Monthly Archives: November 2014

Walking among the hunters

Posted on November 30, 2014 by loren24250

We’re now in hunting season, and I have to say that hunters in the Greater Daglan Area seem to be a fairly responsible bunch. They always hold their rifles and shotguns carefully, and I’ve never seen one riding through our … Continue reading →

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The Shopping Forecast — smoother sailing ahead

Posted on November 27, 2014 by loren24250

If you have any experience in the U.K., you may know that the indispensable way to learn about the weather for fishing areas is “The Shipping Forecast,”which is broadcast on radio by the BBC. But my title for today’s blog … Continue reading →

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And so it begins (firewood season)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by loren24250

We endured a rainy start to November, and then enjoyed a warm and sunny spell. But the nights have been cool for a while now, our fire has been roaring each evening, and our supply of dry and seasoned firewood … Continue reading →

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Postcards from the front

Posted on November 16, 2014 by loren24250

Sorry for the delay, but a host of activities — including hosting our friend John from Toronto — has delayed my blogging for a few days. Still, I think it’s worthwhile to go back to last Tuesday,  November 11, and … Continue reading →

Posted in French government and politics, History in France, History in the Dordogne, Life in southwest France, Weather in the Dordogne | 2 Comments

Glimpses of autumn

Posted on November 2, 2014 by loren24250

The transition to November has been smooth and beautiful, because the weather yesterday (November 1) was as sunny and warm as it’s been for pretty much all of October. In this brief posting,  I’m just going to offer a few … Continue reading →

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