Thursday, January 30, 2014

It's Coming Together

Will Chris get away with these ?


Marmalade

Chris is making marmalade again, however, this year he is entering the International marmalade awards  at Dalemain Manor in Cumbria, he is entering the International category.




Preparing the Lounge

Next Monday will see the new wallpaper hung in the lounge, it's been a long job in preparation and it was a joy today to hang pictures & photos before the final touches are made.








Friday, January 24, 2014

Foxy Loxy

Chris was delighted to take this fox out, he won't be taking any more hens or game ! A nice Boar on the same day !




Always a Warm Welcome

There's always a warm welcome here at Le Manoir.


Lounge Ceiling Complete

The lounge ceiling is now completely renovated, cornice is painted as is the centre decoration, ready & waiting for the new chandelier.




Creme de Cassis

Joanne & Chris still manage to find time in between renovation work to follow there passion for preserving, today, creme de cassis, made from their new book, a lovely Christmas gift from Tante Jean & Oncle Artur


Friday, January 10, 2014

Make Hay While The Sun Shines

We have been enjoying extraordinary Winter temperatures for the last couple of weeks, 18 degrees in the shade today.
We didn't think we would lay the new gravel driveways before next Autumn with Provence beckoning, but it's done, 11 tonne of 10/14 grade, it's looking good.












Wednesday, January 8, 2014

17 Degrees in January

We are enjoying exceptional Winter weather, 17 degrees in the shade, Chris & Joanne had a BBQ for lunch. The sunset this evening complemented a wonderful day ! " Love a Life "

Last Day for Small Game !

Chris, Jess & Bonny take two plump hen Pheasants on the last day of the season for small game, everyone's a winner ! Throw him a fish ha ha !






Preparing for New Gravel !

15 tonne of gravel to collect & put down tomorrow, Chris has muscles in his muscles ha ha !




Happy New Year !

Chris & Joanne wish all our friends & followers a HNY !
Here are a few photos from the festivities x