Oops – It’s Been Too Long and Now We’re Off

02/10/201106/08/2025 Our Travels, Photos, Socialising, Visits

I’ve been very negligent in the blog-writing department so for that, I apologise. After Kevin left, I got to work on my new work project. This was writing a document ... Read more

Dad’s Second Visit

18/09/201106/08/2025 Fooood, Our Travels, Photos, Socialising, Visits

I realise this entry is way overdue but we’ve been very busy since I last posted, mainly wtih visitors. The first was my dad who arrived on Wed from Minneapolis ... Read more

France Wants Us to Stay

06/09/201108/05/2023 Fooood, Life in France, Socialising

Although I’ve not been down about living here, I had started to question the decision, given our financial situation and lack of work prospects. So a few things happened today ... Read more

Apples and Peaches and Pears – Oh My!

24/08/201108/05/2023 Fooood, Life in France, Socialising, The Garden

(or When it Rains, it Pours) If it’s not completely obvious, today’s post is appropriated from the Wizard of Oz except there, it’s “Lions and Tigers and Bears” and is ... Read more

Stormy Weather

07/08/201106/08/2025 Fooood, Photos, The Garden, Visits

We had the mother of all storms on Tuesday night with gale force winds and loads of rain. In the early evening, the sky started going black and then very ... Read more

Fairly Busy Not Doing Much

01/08/201106/05/2023 Fooood, La Fête du Spardos, Sausage & the Smoo, Socialising, The Garden, Visits

Yes, the title seems like it would be a contradiction but that’s the best way to describe the last week. First, on the work front, there is still little to ... Read more

Work, Socialising and Finally, Some Rain

18/07/201108/05/2023 Fooood, Socialising, The Garden

Yes, this entry is long overdue but at least I have the excuse that I’ve been hard at work. Picking up where Will left off, we had a quiet Friday ... Read more

A Quick Visit From Cyril and the First Veg Harvest

29/06/201108/05/2023 Fooood, Red Wine, The Garden, Visits

It’s been far too long since our last entry and for that I apologise. Apart from Cyril’s visit, there’s not been tons to report. Mainly, we’ve both been working; Will ... Read more

Mom’s Visit Part 2 and a Bit of Socialising

19/06/201108/05/2023 Fooood, Socialising, The Garden, Visits

You’ll be pleased to learn that the pecan squares came out nicely, as did the cherry-chocolate brownies. One of the things I still miss from the States is pecan pie ... Read more

Mom’s Visit Part 1

13/06/201106/08/2025 Fooood, Fromage, Photos, The Garden, Visits

Will informed me today that he is on strike with regards to writing blog posts so I’m afraid you’re stuck with my ramblings for another week. My mom arrived on ... Read more