tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55959830146262356422024-03-06T08:54:58.683+01:00The story of our life returning to England from Braye-sous-FayeColin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.comBlogger1468125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-5811048910192855082017-05-17T10:38:00.003+02:002017-05-28T10:55:39.546+02:00New Blog<h2>
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Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-16616953046844442062016-12-24T13:13:00.000+01:002016-12-24T13:13:09.568+01:00Merry ChristmasWishing all our readers a very Merry Christmas and the very best for 2017.<br />
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But by last night my cushion collection had swelled to this...<br />
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Today's bracing walk around Fairhaven and along the coast has cleared my head... for now, at least!<br />
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to see the Spitfire, proudly displayed, by the lake and read about the part local people played, organising a collection to buy a Spitfire towards the war effort...</div>
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A remarkable story.</div>
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Thanks to Gaynor and Tim for a lovely afternoon. You've restored my sanity!!Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-33779091181286198422016-12-06T20:49:00.002+01:002016-12-06T20:49:51.305+01:00Relaxation techniques...During this stressful time of house buying and selling with its "offers" and surveys, I've taken to relaxing by making cushion covers in the style of Jo Hill textiles.<br />
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Then I tried a darker linen background and a slightly thinner hare...</div>
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Last night I thought I'd branch out and this is the not yet finished result...</div>
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Once again, Susan, your fabric has come in Very handy! Thank you! xxColin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-17649405328895925382016-11-26T10:34:00.002+01:002016-11-26T10:35:11.851+01:00Fingers Crossed!With a bit of luck and a following wind, our house hunting days MAY be over!<br />
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Sale of ours and purchase of another one in the hands of the respective solicitors... what more can we say?!<br />
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But then again, who knows?Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-77823279456938637772016-11-20T20:38:00.001+01:002016-11-20T20:38:05.877+01:00Another day; another house hunt!We are certainly getting around these days in our search for our next home.<br />
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Yesterday we travelled up from Clitheroe, a small market town in Lancashire (and Colin's birthplace!), to Cravendale. The snow was still lying on the higher fells but the scenery was dark and atmospheric..<br />
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Today we were in Cumbria. Our journey took us up the M6, passing Lancaster, with a view of the Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park.<br />
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Then on towards Kendal, with the Cumbrian fells in the distance covered in snow..<br />
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We stopped by the River Levens, near Low Sizergh to see the rush of water going over the weir....<br />
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As we retraced our route down the M6, the sun was setting over Morecambe Bay...<br />
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and the Bleasdale Fells looked a picture with the last rays of sun catching the snow covered summit..<br />
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This house-hunting lark makes us appreciate what a lovely area of the country we live in.Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-40876519475678154042016-11-16T22:01:00.000+01:002016-11-16T22:01:03.765+01:00Pond dipping!Beside the water again, today but this time a lot closer to home... the garden pond to be exact.<br />
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Checking the health of the water, this was is what I scooped out...<br />
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Based on this small sample we look like having a fine show of newts again next year and a wealth of other pond life,too. Very happy with that!Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-29397648402628365552016-11-15T20:02:00.004+01:002016-11-15T20:02:50.856+01:00The Lake District at its best...A house hunting quest took us a little further north today and we had a picnic at Lakeside.<br />
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Enjoy the view..... we did!!<br />
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We couldn't have had a better day to appreciate the splendour of the lake and its surroundings!Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-22436251215839973432016-11-04T14:02:00.000+01:002016-11-04T14:08:49.203+01:00Murmuration.... come back Autumn Watch!<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">This murmuration of thousands of birds was filmed at dawn from the Gare de Peage d'Amblaine on the A16, whilst driving south through France on 31st October, 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A wonderful sigh</span>t we thought you may enjoy...<br />
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Walking along the Lancashire coastline near Pilling, for one thing.<br />
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The views were superb from the levy...<br />
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Looking back to Pilling..<br />
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Beacon Fell and Parlick in the distance..<br />
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Shelduck searching for food..<br />
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Bleasdale in the background ..<br />
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And in the far distance - Barrow and Walney Island<br />
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Just beautiful....<br />
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And a lovely break from house-hunting. But that's another story and one for another blog - when we get the time. Keep a lookout, folks!Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-71787625513690362712016-09-05T19:03:00.001+02:002016-09-05T19:03:23.695+02:00A very fond farewell!Yesterday evening we had a wonderful surprise..<br />
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Our English friends had organised a farewell party, hosted by Gaynor and Tim. Everyone present had a hand in the preparations and contributed to a fantastic gift for us, of the gardening variety!<br />
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Jean, a true "Queen of Cakes", had baked a delicious vanilla and almond cake, which tasted every bit as good as it looked..<br />
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What a send off by a wonderful set of friends, who have enriched our life in France in so many ways...<br />
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Even the night sky made its contribution to the party...<br />
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to everyone there for their friendship, generosity and good wishes for the future....</div>
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We'll miss you all; but you needn't think you'll get rid of us that easily. To (mis)quote from some second rate movie, or other:</div>
