La Maison des Mots - July 2022
Bonjour from France
I must say, though time moves along, this has been the longest year for me, being the year began with more wondering and waiting. No choice but to live life one day at a time – not such a bad thing. But now the time is moving fast again, guests coming and going, soon this year will be a memory. Good news is, I feel great. Maybe because I am finally receiving guests from Canada and USA and England. Maybe because my mood is brighter. Maybe because I am still eating and drinking far too well. But how ever the time feels to be passing, seeing folk from my native land is wonderful for me. The trips to Apremont, Sancerre and Pouilly sur Loire Wine Tours, Flat Bottom Boat Cruise, Escargot Farm, Guedelon, all inspire and the list of ideas for excursions is growing.
I am beginning to market Maison des Mots for 2023, as you will note if you take a look at the website, sales have begun. I have an idea for this December, 2022 and/or 2023. Wouldn’t it be nice if around the 12th of December, for five nights, four or five friends came to be cozy by the fires, enjoy seasonal fare (both French, and Delia Smith style); walk in the woods to cut some mistletoe, maybe even find a tree to decorate. Take in the Marche Noel and other festivities, and maybe we all bring our knitting and finish off some holiday gifts for others. If interested, please be in touch and I will formulate a plan. There is no place cosier than sitting by the fireplace at Maison des Mots and it is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Chauffeur Needed
One of the most frustrating situations that has occurred for me here in the land of beautiful Wine, Cheese and delicious ingredients, is not being able to drive. In March of 2021, my BC Drivers license was up for renewal. I telephoned ICBC and they had no interest in giving me a temporary license as they said I had been out of the country for too long. Covid, the excuse for everything, was not the excuse they would excuse for moi!
I was then told if I want to renew my BC license, I must return to BC for six months. I then discovered that I could possibly transfer my BC license for a French license. So, with the aid of a French friend, I submitted the onerous application. It took nine months for the functionaires to say I had waited too long to apply. I have written a letter to tell them why I could not have submitted the application earlier, and I wait for a response. It’s only been five months, if I wait as long as it took to say "no" the first time, I should have an answer by the year's end. I remain positive. But, this is the thing, I need someone who would love to Drive Madame M and her wonderful guests about the country-side. Is there someone who would like to live in France for 6 – 8 months and have a whole lot of fun discovering this region and other French regions, helping me a bit around the house and garden, sleep in a very comfortable bed and enjoy my cooking? There is more to say on this subject, if anyone has an interest to discuss further, be in touch s’il vous plait !
So, I say au revoir pour les moments, leave you with some images which will hopefully entice, and just maybe, I will see you bientot.
Bon journee!
Aye – Eye - I
Au revoir pour le moment, Bisous du France
Moi et Minette