You're right Joyce - I don't have any intention of staying here long term, so I'll probably only get round to finishing it when I'll be ready to go somewhere else!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Evening all. Been on the road all day. Left at 10am and 23C. I hour later and further north already down to 18C and lots of clouds looming. Suggested we turn round and go home. No, want to get back to college. Did a wee detour thru the centre of Rennes which we now know not to bother with again and then did another detour via St Malo which she loves. It is very, very picturesque with sea walls and turrets and harbours and gorgeous buildings and has a lovely atmosphere with lots of shops and restaurants open and full of people out for Sunday strolls and lunch.
Finally left there for a drive along the coast to Mont-St-Michel and stopped for sea views for our picnic - smoked chicken and salad and fresh baguette. Lovely views of bits of bay and island as we drove and then M-S-M itself. Lost nearly an hour queuing at the barrier which requires a key code which our hotel omitted to give us - and, clearly, all the people in front had the same problem - but finally got someone to answer the phone and let us in. Since then we have been across the causeway and visited some of the Mont and it is beautiful but it is now cold and windy and wet. Possum suggested we head home for some warm and sun!
It's beautiful but would be even better with the tide in and surrounded by water rather than murky mud flats. We'll try again in the morning but it seems there are no tides at all tomorrow. The board has none listed till Tuesday.......
Pat - we once had a car land wrong way up in our paddock after skidding on an ice patch at speed and taking out the fence. Disconcerting to say the least but, thankfully, no major injuries.
FG and Liri - well done with the painting. Hoping it rains enough when I get back for me to do some more.
Hosta and anyone else with too much rain - hope you get some dry days soon.
Dinner now. Then bed and an early start tomorrow. Have a great evening everyone.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Hello folks ... just letting you know we're back home safe and sound after a wonderful holiday down in the South West finishing off with a couple of days in the vicinity of Whipsnade Zoo.
Now I'm going to throw a load in the washing machine and collapse on the sofa and catch up with you all tomorrow.
((Hugs)) to Hosta and his Lovely Hubby xx
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hello everyone. I'm just waking while you're probably all snuggled down.
Obelixx it sounds similar to what I saw yesterday with the car. The creek line is below a very steep track so Hubby thought the worst. Luckily the car had gone when he and next door inspected the area.
Welcome home Dove, hello Pat, morning all. Alarm went off too soon.
We are going to visit OH's SIL who has had to go into a home since her OH died, near Aylesbury.
Enjoyed Bressingham yesterday, despite the rather chilly windy weather, which must have put people off. Their event wasn't very full, meant we could have the tea without having booked. Then went to Wyevale GC next door. Gosh it's expensive! Didn't buy anything.
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Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Hi everyone. Have been to town. Found some Belgian Waffles in Aldi - we've just gobbled them down with ice cream and Maple Syrup. Not recommended for diabetics, but only now and then is ok, I think.
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Liri - as long as you don't have any bits left over.....
I think you can be allowed a day or two off
Long shift Hosta. I'd want several cuppas after that.
I used to enjoy painting and doing stuff in the various houses I've had, but I can't work up any enthusiasm for this house at all.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairy, lack of enthusiasm is probably because you hope to move when you retire.
If you know something isn't permanent you tend to just keep it ticking over.
Dream of the hills and views from the windows
You're right Joyce - I don't have any intention of staying here long term, so I'll probably only get round to finishing it when I'll be ready to go somewhere else!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Evening all. Been on the road all day. Left at 10am and 23C. I hour later and further north already down to 18C and lots of clouds looming. Suggested we turn round and go home. No, want to get back to college. Did a wee detour thru the centre of Rennes which we now know not to bother with again and then did another detour via St Malo which she loves. It is very, very picturesque with sea walls and turrets and harbours and gorgeous buildings and has a lovely atmosphere with lots of shops and restaurants open and full of people out for Sunday strolls and lunch.
Finally left there for a drive along the coast to Mont-St-Michel and stopped for sea views for our picnic - smoked chicken and salad and fresh baguette. Lovely views of bits of bay and island as we drove and then M-S-M itself. Lost nearly an hour queuing at the barrier which requires a key code which our hotel omitted to give us - and, clearly, all the people in front had the same problem - but finally got someone to answer the phone and let us in. Since then we have been across the causeway and visited some of the Mont and it is beautiful but it is now cold and windy and wet. Possum suggested we head home for some warm and sun!
It's beautiful but would be even better with the tide in and surrounded by water rather than murky mud flats. We'll try again in the morning but it seems there are no tides at all tomorrow. The board has none listed till Tuesday.......
Pat - we once had a car land wrong way up in our paddock after skidding on an ice patch at speed and taking out the fence. Disconcerting to say the least but, thankfully, no major injuries.
FG and Liri - well done with the painting. Hoping it rains enough when I get back for me to do some more.
Hosta and anyone else with too much rain - hope you get some dry days soon.
Dinner now. Then bed and an early start tomorrow. Have a great evening everyone.
Hello folks
... just letting you know we're back home safe and sound after a wonderful holiday down in the South West finishing off with a couple of days in the vicinity of Whipsnade Zoo.
Now I'm going to throw a load in the washing machine and collapse on the sofa and catch up with you all tomorrow.
((Hugs)) to Hosta and his Lovely Hubby xx
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hello everyone. I'm just waking while you're probably all snuggled down.
Obelixx it sounds similar to what I saw yesterday with the car. The creek line is below a very steep track so Hubby thought the worst. Luckily the car had gone when he and next door inspected the area.
Welcome home Dove, hello Pat, morning all. Alarm went off too soon.
We are going to visit OH's SIL who has had to go into a home since her OH died, near Aylesbury.
Enjoyed Bressingham yesterday, despite the rather chilly windy weather, which must have put people off. Their event wasn't very full, meant we could have the tea without having booked. Then went to Wyevale GC next door. Gosh it's expensive! Didn't buy anything.
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Morning BL and others
Afternoon Pat.
I'm tempted to have another hour in bed after my cuppa.....dislike the darker mornings.
Morning all/afties Pat.
Have another hour Joyce - no need to get up if you don't have to go to work.....not that I'm looking for sympathy....
At least the rain has stopped ..for now!
BL - glad you had a nice day. Do you think everyone will put their prices up and just blame it on Brexit? I'm sure plenty of businesses will
Glad you're home safe Dove.
I see we have an interesting line in spam this morning...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi everyone. Have been to town. Found some Belgian Waffles in Aldi - we've just gobbled them down with ice cream and Maple Syrup.
Not recommended for diabetics, but only now and then is ok, I think.