who dat?

c'est la bombe atomic!

just toodlin' round paris today, on my way to tudor some french kids that i speak english with once a week, and had the camera with me, so i shot a few photos. the little restaurant you see (la tourelle) is one of our favorites for "pot au fou" an amazing french stew cooked for 4 to 5 hours before serving! MMMM...!!! and yes that's notre dame!

then we put em' to work!!!

and very lovely...
well...quite nice really

We had some germans for dinner...and they were delicious!

yes it's true le chaleur exists! that's the warmth exists...our house warming party was a hit. the friends came...the friends were great...they brought awesome gifts...and we were super happy! vive la france!

...OK IT REALLY WAS A HIT!!

OK...IT WASN'T...

IT WAS A HIT!!

ok, i had to get rid of the picture of that dude! he was just U-G-L-Y! sorry, but i do have the publishing power. i'll be posting more next week. no news is good news at the moment! oh, by the way "the voice of reason" you should buy the book "The First 90 Days" great stuff!

Live From Pleasant Chapel Road!
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Just testing the mechanism by which I can post to this blog.......
Willy

So......let the games begin ...I guess if this wager has to be on soccer...(Don't even call it Football.....REAL MEN PLAY FOOTBALL!!) SO LET IT BE. This resident of The Pleasant Chapel contingency of The United States of America says bring on the bet. You'll both just have to keep me in the loop as to who beats who. I tried to "learn" soccer by going to a Crew game.
The score was 0 to 0 at the end of three quarters...or is it 3 thirds?? Anyway...all that time and NOBOBY SCORED!! Then they had a "shoot off" which it all boiled down to and some purist was down by the goal with a sign protesting the fact they were ending this way because he thought it should end in a tie???? But...count me in....The mantel has been cleared off!

so as you can see, this young fan has been able to express the feeling that the french "football" team has toward the rest of the world. including the american "soccer" team. so needless to say, the french half of this wager is more than ready to except such a "criminal" bet. may the best team win (hee hee hee...) perhaps you should start cleaning a nice large space on the mantle for your "french surprise" ...a la prochain!

Something to make it interesting

So, with a victory over Ireland the Bleu et Blanc et Rouge has secured itself a spot in the World Cup. Last week, the world's up-and-coming soccer powerhouse (the Red, White and Blue) punched their ticket with a win at Crew Stadium (Stade de Crew) over Mexico. What do you say we make the 2006 tourney a little interesting with a wager on who will remain in the competition longer - the U.S. or France?

If the American soccer team ("futbol side" for you continentals) sticks it out longer, then the American branch of the Weaver clan will send you a quintessentially American "decoration" which must be displayed for the remainder of the year in a prominent place.

If, on the other hand, the French stay around longer, then you may send a worthwhile French decoration to be conspicuously placed.

What say you?

First, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Frenchy for letting me post on this site. Viva France!

Here are the top five things that Americans need to learn from the French:

1) In architecture, style matters: I know what you're thinking: DUH! But one doesn't have to be in France very long before one sees that just about every building - public and private - is constructed in such a way that it contributes positively to the overall impression of a place, be it village, city, or metropolis. Beauty is an afterthought in American buildings, something that gets cut when the building budget shrinks.
2) Power generation isn't just about burning fossil fuels: We Americans are addicted to foreign oil, something which has potentially disasterous affects (That's a whole other post!). The French -- and all Europeans -- have figured out that thinking outside the "oil and coal" box means cleaner electricity.
3) Vibrant cultural/artistic heritage isn't just about history: The French are fiercely protective -- sometimes, I'll admit, to a fault -- of cultural and artistic expression. In America, we fund the arts minimally, then get upset when artists dare to express themselves in ways that are offensive to a vocal minority of people. If Americans -- like the French -- treat modern culture with the reverence with which we hallow historical culture, then our art/culture will be a living thing, instead of a museum relic.
4) You don't need a damn traffic light at every intersection: The roundabout just makes so much more sense! Of course, roundabouts would require Americans to pay attention to their driving. And, if they don't have to stop at stoplights, then who would have time to admire their gleaming, two-ton metallic behemoths they drive? The biggest benefit is that cool space in the center where you can put something artistic! See #1 and #3.
5) Slow down and eat: The first meal I ever ate in France was incredibly annoying -- The garcon brought food and drink, but disappeared for about an hour. No one at the restaurant seemed to have any interest whatsoever in taking my money. And, the spaghetti didn't have any meat. Quelle horreur! By the time I left a month later, I learned that eating a nice meal means enjoying good company, good wine, and a whole evening. Slow the hell down. Have a conversation. Stare up at the trees, the intricate designs on the ceiling, or your wine. Talk about the beautiful architecture, the sculpture in the middle of the roundabout, or football (either one!). Eat lots of bread. And order your spaghetti Bolognese if you must.

Au Revoir!

TVOR

GO BUCKS!
Went to the game today and got some pics...this is the OSU Alumni Band, along with TBDBITL, doing Script Ohio times four.

The Bucks looked pretty good.
TVOR

OK....maybe now you can read this if I use the standard color ink!

Well.....I've read many a "Blog" but never thought I'd be writing one! How did it happen....I was invited by my French son, sam-a-lama-ding-dong to join a blog called mr. and mrs. frenchy's blog-o-rama-lama-ding-dong. So it's time to get with the times and get it done! That's me in the back left of the "boat" at Disney World. I chose it because it displays some of what I really value....FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FUN. My childen, grandchildren and grand turtles are a wonderful part of my life. Although I see my hands and face getting wrinkles I try to stay young and one way is to keep up with my kids....which is one of the reasons I am blogging....(if that's a proper term??) I'm anxious to see who out there is interested enough to read....let alone comment on any of this. For now....I'm going to lay down for a nap.Willy

Well.....I've read many a "Blog" but never thought I'd be writing one! How did it happen....I was invited by my French son, sam-a-lama-ding-dong to join a blog called mr. and mrs. frenchy's blog-o-rama-lama-ding-dong. So it's time to get with the times and get it done! That's me in the back left of the "boat" at Disney World. I chose it because it displays some of what I really value....FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FUN. My childen, grandchildren and grand turtles are a wonderful part of my life. Although I see my hands and face getting wrinkles I try to stay young and one way is to keep up with my kids....which is one of the reasons I am blogging....(if that's a proper term??) I'm anxious to see who out there is interested enough to read....let alone comment on any of this. For now....I'm going to lay down for a nap.
Willy

sometimes i find this whole internet-thing a little daunting, but for some reason i've created a blog so the rest of the world can view my ignorance in it's blossoming glory...