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Post by tod2 on Oct 10, 2020 15:37:35 GMT
Yes, I also want to know about them bones.? If a person is cremated I have been told the leg and other heavier bones do not automatically turn to ash and have to be ground down into a rough dust. I saw this consistency when pouring my parents bones into the earth. Definitely not all powder fine.
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Post by bixaorellana on Oct 10, 2020 15:45:40 GMT
Oh, Tod ~ that mistake turned out better than what had been planned! Kerouac, certain kinds of composting would mean the bones would crumble down also. I assume that legal composting of deceased humans would be carefully overseen and not just using the backyard bin. This is a really good explanation of the breakdown of both the earthly remains and the coffin, as practiced in New Orleans for centuries: historyinstone.blogspot.com/2019/07/above-ground-burials-and-oven-crypts.htmlI think the Lord/Lady thing is fun and the fact that a tree gets planted makes it sort of worthwhile besides. Of course that kind of ownership would not really make you a laird. Just to beat the subject to death, it seems this gift item is far more popular than I would have imagined: www.amazon.com/Gift-Republic-Become-Laird-GR100008/dp/B000KIMOTC
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Post by kerouac2 on Apr 10, 2021 8:01:32 GMT
Since people can now officially adopt the ground around certain trees on the street in Paris, some people really go all out...
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Post by tod2 on Apr 10, 2021 9:26:21 GMT
That is a strange sight Kerouac! Where exactly did you take the photo. I'm just curious.
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Post by kerouac2 on Apr 10, 2021 9:46:50 GMT
That's on boulevard Davout in the 20th arrondissement.
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Post by bixaorellana on Apr 10, 2021 22:50:55 GMT
That is utterly charming! It reminds me of the way that parks in Paris have moveable chairs instead of static benches, so people can make themselves at home.
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Post by lugg on Apr 12, 2021 11:05:04 GMT
That's lovely
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Post by kerouac2 on Dec 31, 2021 12:25:57 GMT
As of January 1, 2022 it will be illegal for companies and stores in France to destroy unsold non-perishables -- clothing, shoes, health care and beauty products, appliances, furniture, etc. They must be given to charities, either local or anywhere in the world. People were absolutely too disgusted to see places like H&M or Sephora throwing their unsold products away and rendering them unusable.
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 31, 2021 12:41:09 GMT
A fine idea. Well done France.
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Post by kerouac2 on Dec 31, 2021 12:53:16 GMT
I just got a terrible flash in my mind of all of the places trashing as much stuff as possible today while it is still legal.
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 31, 2021 13:10:54 GMT
Since people can now officially adopt the ground around certain trees on the street in Paris, some people really go all out... I missed this. Another fine idea.
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Post by casimira on Jan 1, 2022 20:39:53 GMT
That is a fine idea.
I am curious however, as to what is that red box with the hole in it is for? It appears to be a bird house but, I do not know what kind of bird would utilize it as it so close to the ground and I don't know of any bird species that would utilize it.
Also, the landscape plantings are a tad shoddy in my opinion.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jan 1, 2022 20:45:14 GMT
That is indeed a bird house but almost certainly only meant to be symbolic just like the little chairs and table which would only be suitable for a 2 year old.
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Post by kerouac2 on May 22, 2022 20:55:15 GMT
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Post by kerouac2 on Dec 27, 2022 18:55:54 GMT
As of January 1st, 2023 another major change is coming to France.
Fast food places will no longer be able to serve their meals in single use containers. Cups, plates, utensils will be reusable and washable.
This is almost enough to make me go at least once to McDonald's or Burger King to see how they will be handling it.
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Post by htmb on Dec 27, 2022 19:31:54 GMT
For eat-in orders only, right? I didn’t think this change applied to take-out orders.
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Post by kerouac2 on Dec 27, 2022 20:02:31 GMT
Yes, it was mentioned that more people will ask for take-out now, but it will still be less in the cold winter months when people will not want to eat their fast crap on a bench across the street.
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Post by casimira on Feb 17, 2023 16:36:40 GMT
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Post by kerouac2 on Feb 17, 2023 18:22:55 GMT
The French government is now financing part of the repairs -- from 10 to 50 euros for small items. However, it is admitted that for really basic things like coffee makers and toasters, people will continue to want to buy a new one. At least there are places to take the old ones to be recycled. If they can be fixed by technical school students or people re-entering the work force, they can be given to the indigent.
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