Christmas Hymn sin ging

Christmas is looming and that means the carol service in Valbonne Church will soon be upon us. It is a wonderfully joyous occasion because one just enjoys carol singing without all the religious claptrap spouted by the likes of the Reverend Jeff. Doubtless the songs have some obscure religious content, but I for one am  interested in it. The extent of my admiration for Jesus is that he provides us with an excuse for a long winter break and loads of parties. I am awaiting for news  of the dates, but I do hope they don’t make the mistake they made last year when the notification of this festive hymn singing said “bring a blanket and prepare to sin”.  At least I think it was a typo, if not then I could become a little more interested in the church than is currently the case.

In  Nice today, the unmistakable signs of Christmas were all around.  I spotted these two chaps in Place Messina in the centre of the city.  I think the guy behind Rudolph is sitting on the bench behind him, but from the look in his eyes I cannot be certain.  I am also slightly worried about showing this picture in case I received a response from my sheep loving golfing compatriot Steve Weston, especially if I suggest that these are Finnish sheep, as Steve may misconstrue this phrase…..so I wont make that possible connection. Steve, forget you read this.

Reindeer? looks more like snow to me

The gratifying thing about undertaking certain services for Currencies Direct, is the knowledge of the joy (although not often publicly acknowledged) that my work brings to those poor unfortunates who until I remove the shackles from their eyes, seem to enjoy paying their banks a big slice of whatever forex they are moving.  Such was the case today when joy was unconstrained once their eyes had been opened. It is so nice to be in such a messianic occupation as Christmas approaches.

To celebrate, lunch was taken at La Voglia, an Italian restaurant apparently of some repute.  Personally I am not attracted to Italian food in general, but my sole was excellent and the antipasti (I told you I was against Italian food) was stunning, rather too much and very reasonably priced.

My dog loving Persian fixer friend Joseph suggests a Facebook page to collect funds to send me to Sydney for the 5th Test, which is a splendid idea, however he omitted to say what his initial donation will be, I trust there will be a substantial cheque in the post, otherwise Banjo gets it.

This morning to Cannes to continue my philanthropic work (no Northy, that does not mean I collect stamps) with Currencies Direct, and to take in the Christmas market. I shall no doubt be required by that nice lady decorator to test the vin chaud to ensure it is of the correct consistency and quality for others who will attend in her wake. A wake of course does not mean she is no longer asleep, but describes where she has been but in a liquid form…if you get my drift..actually I am not even certain I get my drift..

Chris France

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