Thursday, December 31, 2015

For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice.



This mornings sky a swirling mass of reds and golds and purples. 


The old year ending in exuberant party mood. For the briefest of moments Bob glows pink. This makes me laugh.



From all of us at The Rickety Old Farmhouse best wishes for a New Year overflowing with health and happiness. And for friends in less fortunate parts of the world, the simplest of hopes - May you have a year without fear. 

As for the PONs ( a breed not noted for introspection ) they know that this coming year will be the best ever. Any rain will pass. If it gets too hot there will be a shady corner. When the wind blows they'll bark back at it. Who knows ? There may be sausages. 

And here, sung as it should be, is a wee touch of Scotland to welcome in the New Year:



28 comments:

OJ said...

Thank you for that wonderful version of "Auld Lang Syne" - best wishes for 2016 from a very hot Cape Town (36 C)

Coppa's girl said...

A good New Year to you all at the ROF - may you have health, happiness and sausages in abundance !

WFT Nobby said...

Wishing all at the ROF the Happiest of Happy New Years. Your blog brings its fans so much pleasure every day. Long may it continue.
Cheers!
Gail (and Bertie).

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

A pink PON! Delightful! All the best for 2016!

Kittypup said...

Wishing you all a gloriously happy new year and a 2016 full of wonderful happenings (and treats galore for the delightful duo) Cheers!

Craig said...

Very best wishes to the four of you too for the new year!

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year from New Zealand. I love your tales of life in deepest France.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

A lovely way to start my day! For you and 'the Font' and of course Bob and Sophie, all the best and happiness in the year to come!

Unknown said...

Thank you. The link was lovely and the year following the ROFH has been a delight. Happiest of New Years to all inhabitants of the ROFH

Sheila said...

Happy New Year to all of you. Thanks giving us your wonderful posts each day, Angus. Your words are the
first I read each morning. Always a treat...as is the sound of Mr. MacLean's voice today.













Anonymous said...

Lovely version. Really cheered me. A very happy and healthy New Year to you, Mme Font, your Cost Centres and dearest Bob and Sophie.
I do hope the kilt is making an appearance this evening! Thank you for the best blog.
Teena & Merlin.
x

Kari said...

Let's all take our cue from the PONS. This WILL be the best year ever for both man and beast and "sausages" will grow on trees for us all.
From the humble and dilapidated Cats House to the ROF, wishes for the happiest New Year ever.
Angus, have you found your dirk ?

Swan said...

It's nice to connect with people who understand the joy of being with animals. Thank you for posting each day. I love seeing what Bob and Sophie are up to!

10NISNE1 said...

Happy New Year to everyone at The Rickety Old Farmhouse!

Jake of Florida said...

Ever since you posted your Scottish version of Auld Lang Syne two years ago, the year my Jakey had left us and I was so downhearted, it's the only way I can bear to hear it sung. So it was lovely -- and leaky-eyes inducing -- to hear it again this New Year's Eve Morning. Angus, you and the Font, and the irrepressible PONs bring us so much joy every day. In return, I can only wish you a new year full of hopes and promises fulfilled - and not just for the less fortunate -- but for all of us, an absence of fear. And lots of sausages!!! Bonne Annee!!!

Anonymous said...

I like the photo of Bob ( Purple.
HAPPY 2016

waterdog said...

I love your post today, and I love the comments already made about connecting with people who share the joy of dogs, sausages, travel, and hearing the beautiful version of Auld Lang Syne. Thank you for brightening my days. Best wishes for happiness and good health to everyone in the Rickety Old Farmhouse and your little village in deepest France. (And yes, let's see the kilt appear in tomorrow's post!)

rottrover said...

Beautiful, as always. Happy, healthy 2016 to all of you at the Rickety Auld Farmhouse!

Lisa and Otto in Deepest, Deepest Southern California

Unknown said...

A lovely last look into this year. In a year that has been overlaid with sadness for us, you have been always “a cup of kindness yet.” We think of you with true fondness and wish you all that is shining bright and best in the coming year.

Selina said...

Thank you for your blog - long may it continue in 2016! Your wry humour and PON love just makes my day every morning. x

BaileyBobSouthernDog said...

To wake up each morning and discover what two world famous PONs ( and their family) are doing in France is for me, the best day ever!!! Thank you for making our lives happier. Wishing everyone at the ROF and it's readers a very Happy New Year !

Poppy Q said...

Happy New Years to you all. We love reading about your adventures in rural France and seeing all of those pictures of glossy pastries!! Wishing you health and happiness in 2016.

Julie and Poppy Q
xxx

Charlie's Aunt said...

What an extraordinary reflection! Maltese Terriers aren't noted for inner reflection, either, but I won't mention to them that the Lowland Spaniels are similarly adorable and bewhiskered. Thank you so much.

MrsDuncanMahogany said...

The very best of health and happiness to you at The Rickety Old Farmhouse - from your pals on the wintry Canadian prairies! Beautiful pictures today!

Emm said...

A multicolored morning sky, a pink PON, and Dougie MacLean. Maybe the best post ever!
I wish good health and happiness to all in and around the ROF, and for all the world a year without fear. Thank you for letting us share your doggy lives.

dustbunny8 said...

Happy New year to the inhabitants of the Rickety old farmhouse and the village in deepest France profound.

elsy said...

happy new year....looking forward to more hilarious postings from across the channel.....often the highlight of the day (sadly)

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Entering a new year with a pair of happy dogs at one's side is a recipe for happiness.
All the best to those at The Rickety Old Farmhouse from those at The House of Edward.
xoxo