Monthly Archives: March 2010

Had my first lesson on how it all works here in France. Yesterday morning, after my trip down from Holland, my car just would not start, in fact I could not even get in to it. This Saab is full of security measures and special starting procedures, it’s a bit like the old RAF cockpit … Continue reading »

Left Nieuwkoop early this morning, around 7 a.m. and got back to Ferrensac 11 hours alter, The roads were again fairly empty as you could see all the trucks parked up for the Sunday break. I did have some quite heavy rain around and to the south of Paris but it didn’t last too long. … Continue reading »

Saturday morning and here you see a masterchef at work. Arie had insisted that I cooked the full English breakfast before I went back. The most difficult thing here in Holland is to get the ingredients. It is difficult to buy a good English sausage and because of the fact that it is a strange … Continue reading »

The weather has been so nice this wee, so after going to Alphen again to but Stewart and Barbara’s LCD TV, I decided another walk around this village was called for after lunch. Because of the huge lake with entrance locks and channels at either end, Nieuwkoop is full of boats and more boats. They … Continue reading »

Today was such a warm sunny day that after lunch with Co & Henny I couldn’t resisit a walk across the lake. This area of Nieuwkoop is just a lovely place to live especially around this time of the year with the spring buds coming out. We spent 5 lovely years around here so know … Continue reading »

This morning I went round to see our friend Henny, Arie’s mum, who has been almost constantly in hospital since last August. This was of course my main reason for making the journey up here. This lady is a real fighter and although very tired, she is this week trying to do more and more … Continue reading »

Spent some time yesterday pricing paint etc ready for doing some work in the farmhouse when I come back from Holland. At least now I will be able to compare prices in Holland and if it is cheaper there, will bring back with me. This morning I got up at 5 o’clock ready to make … Continue reading »

Since I arrived it has been quite warm, around 20 degrees in the middle of the day. Gerry and Sarah are in USA at the moment so it is quiet here around the farmhouse. I have been out to lunch at Stewart and Barbara’s yesterday, followed by a look at the superb new house they … Continue reading »

What you might call an interesting day. I was on the way to France today with a very tight schedule. The 0815 Pegasus airlines flight was due in to Stansted at 1210 and the Ryanair flight to Bergerac was boarding latest 1335. Tight schedule OK, but I only had to go through passport control with … Continue reading »

Yesterday afternoon was a really enjoyable event. Joan’s 70th party held at The Silver Rocks. The weather held for us but it did get a little cold down by the sea later and we all moved to the warmer sunny terrace. The owners had given us our special terrace and they served up the most … Continue reading »