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I agree , but what else drives me up the wall - what on earth is this wiping their faces on a towel after every point , you have towelling wrist bands for that ffs , and this ridiculous affectation for getting three or four balls from the ballboys/ girls , then throwing one or two straight back , aargghh drives me nuts .

Remember that Paris is all but shut in August , they are all at the seaside in Normandy/Brittany/Vendée/ Charente Maritime , adding to the huge traffic chaos and packed restaurants . I live in the Charente , ideal for discovering the south west , and has direct rail links to the UK , Paris , and Bordeaux .

Le mot que tu cherche est " une branlette " je crois !

I thought they were members of the Wherethefekarwe tribe

Drinking a huge amount of Ouzo . I was very ill for 4 days , during which time I would have paid someone to shoot me .

Thanks Mucker , much appreciated !

I don't 😱 I have lived in France for 25 years , and relied on a good mate to get me a ticket , on my previous visits to Pride Park .

If so I would be delighted to cadge a lift . Non smoker , house trained , old but not fat . I will drive to meet you , thanks . Ps I havn't got a ticket yet , is it still possible ?

Has anything been heard from Piemeister Fat Kenny yet , or is it too early ?

Joseph Wright of Derby . Amazing pictures in Derby Museum art gallery .

Force majeur , mon canard .

Don't try it , just don't .

Andouillette , oysters , andouillette ....💩

They don't , but teachers still tell their pupils that France has the best cuisine in the world ! I have never had a decent steak here in 26 years .

Big breaths ......