tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post3948777938423545856..comments2024-03-28T17:41:29.734+00:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Timing!Treadershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-57820516029440425702021-01-18T14:56:26.777+00:002021-01-18T14:56:26.777+00:00It's strange how countries have handled their ...It's strange how countries have handled their lockdowns/restrictions differently. Here (at the moment) we have a 6 p.m. curfew but we can drive somewhere to go shopping/walking etc. I absolutely hated it when we were restricted to 1 km from home and for one hour - that really felt like I was trapped. Still, while we might all be miserable we don't have much choice but to keep on "marking time" do we. I'm glad you've at least got your mom's place to have a change of scenery. I guess some don't even have that!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-52253157023461112582021-01-18T09:49:20.123+00:002021-01-18T09:49:20.123+00:00I don’t like confronting the idea of just marking ...I don’t like confronting the idea of just marking time but to be honest if I wasn’t in a support bubble with my Mum so I am at least allowed to drive out, even if it is just to sit in her living room for a change of scenery, I would be crawling up the wall by now. Walking locally from home is not just repetitive but oh so muddy and although last week’s snow brought us some relief on that score, it’s now melted and created more mud! Guess we all have to enjoy what we have and keep sharing: your snow looks fab, the admin less so.Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-24960862499796280232021-01-17T20:57:53.789+00:002021-01-17T20:57:53.789+00:00I know people who have absolutely no curiosity abo...I know people who have absolutely no curiosity about where they live either but each to his own I guess. Some people love art (I don't), books (I do), golf (never) history (yes), stamp collecting (I'd rather have all my teeth out). I think my neighbour's husband just can't be bothered to be honest but he is a genuinely nice guy. I'm just glad that she's so happy to go out exploring! And like you I regret that we need such high security now. I guess we didn't realize what we had at the time did we!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-41850455359991989822021-01-17T18:46:17.336+00:002021-01-17T18:46:17.336+00:00You are lucky to live in such a beautiful area, I ...You are lucky to live in such a beautiful area, I don't understand your neighbour not having explored it. That said I was chatting today with my mum about my aunt, the one who lived in Geneva, and we were saying how limited her knowledge is of her local area. She's been here for almost 20 years now and still gets lost on a regular basis! I, on the other hand, love to go up unknown roads just to see where they go! I think applying for citizenship is long and complicated in most places. I know my son had a lot of hoops to jump through to get his Australian citizenship and in fact nearly lost out on it due to it being mishandled by an agent! Thankfully all was well in the end, but it was a stressful time for him.<br />It's nice you and Andre have got on so well, you'll miss the company when he goes I'm sure, perhaps not enough to feel you want to move in with him though lol.<br />Security everywhere is very visible now. I remember when we used to go to Glasgow airport just to go onto the outdoor balcony to watch the planes land and take off! We used to exit the plane on the steps and walk across to the main building. When we were in Fiji a few years ago we landed and they brought out steps for us to exit to the tarmac we commented on the memories that brought back! Changed days indeed now, and when you see what the idiots did in Washington last week, its no wonder!<br />I'm not convinced we'll get our 'freedom' this summer but I live in great hope that the end of the year or next year will be 'normal' again, fingers crossed!! xMarksgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870471905590321642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-51356576056777749132021-01-17T17:04:44.016+00:002021-01-17T17:04:44.016+00:00When I was in D.C. there was just your bog standar...When I was in D.C. there was just your bog standard set of railings in front of the White House and now - heck I doubt you'd even see it if you were standing right in front of it. As for Shrek, I had young kids (so a perfect excuse to watch this stuff). It's cute, but I thought Eddie was pure genius!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-44274679434714597792021-01-17T16:17:57.832+00:002021-01-17T16:17:57.832+00:00Since I'm only a little over an hour away from...Since I'm only a little over an hour away from Washington I've been there numerous times and I can remember how it was before the fencing went up. The snow pictures are fabulous. Oh, and I must be one of the 5 people who have never seen Shrek.Dave Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429379083970699093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-42723116994328051122021-01-17T15:57:46.301+00:002021-01-17T15:57:46.301+00:00I meant to add re speaking French to obtain citize...I meant to add re speaking French to obtain citizenship, the French logic is that if you become a citizen you get the right to vote and if you have the right to vote you should at least be able to follow political debate - and I totally agree with that (not that I tend to follow much political debate in France - but don't tell them)! But in any case, if you're going to live in a country and intend to integrate I think it's essential. If you never intend to integrate - well that's a whole other debate isn't it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-69291455375553981522021-01-17T15:53:50.428+00:002021-01-17T15:53:50.428+00:00At the end of my working life I kept telling mysel...At the end of my working life I kept telling myself that I would soon be free and I could go exploring any time I wanted, so not to actually do something about that when I AM free would make a lie out of everything I ever told myself wouldn't it. I don't walk with local groups (yet) though because they really are like mountain goats and even the over 80s leave me standing! As for languages, I have a degree in French and Spanish but my French is obviously a lot better than my Spanish. We also learned German and Russian at school. German - forget it, I couldn't get along with it but I liked Russian. Actually I considered taking it back up when I retired but it would have meant driving into Geneva (again) for the lessons plus they were expensive, so I chose Italian, which is a lot more relevant round here obviously. Pity we've only had about 6 lessons all told so far - bloody covid - but we'll get there and it is such a pretty language!