I've been busy today cleaning up and packing for my trip to the creaky continent. I hate lugging stuff around so I'm packing light. Selling the car netted me a tidy profit even after buying my ticket, which was just over 5 c-notes after tax. Unfortunately the Eurail Pass has gotten pretty pricey, $813.58 to be specific. For a month of unlimited travel that still isn't too bad, but I was hoping for something a little more modest. I guess I'll have to drink a little less Bordeaux and Beaujolais to pay for that. That's fine, not getting lit is a good thing when you think of France in the context of its recent riots.
Speaking of riots, I hope I get the chance to see some. Years ago I saw a demonstration for Basque independance in front of Notre Dame. The ETA terrorists were actually very nice; they gave me a bumper sticker.
Some Americans pass themselves off as Canadians when they go to Europe to avoid the bother of autograph seekers. I don't care for that. I'm proud to be an American and any French fry that doesn't like it can go eat foie gras.
(In case you're wondering, yes that's Hitler posing if front of the Eiffel Tower. Looks a bit like a sissy doesn't he?)
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What did you decide to do with oiseau and aileron?
Someone told me that cockatiels taste just like chicken so I made a stir fry.
Actually, my mom and dad will be caring for them. I'm afraid that they won't get out of the cage too much, but their favorite shoulder to poop on will be back soon enough.
Have fun in Europe. My dad just returned from the "creaky continent" (Belgium and France, to be exact) and said there were riots aplenty in France. While walking through Paris, he happened upon some French youths who asked him if he supported workers rights, and he says to them, "If you want job security, move to America. My job's so secure, I've got two!" Considering that he has a very thick southern accent, listening to him speak French is hilarious.
Make sure you bring your white flag along.
Oh, and have fun. Just don't turn into a weenie while you're there.
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