Delta's Twentea-Twentea Break

[E.B]

Many thanks for your wishes guys.
Good news re my internet is that a courier arrived this morning with a new modem for me.... I have installed it and although I still only have the emergency back up wi-fi service it is now a mighty 3mb/s so I can actually watch videos albeit with a bit of buffering. Still no landline but two weeks time I should be back to 50mb/s and have a landline, so I can be back to as good as it gets here for internet speed. (we still languish behind Azerbaijan and obscure places in terms of internet speed, not making the top 60 in the world.
Any way, back to unpacking boxes, hanging pictures and other post moving stuff.

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by E.B

Many thanks for your wishes guys.
Good news re my internet is that a courier arrived this morning with a new modem for me.... I have installed it and although I still only have the emergency back up wi-fi service it is now a mighty 3mb/s so I can actually watch videos albeit with a bit of buffering. Still no landline but two weeks time I should be back to 50mb/s and have a landline, so I can be back to as good as it gets here for internet speed. (we still languish behind Azerbaijan and obscure places in terms of internet speed, not making the top 60 in the world.
Any way, back to unpacking boxes, hanging pictures and other post moving stuff.

If you are struggling, try my mates at https://marchnet.com.au/leadership-team/ - Mike the CEO is a guy I competed with on Le Jog, and a seriously good chap!

[delta]

Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

If you are struggling, try my mates at https://marchnet.com.au/leadership-team/ - Mike the CEO is a guy I competed with on Le Jog, and a seriously good chap!

Crumbs Lanky what you doing up at 2 am .

[John Turner]

Lovely shot, Gordon. Snetterton?

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by John Turner

Lovely shot, Gordon. Snetterton?

If you go to bauble's thread, page 126 post #1882 pic 5 I think its the same car and driver flying…

[John Elwin]

Well, they said locking us all up would lead to a baby boom, but who would have thought that Bernie would be leading the way at the age of 89!

[delta]

Originally Posted by John Elwin

Well, they said locking us all up would lead to a baby boom, but who would have thought that Bernie would be leading the way at the age of 89!

Jeepers, That must be a record.

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by delta

Crumbs Lanky what you doing up at 2 am .

Never been one for early mornings, Iain.....much more of a night owl - very rare we retire much earlier than 1-2am.....


Getting up for signing on at race meetings for 7.30am can be a bit difficult

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by John Elwin

Well, they said locking us all up would lead to a baby boom, but who would have thought that Bernie would be leading the way at the age of 89!

I publish this from the F1 forum within these pages in case you don't get there. Credit to Sizzle

Reminds me of that joke:

An 89 year old man was having his annual checkup and the doctor asked him how he was feeling. "I've never been better!" he boasted. "I've got an eighteen year old bride who's pregnant and having my child! What do you think about that?"

The doctor considered this for a moment, then said, "Let me tell you a story. I knew a guy who was an avid hunter. He never missed a season.

But one day went out in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabbed his umbrella instead of his gun."

The doctor continued, "So he was in the woods and suddenly a grizzly bear appeared in front of him! He raised up his umbrella, pointed it at the bear and squeezed the handle." "And do you know what happened?" the doctor queried.

Dumbfounded, the old man replied "No."

The doctor continued, "The bear dropped dead in front of him!"

"That's impossible!" exclaimed the old man. "Someone else must have shot that bear."

"That's kind of what I'm getting at..." replied the doctor.

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[Gerard C]

[bauble]

An old man (not me) went to se the doctor.

"What can I do for you? asked the doc.

The man replied; "Me and the wife we don't enjoy sex anymore."

The Doc looked rather surprised and asked; "Well how old are you.?"

"I'm 89 and the wife is 84." He said.

"And when did yo first notice this?"

"Well twice last night, and than again this morning!"

Credit Ronnie Barker.

[Gerard C]

My point. Exactly…

[John Elwin]

Gone off on your hols yet, Gerard??

[Gerard C]

Yes. Its the weekend gov' spokesman seems nervous, police too and my two dogs really need to go out and play in the woods. So the sooner the better. They are fining as many people as possible, event the périphérique is half closed… I drive to and back, meet nobody but some rabbits and ducks.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Yes. Its the weekend gov' spokesman seems nervous, police too and my two dogs really need to go out and play in the woods. So the sooner the better. They are fining as many people as possible, event the périphérique is half closed… I drive to and back, meet nobody but some rabbits and ducks.

