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Post by Wyvern on Jul 27, 2011 9:25:15 GMT
Does anybody really know what his beef is with them. I know Jeremy mentions Agincourt. It's the French and the Germans fighting over Alsace Lorraine. They are our traditional 'rivals' - it's not meant bitterly, but since before Agincourt there have been power struggles between England and France. Agincourt did really clobber Anglo-French relations however. Even when Henry VIII and Francis I decided to come together for a tournament in 1520 (at The Field of Cloth of Gold), what was supposed to be a joint display of wealth, power and athleticism ended up with Henry challenging Francis to a wrestling match (Francis won)! Personally, I think it's time for our nations to demand a rematch. Obviously France is a republic these days, but I'm sure if the Queen challenged Nicolas Sarkozy to a wrestling match, there would be a great deal of interest. We mock the French for their (perceived) arrogance, weird eating habits, reputation as shaggers, poor personal hygiene, manic driving and love of garlic and berets; they mock us for our (perceived) poor diet, romantic and sexual incompetence, lack of style, general coarseness and our poor personal hygiene. We call them 'frogs', they call us 'les rosbifs', both on the basis of our eating habits. It's not so much a James thing as an ingrained Anglo-French thing. We only do it because they're better at a lot of things than we are. On the other hand, they're responsible for the revolting Peugeot in which I was forced to take my driving test* (let's ignore the fact that the Vauxhall I should have been driving broke down the week before), and that is absolutely the worst car I have ever driven, with a face like a toothless idiot and a ride like a lead-lined blancmange (which is another French word, you'll note). So they deserve it. *I passed. |
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Post by xjsarah on Jul 27, 2011 11:06:53 GMT
You've got a 'keeper' there, XJS! I went to Paris last September, in fact I was on the Eurostar when Jacqui was getting a book signed for me, and James was so displeased that he even sent me a message. Paris is quite magical. If you've not been before there are many things to enchant, but the two I remember most are the night-time trip to watch the Eiffel Tower shimmer on the hour, and the bridge over the Seine with the lovers' padlocks. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/lovelocks-return-to-the-bridges-of-paris-2293506.htmlI'm sure you'll have a lovely, romantic time. I've been to Paris before, about sixteen years ago, but my OH has never been there, so it'll be a whole new experience for him. I'm really looking forward to going again, as I loved it when I was there before. We've been considering going there for a while, but it was all finally booked and confirmed last night. My OH says that one of the things on the 'to do' list for his life is to take a girlfriend to Paris, which I think is rather nice. Well, he'll be able to cross it off the list in September! ;D Thanks for all the good wishes, folks.  Dit, what a great message from James! ;D |
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Post by devil-may-care on Jul 27, 2011 14:36:19 GMT
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time XJS! What a romantic wish for your OH! ;D ;D
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Post by Vivienne on Jul 27, 2011 16:16:31 GMT
I love English and French history and almost minored in it. I plan to go back to Versailles, especially for the Hall of Mirrors. Back in LouisIV time it stunk to high heaven ergo so much perfume. Didn't the French invent the bidet? I remember it being said years ago that British food was terrible. I know that has changed. I love french desserts. Is there a certain pub I should go to in London?
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Post by Wyvern on Jul 28, 2011 17:07:35 GMT
Thank goodness! I have a job!
I start on Monday as an 'on-board host' on trains. I will not be throwing bananas at people in scum class or swearing at people over the intercom, but I will be working for the same people as our own XJSarah ;D
It's not perhaps quite what I saw myself doing when I graduated, but it's better than the alternative!
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Post by antonia on Jul 28, 2011 17:10:12 GMT
Congrats on the job,Wy.
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Post by meimichan on Jul 28, 2011 17:13:56 GMT
Congratulations on the job Wy.
Send me some of that get-hired good luck.
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Post by flatin5th - Knight of the NC on Jul 28, 2011 18:25:06 GMT
good news! Any clues as to which train company to look out for you on?  |
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Post by eshalda on Jul 28, 2011 19:03:45 GMT
Well one Wy. It sounds like a good job.
