11/18

It's Saturday night and I'm enjoying a bit of rugby. France vs. New Zealand. it's half time and the score is France 5 and New Zealand 14. I'm keeping up with the soccer or 'football' club- i now have a federation francaise de football license to play. This weekend has been good recovery from a hectic week. There is a band desinee (cartoon) convention this weekend in Blois. I picked up a copy of the latest Asterix- Le Ciel Lui Tombe sur la Tete (The sky falls on his head.) The above is a picture of Meredith, Rose (English), and Steve hanging out after the comic convention at a cafe.
I am turning over the idea of getting a moped- it would let me get around the loire valley and out to soccer practice.

In news: I am glad that the democratic party has regained a majority in the house. As many of us feel- I think Bush has led us into a terrible situation in Iraq. I think it is clear that we must leave the area and stop occupation. Here is a link to a blog that my dad made me aware of - Baghdad Burning- a blog written by a woman in baghdad.

I am looking forward to seeing my family at Christmas. They are coming to France for a little vacation over the holidays.

ok- my best to everyone out there.
have a good weekend and week,
Alan

the weekend (again!)

ITs November. The time is going quickly already 1/7 of my post is complete! The news: classes have picked up again. One of my classes is doing an exchange with a school in England. I have been a little bit sick with a cold, but I seem to be better now (even after practicing in cold weather last night.)

here are some videos of my old music endeavors:(provided by Bill)

DABOR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTYYfugIlos

RILE DOG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qxQwLcisWo

BOP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_MHF7Vd1wU

-alan