Life in France

**Barry69** · 05-07-2007, 16:47

As the smoking Ban has just arrived in England and the fact it has been in Wales since the 2nd on April I thought I would update you with regards to France?

Well as of the 1st April 2007 smoking is banned in Public places within government buildings only and not until April 2008 will it effect other establishments such as Bars & Restaurants.

When it does come into force it will have devastating effects on this laid back community, although it will not be a total exclusion it is more a separate controlled facility (They must isolate smokers) from the none smokers and provide suitable ventilation for smokers.

But I can see this working in the City's but the out of the way little Bar in the cuds (Country) well I am not so confident of as em they cant afford too and with nearly 70-80% of all punters in the cuds been smokers, well we none smokers will be outside?

What it will manage to do is initiate Social exclusion, so in future if you meet someone and they smoke don't become friends/ what happens if your partner is a smoker though?

Why France

An Average Summers Saturday in France

We rise around 8am to the sound of next doors cockerel and with Sun shining through our bedroom window The wife makes a cuppa while I collect the bread from the front gate, On return to the house I feed the Chickens & Geese then its my run and back in time for my breakfast.

Around 9.30am my son rises and then at 1130 my stepdaughter rises, We generally shoot off to a car boot sale or the garden center or something like that then return for Lunch in the Garden between 1 – 2pm.

Collect the chicken eggs with my boy around 3pm

We then spent the afternoon in the garden, a little gardening and a lot of swimming pool & Hammock?

Later around 6pm we will have aperitif (Snackies & Alcohol Refreshment) then 7pm its dinner could be in garden) then if we are not out for the evening around friends or neighbors then it’s a walk down the old disused railway track (now a Cycle Path) then water the garden TV and Bonne Nuit.

Murder is it not

Although this will change slightly in September?

sid burns · 06-07-2007, 22:18

Summer weekend in Wrexham

Wake up Saturday morning about 1130hrs with a banging headache brought on by the ritual visit to Chicago Rock the previous night with Paul Gough and Den Morris.
They then usually turn up begging for food at about 1200hrs (single soldier’s usual weekend routine at the pads).
Then the evening’s activity are planned (we’ll just have a quiet one in town no clubs agreed)………….. We then usually leave the Rock again at about 0230hrs laughing at Den Morris who has yet again pulled something that is baffling science because, she should be dead at her age……….Again the hangover and the consistent begging for food from the body guards……….sleep all day work on Monday……Barry you gave this life up for France???????

**John Turner** · 07-07-2007, 01:12

The sum total of my French .......

"Aperitif" = "A set of dentures"

"Coup de gras" = "Mow the lawn"

My Saturday - nope - fast forward to Sunday

Insert aperitif and then coup de gras!

Maybe wash the car - like all the good people of the world.

Rob 33 · 07-07-2007, 06:15

Saturday morning in Baghdad, this time Nxt Wk it's Sat morning in Fallujah

Thinking of Barry and life in France as i lay here, where did it all go wrong for me lol.

Thinking of Sid an the lads in Wrexham, so jelous, was i also listening to the music of Ting Tang Walla walla bing bang at Chicago Rock, no just the whistle and usual bangs of IDF, fanatic suicide bombers deciding to blow themselves up at the usual market place's, personelly think it ruins a good day shopping, no way to haggle on prices.

As i look around me there's 7 other x hairy ass squadies all sleeping, drooling and snoring, can't wait for the banter to begin again. Ex Paras, Marines. Civi copper Alvin use to work on the football violence teams in London, employed as G2 here, hangin out of his **** on the physical stuff lol, mind u at 100+ i was creased as well, Oh nearly 4 got Stu, Ex Green Jkt in desperate need of a hair cut, reminds me of Mike Owen 72, the camp tramp, but Stu has got more hair in the right place, and dosn't look like Bat Fink .

