Monthly Archives: December 2018

Strange days

It’s an odd few days. I just read somewhere that within the hinterland twixt Boxing Day and December 30th you are not entirely sure who you are, where you are or what you are supposed to be doing. There is … Continue reading

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Panneaux de plafond-The last ceilings go up

At last, the two unfinished ceilings in the tulip bedroom and the adjoining second floor shower room are being addressed. Unfinished might be an understatement. Since we took down the weird, tiled, low faux ceiling in 2008, these two rooms … Continue reading

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Dog discovers fire

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Fire!

After ten years of sitting in the salon; unconnected to flue/roof/stove pipes/chimney, we have a functional wood burning stove. Toasty  

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