rkr1958 wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2026 11:13 am
I must say, I don't think I've ever seen a buffer, or demilitarized zone, in France before. Very interesting to say the least. Wonder what the French civilians in that zone are doing/thinking?
Preparing a feast as they know they will soon be liberated.
Or fleeing.
Or hiding valuables, supplies, and maybe especially spirits, and in other ways prepare to live under occupation.
Or, and this might very well be my favourite, living the life as it has always been lived. Perhaps even being ignorant on what is going on.
Or, lastly, what I would be doing, panicking.
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
