tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post3527757871838489113..comments2024-03-28T18:35:47.483+00:00Comments on Random Thoughts: This and that!Treadershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-83686418185309851272021-04-24T15:34:40.859+01:002021-04-24T15:34:40.859+01:00I have to say considering we're in a pandemic ...I have to say considering we're in a pandemic we've been pretty lucky all round, touch wood. As for the scammers, I deliberately bought a phone where I could block numbers but unfortunately not enough blocks available to get rid of all of them on the house phone!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-55168465601883518062021-04-24T08:18:20.964+01:002021-04-24T08:18:20.964+01:00Congrats to Andre! Excellent for both of you, and ...Congrats to Andre! Excellent for both of you, and hooray for shopping! Ha ha! Glad you're getting to spend time with baby as well and hopefully his tummy complaints get sorted out soon. We get lots of robocalls at the office about our 'Amazon parcel' or Mastercard or something, plus still plenty of scam-style phone calls about energy bills, etc. Too bad there's no way to block those! Scammers suck. xxNorthern Living Allowancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663851212929175711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-20538595044038063252021-04-19T18:25:13.538+01:002021-04-19T18:25:13.538+01:00Hi Jo, I have a great time with the scammers who s...Hi Jo, I have a great time with the scammers who start their emails with "hallo dearest, do not be confused". I always write back to them (because I'm a bored old lady I guess) and then tell them to F right off, but I know that (so far) I'm savvy enough not to fall for it, but that isn't always the case. I usually also comment that "I'm sure your mother is proud of what you do" but who knows if that has any effect. And I've seen what's going on in the UK. I don't know if rags like the Daily Fail are just rabble-rousing or not, but if you end lockdown and then people go out partying like a bunch of lunatics, where the heck will it lead? Back to the starting line I guess! So far, and I can only speak for round here, people have been pretty compliant, but who knows where that will end. We can only keep on keeping on!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-38768783518016976942021-04-19T08:08:28.083+01:002021-04-19T08:08:28.083+01:00Scammers are a pain. You really need your wits ab...Scammers are a pain. You really need your wits about you. I’ve had them from Royal Mail and also from HMRC about overpaid tax. It’s easy to see how people can get taken in by them. It’s awful. Glad you’re enjoying your time with Munchkin. It’s the best time, being a grandma is lovely. Hope his tummy settles and he’s ok. Fingers crossed the lockdown works and things get a bit more ‘normal’ and you can have a lovely summer as well. Watching what happens over here. We’re still in the 6 people can meet outside and bars can serve drinks and food outside stage but seeing the crowds out this weekend has been mind blowing. Forget the beer and wine at the pub it would be heaven to get together with the family and give the grandchildren a hug! Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640077579999949067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-80080613728720390652021-04-18T15:23:59.806+01:002021-04-18T15:23:59.806+01:00Yep André is really out the other side now and hap...Yep André is really out the other side now and happy, so that makes me happy of course. As for the Munchkin, I thought about the teats but Jen is pretty clued in anyway and knows what she's doing. I will mention it though next time I see her. And you're right about these scammers - anything to do with Amazon is more insidious because I do, indeed, order such a lot from them. While we might be more cautious they most definitely can take advantage of an older, maybe less clued in person can't they. Rotten bastards!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-23042480622767055582021-04-18T12:10:09.532+01:002021-04-18T12:10:09.532+01:00Great news that Andre has his loan! It sounds as ...Great news that Andre has his loan! It sounds as though he's more settled now and ready to enjoy life again. Good for him! Baby cuddles are the best. Oh how I love feeding a wee baby, don't they make the most delicious snuffly sounds!! Don't you get different sized holes on the teats there? My daughter tried several till she found Dr Browns bottles and teats and they worked a treat, not sure if they are available in France though. We can now travel a bit further afield but I have no desire to yet. Well, that's not strictly true, I'd love to go somewhere nice but I'm pretty sure everyone and his brother will be there too so I'll hang on a while longer! These scamming things are getting more sophisticated aren't they. We often get phone calls now telling us our payment for BT didn't go through could we just give them our bank details and they will sort it out. The fact we don't have anything from BT makes it much easier to know its a scam but I am terrified my