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Some St.Martin's Day Singers |
So after a brief ceremony at the cemetery everyone gathers at the Mayor’s office for wine and, well, more wine. Mayor George is a charming man who keeps refilling my wine glass as he tells stories about the village.
After several stories and a lot of wine I feel the need to excuse myself. This provides a lot of laughs especially from members of for the ceremonial band. It a 'fanfare' and calls itself “100 Grams a Head” (100 G de Tete) which should give you an idea of their musical tastes. They decide that in my condition they should escort me to my front door, about 100 or so yards away. They also get me to promise to join them later at the bar at five for more music and some beer and well more wine.
After several stories and a lot of wine I feel the need to excuse myself. This provides a lot of laughs especially from members of for the ceremonial band. It a 'fanfare' and calls itself “100 Grams a Head” (100 G de Tete) which should give you an idea of their musical tastes. They decide that in my condition they should escort me to my front door, about 100 or so yards away. They also get me to promise to join them later at the bar at five for more music and some beer and well more wine.
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100 G de Tete |
While I headed straight home the fanfare took off to continue to perform around the village. Going door to door, they will play a tune or two for a few coins and for, you guessed it, a glass of wine.
Beside the fanfare, the day was celebrated with rides for the kids and a little amusement area--set up next to but touching at any point the boules field.
Beside the fanfare, the day was celebrated with rides for the kids and a little amusement area--set up next to but touching at any point the boules field.
For the older folks there were activities like a "Loto Nite" and an Oldies Dance.
For some reason Mayor George had closed the village's large parking area at the Place de la Mairie, for ten days around St. Martin's day. An annoyance for everyone, especially since you’d think you’d want more parking not less for a village event.
Like so many other things French, this is one of those unknowable mysteries that one just has to learn to accept.
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Puimisson, St.Martin's Day 11.11.2010 |
What fun! The trombonist is EXCELLENT.
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ReplyDeleteAs an artist having spent considerable time in Europe and having
considered moving there, I am very much enjoying reading about
your experiences. Have read your Art Calender column for years
and have learned much.
Thank you for all,
Mike Coleman
Thank you. Glad to have readers enjoy our struggles with our new lives and of course the fun we are having too.
ReplyDeleteSteve
The first photo is so hilarious, i wonder where did you get them?
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