k&k episode 223 - the one where they talk about frames and ridiculously large brioche... and stuff...
In episode 223 we get to talking about frame hunting, monkey heads, weekends of fun, the drink of the year, our recent adventures at a french food fair (with plenty of cognac and other delicious things), daffodils, the weather and general strikes.
This episode was brought to you by the phrase "les giboulées de mars" (March showers).
We went to the Salon de Mer et Vigne!
k&k episode 222 
Hmm. The thing is, in France, you can't just go to any opticien to get a prescription for glasses - in Australia, lots of opticiens are trained optometrists, and can prescribe glasses right in the shop. An opthalmologist in Australia is the person you go to visit for more complicated problems, such as eye diseases and stuff.
But in France, I've always understood that you need to go to an opthalmologist to get your eyes tested, because an optometrist doesn't actually exist.
I just asked the Muffin Man, and he confirmed this, but he's also a bit sleepy so I might ask him again when he wakes up from his nap. Heh.
Thanks for the info Katia - you indeed are my eye-angel :)
In India, the glasses-shop guy will do an optometry right there, and sell you the glasses, much like in the US (and Australia).
On a side note, thanks for the Brioche!
P.S. The season's change in France at solstices and equinoxes, as I understand. In India, we have an official date for the beginning of Spring, but it is lunar, not solar.
April showers bring May flowers...
So what do Mayflowers bring???
PILGRIMS!!!!!
Fun episode ladies! I'm currently loading the KMac glasses excursion photo slideshow...woohoo!!!
P.S. I'd definitely say "it totally bit" now that I think of it, since "bitten" just sounds really wrong...
I've thought long and hard about this, and I've decided......that in the past tense, I'd change it to "that totally sucked" to avoid having to figure out how to conjugate "bite". LOL
And don't feel bad Katia, even I call the Breton dance we did "the pinkie dance". Cuz if you put your pinkies in the air and move your arms a bit, any Breton worth his weight in salty butter will automatically know what you're referring to! :)
PS. Ms Mac, I also consumed the entire jar of caramel within about a week. And I just picked up a new one this weekend. DANGEROUS!!
and why is it that the French learn that there are 6 continents??? uh, hello SEVEN please!
Quick question: Isn't the person who "measures your eye for glasses" an opto"metrist" , and not an opthalmologist?
P.S. I got that "puff" thing done to my eyes last week. Yeah. weird.
P.P.S. re. the frame, Choose the one like mine!