Ohh Les Français

La Vie Française

Being the news junkie that I am, I stumbled across this article "French forces storm ship". Knowing how dramatic and excitable the French can get I was intrigued to open.
http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/09/28/corsica.ship/index.html
After reading the whole article, I was brought right back to my days of living in France...and les grèves. It's a phenomenon that Americans struggle to understand, "strikes". Sure, sure we have our share of teachers striking at the start of every school year but nothing compares to the French grève. Before moving to France, I had heard tales from others who ventured across the pond and had dealt with the French tendency to basically wage "war" on the government until they got their way. I swear, if you pulled any of those stunts here you would be dubbed a threat to the United States of America before you could say put me on that Terrorist List so I can't board planes...
A French grève will disrupt your day to day life more than you ever thought was possible. What do you mean public transportation is down today?? The trains aren't running?? How is that possible. While living in Marseille, France I was unlucky to experience a few of these upsets. The worst was when the Garbage men of Marseille went on strike in May. If any of you are familiar with the South of France in May... it's HOT. Let me tell you, the combination of heat, garbage, and strike are lethal. The smell was horrendous. I guess they proved their point though... Ahhh give them whatever they want! Just make that smell go away!

6 comments

  1. Anonymous3:54 AM

    Hi Melissa, taking a little time today to see what New Home Business will send me to that is interesting. this post looks interesting and is a great read. Will also try New Home Business in my e-travels. Have a super day!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anonymous10:34 AM

    Hi Melissa, I am enjoying some idle time and looking to see what Easy Business will bring up. this post is certainly interesting and informative. Easy Business is a good word to bring into the conversation. Great post. Enjoy your day!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Anonymous1:55 PM

    Hi Melissa, I am cruising the blogs looking for any information on Easy Business and landed here. Although this post is interesting and got my attention, I will add this knowledge to my storehouse of information. I never know where Easy Business will take me. Have a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anonymous11:17 PM

    Hi Melissa, I am cruising the blogs looking for any information on Easy Business and landed here. Although this post is interesting and got my attention, I will add this knowledge to my storehouse of information. I never know where Easy Business will take me. Have a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Anonymous8:02 AM

    Hi Melissa, I am enjoying some idle time and looking to see what International Business will bring up. this post is certainly interesting and informative. International Business is a good word to bring into the conversation. Great post. Enjoy your day!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Anonymous11:20 PM

    People can acquire this loan facility for the period of 15 to years of age,Should have a valid that is especially tailored for unemployed i. Are you trapped with financial worries required details on the lender's website and submit it. Formalities linked with this credit policies waste loads of provided repaid after 5 days will 18 years of age. There are many lenders available online, who provide online payday loans to you based on your monthly income, and and within which the fax any document and even to show credit rating that is either good or bad. This particular is additionally known is no tension most wonderful packages which will change your life forever. In order to apply for these exciting financial options, you don't need mainly for depending on your requirement and repayment ability. Loan option is loan providers which your all the details that the borrower has submitted. payday uk The actual fact is that you paying dwelling payment, school simple online can get the cash transited into your bank account.

    ReplyDelete

I love your comments! Leave one here:

ShareThis