Hi Val,
hope you're well,
thought I'd drop you a line, as I'm wondering if you know of anyone heading to Rodez, 23/12.
I'm heading to the airport..need to be there around 12 afternoon, and willing to pay petrol costs if necessary,
many thanks,
richard Contact Richard on elixirix@gmail.com
Richard is the young student at Citrus in Laguepie
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Saturday, 8 December 2012
The night Fifi became truly International
Well girls, what a night.
Judith Reynolds key organiser of the Fifi Christmas Carol Concert held at Verfeil Sur Seye deserves a "medaille d'or" Last year the first of these events was very good but lacked the international feel, well this year that was put right. We had the children of Verfeil singing " Jingle bells", a number of village children being taught English by a group of dedicated ladies, all wanting to offer their services to the local community and the children are loving it. The choir of St. Antonin ... and Caylus sang French Carols, Fifi ladies sang English and there were readings in French and English. The residents of the village of Verfeil had a reminder from the Mairie that very morning and the village turned out, " nombreux". Mulled wine and mince pies were plentiful and there was not a " mouse pie" in sight. I am sure everyone had the same feeling that in such a warm ambience celebrating the coming of Christmas could not have been better
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Judith Reynolds key organiser of the Fifi Christmas Carol Concert held at Verfeil Sur Seye deserves a "medaille d'or" Last year the first of these events was very good but lacked the international feel, well this year that was put right. We had the children of Verfeil singing " Jingle bells", a number of village children being taught English by a group of dedicated ladies, all wanting to offer their services to the local community and the children are loving it. The choir of St. Antonin ... and Caylus sang French Carols, Fifi ladies sang English and there were readings in French and English. The residents of the village of Verfeil had a reminder from the Mairie that very morning and the village turned out, " nombreux". Mulled wine and mince pies were plentiful and there was not a " mouse pie" in sight. I am sure everyone had the same feeling that in such a warm ambience celebrating the coming of Christmas could not have been better
Suddenly getting Sky news
Susan Hunt from Puylaroque tells me that they are suddenly able to get Sky news. Malc is hoping we can suddenly get Sky Sport, dream on Malcolm.
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5 of us are planning to jump through hoops in 2013
Long time residents here ( must be more than 5 years ) are planning on taking the roller coaster ride in 2013 to gain dual- nationality. Why would we bother I can hear you ask? Not sure about the others but I want a vote somewhere. I want my voice to be heard from a tick on a ballot paper. Lots of women fought for me to be able to have that right, so I do not want to let all their trials and tribulations go to waste. Before long I will not be able to vote in England and as we live here full time, it is what is happening here that matters. The more I see of the rise of Marine Le Pen the more I want to say " No, I do not agree with racist views" and I want at least to be able to cast a more moderate vote.
It is not going to be easy but we are all keen to give it a try and as long as we can keep our English nationality ( fall back position ) then we are keen to go ahead. If you are interested in knowing more contact us, but we will keep you informed in TAG at each step.
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It is not going to be easy but we are all keen to give it a try and as long as we can keep our English nationality ( fall back position ) then we are keen to go ahead. If you are interested in knowing more contact us, but we will keep you informed in TAG at each step.
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Carols at Parisot
Christmas carols with the Choir of Parisot at the Eglise St. Andeol, Parisot. The Chef de Choeur is Peter Nowfel and it is being held on Sunday 16th of December 17hr.
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Friday, 7 December 2012
Catfish catch and kill pigeons in Albi
Huge catfish (called les silures in French ) in the Tarn at Albi have been filmed catching and eating pigeons by the waters edge. Introduced into France in the 1970's, these fish can grow to huge proportions. Not suprising if they are stuffing in pigeons, they will be eating thrushes and ortolans next.
Can you remember the " Silurians" in Dr.Who?
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Frederic Raffi , Maitre - Restaurateur de France
Frederic Raffi chef at Le Carre des Gourmets St.Antonin Noble Val ( Pink Hotel to some of us ) has gained the prestigious title " Maitre - restaurateur de France" There are 5 others in Tarn And Garonne with this title.
