World Cup - GO FRANCE!!!

I also have a Bastille baby - my oldest girl was born on July 14th even though I went into labor on the 12th - my husband kept pleading with me to hold out till the 14th and I kept telling him, " ARE YOU KIDDING ME????" the 14th was 2 days off - but to cut a very long story short, my beautiful baby girl was born at 13 minutes past midnight on the 14th making her a little frenchie in my heart - and because we are often in France on her birthday I have had to explain to her that she cannot have fireworks at EVERYONE of her b-days....she has come to expect them.

Needless to say I am so envious of all of you currently now in France so hope you will all enjoy it for us - Cil - hope your son has another amazing time!!! And Potatovixen - enjoy Biarritz!

GO FRANCE - ALLEZ LES BLEUS............ can barely wait till tomorrow....

Hi girl! How funn to be working in France! We want a report when you get home!

Absolutely! It's definitely been interesting, as I don't speak any French. The only English-speaking people in the kitchen are the chef and one of the dishwashers, but they'll only speak it if necessary. Which isn't very often.

But other than the language barrier and the initial feeling of "Oh my God, I want to go home," everything's been amazing.

I also have a Bastille baby - my oldest girl was born on July 14th even though I went into labor on the 12th - my husband kept pleading with me to hold out till the 14th and I kept telling him, " ARE YOU KIDDING ME????" the 14th was 2 days off - but to cut a very long story short, my beautiful baby girl was born at 13 minutes past midnight on the 14th making her a little frenchie in my heart - and because we are often in France on her birthday I have had to explain to her that she cannot have fireworks at EVERYONE of her b-days....she has come to expect them.

Needless to say I am so envious of all of you currently now in France so hope you will all enjoy it for us - Cil - hope your son has another amazing time!!! And Potatovixen - enjoy Biarritz!

GO FRANCE - ALLEZ LES BLEUS............ can barely wait till tomorrow....

:wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: She is adorable!

Absolutely! It's definitely been interesting, as I don't speak any French. The only English-speaking people in the kitchen are the chef and one of the dishwashers, but they'll only speak it if necessary. Which isn't very often.

But other than the language barrier and the initial feeling of "Oh my God, I want to go home," everything's been amazing.

:clap_1: enjoy the experience...not many people get to do what you are doing! Next year...Italy!!

4 goals in consolation game-hope the trend continues!

I agree, Skunkape.
It was nice that Germany, as host nation, at least got 3rd place.

Yeah, Chickpea, the kid spent his 18th birthday in Paris on Bastille Day five years ago--he said he'd never seen such madness but had a great time.
Now he is turning 23 next weekend, and hopes to repeat the craziness.
We'll see how it turns out.
Tootsie
The France vs Italy game is tomorrow in Berlin. At the Fan Fest, we saw the ball they will be using.
Younger son posed with it.

France and Italia? wow... there must be much excitement... thanks!

Beignets, cafe au lait, Joan of Arc, Maid of (both) Orleans. GEAUX FRANCE!:clap_1:

Beignets, cafe au lait, Joan of Arc, Maid of (both) Orleans. GEAUX FRANCE!:clap_1:

beignets are my favorite things ever! :drool:

beignets are my favorite things ever! :drool:

Blue Orleans.......:wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :drool: :drool:

Got the game on now. Zidane scores!
For me, it's all about pain au chocolat.

:clap_1: Sorry guys but go Italy!

Go France GO......just over half time and score is 1-1.....a nailbiter....

Overtime!
Nailbiter, indeed.

Go Italy! Italy wins! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

Chickpea... Not to feel bad, I'll treat you to a nice glass of wine when we're back in SoWal!

Go Italy! Italy wins! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

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:clap_1: Yay Italy. A little dirty play on France's side to say the least. Glad they threw out Zinedine Zidane for his head butt to the chest of that Italian player. Talking about cheap shots. That guy looks more like a Kraut than French. Husband said he looks like his boss!

Ouch. Darn it! :bang: Oh well, might as well make the best of it and have a muffelatta, Roman Candy and Angelo Brocato Italian Ice :razz:

:clap_1: Yay Italy. A little dirty play on France's side to say the least. Glad they threw out Zinedine Zidane for his head butt to the chest of that Italian player. Talking about cheap shots. That guy looks more like a Kraut than French. Husband said he looks like his boss!

Oooh oh! :floor:

Ouch. Darn it! :bang: Oh well, might as well make the best of it and have a muffelatta, Roman Candy and Angelo Brocato Italian Ice :razz:

I'll take all of the above mentioned!

So Sorry for your loss...NOT! Nah good try but that headbutt was a joke! Glad they red carded him! Congrats Italia. :clap_1:

Agreed - congrats to Italy on their win- hate that France lost with Zidane being kicked out - he has ALWAYS been a very very gracious player and it is sad that his finale will be marred by that awful head butt - I cannot wait to hear what he says about that - btw: he is originally from Algeria and has been an incredible mentor to so many in the younger generation - someone made some snide remark about his not looking french (as if there is such a thing as looking french!)Paula, thank you for kind words about buying me consolation wine -would love to see you anytime you are back here.

Agreed - congrats to Italy on their win- hate that France lost with Zidane being kicked out - he has ALWAYS been a very very gracious player and it is sad that his finale will be marred by that awful head butt - I cannot wait to hear what he says about that - btw: he is originally from Algeria and has been an incredible mentor to so many in the younger generation - someone made some snide remark about his not looking french (as if there is such a thing as looking french!)Paula, thank you for kind words about buying me consolation wine -would love to see you anytime you are back here.

the head butt was very unfortunate...he will suffer the consequences...and that is enough said (his own demon to have to deal with, I will not add to his sorrow) It happens in all sports..emotions run rampant!The match was very enjoyable to me as a novice! I have never watched a soccer match...let alone a world cup! so much funn!

Skunk...I LOVE mufalattas...I make a pretty mean one!😀