tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post8407034602576010664..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: New growthKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-48343103170853557372020-04-18T14:45:53.004+02:002020-04-18T14:45:53.004+02:00Thanks for the recommendations Mary. I know I have...Thanks for the recommendations Mary. I know I have The Alice Network on a list for future reading, but I'm not familiar with the other. I'll have to check it out. Years ago I read a book by a woman who was one of the key Resistance leaders, but I forget her name and the book's name. As to M.L. Longworth, it's best if you start at the beginning of the series. For Juliet Blackwell, it doesn't matter. And I put an extra "of" in the title; it's The Lost Carousel of Provence.Bob Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349830722788278723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-59687475620366991812020-04-17T21:11:48.942+02:002020-04-17T21:11:48.942+02:00Merci for the suggestions, Bob! I am making a note...Merci for the suggestions, Bob! I am making a note of these new authors and when the library opens, maybe I can find them! I read several interesting books recently about the resistance: The Alice Network and also The Huntress by Kate Quinn!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-70124357308567524982020-04-17T00:06:31.842+02:002020-04-17T00:06:31.842+02:00I read some of Furst's books years ago. But I ...I read some of Furst's books years ago. But I just didn't like this one. I got part way through it then put it down. Now for novels that take place in Frace, I'd recommend anything by M.L. Longworth (Aix en Provence), and The Lost of Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell.Bob Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349830722788278723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-40989845411912545212020-04-16T23:45:36.590+02:002020-04-16T23:45:36.590+02:00I was only introduced to Furst last year! I figure...I was only introduced to Furst last year! I figured this group of readers must have a few fans of many books that take place in France! This is set up a little differently. Fast reading that divides the book up into really 3 small stories that are still interconnected! Another book that adds to my historical knowledge of France/Paris during the Resistance! Enjoy Emm. This was a loaner from a friend when I dropped off 2 masks for her and her husband that I had sewn. She is an avid Francophile and is in my french class!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-18390077500105236162020-04-16T02:41:41.486+02:002020-04-16T02:41:41.486+02:00Oooh, is there a new Alan Furst book? Good news, i...Oooh, is there a new Alan Furst book? Good news, indeed. Thanks.Emmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365143273404503659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-87763895497363275962020-04-15T21:14:55.724+02:002020-04-15T21:14:55.724+02:00I first used my Visa as contactless at Costco and ...I first used my Visa as contactless at Costco and now everywhere here in Oregon. I'm just finishing the latest Alan Furst book: Under Occupation. Two of the Resistance go to an expensive Paris restaurant and order the steak/frites because it was each of their favorite meals! Enjoy yours!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-11146779783793123772020-04-15T19:22:59.583+02:002020-04-15T19:22:59.583+02:00Oh, and at ATM machines too.Oh, and at ATM machines too.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-7126338781597636422020-04-15T19:14:00.490+02:002020-04-15T19:14:00.490+02:00I should try using my USA-issued Visa card for a s...I should try using my USA-issued Visa card for a sans contact transaction here. It probably won't work, but it's worth a try. It has a chip and a PIN, but normally it requires my signature here to validate a transaction — in a restaurant or at the supermarket, for example. Only at the Super U gas pumps will it take the PIN.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-73143911514883330772020-04-15T16:46:53.348+02:002020-04-15T16:46:53.348+02:00I got three Rétro d'or baguettes, a small pain...I got three <i>Rétro d'or</i> baguettes, a small <i>pain de campagne</i>, and a <i>boule blanche</i> for €5.40. That's a week's worth of bread for the two of us.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-79580931659431356852020-04-15T16:42:34.699+02:002020-04-15T16:42:34.699+02:00Just for clarity, $3.50 Aus. is the equivalent of ...Just for clarity, $3.50 Aus. is the equivalent of $2.20 U.S., or €2.02 (euros). Doesn't seem outrageous for a good cup of coffee these days.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-60047995448778800322020-04-15T16:33:45.167+02:002020-04-15T16:33:45.167+02:00I had new cards issued to me that contained the ne...I had new cards issued to me that contained the needed chip for that, but I've never paid that way.<br />It's great to think of you two enjoying a nice, grilled steak out on the <i>terrasse</i>. I'm glad you got your shopping out of the way.Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-11755783362813725412020-04-15T15:45:18.696+02:002020-04-15T15:45:18.696+02:00Many (most?) paying machines in the US seem to hav...Many (most?) paying machines in the US seem to have a contactless payment capability, but I don't know how often it's used. None of my cards have it, and I'm not even sure how to get it. But when I've visited Canada, many of my relatives seem to have it.Bob Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349830722788278723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-84878236837390357762020-04-15T14:42:58.381+02:002020-04-15T14:42:58.381+02:00I have a Capital One card that is contactless. It ...I have a Capital One card that is contactless. It has a wifi fan on it. I can also pay with my iWatch without contact, but I'm not good at doing that yet and now I don't go in stores at all. Most stores can't do contactless here yet, but many drugstores do it now. Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-77955200668442399242020-04-15T13:38:59.773+02:002020-04-15T13:38:59.773+02:00We have become cashless. It seems absurd to pay $3...We have become cashless. It seems absurd to pay $3.50 for coffee on a card, but that is what we are doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-28747670356052417822020-04-15T13:36:40.949+02:002020-04-15T13:36:40.949+02:00‘several baguettes and other loaves for a total of...‘several baguettes and other loaves for a total of just over five euros.’ Wow! I have to pay almost $5 for one loaf of decent bread.BettyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515411225404016249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-78752093113131701772020-04-15T12:44:06.242+02:002020-04-15T12:44:06.242+02:00As someone mentioned Apple Pay was the first syste...As someone mentioned Apple Pay was the first system in the US, Google has a similar option. Contactless cards are just coming out in the USA, American Express has started issuing them as replacements, they use the same readers as Apple and Google pay. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-25734917364710659712020-04-15T08:29:31.409+02:002020-04-15T08:29:31.409+02:00Great pictures. I only use my phone, and while th...Great pictures. I only use my phone, and while the pictures seem great, it's the close ups where they really have shortcomings. Your close ups are so crystal clear. <br /><br />I wonder if your pharmacy was out of gloves? They are quite hard to find here and washing them doesn't always seem to work.Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-73503222735696399502020-04-15T06:52:07.900+02:002020-04-15T06:52:07.900+02:00I don't remember seeing sans contact payments ...I don't remember seeing <i>sans contact</i> payments in North Carolina either.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-45051927032083828812020-04-15T06:51:19.064+02:002020-04-15T06:51:19.064+02:00I pay for my groceries on line too, but there'...I pay for my groceries on line too, but there's the option to pay at pickup as well.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-80872232377264122682020-04-15T06:46:53.287+02:002020-04-15T06:46:53.287+02:00When I was in France last summer I saw several peo...When I was in France last summer I saw several people use thar form or payment. I have never seen it in NoVa.chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-32055890850738450782020-04-15T06:44:29.101+02:002020-04-15T06:44:29.101+02:00My kids can hold up their phones and they have app...My kids can hold up their phones and they have apple money with which to pay. I have to confess I don't completely understand this...<br /><br />Our National Park Farmers Market, after a disastrous beginning, seems to have figured things out. Last Saturday all our orders were able to be picked up in just a few minutes. Today we got to order again for next week. They haven't added the dairy and cheese vendors in yet but we get excellent meat, bread, fruit and vegetables. My oldest daughter picks it up for me. We pay online.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.com