Spring Springs
After a bitterly cold February, spring has sprung with a vengeance. It’ll be like this until late October. Tags: spring, languedoc, France
French Matters
Expat Exodus
I had forgotten about this story. Indeed, I was unaware of it until I read about it in the print version of Connexion shortly before returning […]
Oh La! La!
France has a new logo. You can see it at the bottom of this post. However, there was an earlier version that was rejected. Spot […]
Carte Gris
This morning was spent obtaining a Carte Gris for the Scenic. Now, I had done my homework and gathered all of the relevant documents together. Following […]
On a Lighter Note
The cats have started to explore the garden. Here is Nefertiti checking out the territory for the old enemy… Tags: cats, felix+domesticus
Permafrost?
It’s minus five outside. I just tried to dig some more of the foundation for my new greenhouse. The spade just bounced off the permafrost. […]
Living in France
I mentioned in an earlier posting that there is a distinct community spirit in our new home. We were reminded again of this yesterday. This […]
Felix Domesticus
One of the casualties of my recent hosting difficulties is Felix Domesticus. I have backed up the database, but for the moment it is off-line […]
Auto-entrepreneur
For anyone planning to move to France, earning a living is a huge stumbling block. Unemployment in France is high, so a non French speaker […]
I don’t Say This Often…
I’m fairly robust when it comes to debate and anyone following this discussion will be aware that I’ll happily engage with those who disagree with […]