The Scottish removal men are very efficient. The Chippendale sofas have been taken out through an upstairs window and the bulk of the pictures put into specially made wooden crates. All the books are off the shelves and packed. I've no idea how long we'll have our desk tops so here are some gratuitous start of day photos of Sophie amid the sunflowers.
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On Friday there will be a reception for the villagers to meet the new owner of The Rickety Old Farmhouse. We want this to be a joyous affair. The old and new mayors will be here at noon. Madame Bay ( who wonders if the couturiers workshop can make new curtains for her bedroom ) will be here at 11:45 and the other villagers will show up some time after 12:15. The reception is a perfect chance to use up all the wine that we're not shipping back. The new mayor is quite chuffed. Other mayors have been phoning up asking if it's true that this well known Parisian figure has bought a house in the village. Last week I gave him the couturiers French Wikipedia pages so he has been talking away with great knowledge about this seasons perfume range. I am reminded that the grapevine in French villages is very efficient.
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After the gethering for the new owner we shall amble slowly northwards with Sophie in the RHD Volvo. All the passengers will be delighted that it has a fierce aircon system. On Friday the temperatures are due to be back above 40 again.
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So until we meet again a hearty 'Au Revoir' from Sophie to all her friends. Her blog will soon change its title to 'Sophie's simply wonderful Scottish adventure'.
59 comments:
Life was meant for good friends and great adventures. All the best as you transition from Sophie's French Adventure to Sophie's Simply Wonderful Scottish Adventure.
Safe travels. I shall miss hearing about the village but looking forward to new characters.
Safe travels to Sophie and her keepers. I'm anxious to share in your adventures as they continue at your new home. Give Sophie an ear chuck for me!
Anonymous - From what we hear you can be sure that our neighbours will not disappoint. A small Scottish village is every bit as 'exciting' as a small French one although the food and climate ( and language ) are different.
Oh dear. Not prepared for the au revoir this morning. But all my loving wishes for your bon voyage. And not to be too too nosy...but if everyone now knows who this Parisien new owner is...might we too?
Tear-inducing post. Safe travels! Looking forward to reading about all the new adventures.
Safe travels - and I am hopeful that technology works so we can hear the highlights of your road trip north to cooler temps! Best wishes to all!
Everything is falling nicely in place. Serendipity indeed. One chapter gently closes, and you all begin a new adventure. It is an exciting and joyous time. Wishing you fair winds and following seas as you head for Scotland. I'm looking forward to Sophie's reaction to a a puffin sighting and pictures taken on bracing walks.
Hari Om
Oh, my word, I am going to miss those idyllic summer shots of sunflowers, trees and sunrise/sunset... but lupins have their own charm, as indeed does this Bonny Land. Which, I might add, is currently bathed in glorious sunshine and hovering around the mid-20s centigrade. Here by the Hutch, this is almost Australian, and the YAMster is in a kind of heaven... Bring on Sophie's Scottish Sojourn!!! YAM xx
We will see you on the other side...safe travels and enjoy the travel. ;)Beth
Safe and Happy travels.
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Wishing you a safe and enjoyable journey. Hoping that you will be able to stay in contact on your travels.
Looking forward to Sophie's new Scottish adventures. It will take time for us to get to know the new list of "characters" that you find yourselves amongst!
Wiping away a tear here as I admire the stunning shots of Sophie and the sunflowers backlit by the the low angle sun. I'm sure Angus is aware just how much enjoyment his wonderful accounts of life in France profonde have provided to his many readers. From this long time fan, thank you and again thank you.
Nobby and I have every confidence that Sophie will adore Scotland.
Safe travels and we'll be looking out for posts as you all head north.
Cheers, Gail.
Bon voyages. I am looking forward to seeing you and Sophie in your next adventures.
Very safe travels indeed.
I also lay a mental posy on top of the ridge at the sacred spot and say farewell to three globally adored family fellows. Please tread lightly, Msr Couturier.
xxx
Oh my! Safe travels. We'll all be caravanning northward with you!
Cheers to you and the wonderful French farmhouse and lovely neighbors. We have enjoyed meeting them all through you. See you in bonnie Scotland.
What amazing photos of the sun setting on Sophies French Advemture. We have thoroughly enjoyed following it. Bon voyage. Kalo taxithi. Safe (and enjoyable) travels northward, and a warm and friendly greeting to your new home when you all get there. Mr T & F
A bientot! I welcome "participating" in your (dog and human/s) new adventures. I am worried about the daily pastry selection, however....