mum gets something like this, she might not realise, although she's been warned to give her details to no-one over the phone- not even me!! x Marksgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870471905590321642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-86651678465709595552021-04-18T08:56:21.333+01:002021-04-18T08:56:21.333+01:00Masks are still mandatory anywhere in town but I h...Masks are still mandatory anywhere in town but I hope people will be sensible when this eases up a bit. To be fair, compared with some of the horror stories I read, I've found people to be more than sensible - round here at least. And I think, from what Jen said, Charlie is doing better with the fennel tea. A bit cranky after eating but not as bad as it was. I had a colleague who had a two year old and then they had twin boys, BOTH with colic. I remember seeing him walking into work like an absolute zombie. I can only imagine how his wife felt!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-51936033541275872542021-04-17T20:59:08.570+01:002021-04-17T20:59:08.570+01:00Our twice weekly market has been struggling by wit...Our twice weekly market has been struggling by with only food stalls permitted for weeks and weeks but, since Monday, the other stall-holders have been allowed to return. That makes it more interesting to browse but also attracts the hordes looking for a day out. You just can't win. Also I hope for Jen's sake that the Munchkin doesn't develop colic fully, I'm still haunted by the screaming every evening for months from my first born, and that was thirty years ago! Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-45682128876905929642021-04-17T17:53:54.445+01:002021-04-17T17:53:54.445+01:00I'm really enjoying listening to the Grace and...I'm really enjoying listening to the Grace and Frankie tracks that I picked out, most likely because most of them go back to my youth, I guess. As for the babe, I look at the clothes swamping him right now and it's hard to realize that pretty soon they won't fit. It makes you realize just how tiny a newborn is when you can hold them in the palm of your hand doesn't it. I'm happy for André, too, that things are working out for him. The divorce blind-sided him but I'd say he has really, really bounced back well, so I'm so relieved. And yes we are lucky round here with the markets. I think it's only Tuesday when I don't have a local market to visit, and where I'd have to go a little further, but it's good to know I can have a wander if I want. It'll be all the better when this damn pandemic is over and we can sit and have a drink outside too!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-4537663335490809282021-04-17T17:18:09.075+01:002021-04-17T17:18:09.075+01:00I really enjoyed the music from Grace and Frankie ...I really enjoyed the music from Grace and Frankie as well. <br /><br />So nice to be able to hold a tiny baby. Jack is getting big and he's not baby anymore. I didn't realize how quickly that time went when my kids were little.<br /><br />Sounds like Andre's life is getting back to something he can enjoy again. Divorce is difficult for everyone.<br /><br />As for shopping at that picturesque market place, you are a lucky woman. It's so beautifulMy life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-19975752039122738632021-04-17T11:30:45.891+01:002021-04-17T11:30:45.891+01:00I know Bluetooth is a possibility but I'm only...I know Bluetooth is a possibility but I'm only in kindergarten as far as technology is concerned so I'm "working my way up to it". As for food, I've always been very relaxed about it - and with my kids, and thankfully nobody has any problems. I'm sure babe will be ok later - it's just that he guzzles his milk and then pays the price for it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-87705218390006997052021-04-17T01:04:26.553+01:002021-04-17T01:04:26.553+01:00I connect my phone to my car through Bluetooth, it...I connect my phone to my car through Bluetooth, it's great. Sorry to hear about the lactose issues with munchie. I've always been able to drink anything, both my brother and my sister have... issues of some sort.Dave Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429379083970699093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-52197393758167319832021-04-16T23:31:06.638+01:002021-04-16T23:31:06.638+01:00I always assumed I'd be Nanny, but the little ...I always assumed I'd be Nanny, but the little girl next door can't say my name (Anna) and has always called me "Nana", so who knows what I'll end up as. In France it's "Mamie", so that'll be Jen's mom. My kids ended up calling Grandma in the US "Ammy", (again because of mispronunciation) so I guess we'll have to wait and see. And yes it's going well for André even after the shock of a very much unwanted divorce. He's really happy now, has loads of friends and is as excited as anything about buying his own place! What's not to love?Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-90886930730325693822021-04-16T23:26:59.651+01:002021-04-16T23:26:59.651+01:00Yeah it always made sense for André to buy. In Gen...Yeah it always made sense for André to buy. In Geneva that's just not possible unless you're a very high earner, but in France it's more than doable. I always think that if so many people are struggling on a pension it's because they're still paying a rent. I may be wrong, but at least it's one thing I don't have to worry about. As for the soap (HA), this was a new brand to me and the problem that we have over here is that everything has to be written in MOST (if not ALL) of the EU languages on the box, so when we talk about "small print", it's actually "miniscule print" and I mistook it for dishwasher powder. Don't do it - you'll be taking a bubble bath for a week in your kitchen!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-26167140816553311002021-04-16T21:57:02.952+01:002021-04-16T21:57:02.952+01:00I've had some very professionally done scam e-...I've had some very professionally done scam e-mails pertaining to Amazon. There is a place where you can report these. <br />Glad little man is enjoying his life! I bet he is already starting to recognize you. What do you think you want him to call you? Have you considered this yet?<br />Good for Andre! His life is moving in the right direction, it would seem. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-8179143492793011532021-04-16T17:59:20.250+01:002021-04-16T17:59:20.250+01:00It's early days yet Anne but I'm loving th...It's early days yet Anne but I'm loving the baby time, and it will only get better as he becomes more responsive. I remember the cabin fever I felt when I had André in D.C. - no car, no family and being trapped in that damn apartment. I would have given anything to get just a few hours to myself. And I know you're a music buff - I'm not, to be honest, but I'm LOVING this music. I guess it brings back memories of our youth, right?Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-72808227251252558442021-04-16T16:47:06.250+01:002021-04-16T16:47:06.250+01:00Oh the baby time is the most wonderful gift you ca...Oh the baby time is the most wonderful gift you can give yourself, the baby and Jen! It is win/win/win! <br />Congrats to Andre of both the apartment and also getting all the CD's!<br />It is funny how the background music in shows resonates isn't it. I watched a Mark Twain documentary last night and watched the credits to find the background music.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-66129472364988276282021-04-16T16:44:13.964+01:002021-04-16T16:44:13.964+01:00I'll have to check out Monica. I think because...I'll have to check out Monica. I think because there are maybe only ever a couple of songs on an album that I actually like it always put me off playing music, so now I'll just be bopping away won't I! Jordan was telling me to use Spotify but since I already have an Amazon Prime account I thought I'd give that a try first. I'm sure I'll love it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-90139301608381942702021-04-16T16:41:33.166+01:002021-04-16T16:41:33.166+01:00Dare we even say the word "travel" yet? ...Dare we even say the word "travel" yet? I don't think so for right now, but one can certainly dream!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-1797823119874327982021-04-16T16:25:29.622+01:002021-04-16T16:25:29.622+01:00Good on André; buying is always better in the long...Good on André; buying is always better in the long run. <br /><br />Our COVID vaccine pan is going pretty well; Carlos and I are due for ours the end of next week, and more Americans are using their brains instead of their political affiliation and getting the vaccine, so, while our numbers are still high, it feels like progress.<br /><br />Shouldn't ALL soap be the same no matter where you put it? I say that just in case I ever make the same mistake you [???] made!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-18306440788073905632021-04-16T15:55:02.658+01:002021-04-16T15:55:02.658+01:00I love Misty Blue, there is a version done by Moni...I love Misty Blue, there is a version done by Monica - love it. I love that Jen is able to get the time to be by herself even in small bits, thanks to you and hubby. It's so important for new moms I am sure. I use Spotify, and I looooove music. Definitely, once you get the auxiliary cord you'll see the big difference - you're going to love it!!! JiCaLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248032746458381727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-75101554552939769952021-04-16T15:41:59.645+01:002021-04-16T15:41:59.645+01:00A cookbooks splurge when you can't travel seem...A cookbooks splurge when you can't travel seems like a very good buy. Your little guy sounds terrific-I do recall the gulping with middle child and the tummy issues. I had less success nursing her than the other two so bottle more prevalent. Each day that goes on I think abut when we might sell, but if we stay in Minnesota, we likely will stay here for a while at least until we would find something sensible that could be upkept while we travel-yes, I'm saying that, travel. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.com