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House Hunters, Where Are They Now?
Eighteen months after we moved into our home, the House Hunters TV show contact us again, asking if we want to do a, ‘Where are they now?’- show. Here is our casting video.
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I Concede to Cheese – French Raclette
For all you cheese lovers out there, imagine dinner consisting of mass quantities of melted cheese poured over boiled potatoes served with a variety of deli meats. Maybe some pickles on the side, eggs or even vegetables to round out the meal usually served with wine. The…
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The Haunted Covenant Inn & Falkland Palace
Falkland Fife has a population of just over 1100 and is Scotland’s first conservation village. In 1300AD, the village was called Parish of Kilgour. When I first heard the name it rang a bell, and after searching the net, I found that Mark Kilgour is a character in the Henderson’s boys novel series by Robert…
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August Five Day Fete
Fête d’été was the highlight of our first summer living in the Languedoc. In Capestang, the celebrations run Thursday-Sunday and this year falls on August 1st – 5th. Last year, on three separate stages near Jean Jaurés Square ran different musical venues in the afternoon and the evenings throughout the festival. Tables and chairs were…
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Write for a Magazine – 40 Before 40
Another 40 before 40 goal is ticked off my list. I actually think this is two separate goals. I have been writing for BBB Midi since last year, a local Languedoc publication that lets people, like myself, share experiences with their readers. They have a fellow blogger who writes Tales from the Shop Floor as…
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Summer Solstice, Capestang’s War Of The Cafes
“The things we did last summer, I will remember all winter long.” S. Cahn A summer solstice is an astronomical event that occurs when the Sun reaches its highest excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. In other words, the sun at high noon…
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Parking Meters Downtown Budapest
The system has a flaw! The parking system is mapped out into sections. And strictly enforced. There are hotspots for tickets and the ticket centre knows exactly where they are located. Their employees circle these streets and most certainly will give you a lovely 6000 HUF ticket in a wee plastic bag pinned under your…
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‘Scénart de Rue’, Street Performers in Capestang
June 16th in Capestang France was a day to celebrate the arts. With activities for children of all ages throughout the day and throughout the village, different venues entertained Capestang on this beautiful sunny Sunday. Our friends brought their children to the square for a day of entertainment. Different shows highlighted different talents the day…
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45th birthday
We planned to have our traditional beginning of spring party, which is really undercover for Alfonz’s birthday party. We invited a slew of people; new friends and family, we were going to set up the BBQ, lawn furniture, games and activities for the kids… We look forward to this party each year, which would be…
