Francey Pants is forever grateful to the following:

My publishers at French News and Expatica for permission to reprint material first printed under their copyrights.

Penny Graphics in Normandy for the Francey Pants banner.

My US Guys and Expatica readers who have let me know when I’ve said something interesting or pointed out, in the kindest possible way, when I’ve said something really dumb. Both reactions have been ever so helpful.

Les Copines de Nantes who hear me out, set me straight and let me poach their stories. Special thanks to Lydia for letting me keep Kid-Tested France.

Maria in Spain who suggested the name Francey Pants and is responsible for countless other good ideas and good deeds over many years.

Heather in Camino who reminds me always to keep my eyes on the prize.

And, last, but so very far from least, Manu my long-suffering webmaster and most faithful and honest reader. And husband. You drive me happy.