BigTone Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. That's pretty impressive to be fair. Isn't it a bit 'late' to be getting a Christmas tree though? Lovely gesture. Would never in a million years happen here sadly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Akira said: That's pretty impressive to be fair. Isn't it a bit 'late' to be getting a Christmas tree though? Lovely gesture. Would never in a million years happen here sadly! Better late than never. We already have a tree they set up outside the house last week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. That’s nothing. Up in Hartcliffe you’d wake up to a stained mattress, a dubiously obtained moped AND a sofa left in your front garden. How civilised is that? I love this country. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. I somehow doubt they do that in certain arrondissements of Northern Paris, or indeed in many other major French cities, such as Marseille. I suspect France isn't too dissimilar to the UK in the sense that quality of public services are a postcode lottery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. Is he up for re-election soon by any chance ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: I somehow doubt they do that in certain arrondissements of Northern Paris, or indeed in many other major French cities, such as Marseille. I suspect France isn't too dissimilar to the UK in the sense that quality of public services are a postcode lottery. I expect you are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 11 hours ago, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. I had a letter to say they are going to dig up the road soon . I love BCC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 14 hours ago, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. Yeah, but…….. No free food or drink, a slalom to avoid the potholes and the blocked drains, driving because there’s no public transport, back to a freezing home and an unlit street…… But I can still get to the Gate in half an hour to watch City tonight. How great is that? Love this place!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 On 21/12/2023 at 20:50, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. I wouldn’t want Marvin knocking on my door , or perhaps I would 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 50 minutes ago, redkev said: I wouldn’t want Marvin knocking on my door , or perhaps I would If Marvin knocked on your door, it probably wouldn’t be with quail and grape pate or nougat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, italian dave said: If Marvin knocked on your door, it probably wouldn’t be with quail and grape pate or nougat Some cheddar and a few cans of natch would be nice - oh and a pickle egg 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, redkev said: Some cheddar and a few cans of natch would be nice - oh and a pickle egg OMG I could murder a pickled egg right now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, BigTone said: OMG I could murder a pickled egg right now Oeufs marinés not a thing in rural France then?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, italian dave said: Oeufs marinés not a thing in rural France then?! Non 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 On 21/12/2023 at 21:50, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. They will just add it on to your taxe foncière. But don’t forget to vote for the Mayor next election. Yours cynically. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: They will just add it on to your taxe foncière. But don’t forget to vote for the Mayor next election. Yours cynically. I pay them close on €3k per year as it is !! Yours skint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, italian dave said: Oeufs marinés not a thing in rural France then?! Oeufs Cocotte with a slice of fois gras was one of the best things I've ever eaten in France. Was in Orlean. It was so good we detoured our way back from Italy to go to the same restaurant to experience it again. Not sure I'd eat Fois Gras again though now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 55 minutes ago, BigTone said: I pay them close on €3k per year as it is !! Yours skint And there's your campaign slogan for the next mayoral election: Picked egg and a can of natch for Christmas, and I'll reduce your taxes!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENOUGH Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 16 hours ago, Major Isewater said: They will just add it on to your taxe foncière. But don’t forget to vote for the Mayor next election. Yours cynically. Exactly, while a nice gesture you are paying for it and delivery, better to pay less rates and have money in your pocket to spend on what you want. Councils waste far too much money, Marv flies all over the world on tax payers taxes cause he can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 When I lived near Carcassonne it was 4 bottles of wine for everyone over 60. As we lived in the biggest wine growing area in the world, the Languedoc-Roussillon region produced more wine than the whole of Australia, I don’t suppose it costs the Mairie very much, probably just getting rid of the stock that needs drinking soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENOUGH Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 43 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: When I lived near Carcassonne it was 4 bottles of wine for everyone over 60. As we lived in the biggest wine growing area in the world, the Languedoc-Roussillon region produced more wine than the whole of Australia, I don’t suppose it costs the Mairie very much, probably just getting rid of the stock that needs drinking soon. suppose you get the old postcards and broken bucket and spades now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, mason said: suppose you get the old postcards and broken bucket and spades now? well I’m still not over 60…….for a few months…… so who knows? But no, we maybe get a pot hole repaired in our road if we’re lucky but that’s about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 17 hours ago, spudski said: Oeufs Cocotte with a slice of fois gras was one of the best things I've ever eaten in France. Was in Orlean. It was so good we detoured our way back from Italy to go to the same restaurant to experience it again. Not sure I'd eat Fois Gras again though now. A very nice dish, but something you can easily make at home for a fraction of the price. We have our foie gras ready, pre-ordered and purchased from the local butcher, which we shall enjoy with smoked salmon later this evening. I appreciate that a lot of people decline to eat foie gras on principle, as with veal, but both are widely accepted and enjoyed over here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted December 25, 2023 Report Share Posted December 25, 2023 On 21/12/2023 at 20:50, BigTone said: Every year at Christmas our local council (commune) here in France deliver a box of choccies to every resident at Christmas. Today the Mayor knocked on the door with a bottle of Rose, chocolates, Quail & grape pate, Goose pate, nougat & and free christmas tree. How civilised is that ? I love this country. Sadly our council has been Labour for numerous years now and nothing has changed in south Bristol,it’s got worse if anything,homeless people a plenty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 24/12/2023 at 11:12, PHILINFRANCE said: A very nice dish, but something you can easily make at home for a fraction of the price. We have our foie gras ready, pre-ordered and purchased from the local butcher, which we shall enjoy with smoked salmon later this evening. I appreciate that a lot of people decline to eat foie gras on principle, as with veal, but both are widely accepted and enjoyed over here. lovely!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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