It's been a few days since my previous post so thought I'd better put things right tonight!
We've had a busy day. Tine's leaflets seem to be doing the trick and she's already got a couple of people interested in English lessons (both in the tourist trade). She's also found a couple of other possible openings, so watch this space (while WE keep our fingers crossed!)
Tine has also been busy in the garden (yes, I know it's one of my aims and I DO do some, but she loves it!) and we've now put in some cabbage plants, will soon sow some raddish seeds and are preparing for onions (well it is France, n'est-ce pas?) We have befriended some more neighbours who come here every month out of season and who have kindly taken the concrete 'borders' that Si from Hastings manfully removed in the Summer. They've given us lots of advice and we've even exchanged some of our copious apples for yellow bell tomatoes! It is these neighbours who have said, 'Don't plant onions until 15th November' and who are we to argue?!
I've not been totally lazy but have used a pressure-washer to clean all the tiled patio around the house. It's quite fun (and you don't get a bad back like gardening!) and there's a great sense of satisfaction seeing the tiles change dramatically. Wonder how long they stay clean though?
J&M came round last night for a chicken curry, samosas and naan bread, all home-made of course. It did seem a little strange eating curry in la Belle France - you don't see many take-aways round here! The cousins appreciated the grub and hopefully we'll introduce them to more dishes on other occasions. They brought us some wood for our fire which we've just tried to light for the first time. I'm afraid there was more smoke in the room than heat so I reckon we're going to have to get some advice!
Mid October and we're still getting some days down on the beach. Mornings have been misty/foggy but the afternoons have been gorgeous. Photo One was taken a couple of weeks ago when we had a cheeky pint on the beach in the early evening - the beer is called Grimbergen and I always think of 'It's Grim Up North' when we drink some (warped humour I know). Photo Two was taken a couple of days ago. We didn't go in the sea as it was late in the afternoon and it drops cool quickly, but hopefully we'll have another bathe in 2007.
2 comments:
Was getting impatient waiting for this blog, I think we are a demanding audience! Glad you're making friends - especially ones who give you food and food advice! Things tiring here, but still 6 more full days of teaching. Looking forward to my visit :)Not that I'll be gardening either; I'd probably kill everything! A tres bientot, bisous, ta fille x
nice wellies pops!
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