tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post887211125020913490..comments2024-03-28T15:15:32.175+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Birthday no. 29Ken Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-43132188424764388022010-12-23T08:12:11.480+01:002010-12-23T08:12:11.480+01:00Hi Tim, I noticed those new-fangled halogen bulbs ...Hi Tim, I noticed those new-fangled halogen bulbs at the hardware store. They seem to consume a little more current than the fluorescent bulbs for the same effective wattage, but they might be worth it in some areas.<br /><br />Susie, yes, I think that's what the butcher was asking us: are you a family? But I wasn't sure at first what he meant by en famille, and I was really surprised that he would be so inquisitive. It goes against the French grain -- private life and indiscreet questions and all that. But the butcher, a man I've seen but haven't ever talked to before, was all smiles and genuinely interested, it seemed. Who knows what motivated him...<br /><br />Andrew, those steaks were very good. They weighed about 500 grams in total because the rumsteak was 19.xx euros/kg.<br /><br />Polly, Peter, Rick, thanks for the good wishes and kind thoughts.<br /><br />Evelyn, Judy, :^) comme toujours.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-38647663315918935912010-12-23T06:26:41.445+01:002010-12-23T06:26:41.445+01:00Sounds like the perfect menu. I won't have any...Sounds like the perfect menu. I won't have any trouble remembering when you began celebrating this birthday together. My son was born in 1982. Enjoy every minute!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-81690727306322304092010-12-23T00:26:18.642+01:002010-12-23T00:26:18.642+01:00There's something funny that happens when you ...There's something funny that happens when you reach the tipping point where you've spent more of your lives together than apart. Somehow the years before become a prelude to your real life, the one you have now. <br /><br />Granted my French would have to improve a lot before it could be considered awful, but wasn't the butcher asking if the two of you were a family? And of course, you are!<br /><br />Happy belated birthday to Walt. You'll hit the tipping point in three years.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017788096350527796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-51312280631726442482010-12-22T22:28:28.978+01:002010-12-22T22:28:28.978+01:00Wen & Kalt,
If you don't get along with th...Wen & Kalt,<br />If you don't get along with the 'flourescent' lights, there is a range now of halogen bulbs in 'normal' round glass envelopes. They give a warmer light in the areas that feel more comfortable with such. I'm looking forward to seeing Simon and Susan's 'natural' light kitchen units for real... I might use these in my work area where true colour is important.<br />And I echo my other half's wishes to you both for many more years together. Love is where the warmth is... that's what our cats think!!?Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-70975425354586630212010-12-22T21:23:32.082+01:002010-12-22T21:23:32.082+01:00Many happy returns to Walt for lovely warm birthda...Many happy returns to Walt for lovely warm birthday togethernessPollygarterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519711639714303756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-44009944819483099232010-12-22T16:37:37.068+01:002010-12-22T16:37:37.068+01:00I love the tradition. It's so nice you have ea...I love the tradition. It's so nice you have each other.Rick Bettencourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864282234769831038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-72359472445659465582010-12-22T15:39:55.247+01:002010-12-22T15:39:55.247+01:00I enjoy hearing about the times when you faire les...I enjoy hearing about the times when you faire les cours. The steaks were quite reasonably priced and the dinner looked yummy.Evelynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-30509561570987115962010-12-22T14:47:43.757+01:002010-12-22T14:47:43.757+01:00It always makes a birthday special when you do som...It always makes a birthday special when you do something to make the day a little different from a regular day :) I love to stroll around a store! It's relaxing :) It sounds like Walt had a very enjoyable day :))<br /><br />29 of 51 is fabulous!<br /><br />JudySeine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-56955831215412256552010-12-22T13:19:52.327+01:002010-12-22T13:19:52.327+01:00Congratulations on almost 30 years togetherness.Congratulations on almost 30 years togetherness.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348111835477115112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-667117335008176312010-12-22T13:14:43.448+01:002010-12-22T13:14:43.448+01:00I just had to do the conversion from Euros to doll...I just had to do the conversion from Euros to dollars AU. Not bad if they were thick steaks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com