PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Oh, Oh, "We have 3,000 substitute teachers who are currently not in front of students because, until now, we didn't know how to assign them properly, among other things." (Google translate of quote at 20.41) And now you're actually trying? JFC. www.midilibre.fr/2026/10/08/e... 110
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Still raining, but it's calmed down a bit. Local paper is describing yesterday as "Un épisode méditerranéen", which doesn't really seem strong enough, as the river went up by over 4 metres... 030
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026It's been a tough time financially since a work project ended. I fixed the dishwasher, sorted out monthly payments for a new oven, but the devis for the toilet replacement is in and I've just got my 'council tax' bill. If you can spare anything to help, or can share, bless you. ko-fi.com/philippab 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026OK it's too soon but JFC these three look like they're bad stock photos for how your incompetent and annoying boss comes into your office... 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This simultaneously makes sense and confuses me. Then again, my knowledge of this part of the world is mostly down to CSI:Manhattan and Rizzoli & Isles... mydialect.us/quiz-standar... 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Ligue 1 is back! We kick off tonight with OM v Strasbourg (possibly on Amazon Prime, at 7.45 BST). 001
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Occasional stuffing... @davidsquires.bsky.social has absolutely nailed this panel. www.theguardian.com/football/pic... 020
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Not sure 'unintentional' is needed here. On second thoughts...we do know what he's like. 020
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I swear to God I had not seen this before posting... 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Also for la petite finale, England v France. Glad to see Upamecano got props (8 off the bench) but not sure what Djed Spence they were watching... 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 21/07/2026L'Equipe doing L'Equipe things in the notes for the #worldcupfinal... 200
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Meanwhile, it's 35C here but we're the only department showing 'no particular alert' so you can imagine how things are elsewhere. Blimey. 120
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 15/06/2026IT support please. I use a VPN to access a client's system, but even when disconnected, my computer thinks I'm in Sweden. Can't change it. Feels like my taskbar is mocking me. It's 35C outside and I'm melting. What? 101
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026OK there's something weird about the video for France's World Cup song and I just can't put my finger on it... www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuUP... 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Following emails from both Mum and Dad, we seem to be on board with the vote for the new bank notes... 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Some cute little flowers have appeared on a shrub by my terrace, and cute little birds seem to love them - or maybe there are tasty insects inside. Image search suggests they are Feijoa sellowiana (or pineapple guava)... 130
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026The first leg of the Ligue 1 / 2 playoffs was a weird watch. St Etienne might have just chucked away their trump card. www.lequipe.fr/Football/Art... 110
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 24/05/2026On a more light comedy vibe, there was a street near me when I lived in London called 'Vineyard Grove (formely Depot Approach)'. Per streetview, people are still nicking the sign for the laughs. I always imagine it being said in Victoria Wood's voice... 030
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Heh, they even guessed where I am (France) - presumably from the questions about demos stopping traffic. And my closest matches are Jeremy Corbyn and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes. None of you will be surprised. Try, is fun: findmypolitics.com 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 07/05/2026L'Equipe's notes for Bayern v PSG - bit of a change from last week... 111
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 03/05/2026OK I was looking for a photo in my files and refound this... Plume is my little talkative inquisitive buddy who always wants to know what I'm up to, heh. 060
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Safe to say that L'Equipe were not impressed by the defending last night. They just don't know how to have any fun... 111
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 28/04/2026OK sometimes Facbook memories are actually worth it... 020
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I swear I never saw it until later - we were both laughing about 'scrap Brexit'... 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 19/04/2026OK who's betting on a 90+6 minute winner? And if so, for whom...? 110
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 16/03/2026So, in Montpellier...you might want to look up the guy who beat the fash into 6th and 7th. Go Remi. 120
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 14/03/2026They've got standard wording. Identical in all three reports. That's vomit-inducing. 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Ooh, I've got a couple of old French 'BDs' in that format. Jack Forgas - chasseur de gangs! 🙃 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 12/03/2026And now it's had a third go. I know, I know, I should have known better, but I figured they'd have actually linked in the product details, not just made a wild f-ing guess. Hope nobody asks Rufus how to cook raw chicken. 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 02/03/2026On my Facebook memories today - authentic journo swag from Mexico '86. Just look at those sponsors... 120
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 26/12/2025And a happy festive period to Orange, for picking the perfect moment to fall over AGAIN. 020
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 05/12/2025For any Canadian soccer fans out there, saw this today while in a cab - couldn't take a photo so apologies for this poor screenshot from google streetview... 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Montpellier's banning the electric ones from the centre of town - hopefully the area gets bigger, they're an even bigger menace when they're moving... 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Still regret not buying this book from his football career... 100
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Other 'Dave Gahan' photos would include this, and obvz Brandi Chastain and Megan Rapinoe. 100
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Was just thinking it would be cool if a candy manufacturer made boiled sweets for all the pride flags. What flavour would you want for yours? I'm thinking fruits of the forest... 120
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Q9 - how well are various public services functioning? Q10 - who would you trust with your data? Yikes at some of those results Q11 - (page 147) asks about storing data digitally, stressing 'NHS, schools, and the police' and then in the question 'like the education system or the health system?' 100
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 25/09/2025On to Q3, which is all about how government could better use technology (page 57, for those with nothing to do) which does start with the issue of 'processing asylum seekers and managing the UK's borders'. Getting close now, I can feel it... 100