[Leica] Nathan's PAD 15-16/7/2021: the glory of France

[Philippe]

> Le 17 juil. 2021 à 15:39, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a écrit :
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> And, very thoughtful to bring a tape measure for a civilized resolution to
> dispute.
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More commonly, a string is used, with a magnet attached at one end, which is very convenient to pick up the boule when your back or knees have travelled too much :-)

Hopla !

Philippe


> On Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 3:48 AM Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:
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>> I have been somewhat silent the last few days, because we are taking our
>> first family vacation in ages (or so it seems). We celebrated Bastille Day
>> on July 14th by driving the 1400 km from Alicante to Le Mans to spend a few
>> days here, celebrating my uncle Joseph’s 90th birthday, which is being used
>> as an occasion for a small family reunion—besides us and the French family,
>> my uncle from Florida and his daughter (my cousin) Renata, with respective
>> spouses, are here too. A few images from the first two days.
>> 
>> 15/7:
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>> Our hotel is very close to Place de la République, a large square rich in
>> bars and photo opportunities, just what I need:
>> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-864S6wM/A
>> 
>> Joseph may be 90 but that does not slow him down too much. He recently
>> acquired a new partner, Nicole (he has been divorced for many years), and
>> we played pétanque, at which he excels, the day before yesterday.
>> Inevitably, a dispute arose about whose ball was closest:
>> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-Q5k9967/A
>> 
>> Such disputes can only be resolved thusly:
>> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-QL44GQ4/A
>> 
>> 16/7:
>> 
>> We had a very nice lunch at a restaurant called Le Pont Rouge. The coup de
>> grace was the cheese board after the meal:
>> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-cCCrBSH/A
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>> And afterwards, we visited a school that was renamed in honour of Joseph a
>> couple of years ago. The school is closed for the summer break, but the
>> principal came, let us in, and gave us a quick tour. More details in the
>> caption:
>> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-8vHPXMV/A
>> 
>> The stay in Le Mans continues until we drive home on Tuesday.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>> 
>> 
>> Nathan Wajsman
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>> Alicante, Spain
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>> YNWA
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>> "I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right"
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