Author: Chantal Chaney

Spain has reindeers

Saturday There’s an antiques market down in Luchon this weekend so we are off to go and investigate. It was pretty small and extraordinarily expensive but worth a look. We then had a long walk around town to see what was around in the summer. We thought we might pop into Loz and Seb’s bar, until I realised that I didn’t actually remember the name of it, Tommy’s maybe, or

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Hedging our bets

Monday Matt got up to find Meow and Grumps taking in the morning sun on the veranda. Generally a busy day as expecting the new project to land and we have a bid due on Wednesday, seems however that it is now going to be delayed to the end of the week so looks like it will be an interesting weekend again. Matt did make a little time however to

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Multi-poop!

Wednesday Busy day of work but had a quick look around the garden. The Zinnias are now starting to come out along with the calendula and capucine (nastertiums). I was otherwise busy working trying to catch up on things. Matt however managed to find some time finally to collect up some of the many plums that are incredibly ripe. One of the trees at the end of the meadow however

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Homecoming

Tuesday Travelling day. First up, a quick Lat Flow test. It seems that we don’t need to be tested before the flight but would seem irresponsible not to double check. Thankfully it was clear, otherwise I’d have to get a rapid result PCR to confirm. Time for a quick nap before last meetings and calls before we make our move. We’re not entirely sure what is awaiting us at the

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Last night reflections

So, it’s the last night in London and despite plans to come back for my wonderful mother’s next big birthday we just can’t be sure if that will happen. It’s therefore a time for just a smidge of contemplation. We have absolutely loved seeing friends, family, work colleagues and most definitely takeaway food – god it’s great! I have very mixed feelings. I’m very happy to be going home (to

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‘London is a bad habit one hates to lose’

FYI – the title is a quote from William Sansom Tuesday Welcome to quarantine! First off, it’s not that bad. With our amazing benefactor, Mr Ward, we have a lovely little ‘pied a terre’ in central London with two bedrooms, nice bathroom, living room and kitchen. Everything is clean, tidy and convenient. It is basically everything our house is not. So despite thinking I might immediately miss the high ceilings

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The last mile to London

Saturday Big start to the morning, we’re off to the lab at Montrejeau to get our PCR tests done. Of course I’m running a bit late so Matt’s in a bit of a panic. We’re in France though and they are late for everything so I am sure it will be fine. We arrived only a couple of minutes late and they were absolutely fine. Super polite, very nice and

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Final preparations, fun, and frolics (and gardening, of course)

Monday and Tuesday Working. Another short project seems to have popped its head up so just busy working. [21-22 June 2021] Wednesday After working too many evenings and weekends I gave myself the day off. Ok, few emails and bits and pieces in the morning but kept it pretty tight. Checked the radish today. It seems that despite being ‘very easy to grow’ something went terribly wrong and there are

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Super massive paddling pool – refilled

Friday Mr Nogues (plombier – plumber) is due back today but I also have to balance with work. Weekly check in call with the Prof Sir. Plumber isn’t here yet so Matt is in the basement doing something with electrics… Then onto the calls with Lambeth council. Eventually Mr Nogues arrives while I am on my call. Seems he’s pretty well set up and good to go as I was

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