Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Business opportunity!

On a very cold misty morning last week on the way to Perigueux I had to stop and take this picture. At this time of year without any leaves on the trees you can always see the masses of mistletoe clumps. Now I seem to remember hearing that last Christmas or maybe even the one before, there was a shortage in the UK of this very festive decoration, maybe this could be a new business opportunity for us, mistletoe&wine.com!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

What a view!

As it was a lovely day and we needed a break from current work, we went on a lovely walk yesterday afternoon, from our house along the river and up the valley from Le Ruth, from the footpath (you can see at the bottom of the above picture) we could see a nest in a new clearing so clambered up the steep hillside to get nearer, a mass of sticks & grass made a huge nest so we're guessing it must have been last years base for a pair of buzzards or black kites that we often see in the area. Having got to the nest viewing point we then realised that we could see Les Granges in the distance, a view we've never seen until this clearing had been made.
Only an hour and a half round trip so will be recommending the walk to our customers this year if they're up for it!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

For that 'special' day!

We received a very nice letter yesterday from our local Brico (DIY shop), addressed to Philippa, telling us of a special valentines promotion. A very generous offer of 10 euros off if we spend 60 in store during the week before the romantic day. The picture on the letter depicting a loving couple doing some work on that special day, happily drilling with the one you love, lets face it, is certainly different to a gift of flowers or chocolates and possibly a surprise romantic meal out together!
Romance is certainly still alive and kicking here in France.