Category Archives: Sud de France

Reflections

Posted on August 10, 2011 by tony

Sitting here in the heart of the South of France, it is impossible for me to remotely comprehend the feelings of people living in the troubled areas of the UK. The news in France leads with details of the destruction, … Continue reading →

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Hotel Guest House or Chambres d’Hotes

Posted on March 11, 2011 by tony

I am having a bit of an identity problem at the moment – now I am back on the keyboard my aim is to get moving on the advertising to bring guests to our home in Villa Roquette – but … 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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Chateau de Lascaux

Posted on October 29, 2010 by tony

Jackets of French oak – In an old darkened stone barn – Nurture summers sun -

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My Breath Was Stolen

Posted on October 21, 2010 by tony

A corny cliche – Sunset over the vineyards – Is heaven angry – While walking dogs from our home at Villa Roquette I was looking at the moon – then I turned round and though the sky was on fire … Continue reading →

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I Can hear the Rock Singing

Posted on October 20, 2010 by tony

In durable stone – Howling for centuries – My master loved me – ===  This gargoyle carved in hard black basalt by a medieval craftsman on the church in Vias, near us in Villa Roquette,  reminds me of our own … Continue reading →

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An Autumn Evening Near Villa Roquette

Posted on October 19, 2010 by tony

Clusters of chestnuts – Anticipating log fires – Heralding winter -

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Johnny’s Suzukis in Montblanc

Posted on October 14, 2010 by tony

I have always had a passion for bikes – this week a guest came to stay and brought two which are as near to perfect as possible – except they were not black and not called Vincent – but – … Continue reading →

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Play in the Harvest

Posted on October 2, 2010 by tony

Old dances new wines: – All is safely gathered in: – So let your hair down – Tonight we celebrated the end of the harvest- with wine and food (and wine) of course -but with the village totems and local … Continue reading →

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Symphony of Light in Sud de France

Posted on September 15, 2010 by tony

Orchestrated light: – Reflections from  oyster beds – Shellfish symphony -

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