Category Archives: fruk

Flying is Bad for Your Health

Posted on March 12, 2011 by tony

At our Guest House we get many visitors who have travelled by air before staying with us. It is incredible how may of them are ill, sometimes with bad viruses and illnesses for several days or sometimes for weeks when they arrive. … Continue reading →

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Back at the keyboard

Posted on March 7, 2011 by tony

It is nearly four months since I added anything to my blog, pages or websites – I have tried many times to break the silence, but all I could see on the screen after I typed was rubbish. -The last … Continue reading →

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Haiku A chorus of Winds

Posted on October 3, 2010 by tony

A chorus of winds – Cries for winter, heralds spring: _ Why did summer leave? – A long hard day – la vent maritime smungers outside my window – tomorrow I expect to confirm that the plural of accountants is … Continue reading →

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Balade in Languedoc

Posted on June 5, 2010 by tony

We live in the heart of Languedoc in Southern France. Our village is called Montblanc. This is slightly confusing as, although the village is on a hill it certainly is not mountain and must not be confused with the white … Continue reading →

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Summer arrives in Villa Roquette

Posted on May 22, 2010 by tony

Unusually, today I have done nothing at home in Villa Roquette – I should be concreting,plumbing, tiling, painting as well as writing blog posts, advertising, marketing, in addition to researching properties and creating new websites – but, I have just … Continue reading →

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Pom Pom can get me into trouble

Posted on May 18, 2010 by tony

Soon after this post I am expecting a visit from some large men with sunglasses….. We met and enjoyed lunch with an exceptional artist – now this is where I get into trouble on the Internet – he makes exquisite … Continue reading →

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Buying a Home in Herault Languedoc France

Posted on May 6, 2010 by tony

When we moved to France 20 years ago my passport said I was a photographer – although I have done many, many things in my life, this is the only thing I actually have paper qualifications to do so it’s … Continue reading →

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Tourism in France and French Letters

Posted on May 1, 2010 by tony

I have just got back from the Bourse de Pliants in Montpellier – badly translated this an ‘exchange of leaflets’ organised by the regional tourist offices – yesterday was the press day with free drinks and a free lunch, so … Continue reading →

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Hurrah for the Hoopoe

Posted on March 18, 2010 by tony

At last – after a blooming cold winter, this morning Carole head the sound of the Hoopoe – each summer we welcome these outrageous birds to our garden, their distinctive call and crazy plumage are a delight. This morning is … Continue reading →

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Dolomites and Valentines

Posted on February 14, 2010 by tony

A beautiful sunny Sunday in Languedoc – we drove to a local beauty spot (with Carole my local beauty) Moreze – it is unique in Europe – if you know what a dolomite is then….

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