Remembrance Day run

[David_G]

Hi lovely running running friends. I’ve run 11.11 km this morning, to remember all those who gave so much for us. 😢😞

We will remember them 👍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done David - and what a lovely personal tribute.💕

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Well done.

[Cmoi Marathon]

Lovely thought David_G .

Confused me though as it's not Remembrance Sunday over here: France's national commemorations take place on 11th November. Our local ceremony was last Sunday, because that's the day they could get the priest, the brass band, the mayor and a flag-bearer together.

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Why have I thoughts of Clochemerle now? 🤣🇫🇷

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to nowster]

Probably because that's what it's like at times. Makes my head explode, though mostly I love it.

Years ago pavement outside our house gave way after heavy rain. A couple of neighbours arrive, gaze into the void, and begin solemnly intoning:

"It's a hole."

"Yes, it's a hole." [Another neighbour arrives.]

"It's a hole, that."

"Yes, a hole." [Another neighbour drives past on tractor. Stops. Gets out. Joins the group.]

"It's a hole, that. A hole."

"Yes. A hole. Best put something in it."

"Yes. It's a hole, that. You don't want holes. Best put something in it."

"Yes. It's a hole. House'll be all right though. Still, you don't want holes. Best put something in it."

And so on and so forth. The Second Deputy Mayor (incredibly kind and hard-working farmer, died a few months ago having never really had chance to enjoy his retirement) eventually concluded that the thing to do was bung several buckets of sand and gravel down the hole.

Fifteen years later, the pavement's still wonky and the house is still standing.

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Trou, trou.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Ours is also on 11 November Cmoi but the Remembrance service takes place on the nearest Sunday (I think). I’m sure someone who knows about these things will correct me if I’m wrong 🙂👍

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to David_G]

I'm not a fan of the national commemorations and military parade stuff tbh.

However, I find our village ceremony extremely moving. Led by the Mayor and the brass band, everyone walks from the church (Mass is optional) to the war memorial. Once gathered, there's usually another tune before a minute's silence, then the Mayor reads out the names on the war memorial, one by one. After every name we all respond "Mort pour la France." I find that heartbreaking.

It's followed by La Sonnerie aux Morts, which is the French equivalent of the Last Post, the La Marseillaise, and usually another piece of music, often La Marche des Soldats de Robert Bruce, aka Scots Wha Hae. youtube.com/watch?v=4r7uX8w...(Not working as expected?) By that time I'm generally in bits and trying not to show it.

Just as well that we then head over the road into the Mairie for the obligatory apéro!

[CBDB]

11.11k ! Nice! In Germany, on 11 day of the 11th month, at 11:11am, the carnival season starts!

Fab run!

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to CBDB]

Thanks CBDB 👍

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to CBDB]

👍 Yes indeed CBDB, all that Carnival music until Shrove Tuesday, you can listen to it on Spotify.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done David. We will remember them.

[dijep 10 Miles]

Great sentiments

[Frenc Half Marathon]

What a great way to remember, well done David. 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

What a lovely thing to do David. 🥰

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

What a lovely thing and reflecting time for you

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Lovely tribute, such a nice thing to do