Sophie looks very happy, so if you've managed to keep her content and confident through this most tumultuous stage of the move, I'm sure all will be well on the rest of your journey. It is hard to let go of these daily routines we've all come to depend upon, but we look forward to what comes next. I believe you have done a great service to your little corner of France by bringing this wonderful cast of characters to life and sharing with us the ups and downs of life in France profunde.
Sad to see you leave .... the photos are beautiful. Safe journey. What a wonderful new adventure w/ puffins and fields of lupin! All the very best. Will count the days until we read "Sophie's Simply Wonderful Scottish Adventure." From the base of the mini-mountain in Maine.
We hope that the village farewell is not too sad - we have been with you for very many years and know it had a place in your heart. We hope that you, the Font and Sophie will have an easy journey. You have done so much in the last few weeks and will really earn a rest soon. Take care of yourselves, we will all be waiting for any news and will be relieved when you arrive safe and sound.
Tom & Wendy (Wales)
We will miss you in France, and look forward to seeing you in Scotland. Thank you for all of the posts through the years.
Do have a safe trip to your new home. What is your ETA for arriving at the Scottish home? Can’t believe how quickly and efficiently you made arrangements, decluttered and got things ready for the journey. We hope to get daily or nearly daily updates of your travels if possible. May we please get French couturiers website? Maybe he will post stories of his new home and the village.
Bisous
I had no idea this morning when I said it felt like being in a car rushing down a steep hill without working brakes that this was to be the last day. Those packer are wonders!
Thanks for the last look at Sophie with the sun setting behind her and the sunflowers. Hope the introduction of the new owner goes well and the parting with your friends isn't too sad. Travel comfortably and safely - see you soon at
"Sophie's simply wonderful Scottish adventure."
Wow, this all happened so fast! Safe travels..looking forward to your new adventures 💕
Happy trails to you all!
The biggest compliment I can give your blog (and you) is that I arrived here many years ago to get my Francophile fix...but I shall follow Sophie's Scottish adventures with as much anticipation and joy. (Il y aura encore des croissants, non?)
Best wishes for a relaxing and safe trip to your new home. I hope you take some time to take a deep breath, have some wine and enjoy the adventure.
Safe travels!
Has Sophie ever had the wonder known as a Rowie? Seeing as your mover is frm Aberdeen, I'm thinking you'll be near there.
Just tell her a Rowie is the Aberdonian version of a croissant but tastier.
I will miss your chronicle of life dans un petit coin du Tarn et Garonne profond, all the colorful characters who, somehow, became far away members of a somewhat extended family, and the daily croissant rating.
What is the Scottish equivalent of croissant, if there is such a thing? Asking for a friend...
Bon voyage et bonne route!
If anyone has a chance to make the new owner of the ROFH make curtains, Madame Bay does, but I would love to see her face when she sees the quote for them!
I hope Loic and the Matron are able to join your Friday gathering, so Loic knows there is change and perhaps has the chance to continue on at the ROFH for the new owner.
Having followed your blog since Italy I will miss your daily record of life in a small French village, the cast of characters, photos (thanks for the sunflowers today!), and all the little things you record which make me smile.
I wish you, The Font, and Sophie all the best for Sophie’s Serendipitous Road Trip to Scotland, and for many new adventures ahead of you all which I look forward to reading in Sophie’s next blog.
Best wishes for a safe and uneventful trip north. Your Scotch Adventure is going to involve many cooler days, isn't it? I look forward to hearing how is settles down. There will be some very tearful villagers, I suspect. You have been good neighbours.
I wish you a safe and wonderful trip North! I,too, will miss the French villagers, the Moorhens, the old farmer, the baker, etc. Your new adventure is about to start and I am looking forward to seeing it through Sophie's (and your) eyes. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your past experiences - safe travels!
Glorious pictures of the sunflowers and Sophie. You’ve captured the essence of a sweet au revoir . Best wishes for Sophie’s, the Font’s & your new adventures!
I too think today’s photos of Sophie and the Sunflowers are some of the best ever. I am sad this chapter ends, but excited for the next. Safe travels!
Bon voyage and safe travel to Sophie and her family. Thank you for the daily dose of sanity. Wishing you the very best with your new chapter.
