Joseph Bland on Château de Mercuès - 'Totally agree, Gregg. Thanks, Bart! And thanks, Mr. Federighi! Apple and its users are indeed fortunate to have such a great communicator in their stable!'
on Chateâu de la Treyne - 'What he said! As long as you keep the travel photos coming, I’m OK with the current level of contribution. But more photos, particularly of castle interiors, would also be appreciated.'
on Château de Mercuès - '” https://youtu.be/y227RF0smAg?is=f1Yk_LzvuZY5iua6%27” Wow. Just WoW. Thank you Bart. There are foldables, then there is Duo.'
on Château de Mercuès - 'This website lets you explore nearly 30 years of Apple product colors “The folks at sheets.works are back at it again, this time with an interactive archive of 341 Apple product colors spanning nearly three decades. Here are the details. ’Made by someone who still misses the Flower Power iMac’ We’ve covered some of sheets.works’ previous projects, including interactive timelines for every iPhone and every iPad Apple has ever released.” “Now, the site is back with a new project called Apple in Colour, which they call “a celebration of every bright, brilliant, joyful thing they ever made.” From the original Bondi Blue iMac to the Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max, the website lists “every bright, colourful thing Apple has ever sold, in one glorious pile,” complete with each product’s release year and official Apple color name (or number, in some cases). The catalog also includes iPads, iPods, HomePods, and even the (PRODUCT)RED Mac Pro from 2013, as part of what they beautifully describe as “the most colourful thing they ever did was also the kindest,” referring to Apple’s long-running partnership with (RED) to help fund the fight against AIDS. To check out Apple in Colour, follow this link. And while you’re in a nostalgic mood, also be sure to also check out nanochromatic, a project by 9to5Mac’s own Dylan McDonald that “aims to celebrate and document the vibrant history of iPod color options.”” Excerpt From “This website lets you explore nearly 30 years of Apple product colors” 9to5Mac https://apple.news/AQx7AwCukQvyE_OQnHvOqZg This material may be protected by copyright.'
on This week's Apple trading strategies (9/28-10/2/26) - 'As I continue my journey to a more resplendent and impactful life I’ve chosen this week to reinvigorate the discussions in the AAPL Independent Analysts group on LinkedIn. If you’d like to connect on Linkedin, please use this URL and send a connection request. www.linkedin.com/in/robertleitao Once we connect I’ll send an invitation to join the group. I enjoy increasing the number of venues for informed conversations about Apple.'
on Château de Mercuès - 'We usually go with Vermont Bicycle Tours (VBT). This time we tried Backroads. More expensive. Better lodging.'
on Château de Mercuès - 'If I might ask, are you doing this via an organized tour group? if so, is there a particular tour guide biz you might recommend?'
on Château de Mercuès - 'PED: Is this an e-bike tour? Or are you and the others peddling away using solely leg muscle?'
on Château de Mercuès - 'Having spent time in that area myself, I highly recommend “the black wines of Cahors”… smooth, dark, yummy. By the way, as I recall, that Mercues chateau is high up… not a leisurely bike ride from the main road. Enjoy your trip!'
on Château de Mercuès - 'Looks like PED is eating well! The gastronomic experience The Lot Valley, on the outskirts of Cahors, nestled between the wild Causse plateau and sweeping meanders, is home to a wealth of culinary treasures: black truffles, saffron, foie gras, free-range lamb… La Table de Mercuès offers an immersive experience of cuisine deeply rooted in this region. Chef Clément Costes welcomes every guest as an invitation to discover a sensitive and discerning interpretation of the Lot region and Occitanie. His commitment is based on a firm conviction: cooking begins with respect for the produce. Ingredients are carefully selected, prioritising those sourced locally – grown or reared within 100 km – in order to preserve their identity. This approach gives rise to a true poetry of flavours, expressed through three set menus – ‘Découverte’, ‘Balade’ and ‘Voyage’ – comprising 3, 4 or 6 courses. A gourmet restaurant where precision of execution meets emotion. The menu may change depending on the day’s catch and availability'
on This week's Apple trading strategies (9/28-10/2/26) - 'Put it right here! Seems like any new Kiraa video is worth watching.'
