Friday, November 11, 2011

11 / 11 / 11 .





An early start to our day .The mayor rings the bell at seven thirty . He forgot to put the Armistice Day flags up yesterday and is in a tiz . Could I come and help him ? So it is that early morning visitors to the village would see Angus on top of a ladder attaching three French tricolores and a small Republique Francaise crest to the front of the war memorial . At the foot of the ladder the mayor and a bemused small white polar bear stand guard.

On the other side of the village green Madame Bay and Sandrine , her hairdressing daughter , arrive to open up the village hall for the post Armistice ceremony vin d'honneur . Madame Bay is dressed for the occassion in her Dalai Lama outfit . An orange poncho , eau de nil leggings and what from a distance appear to be glittery, purple , high heels . I wave a flag at her . She waves cheerily back . '' Bonjour M'Ongoose. Bonjour Wilfee " .

Friday morning in deepest France Profonde . As Wilf might say : " I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes ".
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  1. WFT NobbyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    We trust that Wilf has a poppy.

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  2. rottroverNovember 11, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    The Scot is hanging tricolors from the War Memorial, Madam Bay is in full regalia... We are celebrating the end of the war to end all wars. Wilf looks on. A perfect day.

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  3. Winchester whispererNovember 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    How marvellous

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  4. JeanNovember 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I hope the day goes well. How I envy your beautiful blue sky and sunshine. It's grey and dismal here.

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  5. Wilfully thinkingNovember 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I just wanted you to know that I smile whenever I see the bookmark for your Blog,even before I have opened and read it.

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  6. MaxmomNovember 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Your flaggy efforts look rather regal! :)
    Sending lotsaluv to you all
    MAXMOM IN SA

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  7. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsNovember 11, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    It looks like you did a great job with the flags and the beautiful blue sky that surrounds them looks like you ordered it up just for today.

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  8. KariNovember 11, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    You're a good person, Angus. It is important to remember.
    Has the mayor asked for your help because of your age, agility or because he knows there will be a lovely glass of champagne at tasks end?
    We would have loved to see the look on Wilf's face!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    you have been accepted as a true villager now.
    hoisting the official flag and all.
    of course the wee polar bear was accepted ages ago!
    i like his quote for today.
    love and bear hugs to all my friends in france profonde!
    tammy j

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  10. Narrative jewelryNovember 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful photos for this 11.11.11, Angus. Many thanks for sharing !
    Wilfee looks so cute, bisous my sweet boy.
    Bonne journée à vous trois.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I think you have arrived and settled in your new home land - hope you had lots of champagne today.
    Wilf stands guard with a uniform - it's the beginning of carneval...
    Love and laughter Susanne, Daisy and Foxiie

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  12. houndstoothNovember 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    At least your day didn't start with a tumble off the ladder! The decorations look quite nice.

    I wish there would be a museum somewhere of all Madame Bay's outfits! I'd just love to see those clothes!

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  13. SukaNovember 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    hey Wilf,

    What a beautiful war memorial! And how wonderful of you to help decorate it. :->

    We are also honoring all our Veterans today. I think the greatest honor, however, would be an end to all wars.

    Great photos!

    Suka

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  14. Bella Roxy & MacduiNovember 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Looks like you did a good job.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  15. Maggie Mae and MaxNovember 11, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    You did a great job decorating the war memorial. Hugs for Wilf.


    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle and Maggie Mae

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