Ramblings of a retiree in France
I was most kindly nominated a few weeks ago by The Dragon Warrior from the Den of Dreams. Sophie’s been busy with her exams of late – I’m sure she’ll do well – then she’ll be back with her wonderful stories and illustrations, showering us all with more sunshine.
1. Use the sunshine blogger award logo
2. Thank the blogger who nominated you.
3. Answer the 11 questions posed.
4. Nominate other bloggers and ask them 11 questions (Oops, well I’ve always been a rebel!)
1. If you had a time machine and could go anywhere, where would you go?
Despite being a fan of history, I’m more than happy in the here and now!
2. Three things for deserted island?
WiFi, my iPad and my husband – although deserted, I’m assuming it has electricity, hot and cold running water? If not, I may have have to re-think my threesome.
3. When is your birthday?
I’m so old I’ve given up on birthdays and have become “ une femme d’un certain âge.”
4. What is your favourite chemical element? (for example, Fluorine, Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen)
Gold (Au)
5. What is your favourite landform? (like hills, valleys, oceans, coasts, delta)
Definitely the ocean
6. Something you wish more people would know about you?
No, nothing at all. I much prefer anonymity
7. Do you have a lucky charm?
No, I’m not suspicious – touch wood.
8. Where was your childhood home?
Sutton Coldfield, in the Midlands (UK), not far from Birmingham.
9. Your favourite subject to study?
My favourite subject at school was history.
10. What did you want to become as a kid?
I always wanted to be an accountant – sad kid or what?
11. Do you wish to go to school again?
Not school so much but I like continuing to learn and would love to improve my Spanish
If you’ve gotten this far, why not join in by answering my question (below) in your own post or, if you prefer, below?
I live in an apartment block and sometimes I think how nice it would be if some of those who I regularly interact with on the blogosphere were my neighbours.
For example, I’d always be popping round to see Rosemarie, Diane and Amy to swap recipes and maybe borrow a few ingredients. I could take Nitro for a walk, if Carole Ann was feeling too tired, with Steve (sorry Muffin) who’d be pointing out all the flora and fauna and Cheche who could advise us about sustainability. I could get advice from Derrick and Tom on my photographs and enter them for one of Cee’s challenges. I could go sketching with Sophie and Maxine, though probably not with Scooj – the other residents (sadly) wouldn’t want any grafitti in the Domaine. I could work out with the inspirational Susie (note to self, don’t box with her!) I could ride with Jim, though he’s probably faster than me, but maybe not on our hills. Introduce the Drunken Cyclist to our local rose wines. If anyone was feeling down, I could get the lovely Yeka or Ilona to spread some love and sunshine…………
Sadly, it wasn’t possible to namecheck everyone I follow! This was just to give you an idea. I follow loads of brilliant bloggers and to be honest I could probably fit everyone into the Domaine though not all in my block.
A big thank you to everyone for reading and I hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend!
Congratulations
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Thanks!
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And thank you so much 🥊🥊
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Congratulations, cool answers too🎉
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Thanks Cheryl
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Oh dearest Sheree, you are the sweetest! 🥰You made me smile!!! Oh how I would’ve loved to live close to you …. that way, I’d enjoy your warm lovely glow! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 Thanks for all your LOVE! 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
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Pleasure
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🥰❤️😘🥰😘❤️
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Congrats Sheree. Very nice post.
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re welcome 😇
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Congratulations 🤗
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Thank you 🙏
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Congrats! Great answers! 😊
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Thanks Joshua
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Good day to you! 🙂
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Congratulations!!!!
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Thank you 🙏
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Happy Sunday. Nice answers. Wish you more recognitions. 🌹🌷✨
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Thank you 😊
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✨🌷🌹🌿✨
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I love your answers!
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Thanks Lydia
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You’re welcome!
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Congratulations sir
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Thanks Saba
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My pleasure
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Congratulations
🎈🎈🎈
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Thank you Luisa
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Congratulations, yaaay!!
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Now that would be fun, being able to ride with blogging buddies?! I guarantee you’d keep up, and vice-versa. We do Sunday Fundays all the time, where our average is only 18-19 mph (28-30 kph). Road trips are generally slow, too… maybe 16-18-mph. Whatever your pace, we’d have fun and tell stories about it over dinner
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Sounds good!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you 🙏
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Congratulations!😀
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Thank you
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Thank you for the amazing compliment. My daughter, and family live an hour’s drive from Birmingham.
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Congratulations Sheree!
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Thanks Dawn
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Thank you so much Sheree for your answers and all the kind words about me 😃 Except maths, my exams have been fine. History is one of my favourites too! And the idea about having our blogging friends is sooo cool! It’s always my dream to meet them once in real life. ❤ We could have our party at weekends.
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I’m all in favor of party weekends
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Me too ✨
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Congratulations!
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Thanks Mark
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Loved reading your answers!
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Thank you 🙏
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Congratulations!
You deserve it Sir. More power to your elbow!!
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Thanks Michael
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Congratulations – well deserved; and thank you very much for the mention
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Pleasure!
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Congratulations! 🙂
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Thanks
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CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 beautiful answers as well
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Thank you 🙏
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You are welcome
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You wouldn’t just be popping in to swap recipes and borrow ingredients, you would be eating too! lol Loved all your answers!
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Thanks Diane!
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congratulations – nice blog – “all bloggers welcome“

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Congrats !!!
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Many congrats! I love your clever ending 🙂
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Congratulations Sheree and well done!!! Hey, thanks for including me in your list, I won’t tell Muffin she got left out, I don’t want sore feet too!😂😹 Have a wonderful day!😃🍁🍂
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You too (and Muffin)
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Congratulation on your award nomination.
You have been tagged:
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Thank you and thank you!
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