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07/01/2012
Issue 70

Following the most recent and continued (excessive) snowfall and the high winds which caused major drifting the entire alps have been on shut down. Without even factoring the human equation into the mix and its general lack of chain usage the roads in and between villages were closed. In the early hours just getting from the semi clear roads to my apartment was an exhilarating snow-up-the trouser leg experience.

Elsewhere Val d’Isere’s main road was blocked by an avalanche, apparently engulfing a couple of cars. Zermatt was cut off from the world when the train link was shut down resulting in holiday makers having to spend the night down in the valley. The Mont blanc tunnel was closed and (most serious) I spent about 1 hour finding and digging out my car from the mother of all snowdrifts.

The editor

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New Years honours

As you probably know every year the queen hands out awards to people for their works with industry/charity/sports/donating large sums to political parties etc. The awards range from CBEs to a Knighthoods.

In France they have something called the Legion d’Honneur which was set up by Napoleon Bonaparte. The Order is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five various degrees: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand Croix (Grand Cross).

This year James from Milk bar was a surprise recipient of the 1 degree (Knight), for services including, but not exclusive too, the area of unblocking toilets.
Now before you start saluting James it should be noted that he received the award while he was literally unblocking the urinals behind the men’s room in milk. Stuck between two layer of plaster board along with various other objects, the ornamental box was found containing the medal.

Apres ski T-shirts

Forget keeping calm and carrying on in the alps you need to Apres Ski and get walloped. Available in Red, Navy Blue and a few in Green they are available.