I have read a number of Louise Penny's books, thoroughly enjoyed them. Canada sounds a wonderful place, but I wouldn't want to live in Three Pines where her books are set, too many murders. the residents spend a lot of time at the B and B /cafe, that bit sounds okay.
The last one of hers I read was set in Quebec, and it has made me want to visit, maybe one day if I win the lottery.
I sometimes watch Food Network, but the amount of food they cook and consume is really too much, although I must say it all looks good.
Now ready for bed, good book on the go, nice hot water bottle, what could be better
This ex-pat got back to France from England today. Fog and rain here. On the way out the plane couldn't land at Bergerac because of fog so it went to Bordeaux and we were ferried there in coaches. We arrived several hours late so couldn't do what we meant to do on our first day in England. Ryan Air ran out of food so had nothing to eat all day and only one drink apart from an early morning coffee. Apart from that, it isn't really all doom and gloom living in France. Geoff, if you speak the lingo and have some back-up money and a decent place to live, you'll be OK. Just don't open a bar!
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Busy-Lizzie, I hope you still enjoyed your break in England despite all the hiccups on the way. I try to avoid using Ryanair if I can as I think they are a terrible airline - Stansted being my nearest airport makes if difficult however
Woke up at this ungodly house because I heard the heating going on and now realise it was because of the frost thermostat or whatever it is called. Still it does mean I can get up-to-date with my emails etc!
Watched an interesting program on QVC shopping channel last night. An hour-long program selling various plants. They had someone who claimed to supply lilies to Highgrove. They had a huge lily in flower in the studio. They also had lots of other plants, from various other suppliers. A representative from T&M was there selling several T&M plants. All the plants that were on show are listed on this page:
I didn't buy any of the offers, or even check the prices. But this sort of program can reach a lot people who never watch a specialist gardening program. The presenters were doing a good job.
In the newspapers this morning - a new alarmist report about slugs...
"After the worst year on record for slugs, things are about to get even worse...."
Hello all. That slug looks exactly like one we have a lot of here in South West France. Arion Vulgarus. Wikipedia says it was first recorded in Southern England in 1956. The article mentions Scandinavia, but the one more common there is Arion Rufus. In fact, it's not nearly as bad as the little grey ones that can destroy your veggie garden.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Sasha, did you really get up at the ungodly hour of 3.55am? I usually go to the loo at that time then go straight back to bed until at least 8.30. Oh the joys of being retired!
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
There's always a killer-something isn't there? As the article says at the end, to gardeners a slug is a slug and they will all be treated the same. I think you're right, Lizzie, that it's the little ones that sneak about unnoticed that do the major damage.
Have been trying to switch my monitor on for the last 15 mininutes!! It just wouldn't switch on when I pressed the button! Something else that will need replacing soon then.
Becks, presume you are switched on now! Loved the picture of the skinny dippers - not worried about letting their wobbly bits hang out!
Had a lovely evening at the cinema, we treated ourselves to ice cream (Ben & Jerrys - but they were happy to share!). The film was very good, we thoroughly enjoyed it. But my friend whispered to me at one point 'do you realise we are the youngest people in this cinema?'and that's saying something! Oh, and the lady sitting next to me on the other side had a whistly nose, which I could hear in the quieter moments of the film. Nice.
The slug story was in the Mail yesterday - but its not the big orange/brown slugs that annoy me most, its the little black ones that eat my potatoes!
Sasha, I'd have gone back to bed as well!
Inka, pizza is a very acceptable breakfast food. The boys and OH maintain that curry is also acceptable, as long as its leftover from the night before.
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I'm back,. Caz and Inka
I have read a number of Louise Penny's books, thoroughly enjoyed them. Canada sounds a wonderful place, but I wouldn't want to live in Three Pines where her books are set, too many murders.
the residents spend a lot of time at the B and B /cafe, that bit sounds okay.
The last one of hers I read was set in Quebec, and it has made me want to visit, maybe one day if I win the lottery.
I sometimes watch Food Network, but the amount of food they cook and consume is really too much, although I must say it all looks good.
Now ready for bed, good book on the go, nice hot water bottle, what could be better
Chris.
This ex-pat got back to France from England today. Fog and rain here. On the way out the plane couldn't land at Bergerac because of fog so it went to Bordeaux and we were ferried there in coaches. We arrived several hours late so couldn't do what we meant to do on our first day in England. Ryan Air ran out of food so had nothing to eat all day and only one drink apart from an early morning coffee. Apart from that, it isn't really all doom and gloom living in France. Geoff, if you speak the lingo and have some back-up money and a decent place to live, you'll be OK. Just don't open a bar!
Busy-Lizzie, I hope you still enjoyed your break in England despite all the hiccups on the way. I try to avoid using Ryanair if I can as I think they are a terrible airline - Stansted being my nearest airport makes if difficult however
Woke up at this ungodly house because I heard the heating going on and now realise it was because of the frost thermostat or whatever it is called. Still it does mean I can get up-to-date with my emails etc!
S.
Morning forkers,
No frost here last night, but it's on the way.
Watched an interesting program on QVC shopping channel last night. An hour-long program selling various plants. They had someone who claimed to supply lilies to Highgrove. They had a huge lily in flower in the studio. They also had lots of other plants, from various other suppliers. A representative from T&M was there selling several T&M plants. All the plants that were on show are listed on this page:
http://www.qvcuk.com/Richard+Jackson+Garden.content.html?cm_re=PROMOTIONS-_-eSpotHome-3-_-Prepare+your+garden+for+spring
I didn't buy any of the offers, or even check the prices. But this sort of program can reach a lot people who never watch a specialist gardening program. The presenters were doing a good job.
In the newspapers this morning - a new alarmist report about slugs...
"After the worst year on record for slugs, things are about to get even worse...."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/9791458/Millions-of-killer-slugs-set-to-take-over-gardens.html
Hello all. That slug looks exactly like one we have a lot of here in South West France. Arion Vulgarus. Wikipedia says it was first recorded in Southern England in 1956. The article mentions Scandinavia, but the one more common there is Arion Rufus. In fact, it's not nearly as bad as the little grey ones that can destroy your veggie garden.
Sasha, did you really get up at the ungodly hour of 3.55am? I usually go to the loo at that time then go straight back to bed until at least 8.30. Oh the joys of being retired!
Morning all.
There's always a killer-something isn't there? As the article says at the end, to gardeners a slug is a slug and they will all be treated the same. I think you're right, Lizzie, that it's the little ones that sneak about unnoticed that do the major damage.
Sun here, hoping to get in in it, suitably clad.
Morning lovelies!
Have been trying to switch my monitor on for the last 15 mininutes!! It just wouldn't switch on when I pressed the button!
Something else that will need replacing soon then.
No frost here, just cold.
Poor Becks, isn't it bloomin' typical - gadgets and gizmos all deciding to give up at the same time
Becks, presume you are switched on now! Loved the picture of the skinny dippers - not worried about letting their wobbly bits hang out!
Had a lovely evening at the cinema, we treated ourselves to ice cream (Ben & Jerrys - but they were happy to share!). The film was very good, we thoroughly enjoyed it. But my friend whispered to me at one point 'do you realise we are the youngest people in this cinema?'and that's saying something! Oh, and the lady sitting next to me on the other side had a whistly nose, which I could hear in the quieter moments of the film. Nice.
The slug story was in the Mail yesterday - but its not the big orange/brown slugs that annoy me most, its the little black ones that eat my potatoes!
Sasha, I'd have gone back to bed as well!
Inka, pizza is a very acceptable breakfast food. The boys and OH maintain that curry is also acceptable, as long as its leftover from the night before.