tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post6900796765284751835..comments2024-03-11T18:52:05.349+01:00Comments on PhotoDiary: 12/11/2016 Catching up from yesterday - Remembrance DayZimbabwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07279761983880323632noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-15613913272329842642016-11-13T15:37:14.564+01:002016-11-13T15:37:14.564+01:00I have to agree it is much more intimate, and the ...I have to agree it is much more intimate, and the French do not forget. Many of them were small children when their fathers were fighting, or working for the resistance, so it is something very close to them. <br />Where we live is right on the French Demarcation line which was the boundary line marking the division of Metropolitan France into the territory occupied and administered by the German Army.<br />Have a good week t'other DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-90534894234460090352016-11-13T15:30:33.621+01:002016-11-13T15:30:33.621+01:00Ah, but I see the opera house was covered in poppi...Ah, but I see the opera house was covered in poppies! Cheers DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-19115046647641115052016-11-13T15:29:49.773+01:002016-11-13T15:29:49.773+01:00WW1 and II will never be forgotten. Hopefully the...WW1 and II will never be forgotten. Hopefully the younger generation will always remember as well what their forefathers died for to make the world a better place. Thanks for the comment Diane Rhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-56951735941426478712016-11-13T15:27:08.780+01:002016-11-13T15:27:08.780+01:00Thanks Gaelyn, the repas are always good :-) Best...Thanks Gaelyn, the repas are always good :-) Best wishes to you and Bill, D & NRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-35712701391426430092016-11-13T15:26:08.947+01:002016-11-13T15:26:08.947+01:00Canada is not forgotten, there are several memoria...Canada is not forgotten, there are several memorials about especially up North. Cheers DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-5131872184195027192016-11-13T15:24:14.938+01:002016-11-13T15:24:14.938+01:00Thanks so much Linda, it is great that all the lit...Thanks so much Linda, it is great that all the little villages in France never forget. We are also lucky to have a neighbour who collects items from WW1 and has his own little museum so we always get a display of some kind. As always the meal and the company was good :-) Take care DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-49605458300484515782016-11-13T09:04:47.248+01:002016-11-13T09:04:47.248+01:00It looks so much more intimate for this celebratio...It looks so much more intimate for this celebration to take place in a small village. Well done to the organisers.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-55982716676231155132016-11-13T08:34:45.361+01:002016-11-13T08:34:45.361+01:00The 11th of November does not seem to have the sam...The 11th of November does not seem to have the same importance here in Australia as ANZAC day - it still feel strange that the day passes so unremarked.<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-55735766736397604802016-11-13T08:03:48.781+01:002016-11-13T08:03:48.781+01:00It is good to remember those who sacrificed their ...It is good to remember those who sacrificed their lives for their nation. Cute donkey and delicious food.Nancy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790364807514237397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-25491904712843756822016-11-13T03:27:19.969+01:002016-11-13T03:27:19.969+01:00Nice celebration. As usual, the food looks delish...Nice celebration. As usual, the food looks delish.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-9610246181433808152016-11-12T20:56:43.163+01:002016-11-12T20:56:43.163+01:00Sure is nice to see that Canadian flag there.........Sure is nice to see that Canadian flag there.........David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090635066385895666.post-36104092224265486172016-11-12T18:03:43.353+01:002016-11-12T18:03:43.353+01:00Diane, this is such a beautiful post! The memoria...Diane, this is such a beautiful post! The memorial is very attractive and touching, and the meal looks absolutely delicious! I enjoyed all your photos, thank you so much for sharing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.com