Category Archives: A Corner is turned

Ted in Disgrace

Posted on June 16, 2014 by M

I’m sure I’ve spoken numerous times of Ted.  We bought two dogs with us from SA, Tass who we had from a pup – a cute, Maltese terrier type white, aloof  girl who has subsequently turned into a way-too-verbal independent … Continue reading →

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Mice, Moving men and Macarons

Posted on June 7, 2014 by M

It seems a while since I sat in one place long enough to write .. so I’ve decided to steal some time in 15 minute increments and see how I go. The Owner of the Chateau has agreed that a … Continue reading →

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Energy? I remember having that…

Posted on April 13, 2014 by M

My goodness me what a whirl the last few weeks have been but we are in the cottage and we have 24/7 internet access!!!! Yay!! First of all, there we were still frantically trying to put up plaster board (the … Continue reading →

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Pear-Shaped!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by M

Well when things go pear shaped they do indeed go wrong! We thought we’d got most things covered as far as the mutts go and going off to live in the UK.  Ok so things didn’t quite work out with … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s Law and Ted

Posted on September 26, 2013 by M

Well!  If it doesn’t rain it pours! Can you just believe this!  No sooner do we “oo” and “aa” and decide to accept the idea of leaving France (which we both definitely didn’t want to do but there comes a … Continue reading →

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Anabal and Hairdressers…

Posted on September 19, 2013 by M

Anabal and I have been getting on really well!  I’ve driven her around quite a few times and we not longer have too many issues.  I feel a bit more confident and she’s probably over the moon that I don’t … Continue reading →

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Blackberries, worms and bartering…..

Posted on September 9, 2013 by M

There’s a definite feel of Autumn in the air…an “autumnal” feel…I love that word!.  The blackberries have ripened and the hedgerows are laden, a lovely combination of ripe bright shiny black and ripening rosy red…another painting of nature.  Of course … Continue reading →

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Footpath to France turns a Corner into the Cotswolds…

Posted on August 26, 2013 by M

Life has never been dull!  It shouldn’t be really,.  Within the regular confines of law, morals and responsibilities, I’ve always believed that life should be tasted, treasured and really lived, Lived because each day only comes once and is gone … Continue reading →

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