DJ Invicta (Dave Pollard) has to fill out a Attestation Déplacement Dérogatoire (I think) every time he goes out and is only allowed out for an hour, is it the same where you are?

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

DJ Invicta (Dave Pollard) has to fill out a Attestation Déplacement Dérogatoire (I think) every time he goes out and is only allowed out for an hour, is it the same where you are?

It's the same wherever you are - well, that's the theory! Certain Parisiens have managed to sneak off to their second homes in Brittany which hasn't gone down very well with the locals.

The one hour limit is for exercise, obviously that's not practical for shopping etc. For instance, I'm a 20-minute drive from the nearest shops. Having said that, in three weeks I've yet to see a gendarme. One of the joys of living in a small farming village is that life within the village pretty well goes on as normal.

[Gerard C]

Yes Tim, its the same everywhere you are in France, official name is Attestation de Déplacement Dérogatoire. You can download and print it or write one by hand of download it via a smartphone. Seven reasons why you could go out, including for work if can't be done via internet. In principle, jogging or walking a dog is only one hour per day and you have to stay within one kilometer from your home. Some areas are not checked while many others see a lot of police. Living in a large town doesn't help though…

Sorry, John has been faster!

[Gerard C]

They try to avoid people jogging in tight groups. With a sunny day there are too many imo. Walking my Yorkies in the woods this morning, I almost met nobody and avoided any contact.
They are talking about a better lock down situation mid April. When the word "war" was launched all of a sudden many though about grey market! In some areas you can buy efficient health masks… When our doctors and nurses miss them so much.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by John Elwin

The one hour limit is for exercise, obviously that's not practical for shopping etc. For instance, I'm a 20-minute drive from the nearest shops. Having said that, in three weeks I've yet to see a gendarme. One of the joys of living in a small farming village is that life within the village pretty well goes on as normal.

Dave said it's for driving as well and he is a bit worried as he has to drive 45 minutes to a hospital appointment in a week or so and won't be doing the round trip in an hour. I suggested two forms, one for each direction.

[Gerard C]

Tim, I dont think Dave has to be worried about the one hour only thing. The two limits, one kilometer from home and one hour max per day are for sport and dog walks.
Your friend is in case #3, "Consultations et soins ne pouvant être assurés Ã* distance et ne pouvant être différés, consultations et soins des patients atteints d'une affection de longue durée". In this case at least, absolutely no limit neither in time nor in mileage.
It can be done on the same form one per visit, one per week in this case. If your friend Dave needs help in french, dont hesitate a single second. Me or, better, John will help in comprehension. Please feel free.

[Gerard C]

What Dave can do is to fill another form for other "activities". They are not recorded, unless you use a smartphone. I use the same one for food and dog walk, put the purpose, date and hour each time using it like a hand Kienzle used in the trucks. Hope I'm clear here…

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Tim, I dont think Dave has to be worried about the one hour only thing. The two limits, one kilometer from home and one hour max per day are for sport and dog walks.
Your friend is in case #3, "Consultations et soins ne pouvant être assurés Ã* distance et ne pouvant être différés, consultations et soins des patients atteints d'une affection de longue durée". In this case at least, absolutely no limit neither in time nor in mileage.
It can be done on the same form one per visit, one per week in this case. If your friend Dave needs help in french, dont hesitate a single second. Me or, better, John will help in comprehension. Please feel free.

Many thanks for that Gerard, he's lived in france for a while now so think his French is getting there, he watches a lot of Allo Allo But seriously his wife is fluent now and he can get by OK.
He'll probably see this anyway and comment, or tell me to mind my own business.

[delta]

Spare a thought for our Dr Bob, " he got hit by a kangaroo yesterday."

[grantp]

Originally Posted by delta

Spare a thought for our Dr Bob, " he got hit by a kangaroo yesterday."

Was the Kangaroo annoyed about something?

Could be worse perhaps?

Best to avoid queues for bread in France. Allegedly.

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by delta

Spare a thought for our Dr Bob, " he got hit by a kangaroo yesterday."

Ouch!