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29-04-2018, 11:40 AM
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Re: Have you ever wondered?

Originally Posted by Rhian ->
One thing I've learnt recently is that all lorries are banned from French roads on a weekend apart from those carrying perishable goods and medical supplies (I think that was the second)
What a difference that must make
A very wise decision.

That could be extended to avoid HGVs travelling during rush hours and encouraged to travel at night time whenever possible.
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29-04-2018, 12:03 PM
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What with banning lorries at Le Weekend and That Handshake (or lack of!) story...I'm thinking of starting a thread Why We Should Be More Like The French
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29-04-2018, 12:14 PM
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Re: Have you ever wondered?

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What with banning lorries at Le Weekend and That Handshake (or lack of!) story...I'm thinking of starting a thread Why We Should Be More Like The French
Mais oui bien sur!
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29-04-2018, 12:16 PM
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Re: Have you ever wondered?

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What with banning lorries at Le Weekend and That Handshake (or lack of!) story...I'm thinking of starting a thread Why We Should Be More Like The French
on bicycles wearing a beret and striped jumper with onion strings around the neck you mean
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29-04-2018, 12:24 PM
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Re: Have you ever wondered?

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on bicycles wearing a beret and striped jumper with onion strings around the neck you mean
Yes! And going on strike every five minutes!
And flouting every rule!
And shrugging!!
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29-04-2018, 12:45 PM
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And rolling our eyes in disgust at the mere mention of "bien" and "cuit" in the same sentence
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29-04-2018, 12:59 PM
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Re: Have you ever wondered?

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Yes! And going on strike every five minutes!
And flouting every rule!
And shrugging!!
Ah, the 'Gallic shrug'. Very useful for when you don't know or don't give a toss!
 
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