A day for dealing with the department store in Knightsbridge . It has erroneously delivered two enormous gilt and red 'thrones' to the wee house in Scotland. Angus speaks to various young men with the simple message that he didn't order these monstrosities. They are adamant that their system is correct . '' You are aware sir that as 'bespoke' items the chairs can't be returned ? ". Angus is finally rendered speechless by the intransigence. Presumably there is a client in Cairo who is sitting looking at two Danish Hans Wegner chairs and wondering who on earth would order such minimalist things.
The battle with the system will resume later today.
There has been progress . Phil has made and fitted another set of doors and promises to have all the external doors replaced and the wardrobe installed by May 9th. He may even paint them.
The PONs are oblivious to the vagaries of online furniture shopping.
Here in the village workmen come to cut the grass around the war memorial. The PONs make their acquaintance. The workmen soon tire of their visitors. The PONs are 'encouraged' inside.
Two local farmers stop their vans opposite the far gates. They have an hour and a half's chat. The PONs sit by the gates monitoring their every movement.
The choice of the three wines for the French Presidents first state dinner in America has been a success. The visit, if you're going to judge it by results, less so :
And this is very French. The audience is very attentive
: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gay9WDGiggo
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What a beautiful photo of the lane with the ROF nestling behind the spring greenery.
At least the farmers didn't block the road entirely, which I have seen, even for half an hour, though they didn't disturb the traffic.
Macron seems to have come out unsullied, if unsuccessful. Though considering, it's not clear what "successful" would be. I'll settle for averting WWIII.
The press conference comment about 'insane changes of stance ' over Iran sums it up.
26 yesterday 15 today. Summer is taking a vacation.
Hari OM
That lane... a world away from here where I face a drive to Callender in 'driving' rain! YAM xx
A sense of humor and being around the beauties in Nature will save your sanity .
'Insane changes of stance' pretty much sums up Trump World. If on May 12, the world looks to Macron to salvage some of the Iran deal and the headlines aren't all about our president, I hope Trump doesn't do something really stupid in order to retrieve the spotlight.
I hope you or 'The Font' don't have to make a trip to London to settle the furniture problem. Is there an owner or chairman of the board you can contact? They're usually the ones who really care about about the company's image.
Some of our very favorite wines come from Oregon. Such a nice pairing with the music. Part of me thinks it would be a wonderful way to start my day, although I am not sure how productive I would be were I to be so indulgent at 9:30 in the morning!
With all the insanities emanating from the other side of the pond, Hilary's recital is a delightful antidote. Beautiful babies and good to see some of the Dad's getting involved too.
The PON's, if you'd asked their opinion about online furniture shopping, might have advised you used Ikea !!
Your lane is lovely. I can't believe you got the wrong chairs and such appalling service - shame on them.
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