Monthly Archives: February 2020

Dish du jour — 23-02-2020

Posted on February 24, 2020 by loren24250

Since today is my birthday, Jan and I had hoped to be having a special lunch at O Moulin, the wonderful restaurant in Carsac, a drive of 30 minutes or less from Daglan. Unfortunately, starting today the restaurant is closed … Continue reading →

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Trash Talk 2: Beyond the Cemetery!

Posted on February 16, 2020 by loren24250

First of all, I have to thank my sister Karen for today’s title. When I posted “Our great garbage switcheroo,” on February 7, she wrote in the Comments section: “You’re talking trash!” To which I replied, “Nice one!” Second of … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day lunch — an encore at LPP

Posted on February 14, 2020 by loren24250

Exactly nine years ago to the day, I posted a piece in this blog about a lunch that my wife Jan and I enjoyed on Valentine’s Day. Here’s my introduction, from February 14, 2011 (and can you believe I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Horses and riders, put to the test

Posted on February 12, 2020 by loren24250

Had you been driving south into Daglan from St. Cybranet this morning, as I was, you would have come across this sign at the side of the road, which basically tells drivers to slow down and be careful, for good … Continue reading →

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A February harbinger of spring (2020)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by loren24250

Today was grey and drizzly and frankly fairly miserable, but there is no question we’re getting on the road to spring. On a drive to Sarlat for an errand this afternoon, we came upon this lovely row of trees — … Continue reading →

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Our great garbage switcheroo

Posted on February 7, 2020 by loren24250

Disposing of garbage and recyclable materials in Daglan is getting a new, modern look. I realize that this won’t be of immense interest, necessarily, but the information could be useful if you have a holiday home in our area, or … Continue reading →

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