Novembre noir and Toussaint

Today is a holiday in France - All Saint's Day - and the first day of another difficult month for President Sarkozy. Some people spent the day visiting the tombs of departed friends and relatives, we went shopping, and still others are canceling travel plans for mid-November. Air France stewards just ended their strike but the SNCF has announced yet another greve reconductible (renewable strike) for the 13th of November. Their aim is to hold out until the 20th when the fonctionnaires, federal employees, begin their strike. Then the legal system goes on strike on the 25th. Should make for a fun month!