So despite my intense courses in computer science for translators, I am still incapable of converting the size of a video in order to successfully post it on my blog. All films directly taken from itunes over 20 seconds have taken the liberty to manifest against publication. Sorry Dad, despite my 11,5 on my recent Masters 2 computer class exam, I am no Bob Namestka lol.
However, Benoit and I are still holding true to our promise in filming the simple event of our lives. We just haven't figured out how to post them yet!
Upon my return to France, we've had 1 death and 3 additions to the family.
Upon my return to France, we've had 1 death and 3 additions to the family.
George (one of our two turtles) decided to leave us. He was never really active. He reminded me a lot of Pistachio (my albino guinea pig whom we always knew wasn't exactly apt to play the game "survival of the fittest" and spent her days in the food bowl as her lack of 2 of the 5 senses impeded her from living otherwise). George was always the slow one and was always a little bit too lazy to poke his head out of the water and come up for air. One day, he just decided it was better to stay under water.
On a happier note, we bought a new refrigerator! Being deprived of such an electronic necessity for a week and half taught me two very important things in life : always appreciate the simple things because you never realize how essential they truly are in today's technological and modern world (Grandma Trach, I don't know how you managed for so long using an ice box and putting the milk outside--bravo!) and secondly, if you leave camembert cheese out for longer than 2 days, your whole house spells like sweat socks (yes, Mom, worse than the basement smelled after 8 of Aaron's friends spent the evening dancing and singing karaoke).
Second addition to the family, George V! Sea turtles were on promo at the pet store (24 euros those little buggers!) and Benoit, being the caring animal lover that he is, just couldn't go another day without giving Caroline (the other still living turtle) alone without a "lover." He is such a romantic even when it comes to reptiles.
The third addition is television, internet, AND a landline which includes FREE calling to any landline in the U.S. Hope everyone is ready for some phone calls, especially you Mom :)
Our communication package is supposed to arrive in the mail on Monday. As soon as we have everything connected and running, I'll be ready to pass my number onto anyone who has free calling to an international landline.
Well the French Martha Stewart is one TV and tonight revealing the secrets of making the most wonderful tasting French crepes. It's making me hungry!
Love and miss you!
As always, your descriptions have left me in stitches! Poor George the turtle, I hope George V gets on a bit better :) Myf and I briefly considered becoming pet owners around Christmas; we had to stop at the big garden centre for his mum where they have animals, and the tortoises caught our attention! We have some space under the stairs next to the TV stand that would be perfect for a little tank...
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say I am jealous of your free calls to the US package- how did you manage that?!
Hope you enjoyed La Martha Française :) xxx