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(This post was last modified: 04-22-2017, 11:51 PM by KAV.)
I've lost it, assuming I ever had 'it.' Today brought another benchmark shave focused on my newly gifted Plisson and crossing a line from my bucket (it's BOUQUET) list. I went as French as I could; French roast coffee, croissants and brie followed by a shower with Pre de Provence bath soap ( gardenia) and PdP # 63 finished off with a rationed splash of vintage Guerlain Imperial. I felt some irrational poverty of experience at not owning a Leresh or the esteemed knifemakers Opinel or Laguiole producing blades.
My left wing radio station was reporting on European elections, the anti refuge and immigrant sentiments threatening the EU. I felt deep PC remorse
-for a few moments.
I want a PURE national shave. I want to pay for it from my collection of Francs, Marks, Lira, Drachmas, pesos and my unredeemed Grand Duchy of Fenwick war bonds.
Then I can get arrested protesting various issues knowing my mug shot will exude more charisma than Dillingers.

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KAV, you add such character and entertainment to our fine forum. Thank you Smile
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My friend Chris as you may remember I live In Greece, so I know the refugee crisis very well. Ιn Europe we fail to distinguish refugees to immigrants. It's a different term. Truth is that we always had immigrants but not to this extent. They grabbed the chance to enter the Europe along with the refugees from Syria, thanks to the uncooperative Turkish government which still causes a lot of problems in the area. Refugees especially need our help and we have to cooperate on this. Refugee crisis was a huge issue last year, still is a problem but some countries like mine have their own problems, so they focus more on these. That's the truth. I live in Athens and work in Piraeus, which is the largest port of Greece. They arrive ships from the islands full of refugees and immigrants. I don't know how many times I've seen small children from Syria with their siblings and their parents crossing the streets near the port looking for infos or food or anything. How can you not help these people? I've seen people giving their groceries to them, people who give from their short supplies, especially the elder ones, because they know how difficult it is to struggle to survive. They were children in World War 2 and have strong memories, they were born in difficult times. The majority of people here want to help these refugees. We also fail to learn from history and we repeat the same mistakes. That's why nationalist parties have the support of a large group of people. It's a matter of education and culture.

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By the way, I love French products. Savon de Volcans and Le Pere Lucien are some of my all time favorite products. If you haven't tried them already, they deserve a try for sure.
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(This post was last modified: 04-30-2017, 07:48 PM by KAV.)
Nikos, I attended a Greek orthodox church ( her name was Anastacia) and I learned how Greece with all of it's own crisis still helps refugees not only from the east but the Balkans too.
For this you get draconian demands from EU leaders who want what they failed to get in 1945. Greece has always been at the crossroads and should be recognized again as the birth of western 'democracy and the arts.' We got in a fight over plastic once, how foolish. Someday we will share Ouzo and Spanikopia.
My original post was for fun, but posts can, and should go both ways.

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Greek Orthodox Church helps a lot during the crisis and plays a great role. There is a strong bond between the Greek church and the Greeks. I know that your original post was for fun, I like the way you express your thoughts, even though some times I just get the idea and not understand everything.
Chris, let bygones be bygones, as they say.
I'm happy to see that you're still active on a shaving forum.


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