The Off Topic Topic

[Grey Fox]

2 out of 7?

You have a giant mansion, you don't have to stare at them all the time I figure.

Every year we've been here, Emily has insisted on getting another one.   The newest one is the dining room Christmas tree.

This year she decided not to put up* the giant 15 footer, since it's so much effort and we won't be having a Christmas party due to COVID.


* translation: make me put up

I am extremely jealous. I love all those xmas decoration pictures she puts up on FB.

[merithyn]

My goal is to have an xmas tree in every room of the new house.

Maybe not a full-sized one in every room, but... still.

[Josquius]

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/french-school-asks-parents-to-stop-throwing-children-over-the-fence-when-theyre-late/X7TDOUVG65A3IQ3G3GMB75U7WI/

'French school asks parents to stop throwing children over the fence when they're late'

[Admiral Yi]

"Attention: Danger!" the sign reads.

I would have been lost with this.

[DGuller]

How much do children weigh? Aren't you just asking for a back injury doing that?

[Grey Fox]

Under 7 years old, not a lot, 30-50 pounds.
Over 8 years old, it gets in back injury weight.

[garbon]

"Attention: Danger!" the sign reads.

I would have been lost with this.

[Duque de Bragança]

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/french-school-asks-parents-to-stop-throwing-children-over-the-fence-when-theyre-late/X7TDOUVG65A3IQ3G3GMB75U7WI/

'French school asks parents to stop throwing children over the fence when they're late'

The school backtracked, given the huge unwanted publicity they got.

https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/vaucluse/avignon/avignon-ecole-interdit-aux-parents-lancer-enfants-dessus-portail-1893302.html

Cette décision, qui avait été notifiée sur une affiche à l'entrée de l'école, a été largement commentée sur les réseaux sociaux et entre parents d'élèves. Mais la direction de l'école a décidé de revenir en arrière et a enlevé mardi son avertissement.

[crazy canuck]

How much do children weigh? Aren't you just asking for a back injury doing that?

you need to hit the gym - well not right now...

[Razgovory]

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/french-school-asks-parents-to-stop-throwing-children-over-the-fence-when-theyre-late/X7TDOUVG65A3IQ3G3GMB75U7WI/

'French school asks parents to stop throwing children over the fence when they're late'

The school backtracked, given the huge unwanted publicity they got.

https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/vaucluse/avignon/avignon-ecole-interdit-aux-parents-lancer-enfants-dessus-portail-1893302.html

Cette décision, qui avait été notifiée sur une affiche à l'entrée de l'école, a été largement commentée sur les réseaux sociaux et entre parents d'élèves. Mais la direction de l'école a décidé de revenir en arrière et a enlevé mardi son avertissement.

So you can  throw the kids over the fence now?

[crazy canuck]

I prefer the phrase assist your child over the fence.

[Sheilbh]

As the John Lewis Christmas advert has arrived I'm considering the festive season open:
https://twitter.com/jlandpartners/status/1327144164933308416?s=20

I always joke and sneer about these adverts, but I actually quite like this one

[DGuller]

How much do children weigh? Aren't you just asking for a back injury doing that?

you need to hit the gym - well not right now...

They don't have any children in gyms around here, and some people give you funny looks when you ask about that.

[Josquius]

Incidentally I love how all the French words for throw are surprisingly bad ass (in text at least). Lancer! Jeter!

[Grey Fox]

Something positive from Tyr about french. Quick, every one buy a lottery ticket.