Liberté, égalité, fraternité
11-14-15, 07:14 PM
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This is a great idea for a thread. And I agree with RobbieTunes, there is only one course of action.
11-14-15, 07:29 PM
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France is the United States first and oldest friend. As Robbie said, "they have a maddening way about them, at times", but friends stand together no matter what.
11-14-15, 08:07 PM
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Amen to that Kactus
11-14-15, 08:28 PM
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The French will react accordingly.
They have a maddening way about them, at times, but they are real people.
I have served with Legionnaires, and briefly considered it, many Marines do.
Having dealt with the type of people who do things like what happened in Paris,
I only know and consider one course of action to be effective, and it's not "hearts and minds."
They have a maddening way about them, at times, but they are real people.
I have served with Legionnaires, and briefly considered it, many Marines do.
Having dealt with the type of people who do things like what happened in Paris,
I only know and consider one course of action to be effective, and it's not "hearts and minds."
11-14-15, 08:39 PM
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Friends,
We're getting awfully close to derailing with politics a thread that was meant to express "solidarity and friendship."
Brent
We're getting awfully close to derailing with politics a thread that was meant to express "solidarity and friendship."
Brent
11-14-15, 08:47 PM
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Our colors flying at half staff over French land at the Oise Aine U.S. ABMC Cemetery on Memorial Day 2014. My heart goes out to my French friends.
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Oise-Aisne ABMC, flag lowered for Memorial Day by Mark, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Oise-Aisne ABMC, flag lowered for Memorial Day by Mark, on Flickr[/IMG]
11-14-15, 08:48 PM
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Indeed Robbie, Kactus and greg - not much more to be said here.
Such an an abhorrent waste. Thoughts to those affected; hopefully that's all of us.
Such an an abhorrent waste. Thoughts to those affected; hopefully that's all of us.
11-14-15, 10:28 PM
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There's nothing political about suicide bombers, IMO. Politics is something that reasonable people can discuss.
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11-14-15, 10:43 PM
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Wife and I visited Provence, Normandy and Paris this past June, and fell in love (again) with France. These deeds won't keep me from returning.
11-15-15, 12:11 AM
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I don't think their colors run either. Proudly wearing them on this Gitane. Vive la France!
11-15-15, 06:29 AM
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Chas.
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11-15-15, 08:09 AM
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My dad had a beautiful view of the most beautiful French lady, from the 93rd floor of WTC south, from 1973-1997.
11-15-15, 08:49 AM
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First it was the TdF bike below, then a long love for Rossignol racing skis, food, wine & cognac, and now a few bikes.
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Mixte
1972ish LeJeune TdF
PX10
PGN10
1960's Mixte
UE-18
Interclub - as purchased in NNJ
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Mixte
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11-15-15, 08:52 AM
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Finished it yesterday. Such a sad day it was.
'Very small' Mercier Special Sport with 26'' wheels.
'Very small' Mercier Special Sport with 26'' wheels.
11-15-15, 10:07 AM
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Much love for France. My team FdJ Lapierre.
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11-15-15, 06:20 PM
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11-15-15, 06:28 PM
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Vive la France !
11-15-15, 07:47 PM
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My humble offering of what is left of memories from the Super Mirage. I need another Motobecane.
11-15-15, 10:00 PM
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I differentiate between "reasonable people" and those that are not.
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11-16-15, 06:28 AM
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We should not forget Lebanon. France's suffering is real, but pales in comparison.
What I'd give to be able to ride a bike through the countryside of Lebanon. Wonderful people.
What I'd give to be able to ride a bike through the countryside of Lebanon. Wonderful people.
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11-16-15, 09:11 AM
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I am naming my 3 French bikes.....
Liberté, égalité, fraternité
In honor of France and its people!...
Vive La France!