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Souvenirs...
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Mar 17, 2008 11:57 pm
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As you get older you remember more, well.. until you go senile, of course.
I recall when i was a 16 years old "apprentice" soldier in a military school. We were, for a training exercise, on some deserted place in the east of france. We had to make shelters, each soldier carried his own poncho and some elastic cords, so one soldier would put his poncho on the ground and another put his poncho some 60 cms above it, held onto trees with the cords. This "aesthetic' tents offered some rain protection but the wind would just whip through it as there were no walls.
It was cold, from a little corpse of bushes our sergeant came around to inspect our shelter and i recall him saying "What a pity..." while seeing us cover of mud and wet. Me, being a smart a$$, cold and tired replied "Thanks, Sergeant !!" with a big proud smile on my face.
During that night, some fools didn't sleep with their rifles in their sleeping bags to protect them from the humidity as it got very icy and cold there. I found that out when i wake-up and my sleeping bag was craking while being frost. The Corporals went around and stole rifles of sleeping "soldiers" during that night. I can remember the sermon they receive the following day.
That day, we ran, crawled through mud and deep tranches. We weren't allowed to sleep all night... a couple of guys cuddled to keep warm. I wasn't going to cuddle, that's for survival, a matter of life or death... some guys, as i remember, were a bit too much quick to cuddle...
At dawn, we took up positions with our arms, i was at the time the "one", the guy with a AA-52 (a full -heavy- machine gun). then, suddenly, at the bottom of the hill, 5/6 sergeants ran at us shooting (blanks), they weaved and fell to the ground now and again, as we took aim a couple of times and shot the guys. At this moment, it was close to the real thing, as i can imagine... I did hunt rabbits and boars a couple of time but they never shoot back....
Well, i just wrote this post (and souvenir) because today is specific....
First, the last of the First World War french veterans (named "Poilus") passed away and today was a National Tribute for this soldier named Lazare PONTICELLI.
But, the most important is, coincidence, the date that my Grand-Father Albert Rene PETIT passed away, when 56 years old, due to complications from wounds received during WW II (and being a prisonner too). I was just 6 years old when it happen and while being so young, i can still remember a man of dignity, simple, fair... I miss him dearly.
Love you, Pepe...
Have a beautiful day,
Frenchguy.
Song of the day : CAMARATA AND HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS "Chorus of hebrew slaves"
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Randoms 2...
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Mar 14, 2008 12:14 am
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WHEN YOU LOOKED AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR TODAY, WHAT WAS THE FIRST THING YOU THOUGHT? i could be in better shape, really, i need to lose 20pds
HOW MUCH CASH DO YOU HAVE ON YOU? 72 cents.. woohoo!!!
WHICH WORD RYHMES WITH "DOOR"? hum... Sashimi !!!
FAVORITE PLANET? Planet Euphor(Fleed), i could be friend with Actarus(Prince Fleed) in the animation Goldorak(Grendizer)
WHO IS THE 4TH PERSON ON YOUR MISSED CALLS LIST? Laura
WHAT SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? just a plain blue color shirt -Ben Sherman-
DO YOU "LABEL" YOURSELF? no no, i don't even if someone is teasing me being 'metro' LOL
NAME THE BRAND OF THE SHOES YOU'RE WEARING NOW? i don't wear shoes inside home. if> a old pair of Sebago dockside
BRIGHT OR DARK? dark!! it the second time i type this post... i erase it by mistake the first time.
WHAT DOES YOUR WATCH LOOK LIKE? i don't wear a watch
WHAT WERE YOU DOING AT MIDNIGHT LAST NIGHT? having dirty dreams...
WHAT WAS YOUR LAST TEXT MESSAGE SUBJECT? i've never text message in my life
WHERE IS YOU NEAREST 7-11? on the cross of Vanowen/Winnetka
WHO TOLD YOU HE/SHE LOVED YOU LAST ? my sweet Emma
LAST FURRY THING YOU TOUCHED? Bordeaux, my friend's Yorkshire
HOW MANY DRUGS HAVE YOU DONE IN THE LAST 3 DAYS? i don't do medicine... even tylenol
FAVORITE AGE YOU HAVE BEEN SO FAR? all my 20's
YOUR WORST ENNEMY? solitude
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT DESKTOP PICTURE? a Pittsburgh Steelers emblem
DO YOU LIKE SOMEONE? -----
THE LAST SONG YOU LISTENED? i don't remember
WHAT TIME OF DAY WERE YOU BORN? around 4.30am, not sure actually.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 11 then... 57
WHERE DID YOU LIVE IN 1987? Ascq Village -Nord- France
ARE YOU JEALOUS OF ANYONE? i'm not a jealous person, at all
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN VENDING MACHINES STEAL YOUR MONEY? simple, i f*@k them up !!!!
DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF KIND? people/friends consider me as a kind person...
IF YOU HAD TO GET A TATTOO, WHERE WOULD IT BE? a Koi on my left upper-arm
IF YOU COULD BE FLUENT IN ANY OTHER LANGUAGE ? Korean, of course
ARE YOU VEGETARIAN? give me Beef ! Beef !!!!!
WHAT'S THE BIGGEST AGE GAP YOU'VE DATED? Whoa... it was just physical ! hum, hum... 20/25 years older. she never told me her age 
Have a beautiful day,
Frenchguy.
Song of the day : CITIZEN COPE "Let the drummer kick"
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Another M.i.A.> Mister Korn...
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Mar 13, 2008 12:44 pm
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What is happening here ?
Most of the mains "KFF members" tends to disappear in large number...
I know that KFF isn't anymore the happy and really friendly site as before, maybe people get bored about KFF and, certainly, tired to deal with the increasing numbers of di@&head members... it's just sad.
Hopefully, they just disappear because they are able to meet someone and start a relationship.
Anyway, Mr Korn... i salute you.
Beautiful day,
Frenchguy
Song of the day : ACDC "For those about to rock (we salute you)
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Cruel dilemna...
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Mar 12, 2008 8:47 pm
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Recently i've had financials setbacks, not that i'm in debt but, well, better to anticipate any situations.
Looking for solutions, one of them came suddenly and it doesn't stop to bother me...
Back France, i'm the proud owner of a "collectible" car, it's a 1966 Peugeot 403 B7 -You know the car, Inspector Columbo (P. Falk) was driving one of them, mine is a hardtop-, the car is in excellent condition. With a 65 horsepower engine, this car is a top-fuel dragster  yep, yep, 0 to 60 in... 23 seconds.
Anyway, the fact is that i could sell this car (easily) for 3500,oo Euros -or 5500,oo $- and the price for this vehicule doesn't stop to increase.
I love this car, i spend so much time to fix it... and if i stay in the US, i doubt to be able to bring this car in LA.
Crap... another dilemna, and i don't need this one at this time.
I feel tired suddenly...
Have a beautiful day,
Frenchguy.
Song of the day : WILLIAM SHATNER "It hasn't happened yet"
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Mar 11, 2008 5:47 pm
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I know... this post sucks.
FIRST NAME: Arnaud
WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY ? 2 1/2 years ago
WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ? arf... BO of KAZAM (with Shaq. O'Neal), i really don't know how it got here... serious !!
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT ? yes, unfortunately most american don't get it...
WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES ? ----
DO YOU THINK YOU'RE STRONG ? yes, physically and mentally
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ORDER FROM STARBUCKS ? well, my last Starbucks was at least 5/6 years ago...
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL ? feminine skin when falling asleep.
LAST THING RECEIVED IN E-MAIL ? phone bill.
DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE: hum... flat !
WHAT'S YOUR SHOE SIZE ? 11 1/2.
LAST THING YOU ATE ? chocolat cookies, this girlscout was good seller, i ended up buying 4 packs...
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE COLOR ? blue... and green.
FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT OPPOSITE SEX ? eyes
FAVORITE SPORT ? foot US, i was quite a good linebacker back then..
FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR ? for 2 years in a row, Valentine's day, i don't have to spend money.
HUGS OR KISSES ? about sex ?
WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING NOW ? Marcel PAGNOL "le temps des secrets"
WHAT IS YOUR RING TONE ? well, a ring.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT ? yes, answering stupid quizz.
EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO ? myself.
ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN ? Lille (France) for birthplace, Los Angeles at this time.
WHAT WAS YOUR LONGEST CAR RIDE ? LA to Miami.
WHAT KIND OF MILK FLAVOR ? i'm addicted to Nesquik
NUMBERS OF SIBLINGS ? 0
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE ? "Only truth is painful"
TIME YOU WOKE-UP TODAY ? at 3.35 am, that was rude...
X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD ? seriously ?? ok. jaw, left shoulder, right elbow, knee (both), left tibia, fingers (all),... i guess i'm done.
DO YOU HAVE ONE WISH ? no, reality is best.
REASON TO SMILE ? my son, even if i don't know where he is, i love him to death.
Have a beautiful day,
Frenchguy.
Song of the day : JEFFERSON AIRPLANE "white rabbit"
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Squirrel : Nature's speed bumps...