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<br />Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-37167059165713627872016-08-28T20:20:00.000+02:002016-08-28T20:20:38.206+02:00Refreshing recycling...Our old frying pan is now a bird bath... It has proved vital after a week of temperatures up to 39.7C<br />
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Today's antics had us in stitches. Let's just say it was chaos down at the pool!<br />
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The photos speak for themselves: and some are more vocal than others. They were all taken in under half an hour.<br />
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Looks as if there is some discussion going on here... "What's it like in there?" "Dunno, will you try it first.."</div>
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"Us bluetits need to stick together. Do we really want to share the pool?"<br />
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Who'll take the plunge first, this robin or the wren?<br />
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Ok then; the robin or the great-tit?<br />
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Oh all right: the robin or the blue-tit?<br />
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The robin!<br />
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"I'd rather you didn't take my photo right now, please"<br />
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Then the rabble arrived...<br />
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"I told you to be more discreet; you shouldn't go advertising your pool parties. Now you just look silly"<br />
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But look over there!"<br />
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"Thanks, guys, I don't mind if I do!"<br />
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"Come on in. The water's lovely"<br />
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"What's ruffled your feathers?"<br />
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Then along came a blackbird...head first..<br />
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splashing a by-stander...<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">oh go on then.... </span><br />
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Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-78708109457788676482016-08-23T18:25:00.001+02:002016-08-23T18:25:27.920+02:00Fete du Setout 2016This was a day to remember for all the right reasons...<br />
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On Friday afternoon we went to help erect a marquee (20mx8m approx) for this years Fete du Setout. We wrote about <a href="http://inandaroundbraye.blogspot.fr/2015/08/fete-du-setout-august-2nd-2015.html">last years, here</a><br />
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It is basically a gathering of neighbours, who live in the centre of the commune, to share a meal or two and enjoy a day of talk, food, drink and lots of laughter.<br />
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The following photos give a flavour of the day, which began at noon and was still going strong when we took our leave, exhausted, at 11:45pm.<br />
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After much discussion on Friday afternoon, the tables were arranged and we added some decoration..<br />
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By this stage the fridge freezer was installed (just out of shot) and the electrics connected, so cool beers all round..<br />
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Then the day of the Fete arrived, and with an improvised bin and the food unloaded from Philippe's van we were ready to start..</div>
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Josianne had made this sunflower which was soon demolished. It's a really simple idea with savoury pastry but so effective..<br />
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Drinks were passed round<br />
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the barbecue was lit<br />
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and the marquee was filling up<br />
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Then came a surprise; we were presented with a gift by all those present and a card which expressed such warm wishes for our future.<br />
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Before we ate we had a group photo..<br />
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then, after a serious discussion over the grill, we were ready to start<br />
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A typical pose for the chef and wine waiter!<br />
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time to chat and wait for the next course....<br />
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And after all the food, a game which involved throwing metal discs onto a pallet... Colin would have benefited from some practice beforehand because it all hinged on technique!<br />
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By early evening we were back at the table<br />
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Whilst the onion soup was cooking there was time for some dancing...<br />
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Note the bottle of sloe gin on the table. It was very well received and knocked back as if it were lemonade!<br />
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So by 10:30pm we were tucking into bowls of onion soup, sausages and pork chops<br />
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One mystery remains...<br />
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In the words of Josianne:<br />
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Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-74675479643249185192016-08-13T12:23:00.002+02:002016-08-13T12:23:49.116+02:00Return of the Hoopoe familyWe thought we weren't going to see them this year but the other day not one but four Hoopoe arrived in the garden...<br />
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This one sunned itself for a good ten minutes before deciding it was hungry..<br />
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There must be something in here somewhere...<br />
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Then there were two..<br />
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Then four but sadly I couldn't get all four in one photo. This one signalled time to leave...</div>
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<br />Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-54498849034784563512016-08-10T22:04:00.001+02:002016-08-10T22:04:05.051+02:00A touching note from a stranger...We have recently been back to England and before leaving Braye we put some cucumbers outside with the usual note to "Servez-vous, SVP"<br />
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We wondered what sort of mess we would find on our return if none were taken. However, we needn't have worried. Not only were they all gone but in the mail box was a note and a donation...<br />
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It was signed, but unfortunately we don't know the lady who had left this kind note. I have found her name in the phone book but, like many addresses in rural France, the entry was vague: just giving the road but with no indication which property it was.<br />
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This evening I decided to cycle to the road and try to find her house. I went along for about 6km but at that point there were no other properties in view. I could have been searching until the light faded so I turned back, thinking I would ask at the Mairie tomorrow.<br />
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Rather than feeling this had been a waste of time, the ride to find this lady was really enjoyable.<br />
