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Yvonne and Hugh continue their travels for us

Eddie Mair | 12:02 UK time, Friday, 9 February 2007

Yvonne sends these from last night's report from France: This

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is "the Front National regional council president Patrick Binder under a poster depicting French politicians as liars. He told us Le Pen - who is polling more now than he was at the same point in the 2002 campaign - is seen by lots of French people as an antidote to the elite French political classes".

This:

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is a "detail from Strasbourg's cathedral" and the picture below shows "Yvonne tickling a gargoyle"

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Meanwhile, Hugh sent these two through yesterday afternoon (he'll be on the programme tonight live from Shanghai) - "For smog-lovers everywhere - Shanghai on Thursday morning, fog, smog, rain, the works. To reduce the gloom, the second pic is of the same view early in the morning on Monday. Heard the first burst of New Year firecrachers this evening - and New Year's Eve isn't until NEXT Saturday."

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Comments

  1. At 12:24 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Belinda wrote:

    Argh! the smog! I feel like I can't breathe just looking at those photos.

  2. At 12:41 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    The Gargoyle doesn't seem to pleased about it ;-)

    By the way, anyone seen Lady Pen lately (even a second outing of her strapline does not seem to have brought a response).

  3. At 12:41 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Aunt Dahlia wrote:

    Yvonne showing an evident preference for the cathedral gargoyle over the others she interviewed...?

  4. At 12:51 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Isn't it a long way from Bergerac to Strasbourg? Wouldn't it make more sense to make shorter journeys around France? Has Yvonne got a route planned? I think we should be told.

  5. At 12:51 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Big Sister wrote:

    I know where I'd rather be .... Lucky Yvonne!

    (btw, if this appears under a similar comment from me, please blame the malicious comments man!)

  6. At 01:30 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Valery p wrote:

    Dear Ms Mair,

    Once again I notice that you appear to have a vacancy for a half-decent proof-reader. May I be the first in the queue of similarly qualified froggers to offer my services - voluntary services if required, re cutbacks, licence fee shortfall etc? I suggest you just lob them through the ether, I'll give them a quick once over and lob them back before you post.

    I look forward to a speedy reply, ie don't try to post on your blog.

    Yours sincerely

    Valery Pedant (Mrs)

    PS - firecrachers - sscheesch :o)

  7. At 01:50 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Gillian wrote:

    Before I scrolled down, I thought this was Yvonne and Hugh. I thought they must have both returned to the office. Sorry, Hugh, I don't mean to malign you. I think we should have a photo of Hugh please, to prevent gross errors like this.

  8. At 02:00 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Big Sis (2) I'd say Lucky Gargoyle. myself!

  9. At 03:35 PM on 09 Feb 2007, LadyPen wrote:

    Deep (2) -

    Am sick of the sight of that strapline and hiding in embarrassment. I wish I'd never thought of it.

    xx
    LadyPen

  10. At 03:36 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Aperitif wrote:

    Ian (4), It is, especially since Begerac is now hanging about in Midsommer -- which I believe is somewhere in the Cotswolds.

    Fearless, Do you know something we don't about Big Sis and Deep John W? I think you may be on the wrong track somehow... And, whilst you're there, why did you block up my knowhole?! I'll have to find a new place for my camera -- I've not seen anything exciting for weeks! ;-)

  11. At 05:04 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    I've only blocked it temporarily, Appy ;-) It's only 'til the nook for my gym back is up & painted. After that, you'll be able to look through the knowhole to your hearts' content!!

  12. At 05:06 PM on 09 Feb 2007, RJD wrote:

    Appy & Fearless. - I'm with Fearless on this one. I would have bet good money that it was Big Sis that made that comment at (2). Very strange

  13. At 05:07 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    I've only blocked it temporarily, Appy ;-) It's only 'til the nook for my gym back is up & painted. After that, you'll be able to look through the knowhole to your hearts' content!!

  14. At 05:12 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Frances O wrote:

    Maybe the top picture was of Yvonne TACKLING a gargoyle?

    Valery, I spit upon their proofreading!

    (irritating grin-stylee emoticon)

  15. At 06:53 PM on 09 Feb 2007, Valery p wrote:

    Oh - yeh - there's a great idea for the New Blog - emoticons :o) (not)

  16. At 08:21 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Official statement: There is nothing untoward going on between Big Sis and Deepthought. FFred and RJD must have got over-excited by the picture of a gargoyle with Yvonne.

  17. At 08:30 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    If I can ever get past room 502....

    Official statement: There is nothing untoward going on between Big Sis and myself. I think FFred and RJD got over-excited by the picture of a gargoyle with Yvonne.

    Aperitif; I've given up trying (due to room 502) to post the answer to your question as raised on the Beach; you'll have to read my blog (I'll make it today's topic).

  18. At 08:30 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Aperitif; visit my blog for the answer to your question as to my deepest thoughts, since I cannot get the answer past room 502 here!

  19. At 08:41 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Aperitif; visit my blog for the answer to your question as to my deepest thoughts, since I cannot get the answer past room 502 here!

  20. At 08:59 PM on 09 Feb 2007, gossipmistress wrote:

    FFred - I know Appy is big-hearted but does she have more than one..... (and if so is she related to Dr Who?)

  21. At 09:13 PM on 09 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Now the Frog is working again...

    Yvonne has still not explained her extraordinary neck-wear in photos earlier in the week....an answer I think.

  22. At 11:14 PM on 09 Feb 2007, gossipmistress wrote:

    FFred (8) down boy! You already have 2 dates!
    Any more of that and you'll be back on the naughty step....

  23. At 11:14 AM on 10 Feb 2007, Gillian wrote:

    Great strapline, Fifi....particularly apt for the gargoyle pic on this thread. BTW, I see this trip to France has gone to Yvonne's head!

  24. At 02:35 PM on 10 Feb 2007, wrote:

    Gillian : you are more observant than I ... hadn't realised I was Mistress Strapline again!

    One of my more contorted efforts.

    Monk will be on ´óÏó´«Ã½2 soon. I love that show. And Randy Newman singing It's a Jungle Out There; my SO actually sings along with it, with the most delightfully boyish grin.

    See you later!

    Fi xx

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