Author Archives: Val

Apparatus Awry

Posted on 30 April, 2010 by Val

Today is our first rainy day for quite some time. I would like to be able to say exactly how much time, but Simon’s computer is sick and in a coma, until it gets a graphics card transplant next week. … Continue reading →

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The Llama of Our Discontent

Posted on 23 April, 2010 by Val

I am sitting here staring at a blank screen waiting for inspiration. If a blog is to be a blog of substance, it has to be kept up to date. It has to have new stuff on it that people … Continue reading →

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April Passing

Posted on 19 April, 2010 by Val

Well, many mañanas have come and gone since I last wrote, and I feel more than two weeks tireder and older than I did two weeks ago – if you know what I mean. The dreaded son-house-moving deadline savaged me … Continue reading →

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The Immovable Move

Posted on 4 April, 2010 by Val

It’s that time of year again. April. The time of year when I move house. Two years ago we moved from Derby to Roquetaillade. Last year we moved from Roquetaillade to Saint-Sornin, and I moved my son from our sold … Continue reading →

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Who will rid me of this turbulent beast?

Posted on 29 March, 2010 by Val

You may have noticed that Simon’s last post was entitled ‘Back to Normal?” The question mark is significant. Certainly, the cat situation feels more normal now that Mother Cat has returned from her wanderings. Six cats is still a good … Continue reading →

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The Lenny Cometh

Posted on 23 March, 2010 by Val

Okay. So maybe I’m not overly keen on the prospect of Mad Lenny arriving here any time soon. But I sure as hell do want Simon to arrive here safely, asap. I thought I’d better just get that out there … Continue reading →

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