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In one field there were four hares.. Some were on guard and very alert...<br />
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Then, as I neared home, there were fields of sunflowers...<br />
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We will trace the lady who left the note because it's important that she knows what her words mean to us.<br />
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We have known only acceptance and welcome here in Braye-sous-Faye for which we say "Merci bien".<br />
<br />Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-72108788900747074832016-08-08T17:25:00.001+02:002016-08-08T17:35:05.477+02:00Appreciating Lancashire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Just a simple series of photos taken over the last few days.</div>
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Hope they show the county of Lancashire in a different light...</div>
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It's not all mill chimneys and flat caps, though there's nowt wrong wi' them!!</div>
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<br />Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-80017628656922668162016-07-30T20:52:00.002+02:002016-07-30T20:52:53.199+02:00Evening sunlight...I've just been out to capture the evening sunlight on some of our flowers. It adds such a vibrant, yet ephemeral quality...<br />
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An one exception... a regular visitor for the time being... and doesn't the sunlight enhance its plumage?<br />
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<br />Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-5726674291928424062016-07-29T13:50:00.003+02:002016-07-30T09:06:04.419+02:00Bats....This morning I noticed some droppings near the front door..<br />
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And on looking up, I found the culprit and my goodness what a cutie it is!<br />
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The question is can anyone help us out with the I.D. please?<br />
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The most accurate measurement I can give is that it's about 5cm long. I'm guessing at Pipistrelle??<br />
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PS Following Susan's comment, I am adding two photos, one taken yesterday early evening and the second, early this morning...<br />
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<br />Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-61660001183882700602016-07-25T19:23:00.000+02:002016-07-25T19:23:37.161+02:00Le Mariage de nos Voisins....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: right;">We were so happy to be invited to share this very special occasion. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: right;">I don't think I've been to a wedding so full of fun. Maggy's "Oui" in the Mairie was immediate and strong, whereas Anthony teased with a thoughtful look and then a considered "Oui".. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: right;">The humour continued in the church service. Thimeo raced down the aisle ahead of his mum, with a poster. He was going so fast we couldn't read it but Anthony showed it off afterwards. </span>Basically, too late to flee; she's arrived!</div>
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A proud walk for Maggy's father...</div>
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The signing...<br />
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And because Anthony is a member of the Sapeurs Pompiers, there was a very special guard of honour..<br />
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And, of course, they brought their vehicle with them..<br />
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And the star of the day? Thimeo!!<br />
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<span style="text-align: right;">Nous nous souviendrons toujours de ce jour et</span><span style="text-align: right;"> merci Maggy et Maxence </span> pour m'apporter ces fleurs.</div>
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<span style="text-align: right;">Nous allons vous manquer beaucoup Maggy, Anthony, Thimeo et Maxence</span></div>
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Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-7451265706591022392016-07-24T17:27:00.002+02:002016-07-24T17:33:20.141+02:00May contain nuts...Not only is the black and white woodpecker content with taking our hazelnuts...<br />
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It has started visiting the feeder next to the bird table, for peanuts....<br />
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It isn't even all that worried about our presence..<br />
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If anything, it is quite brazen about it!<br />
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Well, make the most of them, Woody; they are only in the feeder to use them up!Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-69884210847725542212016-07-18T20:16:00.004+02:002016-07-18T20:16:58.523+02:00Duct Tape rules!Those who have followed our blog for some time may recall our photos of a <a href="http://inandaroundbraye.blogspot.fr/2011/08/for-better-or-for-worse-car-that-lasts.html">car held together by duct tape</a><br />
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Well the good (or bad) news is that the car is still alive and running...<br />
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though when it comes to running, it is not necessarily fully on the road, as we witnessed when we followed it home from Richelieu the other day..<br />
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It's a car, Jim, but not as we know it!Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-76574593217301678232016-07-05T23:40:00.001+02:002016-07-05T23:40:06.023+02:00Tour de France 2016What a fantastic day!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">By 10:30 we were installed in our camping chairs by the roadside at the approach to the commune of Orches. This was <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">Stage 4 of the race - Saumur/ Limoges (237.5 km).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">We met up with friends and were soon entertained by the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.36em;">caravane publicitaire. As the name suggests, this is </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 17px;">a convoy of amazingly constructed vehicles </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 17px;">provided by the various sponsors. Freebies are thrown out to the crowd </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 17px;">all along the route.</span><br />
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VIP helicopters landed in the field across the road from us...<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.4px;">The first act we saw was Baptiste Pizon, who sang one of my all time favourites - in English, of course!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.4px; text-align: start;">Fortunately I was relatively unscathed. However my camera, which was in my bag, fared less well suffering a shattered lens and broken shutter.</span></div>
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Such a wonderful sight and so lucky to be able to have it on our doorstep - literally!<br />
<br />Colin and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990185210945021818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595983014626235642.post-76094458121340594492016-06-19T18:17:00.002+02:002016-06-19T18:17:48.579+02:00A woman's work is never done...We observed a pair of bullfinches in the garden today. The male looked on...<br />
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