Darker at both ends of the day. As we venture onto the village green the sun is just rising over the horizon. Sophie barks at the village C-A-T-S. One is asleep on a bench as Sophie passes. It doesn't stay asleep for long. Nor, for that matter. do the villagers. The female PONs concrete shredding howl is a wondrous thing.
To the bakers for our start of day croissant. The waitress is wearing a navy blue mask. This is the first time I've seen her wearing one. Parisian visitors have started to appear in the shop and she's worried that they will ' bring the disease with them'. This says a lot about the local perception of Parisians.
The cake selection is rather humdrum. Can't believe that passing Parisians are going to be swept off their feet by these offerings. The croissant was however delightful, Straight out of the oven. This means Sophie has to wait for it to cool down. She squirms. The antics of Congressman Yoho have made it onto French breakfast radio. His surname causes the newsreader some difficulty. She finally settles on a strangulated U-hu as being the correct pronunciation.
One side of The Rickety Old Farmhouse abuts the old medieval ox track. At this time of the day it's dark and shady. Sophie and her master head off for a brisk walk while it's still cool. The ox track descends ,steeply, down to the valley. This provides Sophies owner with a good cardiovascular workout. It is also prime territory for those interested in snacking on deer/badger/fox/civet poo. Our progress is leisurely as Sophie munches away.
This coming week will be peak sunflower season.
A bouncing sheep : https://twitter.com/eliistender10/status/1286922923454930944?cxt=HHwWgIC1nZPliNwjAAAA
A Senator at 42: https://www.christies.com/features/Collecting-guide-the-Roman-portrait-10805-7.aspx?
It's going to be 40 degrees today. Hotter tomorrow. This sight of Scotland cools me down . The Wee House is still there :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxP7Kvw9KQc&feature=youtu.be
Is the new AA advert the best ever ? It reminds me of someone : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au0UW9f3DmY
4 comments:
The AA advert is priceless. The St Andrews weather familiar...
What a wonderful post today. The field of sunflowers stretching into the horizon is amazing, and then we get to the bouncing sheep and the AA ad, not to mention St. Andrews (I find these days I am homesick for everyplace I've ever been). I am also happy to know that Congressman U-hu is becoming known beyond American shores (not in a good way, I trust). I hope that AOC is receiving equal play - I have not always been a fan of hers, but her takedown of U-hu was one for the ages.
Hari OM
OH I needed these clips today... YAM xx
Love the clips. We have a fan-loving scottie.
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