les Davey de France

On the tram opposite where I was sat a block of four seats was occupied by three chaps, one sat diagonally on his bench. I like to sit like that, too, but as the tram filled up I thought 'Yes, but surely he'll straighten up and let someone sit beside him.' Then I looked again. He HAD to sit diagonally. His thighs were too long to fit straight between the facing seats. I thought, 'Wow - how tall is that guy?' I soon found out. He got off at a stop and as he stood I and the lady opposite me watched his head as it approached the tram roof. He had to stoop to get through the joints between the carriages. He had to stoop to get out of the tram door. He walked down the road, stooped. The lady looked at me. I looked at her. "C'est la prochaine génération, ils seront tous comme ça." "Ben ouais, mais on peut trop pousser, quand même..."

"Pass me some serviettes". "Ah yes", I thought, as the Chinese group said goodbye to Sharon and Sen. Next week it will be goodbye to Andy. Talk about catharsis ! We cried like babies. (Well, in fact the only one not crying was the baby, who was very contented.) Sharon, Sen, Andy, we all know it's just for a while, but we sure will miss you guys.

Preaching for Chinese on Saturday evening - Mark 9 - Glory on the heights, glory in the depths Preaching in French at Anglade Sunday am - 2 Tim - A model to rely on and to pass on Leading in English at Cenon Sunday pm - trying out "Tales of the Unexpected". Thanks for praying !

 Some products in the supermarket appeal more than others.

Phew. I have got over Wednesday's little crise de nerfs about the car. Partly, it has to be said, because I have not gone near the thing since ! Anyway, we won't decide anything in a rush. We'll talk it through with the powers that be, with the wise men, and stuff. I'll ring a few garages and see if anyone fancies having a go at solving the clutch problem properly. We'll see.