2 Apache Med chopppers just takin off, some lads would of been hit somewhere, u just hope it's not serious or no one you know. Bloody hell Rod has just come back in, reminds me of the silver Fox Steve Beale, combing his hair as i look at him, like a silver back, he's going to G6 and just arrived 2 days ago, bit older and will DEF melt on the square lol, funny bloke though.

Few lads have asked me what it's like here an who they get in touch with etc, if you have any questions just e mail me, there are quite a few Ex Bn lads working on the circuit, and with more experience an time served than me, they will speak for themselves. They all have there own stories and information to pass on some funny, sad, and experiences that they never saw in the Army, and don't wish to experience again. And B4 any 1 jumps on the high horse we are not recruiting, and i wouldn't recommend it to any 1, it's my choice that i'm here, and the other lads.

So Back to France it is, Are Deb an the kids are of to Nice, wish i was going, nice beaches especially Antibes and great sun with a little bit of wine, every year they go. Mind it's greart as her uncle puts on shows in Monte Carlo being a coreographer, that is a nice trip, her in her Dorothy Perkins dress an me in my Top shop suit lol, and it's ok put everything on my bill Barry says, are u sure Deb says, shut up i say lol.

Sid hope u an the lads have got a hangover from hell, mind u was Paul on TV last night, and was his sun tan still looking good, and no grey hairs, nudge nudge wink wink. Right the big voice has just sounded the compound is clear and Lockdown has ceased, im of for a shower an to the pool, Ltr's

**Barry69** · 08-07-2007, 22:57

Well Sid & Rob thank you for your comments, life ain't bad but I do miss that good old British Pub atmosphere, not quite the same out here, but not sure hooked up with oldest swingers in town being much of a attraction, but yer both Den & Paul could talk the hind legs of a donkey and storys?

Now Rob if its danger your up for try refereeing a Per-tonk Match (That game with metal balls) can be quite doggy after a few 1664s no but seriously I do hope you and all the lads ex 1RWF earn your bucks and get back safe, & say hello to your good lady "Debs" Nice em Cote D Azur now thats cooking on Gas.

Take Care All

Barry en France

PS JT you lost me in the first sentence Please send SLIDEX settings soonest!

**John Turner** · 08-07-2007, 23:18

Originally Posted by Barry69

JT you lost me in the first sentence Please send SLIDEX settings soonest!

Originally Posted by JOHNTURNER

The sum total of my French .......

"Aperitif" = "A set of dentures"

A Pair of teeth - Aperitif - get it????

"Coup de gras" = "Mow the lawn"

Cut the grass - Coup de gras ...... never mind!

**Barry69** · 08-07-2007, 23:38

Chill John just joking, m8 we are all entitled to have a laugh, but seriously can I have the SLIDEX Settings? "Leave it out! OK

Had any more thought on the Labels thing?

Barry

**Barry69** · 31-07-2007, 13:36

Equipment a Driver Needs when driving in France!

Beware the following companies are likely to mislead you a recent survey carried out by Connextion French British Newspaper dated August 2007 found that P&O Ferries, Speed Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Halfords & the RAC indicated that the following items where required by Law in France:

Warning Triangle
Flurescent Jacket
Fire extinguisher
Spare Bulbs
GB Sticker
Headlight adaptors

The only items required in France by Law are GB Sticker & Headlight adaptors

Yes if you intend to venture further into Europe then you may need some of the above but not in France as confirmed with the AA & Seafrance.

Further information on driving in France can be found at www.connexionfrance.com
note there is 5 Euro charge for the helpsheet.

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 31-07-2007, 20:18

Thanks for that Barry. Can I interest anyone with a Warning Triangle, a Flur.. Fleur.. SHINY JACKET a fire estinguisher and a set of Bulbs, as new , one duped owner!

**john1** · 31-07-2007, 23:20

Originally Posted by Gwyn Nicholas

Thanks for that Barry. Can I interest anyone with a Warning Triangle, a Flur.. Fleur.. SHINY JACKET a fire estinguisher and a set of Bulbs, as new , one duped owner!

Well it made me laugh. Thanks Gwyn.