Down in the valley we meet the farmer driving along on his tractor . He's pulling a trailer with the young prize bull standing in it. The young bull is being taken to field at the crossroads with the herd of cows. 'He' got a busy week ahead of him ' says the farmer cheerfully as he passes by.
After a walk along the old Roman road we head off to the drive thru bakery for a croissant and a coffee. The young lady who insists on speaking heavily accented English sets aside two small mignardise for Sophie. We sit in the deserted play area by the DIY outlet, share our croissant and put the world to rights. This morning putting the world to rights takes rather longer than usual. Sophie discovers a tunnel that runs through the concrete mound in the centre of the play area. How exciting is that ? She tries it again. My furry companion thinks we should return to the drive thru bakers for more mignardise but is 'encouraged' back to the car and driven home.
En route Sophie gets a comfort break at the motorway rest stop . The picnic area, which has a less than sylvan view of the lorry park, is home to this unusual concrete chair. It looks stylish but, after trying it out, I can report the concrete is cold and hard and the circulation altering angle of the back and foot rests have been modelled on those in an Apollo moon capsule. Having a concrete chair like this in a motorway service area is a very French thing.
Today we've driven off in the big Volvo. I'm beginning to wonder why we have two cars. For some reason the little dog car seems to get 90% of the use. The space for Sophie in the back of the big car is capacious.
Time to change the kitchen sponge :https://pratt.duke.edu/about/news/sponge-structure-bacteria
Time to change the kitchen sponge :https://pratt.duke.edu/about/news/sponge-structure-bacteria
The first time we've seen a 3% wellness surcharge on a menu :https://www.lenoirrestaurant.com/menu
A place to stay for Jane Austen fans :https://henrystownhouse.co.uk/
6 comments:
No surprises here that the concrete chair is as uncomfortable as it looks. One reads articles like the one about kitchen sponges and thinks, yes, but they seem to work fine without causing bacterial illness on a large scale. We humans seem to be more resilient than the bacteriologists sometimes allow! And as for dogs and their hygiene habits...
Hari OM
Oh my word, Mlle Sophie - that 'do' could become fashionable!
Many a decade back I (and others in my class) learned of the unhygienic nature of kitchen sponges - and for that matter, dishcloths. "One ought always to thoroughly rinse these items in very hot water after each use and soak them in very dilute bleach once a week. If at any time there occurs a 'sour' smell, it is time to retire them, for that is the bacteria winning the game..." so spake our domestic science teacher! YAM xx
Even Sophie looks somewhat distressed by her coiffure this morning! I really tried not to open the sponge link . . .
Poor Sophie, she looks as though she accidentally put her paw in an electrical socket!
There must be times when we would wish to own such an uncomfortable chair! Just the thing for parking unwanted visitors who have a tendency to outstay their welcome!
Fun places to explore, and goodies from the bakery, a great day to be Sophie. I was thinking the other day, why do we own two cars, when was the last time both of them were away from home at the same time, years ago. And until last fall, we had three cars and two drivers.
Wind-blown hair, two mignardise, exploring the playground...what a wonderful way to start the week. Happy Monday, Sophie and Angus!
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