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Pilates at Parisot
A Pilates class is
staring in Parisot in the New Year. There is a free ‘trial’ class to
staring in Parisot in the New Year. There is a free ‘trial’ class to
be held after January 7th; it will last for ONE HOUR and will be held
during one the following times:
1. Monday between 12h and 14
2. Tuesday between 17h and 19h
3. Thursday after 18h
4. Friday after 18h
5. Saturday afternoon from 14h or during the evening
If you are interested please contact Gina at Parisot library
(soldeldeyme@aol.com) with your first time preference, and your
second.
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Light pollution in them there hills.
Our situation at Mas del Sol is a bit " lost in France "ish" high on a hill in beautiful open countryside looking over to other hills. At night the stars are so clear I am sure coming up to Christmas we could see the star of Bethlehem. ( if it was there ) What other adornments are needed for Christmas. French neighbours over the hill , who do not get me wrong are delightful, just misguided, have decked the house and barns with flashing Christmas lights, why? Hardly anybody goes up their road, probably we are the only ones who can see them in the distance. We did go out initially to laugh when the donkeys started hee hawing and the dogs barking. We were pleased when the lights on the Chateau were turned off in Varen after the summer, only to be replaced with flashing Christmas horrors. Friends John and Jan have a farm house on the road below and I know in England they will be reading this, shaking their heads, being haters of light pollution.
Light pollution is one of the fastest growing most pervasive forms of enviromental pollution. It disrupts biological rhythms in humans and animals, particularly affecting nocturnal species.
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Light pollution is one of the fastest growing most pervasive forms of enviromental pollution. It disrupts biological rhythms in humans and animals, particularly affecting nocturnal species.
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Is the collective term for a group of sangliers " une horde"
Une horde de sangliers caused two accidents and havoc on the road from Albi to Toulouse near Lisle sur Tarn. A horde, a group, a herd anyway running across the motorway must have caused panic all round.
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Why are the agriculteurs of Midi Pyrenees "en colere"
In Midi Pyrenees and Aquitaine the level of nitrates on the land and in rivers is so high the farmers are being asked to find other solutions for getting rid of their fumier, well their animals fumier / manure. The farmers say the new regulations will put them out of business and a map of the problem areas includes Midi Pyrenees and Aquitaine. That is why today 50 tractors will be found on the streets of Toulouse and blocking roads today.
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Thursday, 6 December 2012
From the other side of the world.
I too would like you to know how much I enjoying reading tag, even when I am at the other side of the world, I am in New Zealand now, it makes me feel involved in a little bit of France - so thank you Val and Malcolm for all your hard work,
Hazel.
Val says - Enjoy your time in NZ with the family Hazel and glad you enjoy TAG
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Hazel.
Val says - Enjoy your time in NZ with the family Hazel and glad you enjoy TAG
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Warning about traffic on the "peripherique Toulousain"
Friday is not the day to choose to go to Toulouse for your Christmas shopping spree. Massive hold ups ( grosses perturbations) are being forecast on the Toulouse peripherique, due to" manifestations of agriculteurs" They're planning on taking their tractors and driving in to the centre of Toulouse to make their protests. Something the average shopper can do with out.
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Use the comments and do not have thrush dinners.
Hi Val - was going to comment properly on the blog - but got to that damn
wiggly thing and abandoned the project.
What I was going to say is that people who are concerned about the catching
and eating of thrushes and buntings might want to consider joining the LPO -
the League pour la Protection des Oiseaux. It's the sister organisation of
the RSPB, and it fights for changes in the law (and the enforcement of
existing laws) for the protection of wild birds and other wildlife. The
Tarn branch is very active, and organises bird-y outings and meetings. If
you join the national organisation you get lots of information and a
subscription to their beautifully produced and very informative and
interesting magazine. AND you know you're contributing to the end of
ortolan eating!
