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Be open minded,tolerant (...with my english too)


Real Name: Vincent B
Lives In: Voiron, FR
Birth Date: April 7, 1964
Member Since: Jan 30, 2008
Last Login: Nov 06, 2009   16:00 UTC
Member's Time: Nov 09, 2009   02:53 CET
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Travel Interests: Budget Travel, Arts and Culture, Architecture

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Life is great! ... could be? Up to us

by vinc_bilb - last update: Oct 26, 2009

Loeb: 6 consecutive World Rally Championship crown

Go go, Sebastien ... and Miko
"It was on the edge but we made it!" Ouuuff: I was stressed during all the week-end :)

After three intense days Sebastien Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena were able to claim victory at the Wales Rally GB and with it their sixth consecutive World Rally Championship crown.
The battle over the title against BP-Ford's Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen was amazing and terrible.
"I'm really happy for this one because Mikko is strong," Loeb, 35, told World Rally Championship radio. "It was an incredible battle all season. Today was tough mentally as Mikko gave everything. It's been a season of highs and lows ... and it's a huge moment. The battle was so intense."

Hirvonen, who had to make do with second place in the race and the overall standings, said: "I need to go back to work and try to find more speed for next year. It was definitely the best year I've ever had but a big disappointment in the end. All I can do is try again next year."
Viaduc of Millau - France (photo from the web)

A new symbol for France?

I didn't expect to be admirative in front of a modern bridge but ... the viaduc of Millau is a real success in my view

Last updates

Photo credit: msf.org
Manila - Sept 2009 (picture from the web)

Updates, a little bit about ... the Philippines

It is rather rare to hear about the Philippines on the French television. Regrettably, that was the case these last days, in the "top news" section.
As I'm trying to stay connected with this country (and thanks to my pinos friends who updated me), I'm reading more and more the Manila times website (www.manilatimes.net)

OK, I still have the PPS (Post Philippines Sadness) symptoms.
I already received a lot from my pinos kaibigan, so ...:

The Prophet: Giving (extract)
You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
And what is fear of need but need itself?

There are those who give little of the much which they have - and they give it for recognition and their hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome.
And there are those who have little and give it all.
These are the believers in life and the bounty of life, and their coffer is never empty.
There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.
And there are those who give with pain, and that pain is their baptism.

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding;
And to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving

I love my home country: contrasting landscapes

A hughe variety of landscapes, traditions, monuments galore, constrats, making it one of the most popular tourist destination in the world, this is a fact, somehow surprizing for ... French.
France offers mountain ranges, coastlines such as in Brittany or along the Mediterranean Sea, cities with a rich cultural heritage, châteaux (castles) and ... vineyards.
Mountains around Grenoble (Vercors) - My home area
Sebastien Loeb (Norway - 2009)

My passions

Music (jazz, classic, rnb) with a dedicated enthusiasm to Ray Charles, Johny Clegg (the white zulu), the Santana brothers, Debussy, Mozart...

I'm used also allow my mind to travel through the books. My preferred could be the "lord of the rings" (J.Tolkien) and "the prophet" (K.Gibran) but I appreciate several kinds of types.

A specific comments for race cars: it was my dream and I'm really a "fan" of Sebastien Loeb, 5 times WRC champion. Photo credit: http://www.sebastienloeb.com/

My profile (?)

Does facebook makes sense: my psychological profile...
I'm really not additcted to facebook but I'm impressed by the background marketing strategy they are puting in place. Amazing US compagnies which are able to create or catch some unexpected business great opportunities!

So, according to FB quiz - "THE INNER NATIONALITY QUIZ: WHAT ARE YOU REALLY?" with the result I'm Swedish. . (sorry Mam. No misunderstanding, I've nothing against Swedish!)

"Vincent, You are friendly, gentle, and modest, with a good heart and a lusty nature. You laugh easily, have a well-developed sense of irony, and tend to understand people intuitively. You are interested in new people, but will always maintain notions of insider vs. outsider, and this will lead you to commit to a group of friends and lovers who will be with you your entire life. If you have a weakness it's your timidity -- you feel pressure to remain 'lagom' -- on an even par with others. But this is also your strength..."
I'm blushing. Up to my friends to tell me if it matches with there own views! (I've my own opinion)
A riddle for you ...

A (challenging?) quiz for you

Could you guess what represents the photo?

It is not the inside of a gun, nor the psychedelic representation of a Near Death Experience and there is absolutly no modification of the original photo.

answers under
Something related to Leonardo
Detailed answer

vinc_bilb's Albums
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
France Heatware - fire in the mountains- 5
The women whom I admire- 7
Part of my life: Racing and motors- 8
My personnal small world: dolls, statues, mask- 7
Family, home- 7
Wedding: ceremony, party and fiesta- 8
♫ Predictions and wishes for 2009- 8
Tips that may bring ...- 8
Publicity- 8

Comments for vinc_bilb
cyndymc Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:29 UTC
 Hi Vince, thanks for your concern. Yes, there are still many places in Laguna that are flooded, and we are on Typhoon Signal No. 3 again!
vdadu Fri Oct 30, 2009 02:30 UTC
 Thanks for your comment.........regarding france visit, I am thinking seriously.
anliz99 Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:17 UTC
 Yes, we are doing much better now. Thanks! So, when are you coming back to Manila? :)
lahoree Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:07 UTC
 oo, heard that latest typhoon missed Phil
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