Summer Socialising

24/07/201811/06/2023 Fooood, Fromage, Life in France, Music, Socialising, The Garden, Work

We continue to have a very active social life, which is typical in the summer. On Wed, we went with Marie and Christian to a free concert in Perigueux. We ... Read more

Big Storm and Trip to England Part 1

13/07/201806/08/2025 Birthdays, Fooood, Life in France, Our Travels, Photos, Socialising, The Garden

We had a major storm last Wed around 6pm, with gusts up to 120k/h and loads of rain. We’ve had a number of warnings for similar storms this year, but ... Read more

May Holiday Week

15/05/201823/12/2023 Fooood, Life in France, Socialising, Work

May is bank holiday month in France, some of which are always on the same date, and others change depending on Easter. Last week had two holidays, one on Tuesday ... Read more

My Trip to MN etc.

30/04/201816/05/2023 Brantôme Spring Fair, Fooood, Life in France, Our Travels, Red Wine, Socialising, Work

I had a lovely time in MN, and a largely hassle-free journey. I got caught out by the train strikes, so spent an extra night in Paris. I arrived at ... Read more

Le Repas de Chasse

09/04/201816/05/2023 Fooood, Life in France, Red Wine, Socialising

Not much happened during the week except work, and usual activities. It was warm and sunny for a few days for a nice change. I took advantage by mowing the ... Read more

Food and Work

05/02/201827/12/2023 Fooood, Life in France, Socialising, Work

Winter has returned, not that it was really ever here. It’s gone from wet and warm to cold and windy with a threat of snow later on. We’ve had a ... Read more

Xmas 2017

26/12/201723/12/2023 Fooood, Life in France, Red Wine, Socialising, Work

Only one activity to report during the lead up to the big weekend. We saw the new Star Wars at a cinema on the outskirts of Angouleme. It’s been open ... Read more

Milhac’s Butcher-Bar is Now Open

07/11/201723/12/2023 Fooood, Life in France, Music, Socialising

I am getting really bad at forgetting to do my entry on the Monday, and I have no good excuse for it. So here’s your delayed Frog Blog update. It’s ... Read more

The Wedding Marathon: Part I

27/09/201706/08/2025 Life in France, Photos, Socialising, Visits

It’s a beautiful and sunny afternoon here at Port 80 and all is peaceful and calm. This is in stark contrast to the previous week, which is going take quite ... Read more

Anne and Andrew Are French Home Owners (Again)

25/07/201727/12/2023 Fooood, Fromage, Life in France, Socialising, The Garden, Visits

Congratulations to Anne and Andrew who now own a home in France. This is actually their second time, having previously lived here in the late 80’s. Despite all the problems ... Read more