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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 6th May. Day fifty three.
It occurred to me this morning that I have been wearing the same clothes for the past 6 weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been washing them.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 5th May. Day fifty two.
An early start today. Might have something to do with the fact that we had no wine last night and therefore an early night.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 4th May. Day fifty one.
A rather sad start to the day today. We were sitting having a cup of tea in the salon when suddenly there was a thud against the window.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 3rd May. Day fifty.
Wow day fifty. That sounds like a long time. Counting down now to May 11th when the lock-down is eased (hopefully). Lots to get on with today.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 2nd May. Day forty nine.
Feeling full of beans and ready to go this morning. I have lots to do for our new collaboration with Chateau de Montdomaine.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 1st May. Day forty eight.
Happy May Day! May Day is Labour Day – La Fête du Travail, a public holiday since 1947 and in France we give friends & loved ones Lily of the Valley.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 30th April. Day forty seven.
Another day another sourdough loaf. Much happier with the result this morning. It looks lighter and rose better.The proof is in the eating of course.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 29 April. Day forty six.
Sourdough toast and honey for breakfast today, then off to the shops. I’ve taken to wearing my mask now when I go shopping (thanks Juliette).
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 28th April. Day forty five.
We enjoyed a Bircher style muesli for breakfast this morning with the rhubarb compote I made yesterday. I went way overboard with the added sugar.
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 27th April. Day forty four.
What better way to start the day than with some hot buttered toast and local honey from your friend’s hives (or should I say bees?).
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 26th April. Day forty three.
I think we’re losing the capacity to speak. It must be the lack of contact with the outside world. What’s happening to us?
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Life in the Loire on lock-down. 25th April. Day forty two.
It’s a happy day today. Rosie’s birthday. I’m sorry I can’t see her in person but I know she’ll have a happy day and it will be one she won’t forget.
