The internet is fast, so is the junk mail

The internet is getting faster by the day, but unfortunately, so is the junk mail! Faster downloads, instant connections and a never-ending flood of dubious offers, miraculous prizes and messages from people I’ve never heard of. Is this what progress looks like? Come and discover the wonderful world of digital rubbish…



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Two fleets, one ocean 🇬🇧

One ocean, two very different adventures, and a family with absolutely no intention of being productive. Curious? Come aboard!” 

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Recap of week 44/2026

A Roman adventure, a 15-year survival celebration, a generous helping of gin and eight Anglo-Saxons around the dinner table. Just another quiet week in France!” 😎

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L’état des choses 🇫🇷

Je suis en colère

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La Route du Rhum 2026 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷

🇬🇧 In 1978, a scruffy little trimaran stole the greatest race finish in sailing history by just 98 seconds. Every four years since, Saint-Malo empties its harbour to chase that ghost. On Sunday, 118 solo sailors point their bows at Guadeloupe — here’s why the Rhum is sailing’s most rebellious, tragic and thrilling race.

🇩🇪1978 gewann ein schäbiger kleiner Trimaran das legendärste Rennen der Segelgeschichte — mit nur 98 Sekunden Vorsprung. Seither leert Saint-Malo alle vier Jahre seinen Hafen, um diesem Geist nachzujagen. Am Sonntag stechen 118 Einhandsegler Richtung Guadeloupe in See — warum die Rhum das rebellischste, tragischste und aufregendste Segelrennen der Welt ist.

🇫🇷 En 1978, un modeste trimaran a volé la plus belle arrivée de l’histoire de la voile avec 98 secondes d’avance. Depuis, tous les quatre ans, Saint-Malo vide son port pour courir après ce fantôme. Dimanche, 118 solitaires pointeront vers la Guadeloupe — voici pourquoi la Rhum est la course au large la plus rebelle, la plus tragique et la plus grisante qui soit.

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Three comic books

23°C, a shy sun, chores done, three fresh comics in the mailbox. Michel Vaillant and Buck Danny have my full attention until further notice. 😎

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Sunshine cancelled, football delivered

I’m betting cheese and wine on this Super Bowl matchup.

Care to disagree?


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The week that was 43/2026 🇬🇧


Another week, another chapter in the curious adventure that is life! From Carcassonne to far-flung travel plans, with a little health drama, a generous helping of good food, classic cars and a turtle who refuses to slow down, Week 43 had plenty to offer. Curious?

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Fifty years, one belt, and absolutely no regrets 🇬🇧

But what’s the story behind it?

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6 Hours of Barcelona 🇬🇧

Rain, drama, strategy and six hours of flat-out racing — Barcelona had it all!

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