Good Friday was as good as it gets. Bright and sunny and warm. We have a pre dinner drink looking out over the sea - watched by deer and geese. The first shirt sleeve day of the year. The good weather enables Sophie's 'incremental' fur trimming to continue . Her undercarriage is attended to . The divas compliance was assured by the judicious offer of half a carrot. Following her belly trim the amount of sand dragged into the house has fallen by at least 90%.
'The Font' has started to read the book that was sent to us from France. Here is a photo of the old mayor of our little village in France with one of his 'loves'. His face says it all. This one got his heart racing because 'thick clay and steep hills , even after a downpour, were a mere bagatelle'. He has had no less than nine mechanical loves. Each has a chapter of its own.
Easter music - Ungated for a week . For a quick glimpse click on the preview button and move to the 2:20 mark :https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concert/16913. If that doesn't work try here -
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Nice to see Sophie looking so svelte now that her tummy hair has been trimmed.
The bread doesn't look terribly appetising Angus, it seems to be slightly burned - perhaps the baker's oven was turned too high, and the "buns" are very badly charred - what a disappointment when you expected cinnamon flavour.
What a delightful photo of the Old Mayor and one of his loves - after his wife of course! Years ago I read a novel with a title something like "Tractor Driving in the Ukraine". I wonder, if it's published, the OM's book will be translated into English?
Happy Easter to you all at the last house before Denmark - enjoy your Easter lamb.
Those were interesting years in Russia. I'll have to check out the book. I majored in Russian studies at Barnard and hate that what I once loved I now can't abide. Happy Easter to the three of you and all the creatures who populate your delightful world.
Sophie is looking magnificent on the beach today, if a trifle top heavy...
Is there a niche market for books eulogising rusty old tractors?
Sophie looks pounds lighter, but it's all an illusion.
Fancy baker = fancy prices and disappointment.
Sophie looks rather tall in that first photo! And I love the photo of the Old Mayor and the Caterpillar. The photo of the tulips makes me want to run to the store. We are currently staying in a rental and I haven't bought any flowers here, but maybe it is time if there are any still left today - the amount and variety of Easter items in the French stores continues to amaze.
Easter blessings to all of you at the last house before Denmark.
What a thoroughly enjoyable post, Angus! The picture of the Old Mayor is priceless. I echo the Easter blessings to you all.
Yes, I remember reading this book. "A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian".
Hari Om
A dear old friend of my father is a tractor collector. He has three barns full of models from all eras - including, yes, a Caterpillar track model like the OMs!
Like "Jake", I have had a long interest in Russia and its history; it is hard to think of it kindly these days. However, it is important to remember that there as many of its people who are as befuddled and distressed by the state of play as any of us here are. I would recommend the Economist-produced podcast NEXT YEAR IN MOSCOW. The voices and experiences of exiled Russians... YAM xx
PS - the music sublime, the poem amazing. Happy Easter! Yxx
Yes, Stephanie has remembered the title of the book!
At our age, the joys of our 20's and 30's are the history of today. If the Mayor's book is translated to English, I'd read it, sounds like fun. What your good baker charged, is about what I pay here in the DC area. The sourdough would be about $10, a baggett about $5, and the pastries about $4 each.
Happy Easter.
Just learned via Google that The Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian is actually a romance novel. But then I guess so is the Old Mayor's tale. And Angus, The Soviet Century is 928 pages. Heavy lifting involved!
I agree that that the bakery goods look on the verge of burnt. What a not so good surprise regarding the not really cinnamon cakes. Lovely photo of Sophie today and the OM photo made me smile as well.
Happy Easter everyone!
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