We got up bright and early yesterday to motor down to Dordogne where our Bingley next-door-neighbours have bought some land to build their dream home..
Some land, did I say? They have bought a whole estate with a flat area for construction, woods, three ponds, and a huge field suitable for grazing animals or growing hay - either way I'm sure their new neighbours will be pleased to use it.
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It really was great to see AAA (and share a few beers - beer buddies are hard to find here!) They are determined to make it work and we saw the plans of their home-to-be, and we can't wait! More importantly we were SOOO impressed with young A's progress in French, all thanks to our good friend, French Anne (as we all know her).
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Photo 1 shows the family and me by one of the ponds - full of tadpoles, by the way! The next photo shows the Lord of the Manor with yours sincerely, touring the land. Photos don't do the property justice: ALL you can see in Photo 3 is theirs! In the far distance in that photo is the flat field where they're going to construct their house. The final photo shows the temporary home (very plush, I might add) that they will live in once the septic tank has been installed (don't ask!!)
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We are really looking forward to watching the developments here. Thanks to AAA for a lovely overnight stay - many more times like this to come!
4 comments:
Wow what excitement!!! And how good to see you with AAA. Will the whole population of Bingley soon be dispersed across the length and breadth of France?!!
Good luck and every good wish for your amazing venture AAA -hope englishman keeps us up to date with your story
L & J -[ in Yorkshire for ever ]
Think you have started a trend!! Dawn our neighbour who I used to work with is moving to Limoge area early April. Love Woody
Exactly,WOW! Good to see things are going ok for AAA. Wait 'til we see them back here - some land?!!
And well done, young A.
La Correspondante Anglaise.
Hey Beer buddy!! And Martine (number 1!!), thanks very much for taking the time to come down and see us, 'twas just like the good old days!!' Back in glorious Bingley now (still unpacking!), looking forward to the next steps. Take care and hope to see ya in August....more beer! AAA
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