Saturday, December 31, 2011

What fish fingers are made of .





The rickety old farmhouse alive to the sound of kilts and sporrans being readied for the Hogmanay festivities . Angus's sporran proves particularly difficult to find . Put away last year in one of those places where ' you'll be sure to find it '. This , after much searching , turns out to be the same inaccessible place where the ' lost ' 2010 Christmas lights were hidden .

The restaurant at the Toulouse Rugby Club offers a pre-match menu that is unmistakeably French . Across the channel you'd be lucky to get a tuna and sweetcorn sandwich at a rugby ground . The Fish of the Day - Lieu Jaune. This, ' the font of all knowledge ' informs us is Pollock. It seems that most fishfingers are made of Pollock these days .

The brasserie full of locals, long suffering wives , boisterous children and dogs . The sensible French attitude to family dogs - ' Where we go , they go '. Wilf nestles under the table happy to be at the centre of his flock and hopeful that some Lieu Jaune will come his way . It does. Some plain boiled rice as well.


And so to the end of 2011 and into the excitement of the New Year. To all of you who've followed Wilf on his journey I wish the same thing I wish for family and friends : May this be a year without fear . Or to put it another way - '' May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions " .

27 comments:

  1. Happy New Year to you, The Font and Wilf, Miracle Dog!

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  2. A year without fear, indeed. Can't think of a better wish for any of us. Makes us happy to think of Wilf right there in the middle of the celebrations, surrounded by those he loves and who love him.

    Jed & Abby

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  3. Happy New year to you, too.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & roxy

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  4. Happy New Year to the whole Wilf Family - wishing the polar bear endless days of grace.
    Still wondering what happened to Kelley - could it even been poison being away...
    Here in Southern Italy all is well - it is a sunny lovely day - love from Susanne, Daisy, Foxiie and Tigerpuppy Kyril

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  5. Thank-you for the good wishes and I hope the same for you and your family in 2012!


    ¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨)
    (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ HAPPY NEW YEAR Angus, Wilf and The Font!!*´¨)



    (PS: I hope my Christmas card makes it by Valentine's Day)

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  6. Happy New Year to Wilf, Angus and 'the font'. We suspect that Wilfy may see in the year in peaceful slumber..

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  7. Its early morning here in sleety Winnipeg, the sun not even thinking of waking up just yet. As I read this post, I think to myself that I am so happy that Wilf is happy, comfortable and safe. That he is with his flock who tend him well and keep him going. This is just grand. We wish you, 'the font' and our darling Wilf all the happiness and joy for 2012, in whatever form it may come. Keep on going Wilf!

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

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  8. We remember the sporran search from last year!

    Happy New Year to you all...M'ongoose, the font, and our cher Wilf.

    We will toast you as the new year rolls in and wish you more joyful days with the inimitable family companion.

    Joan

    (Our Boyz have the same squeaky cat ...in several colors. And whoever decided that fish and chickens have fingers?)

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  9. Thank you Angus for sharing Wilfie Pon with us. A very Happy New Year to you all and everyone who reads your blog. Sending kisses to that scrumptious fluffy nose xxx

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  10. A wonderful wish for us all. Thank you Angus for sharing your life with us these past twelve months. May you also have a Happy and prosperous New Year.

    Arrroooo!
    Buzzy McDuff, Pippa Posey and Camille

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  11. A wonderful wish for us all. Thank you Angus for sharing your life with us these past twelve months. May you also have a Happy and prosperous New Year.

    Arrroooo!
    Buzzy McDuff, Pippa Posey and Camille

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  12. Happy 2012!

    May you all enjoy a peaceful and Happy New Year!

    Susan
    Boston,USA

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  13. Angus, i remember that last year, at the same time of year, you were too, looking for your sporran !
    Many thanks for your best wishes, for 2012.
    I will send you mine, tomorrow...
    Lovely photos of Wilfee, it is so wonderful to see him among his family. Many thanks for sharing.
    Yesterday was such a sad day concerning the sweet Kelly.
    Très belle soirée à vous tous.
    Bisous mon tendre Wilfee.

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  14. *snicker* Wasn't the sporran misplaced last year, too? I seem to recall this discussion from before. Perhaps a Post It note stuck on the corner of a desk might help for next year... ;)

    Life in rural France sounds so idyllic for me. A place where the dogs always come along and are included sounds so nice! I'm glad Wilf is enjoying the later part of his life there where he can be a part of everything!

    May 2012 be wonderful for all of you! That plaid is beautiful! I love the colors together.

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  15. Wishing you, the font and the tiny polar bear a wonderful new year!

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  16. Many warm cuddles to Wilf and a Happy New Year to Wilf, Angus and 'the font'!

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  17. Happy New Year to all!

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle, Maggie Mae and Max

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  18. Well good! Things are going a bit better this year. Last year your dirk went missing as well.
    A year without fear continues to be the very best new years wish we have ever received. We pray that one day we all may know such a year.
    We wish you, the font and the wise and wonderful Wilf the happiest of new years. Thank you for sharing your family with us. All of our love to you.

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  19. Happy New Year to all of you and I have enjoyed your writing so much, keep it up. Nan in Homer Alaska.

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  20. Love the French attitude toward family dogs, esp. Wilf. Happy New Year indeed!

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  21. Happy New Year!!!

    I hope 2012 will be especially good to Wilf and that he'll remain with us throughout.

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  22. Who would've imagined it? May your new year bring many laughs and miracles!

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  23. wow! such a beautiful tartan! just what i would expect ongoose to wear!
    i'm late getting here today. took a walk with my recently widowed brother in the wildlife refuge near us. indeed, no fear next year. please.
    it is almost midnight in wonderful france profonde. i wish for this new year only the best for your dear family and beloved wilfee. he's our little miracle fellow. how lovely that you could take him along to the festivities!
    love,
    tammy j

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  24. I posted about you and Wilf today, Angus. I wish you all a really wonderful New Year at your house...and thank you so very much for your chronicles that I love to read. Happy New Year from North Carolina and hugs all round!

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