Category Archives: Life

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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Back to normal?

Posted on 29 March, 2010 by Simon

I’ve seen more of the French health system than I wanted during the last week, but I’ve come away from it feeling well cared for and supported, and acutely away of my limitations. The hospital in Moulins, our nearest town … Continue reading →

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Llamas don’t bite people . . . . . normally

Posted on 27 March, 2010 by Simon

Getting bitten by Lenny was really undramatic. He was so approachable when I first met him, gently breathing into my face and exchanging smells, that I was misled into thinking all would go smoothly. As we moved down the hillside … 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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Lenny or Not

Posted on 23 March, 2010 by Val

You may recall that a couple of times in the last month or so we have mentioned the imminent arrival of a new stud llama. Well, today should indeed be the Day of the Arrival. I say should, rather than … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were Five

Posted on 21 March, 2010 by Val

It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Last week we took our five No-Longer-Kittens and two No-Longer-Puppies to the vet to be neutered. In shifts. This week we took them back the the scene of the horror to have their … Continue reading →

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