Ramblings of a retiree in France
This weeks challenge, set by Amanda doesn’t reqire too much foraging in my archives, instead I’m just looking at those I’ve taken in the last seven weeks, and it’s a surprisingly large number.
Life in lockdown hasn’t been at all stressful for us because we’re used to working together from home. Yes, we’ve missed going out for rides on our bikes but we’ve compensated with home trainer sessions on the terrace. Wherever possible we’ve looked for something to compensate for our loss of liberty. If nothing else, we’ve discovered we’ll survive retirement together!
We live in an apartment which has a great view and sits in 27-hectacres of magnificent grounds. We’ve lived here for 15 years and, while we’ve walked through the gardens, we’d never fully explored and fully appreciated them as we have over the period of lockdown.
It’s been a challenge shopping just once a week and relying on my fridge/freezer/store cupboard to provide inspiration rather than daily trips to France’s bountiful markets. But I think I’ve risen to the challenge. What do you think?
My beloved has made his own modest contribution by creating a new cocktail. He could’ve done more than just his role as OCD (Officer in Charge of Drinks) but he’s (deliberately?) been incredibly busy. Aside from his usual role, he’s been Zooming most days trying to find ways for dentists to deal with the COVID-19 transmission risks to themselves and their patients during treatment.
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I just love all your nature photos, and the food looks quite delicious….wonderful!!
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Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. Have a great weekend.
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Well at least won’t go hungry stopping by lol! great shots!
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No, we’ll never go hungry. Never knowingly unprepared is my leitmotif.
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Thanks Freddie
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Your welcome ❤️😍😍
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These photos were indeed a treat to one’s eyes! Lovely!
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Thank you 🙏 Nathi
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My pleasure! And have a great day!
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I tried out some cocktails this week. You bake real awesome. The cakes and the pastries look out of the world. And yeahhh truly great photos. Have a great day 🙂
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Thanks, I’ve checked out your blog and followed. You have a great day too.
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Thank you so much 😃
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Beautiful views, great food, and alcohol. I will be calling after this pandemic stops 🤣🤣
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You’ll be very welcome Susie
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That is some spread!!!!!
I love the idea of this challenge – but don’t want you to think I’m stalking you having followed your lead and started Sculpture Saturday!!!
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That’s the whole point of challenges. Just jump in, join and enjoy!
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What beauty you see, I love your garden area. Also, WOW, those dishes of yours look so good. Looks like you guys are doing great. Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful day.
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We’re fine thank you. Have a great day too.
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thank you Jerome
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I want to come over for drinks and delicious food 🙂 Glad you guys are finding the positive in this!
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You’d be very welcome!
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Loved this 🙂 keep up the great pictures
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Thank you Lauryn
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Your garden looks so wonderful and those foods look delicious! Are the ducks part of the garden?
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Yes, we have three small connected lakes and they live there.
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Wonderful pictures, great narrative!
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Thank you Amelia
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That chocolate tart looks amazing.
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Hubby said it was one of my better ones!
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hello, how are you? nice pics as always. have a great week end, see you soon!
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Thanks, I’m fine thank you and I hope you are too. Have a great weekend.
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I think you are making the most of this strange time. Great photos!
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Thanks
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You’ve been busy! It looks lovely and delicious too 🙂 Thanks for joining this week’s challenge. Sorry I didn’t see it earlier
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No problems Sandy
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You have outdone yourself, Sheree, with that cooking.
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Thank you
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