Friday, May 27, 2011

Finding magic.









Return from the morning croissant run with Wilf to find Madame Bay in the kitchen chatting away to ' the font ' . Our saintly septaguenarian has come to tell us that she can't work today because she'll be helping her daughter Sandrine in the hair salon . " It's very busy at this time of year and I haven't a moment to spare " she says by way of explanation . Half an hour later, as Madame Bays ' wild child ' voiturette disappears into the distance , I wonder out loud why she couldn't have phoned to let us know her change of plans . ' The font ' looks at me and replies , somewhat delphically , " News and coffee go together " .

Water rationing clearly does not apply to participants in the beautiful village competition. The judges have been and our little corner of paradise is through to the quarter finals . As a result a veritable Niagara Falls of mains water irrigation is working merrily away on the village green . Even the phone box , which I've never seen anyone use in the eighteen months we've been here , has been turned into a miniature green house . Wilfs attitude to all this green fingered activity ? " Those who don't believe in magic will never find it " .

Don't know what's happening with Blogger comments. Had hoped it would be sorted today but it's got worse. We can read but can't respond . Maybe tomorrow ?
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  1. JacksDadMay 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I haven't had comment problems. But the phone booth greenhouse is great!

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  2. WFT NobbyMay 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Comments seem to be working OK in Aberdeen this morning, so far. We are wondering what news was imparted to 'the font' in that precious half hour...

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  3. Bella Roxy & MacduiMay 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Is the village beautifying individual's hair, as well as the village?

    We've had the comment problem. Seems to be working after a bit of fiddling around.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  4. Poppy QMay 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Wilf, I think you are quite possibly the cutest, I mean handsomest dogI have ever seen.

    Julie Q

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  5. BobbieMay 27, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    What a sweet dog!! He is beautiful!!! I'm here from Kim's blog... so glad to find you.

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  6. KariMay 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    We've found our magic in a laughing PON with a sparkling personality and an outrageous black nose . Love to all.

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Wilf is looking very stylish today with his bouffant hairdo! Sort of the man about town look for someone who is confident with his handsomeness but not egotistical about it. Enjoy your day handsome Wilfee.

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  8. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    after having read all the old entries in this, your french adventures blog, am now reading the life in italy with the font and the boyz... i could read your writing forever! there's a book in all this with luscious pictures...hmmm maybe 'coffee table type'... good to see the little man looking so good. he's a love. tj

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  9. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Overcome by Wilf's happy smile and the bouffant hairdo, I forgot to sign my comment! So once again, enjoy your day handsome Wilfee...DBH

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  10. Winchester whispererMay 27, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Comments are still not working properly

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  11. MrsDuncanMahoganyMay 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Let's try this again...I haven't been able to let my comments go thru! Same for my blog....its all a bit of bother really.

    Wilf is so wise, he should write a book! Lovely boy, keep on going Wilf!

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

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  12. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    From my office computer again...The ever amusing Madame Bay never disappoints, interesting phone hothouse! Have a lovely weekend, Ina in Alaska

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  13. houndstoothMay 27, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I had the same trouble with Blogger and comments this morning, and I'm not even on Blogger anymore! lol

    Perhaps Madame Bay just needed for today's ensemble to be appreciated and admired by others! I planted red geraniums down by the front corner of the lawn in your honor, Mongoose!

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  14. KBMay 28, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I was amazed to see a phone box! We have such terrible cell reception in the mountains that I'd love it if we still had a few of those.

    Your village does look green and magical. I agree with Wilf.

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  15. SukaMay 28, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    hey Wilf,

    You live in such a beautiful place. The phone booth greenhouse is very clever, and very pretty! I agree with you about magic. I feel sad for humans who don't know the wonder of magic and imagination.

    Lovely pics of you, as usual! :->

    Suka

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  16. the booker manMay 28, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    congrats on making the quarter finals and receiving unhampered watering privileges! ;)
    the flowering phone booth is quite unique.
    i had trouble with blogger and commenting this past tuesday. i kept logging in and out, and it finally started working again on wednesday. i haven't had trouble since. *fingers crossed*
    hugs to that ravishingly handsome wilf!

    the booker man and asa's mama

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  17. sprinklesMay 28, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I've been having problems with commenting too lately. I think I may have figured out the secret though -- when you go to comment, if it tells you to sign in again, remove the checkmark to remain signed in.

    I THOUGHT that the phone booth had plants inside of it! But then I thought no, it must be an optical illusion. Who would put plants in a phone booth?!

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