a repairman in St Antonin or nearby?
Thanks.
Ali
Val says Electrical repairman in St. Antonin, this man comes up all the time. I found him by searching washing machines but will put him under electrical machine repairs
Who do we know who mends machines?
Hi Val
We've used the chap in St Antonin a couple of times (different faults!) and he's done it on the spot at a reasonable price.
05 81 52 91 35 - Electro Depannage
Doreen
Jill says I've used him too, for my washing machine - prompt and efficient and helpful
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We've used the chap in St Antonin a couple of times (different faults!) and he's done it on the spot at a reasonable price.
05 81 52 91 35 - Electro Depannage
Doreen
Jill says I've used him too, for my washing machine - prompt and efficient and helpful
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A young soldier dies at Caylus Camp
A young soldier 23 has committed suicide killing himself with a firearm. I do not know what has happened but one always thinks could it be bullying in the ranks?
Un militaire âgé de 23 ans s'est suicidé avec une arme à feu dans l'enceinte du camp de Caylus. Pour l'heure, on ignore à quel régiment le jeune homme appartient. Outre le 17 RGP de Montauban, le camp accueille le centre de formation initiale de parachutiste de la 11e Division parachutiste et reçoit donc de nombreux élèves. Comments to taglines82@gmail.com
It has got to be the cake lady, Glynis
Hi Val
Can I ask of your readers if they know (or maybe you know)of a cake baker that makes custom designed cakes with thick sugar frosting. I think they might be in Septfonds but do not know their name or number.
Can I ask of your readers if they know (or maybe you know)of a cake baker that makes custom designed cakes with thick sugar frosting. I think they might be in Septfonds but do not know their name or number.
Thank you
Linnea Barnes
Val says this is an ad Glynis put on before Christmas and has her contact details, wonder if her classes are full?
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Val says this is an ad Glynis put on before Christmas and has her contact details, wonder if her classes are full?
Hi Val
I've put together some dates for cake decorating and sugarcraft workshops for next year
They're all the website www.cakesinfrance.com
love Glynis
Workshop Dates 45€ per class
20€ deposit required to secure place
Friday 13th February, 2pm Valentine
For this I will provide you with a 6" cake that you will cover and decorate in the way you choose for someone special.
I will help you with techniques, provide equipment and explain how to use it.
Wenesday 25th March 2pm Teddy Bears picnic
We are going to cover a cake board, create a blanket and make 2 or 3 teddy bears and some food for them to eat.
You will be able to display this as a topper on it's own and I will also show you how to display it on a cake
Thursday 2nd April, 2pm Easter
We're going to make easter chicks, easter bunnies, pretty easter eggs and surround them with some small flowers
Wednesday 29th April 2pm Lilly of the Valley
We are going to decorate 6 cupcakes, all with lilly of the valley that you can give away 1st May
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Comme
Bearded debonair and that was just the patron
We go so often to Charlie's at Verfeil that I cannot remember when we last did a TOF ( TAG on food) report.
Thursday the restaurant was open again after a short break and a "verrie hanzome Charlee"( trying to say it with a French accent) met us at the door sporting a black beard, looking great. Normally beards end up being grey and straggly yuk! but Charlie looked "quite the handsome man" and he also looked refreshed after a break.
We had choice of starter, platter of meats with cornichons or an aubergine flan and salad. We went for the flan and it was delicious. We both had chili con carne and jacket potato, forgotten what the other choice was and then the usual fabulous choice of dessert. We could not fault any of it and with the warm chaleureux reception one receives and a petit prix how could you go wrong.
Out of five, 5 in the context of price and service, honestly hard to mark it down on this day
La Seye et Vous at Verfeil sur Seye, our local
Tonight and every Friday night till April there is a concert booked.
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Thursday the restaurant was open again after a short break and a "verrie hanzome Charlee"( trying to say it with a French accent) met us at the door sporting a black beard, looking great. Normally beards end up being grey and straggly yuk! but Charlie looked "quite the handsome man" and he also looked refreshed after a break.
We had choice of starter, platter of meats with cornichons or an aubergine flan and salad. We went for the flan and it was delicious. We both had chili con carne and jacket potato, forgotten what the other choice was and then the usual fabulous choice of dessert. We could not fault any of it and with the warm chaleureux reception one receives and a petit prix how could you go wrong.
Out of five, 5 in the context of price and service, honestly hard to mark it down on this day
La Seye et Vous at Verfeil sur Seye, our local
Tonight and every Friday night till April there is a concert booked.
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