Stripping in Winter

 Just the job for Winter, stripping old wallpaper at the Manor House, it's all done now, ready to attack as they say !

Peace and Tranquility

Nice, just nice !

Snowtime

 Jess and Bonny just love the snow and never want their walks to end, Chris and Joanne don't mind at all, it's good for their health, dogs are not just a mans best friend, they are carers ha ha !

Oooops

 Chris came to a sticky end at the weekend when crossing marsh land on the hunt. His 4x4 grounded (much to the amusement of his mates) and he had no traction what so ever, Fabien came to his rescue and towed him out. It didn't end there, it was not possible to mount the hill on the otherside of the bog due to the snow and mud, they had to double back, this time at speed, Fabien first, no problem, then Chris ! No problem this time but it was a trip to the jet wash Monday morning, that's for sure !!

Big Boar

 This is the mark of an enormous wild boar (Sanglier). He makes these marks on trees he uses as scratching posts, the one that did this has been around for a couple of weeks and is estimated to be well over 100 kgs, we haven't hunted him due to the snow, it makes it too easy to follow his tracks, it's a gentlemens rule even though it is perfectly legal.

Winter Sunset

 As the sun goes down over Chassincheval we look forward to a peaceful night in front of the open fire.

Seville Orange Marmalade

Yes, we know we posted marmalade making day last year but we just couldn't resist. Mid January to mid February means that Seville oranges are available at their very best. This in turn means the best marmalade (in our opinion) and it is a pleasure to make. How do you get to taste some ? come and have breakfast at La Petite Maison, that's how !!