The post lady delivers a large bundle of Christmas catalogues. Seasonal bargains on ear defenders , a fitted kitchen for €299, Father Christmas decorations ( Angus points out to 'the font' that the Father Christmas in the catalogue is a dead ringer for the Old Farmer across the lane ) and a reminder that the 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau is for sale in the local supermarket.
'' Oh " says ' the font ' . '' I've got tickets for tonights Beaujolais nouveau dinner at the restaurant in town". Angus grimaces. " You'll enjoy it once you're there. We don't want people to think we're recluses ". Between champagne drinking villagers and a stream of unscheduled French workmen Angus wonders how anyone could ever think we're reclusive. A chance would be a fine thing.
When I first saw the photo of the work clothes catalogue I thought for a moment you were going to announce that, fed up of the local workmen, you had decided on a change in strategy from GMI* to DIY. But of course that would be unthinkable, half your blog material would be gone at a click of the 'buy ear defenders' button.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Beaujolais Nouveau evening.
Cheers, Gail.
*GMI = Get Men In.
It's supposed to be good this year...let us know
ReplyDeleteAt least the gardeners have made some progress....YEAH!
ReplyDeleteChin up, my "non-recluse" friend...enjoy the company of The Font at the Beaujolais Nouveau dinner.
On another note, I wonder what the old farmer is up to these days? Seems rather quiet, probably planning another scheme.
Is it true that you can go to jail if you sell Beaujolais Nouveau before its official release? I agree with the 'the font' on this, since it only happens once a year, recluse or not, and you certainly are not, you have to attend! Enjoy your evening!!
ReplyDeleteLet us know about the beaujolais nouveau please. Will it complement our dindon (turkey)?
ReplyDeleteHave you ever read Art Buchwald's explanation of Thanksgiving to his French readers? Starting with Kilometres Deboutish...
Joan and the Barkies
That's some serious equipment! Are you planning on going into Search and Rescue with your next PON? You must have a very jolly neighbor. I hope 'the font' was right about dinner! lol
ReplyDeleteI'd say that's rather cheap for a fitted kitchen. Almost IKEA-esque. That jolly old man looks like he's having troubles climbing the white ladder! Enjoy your dinner. Fingers crossed there will be a post about it!
ReplyDeleteOh if only BV was that inexpensive in the U.S.!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your night out.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the dinner. Hopefully the gardener meant Monday, Tuesday or Thursday of THIS year.
ReplyDeleteGrin and bear it!
ReplyDeleteWe paid over $6000 for our kitchen and that was just the cupboards....Sheesh! Probably the same quality.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
I wonder, if you purchased the Father Christmas decoration and displayed it outside your home, would the old farmer recognize himself?
ReplyDeleteBetter keep some burlap on hand to cover the new plantings if you get a freezing spell.
Enjoy you dinner. Our love to you.