Before I get started on today's blog, I wanted to answer a question from faithful reader, Marianne, who wanted to know what AAA stood for. Apparently you get some pretty strange results when you Google it!
Marianne, it's the Automobile Association of America, commonly known as the Auto Club. Also, when we talk about it, we actually call it "Triple A." They have all kinds of services, similar to the French Auto Club. But most of us have it because they pretty much will come anywhere to help you if your car breaks down.
While we're on the subject of cars, I'm progressing on my French driver's license. Monday is the "practical" exam, where I will go out with an inspector from the Prefecture and hopefully not run over any pedestrians or small animals. Today, I had my first driving lesson in the dual control car. I was pleased to note that my instructor, Jean-Luc, did not have a heart attack while I was driving. Always a good sign.
It was an interesting experience, because after driving for 36 years, you pretty much feel as if you know it all. But, what you DON'T know, is what the examiner will be looking for during the test. And, of course, you're driving a different car that you have to get used to. Besides, with Beanie being an automatic, it always takes me a little bit of time to get re-used to shifting gears. So, although I hate spending the money (I'm cheap, I know), I actually think the five hours of lessons are a good idea. By next Monday, I should feel comfortable in the driving school's car and I hope I will have developed some of the new habits that I need to pass the test.
For those of you who occasionally check out my website, we've made some changes to the layout to make it easier to find information about Chalabre, the artisans, the region, etc. We plan to add some new features in the coming weeks, so check it out if you're interested.
New pictures should be going up later today. They are courtesy of our friend, local librarian Noëlle. She took them during JM's Monday afternoon encounter with the local Primary school students, when he helped them to draw a page of comcs. Their chosen subject: SPIDERMAN IN TAHITI! Marvel Comics, eat your hearts out.
Ciao for now!
R
(see pictures on my personal site.)
Marianne, it's the Automobile Association of America, commonly known as the Auto Club. Also, when we talk about it, we actually call it "Triple A." They have all kinds of services, similar to the French Auto Club. But most of us have it because they pretty much will come anywhere to help you if your car breaks down.
While we're on the subject of cars, I'm progressing on my French driver's license. Monday is the "practical" exam, where I will go out with an inspector from the Prefecture and hopefully not run over any pedestrians or small animals. Today, I had my first driving lesson in the dual control car. I was pleased to note that my instructor, Jean-Luc, did not have a heart attack while I was driving. Always a good sign.
It was an interesting experience, because after driving for 36 years, you pretty much feel as if you know it all. But, what you DON'T know, is what the examiner will be looking for during the test. And, of course, you're driving a different car that you have to get used to. Besides, with Beanie being an automatic, it always takes me a little bit of time to get re-used to shifting gears. So, although I hate spending the money (I'm cheap, I know), I actually think the five hours of lessons are a good idea. By next Monday, I should feel comfortable in the driving school's car and I hope I will have developed some of the new habits that I need to pass the test.
For those of you who occasionally check out my website, we've made some changes to the layout to make it easier to find information about Chalabre, the artisans, the region, etc. We plan to add some new features in the coming weeks, so check it out if you're interested.
New pictures should be going up later today. They are courtesy of our friend, local librarian Noëlle. She took them during JM's Monday afternoon encounter with the local Primary school students, when he helped them to draw a page of comcs. Their chosen subject: SPIDERMAN IN TAHITI! Marvel Comics, eat your hearts out.
Ciao for now!
R
(see pictures on my personal site.)
1 Comments:
Thank you :-) ! It was quite far indeed...
By Marianne, At 12:00 PM
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