Quelle Surprise!!
June 2011
We had our first rain for weeks yesterday so thought I would check to see how much water we had in the water butt. Well when I lifted the lid what a surprise to see two baby frogs sitting there. They are European tree frogs and this is the first time we have seen them here in the garden.
Concert Eglise Notre-Dame
April 2011
Marie-Claire our near neighbour was once again performing in a concert to which we were invited.
This time it was held in a church in a nearby town. Two choirs took part and towards the end they got together to sing some of each others songs.
Being in a church the sound was excellent. It was a full house with people standing.
April 2011
We have hit a temperature of 37 today and it is only 7th Aprill !!! and it is only 11.30 in the morning.
Spring
April 2011
Well spring has well and truly sprung, we have had some lovely weather over the last few weeks. Temperatures in the twenties has felt like summer.
Been back to England for a short visit to see family and friends and was extremely lucky with the weather then as well, it was good to see everyone. Really noticed this time how busy the roads are in England compared to here in France.
Been busy planting up the veggie plot, the potatoes are already coming through.
It is also the time when the procession caterpillars start to leave last years nests and start the long journey of crossing to new trees.
This year we have seen some as long as 5 foot (they all join together) Not many make it as they are so slow moving they are squashed along the way. We know now not to touch them as they are extremely poisonous.
2011
February 2011
Well yes we are still here! Apologies to anyone who does look for updates on the website. we have been busy (don’t know where the time goes) and also we have changed our computer system so need to transfer photos etc from the old computer.
Winter is hopefully coming to end which has not been too bad here, we did not get the awful weather you had in England in December.
We are hoping that March arrives calmly this year as 1st of March last year was when we were hit by storm Xynthia which nearly blew us way and caused havoc in other regions.
As the day’s get longer and warmer it will soon be time to bring the veggie garden to life. We have increased this in size as there never seems to be enough room to grow everything you want. There is nothing better than your own fresh produce!!
Anyway let’s hope spring is just around the corner!!