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French words that have been absorbed into English

As my French partner Françoise continually reminds me, the influence of the french language on the English has been extensive over the centuries. If you doubt this then have a look at this significant and ever-growing list of Franglais words and expressions below. You might care to view this video 'Is English just badly pronounced French NB Not sorted alphabetically within a named vowel A A la...

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Too many cyclists!!! – a lovely walk along the Kennett and Avon canal

So, today is Good Friday. I used to go to church back in the 60's when really I had no choice. Dad was the vicar and the preacher and the guardian of morals.  These days I see it more like a holiday when no one expects anything of you. I do however fully acknowledge the significance of it. Thank you Jesus for creating an inter-dimensional channel for us by the sacrifice of your life.  This was...

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Out and about on a sunny periods and showers day

Having nothing in my diary what better than to go off for lunch at the Mendip Pantry in Chewton Mendip. We had a hot main dish. Vegetable lasagna for Francoise and a quiche for me. I love going to this place. It is traditional and civilized. We greet everyone who comes in except the snooty locals who have that 'I am OK don't approach me'. Most people are not like this but a few do not want to...

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Visit to hospital for my regular eye injection

Francoise and myself decided to visit Bath whilst I had my injection.  Just to refresh your minds I have a six-weekly injection of Eyelea as the drug is called. It is for Wet Macular in the left eye. Wet is better than dry as dry cannot be treated.  Each injection costs the NHS about £800 per shot plus the cost of the staff time etc. Say £1000. I would be surprised if  more than 1 cc was given. ...

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April Fool’s Day A Great Day Out after rain – the sun!!!

So we sat down innocently enough opposite two people who were drinking coffee. We were at the Downside Abbey April Fayre.  Harry and his son seemed an affable enough. I heard Harry saying that he hated retirement. He had 'retired' 11 years ago from running a number of garages. He was a born salesman so he still buys and sells cars privately. As soon as I said I owned a Volvo, off he went. He...

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EFT Emotional Freedom Technique – me in the hot seat

EFT is a method of using the energies of the body and mind to stimulate the self healing abilities of the body to solve or dissolve their problems. This technique was founded in the 1990's by Gary Craig, a Stanford Engineer who worked for the founder of Thought Field Therapy, Dr. Roger Callahan. Craig developed the Emotional Freedom Technique from Thought Field Therapy and aimed to make...

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