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
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
Hello all. I am writing this to give me something to do. Due to the truly abysmal weather we have at the moment, we are pretty much housebound and at ... Read more
Nothing from me for over 6 weeks and then you get 2 entries in a row! This one will hopefully be a more concise effort than my last ramble, at ... Read more
Bonjour. Apologies for my 6-week absence from the Blog: I am now back in the saddle. So, after our hung-over but productive day when Cyril left, we got up to ... Read more
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
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
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
Today’s title is in reference to our housewarming party which was last night. In France, having a housewarming is called “pendaison de Cremaillere”, literally “hanging a chimney hook” and is ... Read more
I want to preface this entry with an apology to Mum and Dad. It was their anniversary on the 21st of May (the alleged day of the rapture, according to ... Read more