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Mar 2, 2008 6:02 pm
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What is that makes people, after they have finished loading their grocery, leave their trolley in the middle of the parking lot (despite being in most cases a few steps from a "trolley park").
Frequently, on windy days (as today) you can see these trolleys rolling down the asphalt and ramming the paintwork of someone pride and joy. I find it incredible that people can be so lazy...
Why don't all supermarkets adopt the 1$ rule, like in France (you have to insert a dollar to a system who release your trolley) whereby you have to return it to a suitable trolley park to get your money back ?
And yes, i had the "pleasure" to spot a nice scratch on my car, none that the car is new -it's a 2003 denali- but still....
Then driving back home, I slammed on the brakes to avoid a stupid squirrel... well, it didn't work. I have to clean my car now...
Beautiful day to all,
frenchguy
Song of the day : THE DUKE SPIRIT "Lassoo"
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Wine list (2) -for Jammie-
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Feb 25, 2008 12:49 pm
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Jammie was talking about Gewurztraminer...
Being right in her choice -i like those white alsacian wines too- i have to give my selection 
For spicy food -asian or even fish-
DOPFF & IRION -Domaine les sorcieres-
(Gewurztraminer) The year: 2002 to now are fine. All the "cru" from those years are very good.
Gewurztraminer being a little to "dry" or "acid" for some of us, i like to drink a Pinot Blanc or a Riesling.
2000 Domaine DIRLER-CADE
(Saering) wine is medium dry
2001 Domaine FREYBURGER
(Grasberg de bergheim) wine is sweet
Then, if you enjoy Sea Fruits there is a very good (and cheap -12$-) wine to drink with.
DOPFF & IRION Crustaces (the label is pictured with Crabs, homards,...)
Try a 2003 because the wime is smooth
a 2004,2005 being a little more "dry'
This wine as to be "chilled" to be well appreciate.
Just try this wine with a simple shrimps plate...
BTW, don't forget. When drinking wine, open the bottle 15-20 mns before drinking. You have to let the wine "breathe". You could be surprised how a wine taste differ from being drink immediatly or after 10 mns bottle open... 
Beautiful day to all
Frenchguy
Song of the day : ??? Hips! Hips! by THE DRUNKEN MASTERS
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Wine list...
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Feb 24, 2008 11:15 pm
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2003 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose
(Saint-Julien)
-Note:you can't go wrong with any Sarget-
2005 Barons de Rothschild -reserve speciale-
(Lafite)
2001 Chateau Haut-Beausejour
(Saint-Estephe)
2001 Chateau Bel-Air -cru bourgeois-
(Haut-medoc)
2004 Chateau Dassault
(Saint-Emilion)
2002 Chateau Puy-Blanquet
(Saint-Emilion)
2004 Chateau Paradis-Casseuil -Domaine Rothschild-
(Lafite)
All those wines are, oh surprise !, french
If you enjoy, as like me, wine who are delicat and not heavy or so "fruity" to the palate, you will be happy.
And don't forget the 2 rules who, generally, imply a good quality wine :
You have to read on the label
> APPELATION Bordeaux CONTROLEE
.......... Saint-Emilion .........
.......... Haut-Medoc.........
> MIS EN BOUTEILLE AU CHATEAU
................ A LA PROPRIETE
if you read "Mise en bouteille a F-33000 (5 chiffres) or "Negociants a F-33000", the wine is bought by a warehouse. So the wine will be bottled in a different location and usually mixed with other wines...none that the wine will be bad but it's not an "original" wine.
Have a beautiful day,
french(hips)guy,
Song of the day : COLD WAR KIDS "Red wine, Success!"
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In my head...
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Feb 23, 2008 10:35 pm
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I've sat on my behind today, not all day, but a lot of it.
I'm thinking, thinking and thinking... In fact, most of my day was consumed by thoughts. I really want to move on, i've had enough of my situation. I hate things as they are now. It's not a question if things will change but, how i will make them change. Or will i just sit here and complain... (as i did last year). I've done quite changes but i don't see them to measure up my expectations.
I should want more out of life but looking around i cannot see all that many choices. I have to catch the "right train" to eventually getting around to something nice in my life. there are a lot things i'm thankful for and many wonderful, valuable people.
it had help if i had a woman in my life but that's non-existent. I suppose at the end of all this, i just have to endure me, whoever i am. The older i get, the more i realise that i need to appreciate -and not feeling content- any progression, even the slightless, as beneficial for me.
Tomorrow is another day...
Have a beautiful day,
Frenchguy.
Song of the day :THE SOULSAVERS "Revival"
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