Happy, happy landings and many thanks for the delight you have provided to your followers! I join the others in wishing you safe travels and many more memorable adventures ahead.
Bon voyage to Sophie and her pack , safe journey .
Winnie the Pooh had it right - “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
Safe travels ... looking forward to Sophies Scottish adventures.
Safe travels northwards! I will miss your petit coin de la France profonde - my breakfast read every day. But welcome to Scotland and new adventures. Lower temperatures, although in my Scottish village at the moment everyone feels it's "affa het".
@The Bougalou Bear - the Scottish equivalent of the croissant is the buttery. And of course for pâtisserie substitute "fancy pieces". Many delights in store!
After you said you were coming home, I had planned to walk y dog, who is coming to France, past your gates, to see if Sophie was on her stump. Next Friday. I am sorry I can't do that, because I wanted to give you a personal message. Over the last year, my husband sickened and died of a brain tumour. Yours is the only blog we read, and he was still asking for updates mere days before he died. When Sophie was I'll in early May, I kept it from him till she recovered. You all were very important to him/us, and I thank you dearly. Thank you for the pleasure you gave him.
My cyber stalking of Scottish Estate Agents web sites has been less successful than my finding your home in the Lomagne. (It was the war memorial that did it- I found a likeness on a web page of French war memorials. I hope that does not sound creepy. I just loved picturing where you were and in which town on each trip).
Wherever your new home is, I hope you are all as happy there as is possible.
Bon retour.
I cannot say anything that has not already been said above or by someone in your village - Thank-you for giving us a daily glimpse into your lives in France and for your blogging friendship too. I look forward to reading the next chapter.
Wishing you safe travels and a smooth journey filled with only the best ahead.
Please keep a close eye on Sophie in your travels. Dog napping is getting to be all too common in Scotland and France as well.
Lang may yer lum reek
Thank you Angus for this happy yet poignant final update on life in the ROF and a small French village. I laughed out loud at the thought of Madame Bay wheedling new bedroom curtains out of the couturier. Bless her heart. Wishing safe travels to you, The Font and dear Sophie. Looking forward to the Scottish adventures to come.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable journey. I have followed you for years. Yours is the first blog I read and look forward to in the early hours. Thank you for sharing and I too will miss the wonderful characters of the small French village. I look forward to Sophie's next adventure.
Sincerely,
Sheila
Enjoy the journey,. We shall miss this little French village and all the adventures and characters. Looking forward to new adventures with Sophie in Scotland. Fondest wishes for safe travels, good health and delicious dog treats.
Safe travels. I look forward to the new adventures.
It has all been said, safe travels, and I look forward to following the ongoing adventures. It seems like just yesterday
There is nothing like going home! Wishing you all the joy and health (talking to my Sophie) you deserve. Can't wait to see you again! XXX
Kind thoughts go with you. Safe travels
I'm looking forward to all the new "treats" Sophie discovers in her new home/country. I'm sure there will be much tail-wagging.
It’s been a wonderful trip, just lovely that you have shared your French journeys, wishing you a great trip to the next chapter. Bon voyage!
I can't wait for the story to continue in Scotland although, like so many of your followers, I'm saddened such a lovely chapter has come to a close. I am eagerly awaiting news of the farewell-introduction party. I love that the couturier's arrival has put the village in a stir. Bon voyage, Angus.
It’s all been said. You, Sophie, the Font, and all the Villagers have brought such joy to us.
Safe journey; on to the next adventure!
JoAnn in Maryland
Good Luck and Safe Travels!! We're all looking forward to your new adventures.
Looking forward to the new adventures.
Wishing you fair winds and following tides,
Lisa Daria in World's End
Angus, there are many words, and yet so few, to express my gratitude to you, ‘The Font’, Sophie, and Bob. I began reading your blog when Bob and Sophie were puppies. I enjoyed visiting your quaint village every morning. The people, other animals, and photographs, you introduced us to, have been charming. Your and ‘The Fonts’ generous hearts shown repeatedly through your acts of kindness. My most cherished memories will be of you, Sophie and Bob, sitting on the concrete storm drain, looking out at the beautiful landscape, discussing thousands of topics or nothing. Thank you. I am excited for you, and us your readers, as we all move to Scotland!
Late in catching up with your final days/hours. I'm not surprised there have been tears and many of them. You all have been so precious to this small community. Delighted to hear that your saga will continue in northern climes. May the remaining stages north go well (after the less than dog-friendly hotel).
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