Friday, April 6, 2012

Herder and guide.




Some high cloud but no sign of the rain that's been forecast for the last three days . It's already warm . The old farmer emerges from under the bonnet of his ancient motor home and waves . '' Salut. M'Ongoose ! '' . Two weeks to go and the first Presidential election posters going up on the billboards in the marketplace . At the cafe the waitress wearing a pair of wire , sticky-up , bunny ears . For the beer and absinthe set a cause of much hilarity . Wilf quite unaware of this sky blue and pink addition to the easter routine . He eats his half croissant and then dozes. The headline in the local newspaper - ' New techniques in asparagus growing ' . Life in France Profonde.

Home via the lane that runs on top of the ridge . The old fellow , nose down , ploughing along without a care in the world . The hedgerows alive with wrens . Hundreds and hundreds of the tiny things . Their cacophony disproportionate to their size. The first wild hyacinths and slipper orchids peeping through the grass . From time to time Wilf pauses to let me catch up . Old blind dog as herder and guide . A day for joyful living . A really good Friday .

15 comments:

  1. Happy Easter to Wilf, and of course to you and the Font. Here's to new life!

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  2. Spring! The scenery is gorgeous. You can enjoy the scenery and Wilf can enjoy the scents. A satisfying walk.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & roxy

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  3. ...and so hand in hand through life we go...

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  4. A really good Friday indeed! We too have windows open, all sorts of small birds singing their hearts out, fighting over the seed that we distribute amongst the gardens. Its a small aviary airport around here! Here's to a grand weekend! Keep on going Wilf!

    With love from your Canadian pals,
    Dianna along with Tor, Willow and Tucker

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  5. a grand friday!
    nothing better than a thoughtful lad and his wee doggy.
    you make me happy.
    the beautiful pictures don't hurt either! :)
    love and hugs to you three in the france profonde
    tammy j

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  6. There is no doubt, long will he herd and guide....Love to you dearest Wilf...DBH

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  7. Grand scenery, thanks for sharing your walk & 1/2 croissant!

    Happy Easter!

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  8. Your descriptive writing brought wonderful memories of my youth, traipsing the hills and meadows of England with my faithful Pyrenees. Those were all "Good Fridays".

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  9. A Good Friday indeed. Quiet (cept for the birds - HA), warm and Wilf feeling well. Have a wonderful weekend and Easter celebration.

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  10. You are blessed.

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  11. It sounds like an all around lovely day! I love that the headline is about asparagus. Sounds like there's no bad news to report for a change! :)

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  12. What a beautiful fairy tale setting. Perfect for Prince Valient. Have a Happy Easter Wifl and family.

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  13. Happy Easter, Happy Spring
    Happy, Happy Everything!

    From my greeting card to you and beloved Wilfee.

    Cheers,
    Jo, Stella and Zkhat

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  14. Such lovely countryside.

    Louise

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