So the first day of December has arrived and we’re still outside either having coffee in the courtyard or taking a walk around our rural surroundings.
Restrictions have been lifted a little but we still want to avoid cities, large towns and crowds in the current Covid climate. We’re really lucky to have a great little supermarket within cycling distance (when the bikes arrive) but have also ventured 15/20 mins down the road to shop in Rouillac. The pleasant and easy drive takes us past the vineyards and processing plant for some of the cognac producers in the area.
We hope to visit this one which sits opposite the Martell plant, look forward to learning more of the history when possible.
When not out doing our twice weekly provisions shops ( used to be daily before restrictions!) then it’s great to be out doing things in the garden. The pool has now been winterised and wrapped up in it’s winter cover, to be reopened probably in April.
Our barn has revealed all sorts of goodies in the way of old gear and tools, so currently channeling my inner Angel from “Escape to the Château “ and recycling bits for decoration. Knew I shouldn’t have got rid of my old horse gear😊
Interior wise we’ve only tackled the blue wall in the dining area, the change to white has brightened things up enough that we may keep the old tile floor rather than re-tile. That’s the “servants staircase” i.e the one I use! There’s a wider curved option in the hallway.
And after a “hard” day painting no better treat than oysters fresh from the coast bought in our local market.
Everything looked great until the oysters came into view…. LOL. The redecorated room looks much brighter Sue and the tiled floor can easily be kept.
You don’t like oysters??? Yep, I think we can get away with the tiled floor once our own furniture is in.
All looks really good Sue and you look very happy. Your card arrived yesterday so, at last, I have your address. I will now go google hunting! Take care.
Delighted the card arrived Liz, really didn’t know how long it might take! Xx
I received your card too Sue. Thank you. Any internet connection yet. What fun making your new home “yours”. Cleaning tack is brings back many happy memories.
Hi Robby, yes internet up and running with email susanftufnell@icloud.com
Not sure I’ll do anything with persimmons either😊
Hi Sue and Chris, received your card, thankyou. It is so important to stay in touch with friends regardless of where they are.
The house and area look fantastic, we did google earth your address to check the location and how long it takes to get there from Paris, already thinking about a trip once life get’s back to some normality.
Have a wonderful Christmas, what is your facetime address.
Love S&P
We’ll be here still (hopefully) when life gets back to normality and look forward to your visit.
FB page is Sue Tufnell. Take care xx
Your card arrived to day thank you it looks like you are keeping very busy I am sure the finished house will be a credit to you an Chris don’t forget to take time to smell the roses xx
Hey Mick, always time to smell the roses😊Take care xx
Hi Chris and Sue,
Just discovered your blog! Amazing- what a move. Hopefully you picked up our email, so now that you have a blog, no need to email!
What a gorgeous part of France- we have friends who live near Gaillac in the Tarn so go down, Covid permitting, quite often.
If you have a phone no it would be great to speak.
Enjoy France and Bonne Annee.
Jeremy and Angela xxx
Great to have caught up again and we look forward to you calling in as and when! Will email contact numbers.Take care xx
Shame Maples has gone, you could have actually had some furniture.
Looks great, most enviouse
Have you an email address ?
No shortage of furniture 😊 We were so lucky with what the previous owner left behind.
Bit closer to Jersey now, hopefully catch up sometime in 2021. Take care.
Email susanftufnell@icloud.com
Looks fantastic! What attracted you to this part of France?
Why this area? Well, it rates highly in the number of annual sunshine hours. Doesn’t mean it’s always hot or dry but as long as there’s blue sky above that’s just fine. Just back from a showery walk with grey clouds, blue skies and a 🌈.
Also we’re within a day’s drive of the Channel ferry ports, an hour away from Limoges airport and it’s a bit over an hour to the Atlantic coast and historic ports like La Rochelle. Add to that the fact that we surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers and general rural views plus within walking distance of a good little village with all facilities and the houses are built of a lovely light coloured stone, reminiscent of the Cotswolds or even Jersey. Those are just some of the reasons 😊
Sounds like an ideal spot! And a lot of thought has gone into it 🙂
Looks sensational, got your card thanks. We’ve sold up and bought on the water in WA near Mandurah. moving to kilmore for 12 months then heading west. We’re closer to europe from Perth.
Take care masses of love and seasons greetings
Cheers Maggie and Dave
Sounds exciting! Look forward to you hitting Europe some day in the future 💕