26th-Chapter-Fall-2025
Cannes, Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Today is a holiday in France – Armistice Day, commemorating the end of WWI
Cannes, Sunday, November 9, 2025
One of our friends (Veronika) ran in the Nice to Cannes marathon. Our friends Sheila and Bruce joined us to meet up after the race and have lunch together.
Cannes, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Today, Rebecca and I joined our Cannes friends (Nino & Sylvie) for lunch at their club.
It was a beautiful place and we always enjoy their company and conversation.
Nice, Thursday, October 31, 2025
I booked an appointment at the Nice Prefecture for an emergency extension of my residence card so I can leave the EU legally.
As I was on the tram arriving, I received a call from them asking about the purpose of my visit. I explained. The lady then told me that my appointment was to renew my French driver’s license (which I don’t have).
Ignoring her, I arrived anyway, talked my way past the guards, and played the “I’m the confused grandfather”role. It worked and she convinced one of her colleagues to issue me a 3-month extension.
Whew!
Afterwards, I joined our Nice friends for lunch, and bought two new pairs of glasses in Nice.
Cannes, Thursday, October 30, 2025
I stopped off at my barber for my seasonal haircut.
Later that evening, I attended the American Club Howeleen cocktail party.
Cannes, Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Today, Rebecca hosted her book club at our place. We had a few special visitors who quickly disappeared.
Cannes, Sunday, October 26, 2025
I noticed a few new faces at a local restaurant.
Cannes, Tuesday, October 21, 2025
I headed off for my 3-month X-rays of my leg. I’m happy to report it is still there.
Cannes, Monday, October 20, 2025
Another beautiful sunset off our terrace.
Cannes, Sunday, October 19, 2025
Feeling better, I headed out to take a few shots around town on my now resumed daily walk. There are always a few things of interest at the local flea market.
Cannes, Wednesday, October 8, 2025
YIKES!!
When we returned from Italy, I suddenly realized that my Residence card VLS-TS would expire in a few weeks. The usual renewal time in France is three months. I dropped the ball. We were planning to visit the US in a month.
I quickly sent in the required information online and hit send.
Cannes, Tuesday, October 7, 2025
We returned from our trip with a travel virus, which slowed us down for a week or two.