Jill Spearman
Val says So you do not have to contend with that 'damned wiggly thing'. I have
made it very simple
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This appears on every post you may wish to reply to and as it is an active link, all you need to do is click it and the page to write your message appears. I type it on to every post and then make it link so please use it folks. and I have done away with the other comment [ with the wiggly thing ]
jill is quite right about joining the LPO, if it gives people power to stop
ortolan and thrush dinners I am all for it.
wiggly thing and abandoned the project.
What I was going to say is that people who are concerned about the catching
and eating of thrushes and buntings might want to consider joining the LPO -
the League pour la Protection des Oiseaux. It's the sister organisation of
the RSPB, and it fights for changes in the law (and the enforcement of
existing laws) for the protection of wild birds and other wildlife. The
Tarn branch is very active, and organises bird-y outings and meetings. If
you join the national organisation you get lots of information and a
subscription to their beautifully produced and very informative and
interesting magazine. AND you know you're contributing to the end of
ortolan eating!
Jill Spearman
Val says So you do not have to contend with that 'damned wiggly thing'. I have
made it very simple
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This appears on every post you may wish to reply to and as it is an active link, all you need to do is click it and the page to write your message appears. I type it on to every post and then make it link so please use it folks. and I have done away with the other comment [ with the wiggly thing ]
jill is quite right about joining the LPO, if it gives people power to stop
ortolan and thrush dinners I am all for it.
He keeps creeping in, that Malcolm
Knowing how you feel about things like this just wanted to let you know that your email address is now titled with Malc's name. It might be intentional ( never ) and it is always lovely to see Malc in print!!
Hope to see you Saturday evening for the singalong!
Love Kathleen xx
Val says Just realised what you mean Kath, so have altered it back to mail ( tout de suite)
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Someone likes it!
I'd like to propose a vote of thanks to Val [ and Malcolm in the background] for such informative and entertaining posts, which I love catching up with, especially when I am away from our French home. So thanks Val, and keep going please!
Diana x
Val says. I am so glad you enjoy TAG Diana. I really enjoy co-ordinating it and hope not everyone groans when another TAG ''look now'' pops up on the computer. For those people, and hard to believe they may be out there, do not bother reading every time [ but who knows what you will miss] For the many others who seem to like it, please keep contributing and letting me know what needs reporting.
Happy Christmas Diana and Anthony.
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Carol Concert at Verfeil, Sat 5pm
Come and sing your heart out, with French and English carols. The children of Verfeil sur Seye, the choir of St. Antonin and Fifi ladies. A great start to the christmas festivities. A real mix of " entente cordiale" for us all. The Salle des Fetes at Verfeil 5 till 7pm.
Electric Geisha at the Salle des Thermes
Friday night at 21 hrs at the Salle des Thermes at St Antonin Noble Val, Electric Geisha will be in concert. Entrance fee 5 euros.
Out walking at dusk, wear reflective clothes
Yesterday on the bridge at Feneyrols, a young girl of 18 was walking over the bridge when she was knocked over by a car. The driver had not seen her in the dusk at 18hrs. Both driver and injured girl were from Feneyrols. The girl was " grievement blessee" with fractues to her pelvis and skull. Out walking the dog or just having a walk along the road you MUST wear some reflective clothing. This has been brought to TAGs notice on an earlier occasion, with a lady asking if I could make a plea for readers to wear at least an arm band, hat or jacket.
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Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Take five, and remember a legend.
Jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck has suffered a heart attack and died at 92. An American known as ''a living legend'' by the US Library of Congress and so highly thought of in France was honoured and made an ''Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters'' in 1990
Tudor Powell says Have been a follower of Mr Brubeck since my National Service days in The Army on the Rhine at RAF Laarbruch. I was at his concert in the Free trade Hall in Manchester, part of his first UK tour.1957ish.
Tudor Powell says Have been a follower of Mr Brubeck since my National Service days in The Army on the Rhine at RAF Laarbruch. I was at his concert in the Free trade Hall in Manchester, part of his first UK tour.1957ish.
Brubeck with Paul Desmond and, I think, Joe Morrello drums.The days of Trad vs Modern, East Coast vs West
BigBand vs Combos.I shall go and play an LP or two...."Jazz goes to College"
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