Monthly Archives: November 2017

‘Tis the season

Posted on November 30, 2017 by loren24250

We are slipping and sliding into winter, with frosted windows on our cars in the morning, and a fire roaring away in the living room log-burner every day. Vacationers have left, as have people who own holiday homes in the … Continue reading →

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A last Thai fling (for 2017)

Posted on November 26, 2017 by loren24250

I have written quite often  about Sawadee, the Thai restaurant in Cénac, a village about 10 kilometres from Daglan — most recently on November 6. But I can’t help myself, and here I go again. The occasion was the last … Continue reading →

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A ‘perfect’ day for our November 11 ceremony

Posted on November 11, 2017 by loren24250

We were  gathering at Daglan’s war memorial this morning, as 11 a.m. approached, and I said to one of our neighbours: “A perfect day for this, I think.” Just then, the sun peeked through the clouds a bit and my … Continue reading →

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Dishes du jour (5-11-2017)

Posted on November 6, 2017 by loren24250

When we want to dine out for Sunday lunch, but aren’t in a Michelin-starred frame of mind, my wife Jan and I often head over to neighbouring Cénac for a wonderful Thai meal at Sawadee. And that’s what we did … Continue reading →

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Halloween? Not so much

Posted on November 1, 2017 by loren24250

When my wife Jan and I lived in Toronto, we eventually became pretty strong fans of, and participants in, Halloween —  as a holiday and party-time for people of all ages. Of course we had lots of candy for the … Continue reading →

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