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Dec 3rd 2007, 8:11 am

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Originally Posted by Professional Princess

Well with it being my last xmas in the UK, it's not asking for much.

And, Ive always wanted to go to Midnight Mass - never done it in my life and Im not religious but Ive always wanted to go.

So I shall go - it will be on my own though as Mr PP wont fancy that.

I think thats a real nice thing to do Im not religious either,well not the western worlds one.But I think it would be good for you if you have always wanted to do it.I would imagine it would be quite moving.

Dec 3rd 2007, 10:36 am

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The first Christmas we were in France, we went to Midnight Mass in the little old church in St Mere Eglise. It was packed, standing room only. We hadn't got a clue what was going on, but the atmosphere was amazing. If you want to go - then go. Life's too short not to do the things you want to do.
And can you stop the snow dance now please - I think you have your co-ordinates wrong - it's still coming down here in NS

Dec 3rd 2007, 2:14 pm

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Of course you know that that was the church where the US paratrooper got stuck in the steeple? Sounds like folklore, I know, but despite John Wayne and all that, it's true.

Dec 3rd 2007, 8:36 pm

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All the best for your dad. A difficult time with you having your last xmas in the UK too.

Dec 3rd 2007, 9:06 pm

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Yep. St. Mere Eglise. Wonderful church. I'd love to spend Midnight Mass there, especially given the church's history. Inside, there's the most fantastic stained glass window depicting the J-Jour Invasion. Here's a couple of shots I took there a few years ago. You can see the effigy of Pvt. John Steele with his 'chute on the church spire.

Dec 3rd 2007, 11:34 pm

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http://snap34.photobox.co.uk/4501823...574bb13cd7.jpg

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Dec 3rd 2007, 11:49 pm

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Sad no photo, brightens up the day (must find my camera!). Hopefully tomorrow they might be back

Dec 4th 2007, 2:26 am

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Sorry folks, my fault. I keep forgetting that PhotoBox doesn't always let you embed links in Forums! So, I took them off and put them on my Flickr account instead. Here they are.

Dec 4th 2007, 2:28 am

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Of course you know that that was the church where the US paratrooper got stuck in the steeple? Sounds like folklore, I know, but despite John Wayne and all that, it's true.

The little cafe across the square is run by one of the former paratroopers - quite a celeb locally and always around on D-Day. They really go to town on D-Day with the celebrations, especially the firework display. The American's do a paratroop drop close by and then march into town where they then hand over a new parachute to replace the one hanging from the dummy on the church! We were there for the 60th anniversary, a fantastic time. We even had secret service guys checking out our drive way as we had a clear view of Utah Beach from the farm, with only fields in-between.
They have a great market there on Thursday's too. Tend to avoid it over the summer though as it gets so busy. The D-Day musuem is one of the best we've been too.
Our eldest was at school with the Mairie's son, nice guy I've found all the local Mairie's here are nice people - most of them prefer the English to the Parisiens too, so do all they can to help British Expats here.

Dec 4th 2007, 2:34 am

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Nice pics,

I love the way the guys bald head lights up the window.

Dec 4th 2007, 6:00 am

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Nice pics,

I love the way the guys bald head lights up the window.

Dec 5th 2007, 8:23 am

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So what do you want from Santa this year???

If you could only have one thing, what would it be?

A selfish one I'm afraid...but - For my husbands firm to make an outrageosly attractive offer that would make it impossible for us to refuse relocating to the South of France in the 2008!...

(He's meeting the Directors in two weeks)

Dec 5th 2007, 8:25 am

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Originally Posted by Professional Princess

Well Im trying not to worry, hes waiting for a CT scan for a shadow on his lung - that they are almost certain is scar tissue.

But hes also waiting for an appointment at St Mary's in Paddington to investigate a fluttering in his chest, they think that is SVT - but not sure.

Its all a worry for me.

PP - Best wishes for you and your Dad. Oh and I'll happily burn my bra for snow on Christmas day!