Sunday, November 29, 2009




It's almost the end of my first year in France. What a fantastic year it has been and what excitement I have for the future. The summer was endlessly hot and sunny. Autumn was a blast of gold, yellow, rust, reds, browns and greens. The Pic d'Annie which I see from my windows has had its first dusting of snow, and the skiing season starts soon which a little later than usual because of the warm weather and soft winds from north Africa that we have been enjoying.

The house is almost completely decorated and I have discovered the wonder of Emmaus. This is a disposal and purchase point of anything from mobile homes to plastic window boxes - items donated to help the homeless. The aim is to provide on the spot training for homeless people who mend and renovate the items which are then on sale at very low prices for those without much money. And, after receiving all my tax claims this year, that is definitely moi. It's here that I have found carpets, cupboards and chairs as well as old doorknobs and hinges. I love going to Emmaus.

So keeping the blog is hard. I also worry about the pretentiousness of it and its self indulgence. Basically I have got a whole life to get on with so regular reports on life in France feels like a bit of a sad thing for me. I have so much to do, so much to enjoy and my first Christmas will be wonderful because I have invitations to music events, dinners, aperos, dancing - and best of all the family are coming. I will also invite all my immediate neighbours for aperos to celebrate my first year in France and to thank them for their help.

Joyeaux noel and bonne annee.

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