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Post by xjsarah on Jul 28, 2011 19:53:54 GMT
Yay!! ;D I knew you'd do it, Wy. Well done, and all the very best. Flat, the train company in question is East Midlands Trains. |
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Post by dit on Jul 28, 2011 21:46:02 GMT
Where does East Midlands travel to/from?
Congrats, btw, Wy.
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Post by xjsarah on Jul 28, 2011 21:57:24 GMT
These particular EMT services run between London St. Pancras and Corby, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield.
I rather like being based at St. Pancras, because it is, quite frankly, one of the finest railway stations ever built. IMHO, anyway! ;D
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Post by Wyvern on Jul 28, 2011 22:13:10 GMT
Thank you everyone  I have to admit, I'm hoping to have a look around St Pancras (no, XJ, not just the Paperchase!) at some point, because it's an incredible building. I'm just massively relieved to have something to do again! |
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Post by Mayfayre on Jul 28, 2011 22:16:39 GMT
I got to see inside the old hotel building there a few years back, when I was delivering some stuff for an art exhibition. It's awesome!
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Post by devil-may-care on Jul 28, 2011 23:20:20 GMT
Congratulations, Wy!! ;D ;D
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Post by pie on Jul 28, 2011 23:50:11 GMT
That's great news Wy! All the best with it. |
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Post by TheDaisy on Jul 29, 2011 7:00:24 GMT
YAY Wy! Now I definately have to a trip to Sheffs or Leicester, as there's double the chance of being able to be the awkward customer of the day ;D I got to see inside the old hotel building there a few years back, when I was delivering some stuff for an art exhibition. It's awesome! I went (twice!) for a tour of the hotel before it was rebuilt. It was pretty damn good, especially the double winding staircase towards the rear of the building. I'd love to go round it now it's been restored, but I suspect I may well have to pay a not-small fortune for a room there first. |
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Post by lew on Jul 29, 2011 7:20:02 GMT
I see many congrats are in order, babies, holidays and jobs. Is it spring ;D
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Post by antonia on Sept 30, 2011 15:16:00 GMT
I'm putting this in here as it's my good news.My kidneys haven't bitten the dust yet and are just borderline knacked so no dialysis needed.Yippee!(to me thats very good news)
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Post by slfriend79 on Sept 30, 2011 15:41:18 GMT
I'm putting this in here as it's my good news.My kidneys haven't bitten the dust yet and are just borderline knacked so no dialysis needed.Yippee!(to me thats very good news) So sorry about your kidneys, but not having to do dialysis is good. From what I know about it, it is not a nice procedure to go through. |
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Post by eshalda on Sept 30, 2011 15:42:04 GMT
It is very good news indeed, dialysis is no box of treats, so, long may your kidneys reign (and keep functioning.)
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Post by dit on Sept 30, 2011 16:47:32 GMT
Pleased to hear your news, antonia. You must have been incredibly concerned.
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Post by devil-may-care on Sept 30, 2011 19:39:31 GMT
Great news, antonia!! ;D
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Post by antonia on Sept 30, 2011 19:52:33 GMT
Pleased to hear your news, antonia. You must have been incredibly concerned. Just a little,they have my liver in a jar somewhere and they are not getting my kidneys too. Just have my scan to go now but I'll worry about that later.I'm having my stay of execution extended. Thanks every one it means alot. |
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Post by pie on Oct 1, 2011 0:56:05 GMT
That's wonderful, Antonia! Great to hear. |
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Post by jmsquared on Oct 1, 2011 1:59:49 GMT
That's great Antonia! So pleased for you.
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Post by trustme on Oct 1, 2011 2:38:00 GMT
Congrats, Antonia! May the good news keep coming |
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Post by meimichan on Oct 28, 2011 20:37:45 GMT
I AM EMPLOYED! Part-time, seasonal, temporary, minimum-wage, but DAMN IT I AM EMPLOYED! SOME MONEY. Oh. 25% employee discount. Employed at Michael's. For those who don't know, major craft/art supply store chain in the states. My paycheck may not make it out of the store.  I may weep. With joy this time. |
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Post by devil-may-care on Oct 28, 2011 20:48:04 GMT
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Post by antonia on Oct 28, 2011 20:49:52 GMT
Nice one Meim.I'm so pleased for you,about time something good worked out for you.
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Dit, what a great message from James! ;D
