Author Archives: Simon

Relocation update

Posted on 12 June, 2008 by Simon

I was worried last night that Ana would not have settled down with Duc/Valentine. Things started well, but deteriorated. This video shows them tolerating each other – but then at 32 seconds there is the best shot I have seen … Continue reading →

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Relocation, relocation, relocation

Posted on 12 June, 2008 by Simon

Our client this week is a young female llama. Tired of living with the older residents in her current field, Ana is looking to strike out on her own, and perhaps find suitable accommodation with a group of young llamas … Continue reading →

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A hard life?

Posted on 2 June, 2008 by Simon
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Short-lived beauty

Posted on 26 May, 2008 by Simon

I have commented before on the range of ‘nature’ that surrounds us here. We also often admire the efficiency of French public services from which we benefit. Today, I experienced a conflict between these two good aspects of our new … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape

Posted on 20 May, 2008 by Simon

In which Valentine plays the role immortalised by Steve McQueen (but without the bike) . . . . . On Sunday afternoon, I was peacefully gardening, using earphones and my mp3 player to block out the sound of a group … Continue reading →

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Better than work?

Posted on 16 May, 2008 by Simon

I often think about how different my life is now, compared to when I had a ‘normal’ job. In France, where there seem to be rules covering everything (although experience suggests many of them are blatantly ignored in rural areas!), … Continue reading →

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