Overnight it pours with rain. By ten the clouds have gone and its become hot and humid. High humidity and PON fur is not a good combination. Sophie has that 'I can't do a thing with it ' look.
Ten years to the day since we loaded a previous generation of PON's in the back of the car and left the farm in Scotland. Over the decade we've become more continental in our habits. In Britain people think you're mad if you enter a shop and say ' Good morning '. In France they look at you as being irredeemably vulgar ( or British ) if you don't. Bonjour is undoubtedly THE most important word in the French language.
a real bad hair day indeed for dear Sophie.. LOL!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Angus, Bob, Sophie et la Font!
ReplyDeleteOne routine that we adopted very early was to have our main meal at lunch time and that is the norm now, wherever we are. It seems to suit Merlin too.
ReplyDeleteI was delighted by this common courtesy when I first arrived; it reminded me of walking along the street with my Grandpa as a child when he would tip his cap to everyone that we passed.
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You're right. The French have held onto old fashioned courtesies that have disappeared in the UK. How long they will last is the big question and the reason for the unhappiness that seems to afflict the country .
DeleteMy Dad alway tipped his cap as he greeted people in the street, right up to the end. A gentlemen who walks his Alsatian in the park greets me like this every morning, and he is no so very old. There is hope yet! Cheers, Gail.
DeleteIt might be a bad fur day but they do both look very cute
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, G'day and greetings in general seem to be lost here, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an action packed 10 years!
"Getting by in France for Dummies"
ReplyDelete1. Say "Bonjour" on arrival
2. Say "Merci"
3. Say "Pardon"
4. Say "Bonne journee" on departing
Works for me every day !
DeleteMy favorite is the lilting way those in the charcuteries almost sing "Bonjour, Madame!" And as you order, add "Avec ceci?" And then "Merci, Madame."
ReplyDeleteBonjour, Monsieur. Bonjour, Sophie et Bob. Bonjour, Madame la Font.
ReplyDeleteBob and Sophie look like they have coats of mohair like the stuffed toys we had as children. I think they look adorable!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Happy Anniversary of your big move. Quite the adventure, I'd say.
ReplyDeleteHope you've found contentment.
I only found your blog a few months before you lost Wilf, but I went back through all your previous postings. You write so well, Angus (and it helps that I rarely disagree with you!!).What a decade.Where did you farm?
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed in so many ways. As they say- "For food, for friends and fellowship, we thank thee"