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-60041392215239917402021-01-17T15:45:22.187+00:002021-01-17T15:45:22.187+00:00I think we're all hanging on to the "summ...I think we're all hanging on to the "summer basket" for dear life aren't we. To be honest I don't know how much more people can take - unless they have lost someone to covid or have themselves been seriously ill!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-89778546693035706682021-01-17T15:43:42.782+00:002021-01-17T15:43:42.782+00:00I don't think the NRA is bankrupt either - mor...I don't think the NRA is bankrupt either - morally maybe but not financially, but they have filed apparently. As for the snow, it's usually not too cold because it has to warm up a little to snow. The wind is what makes it really cold but we don't get so much of that. And I bet your dog would love it. I watched a lovely Youtube video the other day of a labrador sliding down a slope on his back. It was so funny!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-43387239296654316362021-01-17T14:31:15.274+00:002021-01-17T14:31:15.274+00:00I think a lot of us feel as if we are just "m...I think a lot of us feel as if we are just "marking time." I've felt that way my entire life for the most part and here I am, still doing it. But, it makes for a life, doesn't it? <br />I truly admire your walking, lady! What strength you have and here you are- building more! <br />I find it so interesting that you have to pass the French exam to become a citizen. How many languages DO you speak?Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-64047234815559831252021-01-17T13:47:33.301+00:002021-01-17T13:47:33.301+00:00The wait for your French citizenship is crazy! Wha...The wait for your French citizenship is crazy! What a horrible bunch of red tape. Your hike with your friend sounds perfect. I'm looking forward to one later but won't be tracking miles. I miss so much that yes, I feel like days just pass one to the next. I'm getting too restless in life, but also for my kids lives. I'm really putting my eggs in by summer basket for life to move forward again.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-42563294618955982682021-01-17T13:19:39.260+00:002021-01-17T13:19:39.260+00:00Goddess I loathe bureaucracy and paperwork. It giv...Goddess I loathe bureaucracy and paperwork. It gives me such a pain.<br /><br />The NRA bankrupt? Hardly. They are being sued and this is their way to keep some coins.<br /><br />I am shivering looking at your snow, though I'd like a little here. The dog would go nuts in it!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-2464424068861360872021-01-17T12:24:41.814+00:002021-01-17T12:24:41.814+00:00It'll be a long time before I get citizenship ...It'll be a long time before I get citizenship but I want to push ahead with it because I feel/felt so strongly about staying in the EU. In any case I will get a 10-year residence permit which is automatically renewed so I'm not worried about it either way. And I'm glad I mentioned "marking time" because it seems I'm not the only one - so not going totally mad then!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-15395925244869658172021-01-17T10:01:01.795+00:002021-01-17T10:01:01.795+00:00Fingers crossed that all your paperwork goes smoot...Fingers crossed that all your paperwork goes smoothly and your citizenship is granted without delay. We've had so much rain of late, I fear any high winds would just lead to the felling of so many trees. I call the situation I find myself in 'treading water' it keeping me alive but it's very exhausting too. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-58663868804309883902021-01-17T09:03:57.757+00:002021-01-17T09:03:57.757+00:00I don't see much let up here by March to be ho...I don't see much let up here by March to be honest (although they're aiming to try to get things moving in time for the ski resorts to at least benefit from spring break) but I'm praying by end of spring/summer things improve. I really don't see going through another summer of this do you? Somehow I think people will no longer play the game as everyone has had enough of it - although I truly believe the restrictions are for the best to try to keep people as safe as they can!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-17496296340414043842021-01-17T09:01:11.959+00:002021-01-17T09:01:11.959+00:00I'm glad it's not just me that feels like ...I'm glad it's not just me that feels like that. There's so much more I could be doing around the house, for instance, but it's like pulling teeth at the moment!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-84989549496431564242021-01-17T04:11:26.088+00:002021-01-17T04:11:26.088+00:00I am just ready to feel I can safely do a few thin...I am just ready to feel I can safely do a few things. I miss the theater. Right now a play that was scheduled for mid March in the Voldemort year is currently scheduled for June of this year .I guess we will see!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-22723532872051094992021-01-17T01:57:10.831+00:002021-01-17T01:57:10.831+00:00'Marking time' is exactly how I've bee...'Marking time' is exactly how I've been feeling of late and it is a horrible unsettling feeling.libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.com