LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE..........

That's how I would describe our newly painted house it sure does stand out! Bob has worked so hard on his vacances and the weather seemed to be against him it either rained or was so hot! the paint was sliding off. I do love lemon drizzle cake!

I made him take a few days off and we ventured out to Sarlat and Domme again. I was the tourist guide as we had a 2hr wait for the petit train so decided against it.

He has returned with the car this trip and has a long list of stuff to bring back so as I waved him off he looked quite eager to get back to work....... Bless!!

PROVENCE..........3

The reason for our visit to Provence was to visit the factory of L'Occitane en Provence (French pronunciation: [lɔksiˈtan ɑ̃ pʁɔvɑ̃s]) is an international retailer of body, face, and home products based in Manosque. The company was founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan with the purpose to create a company that celebrates and preserves the traditions of his native Provence. L’Occitane means “the woman from Occitania”

Inspired by his childhood in Provence, the 23-year-old Olivier Baussan decided to recreate the traditions of his region. After purchasing a steam distiller, a relic from the past, Olivier harvested wild rosemary and produced pure Rosemary essential oil. He sold this essential oil at local markets, this all-natural product was quickly embraced by villagers and L'OCCITANE was born. I think I could do your training for you H

We had a fabulous and informative tour of the factory which was very modern we tested some of the lotions and potions and spent the rest of the day in the staff shop buying lots of goodies....my favorites have been the hand cream, the almond and pomme facial scrub and the verbena shampoo Mmmmmm they all smell yummy and I now have a L'Occitaine pamper day every week.

I THINK HE IS SETTLED......

Latest pictures of Nookie how happy he looks. I am so pleased that Rita is getting on with it! She is going to have a lot of fun with him.

RANDOMS.......

some random photos taken on a day out to Domme and my harvest so far I have grown some delicious melons don't quite know how I have managed it.

Its been a mad 10days painting poor Bob is still at it.... if its moved he has painted it!!

Having a couple of really hot days not much done in the afternoon...we have had two bbq's and they have been really good we took on board the SA lessons from last year.

KNIGHTRIDER...........

Yee Haw Look at ME!!!!

First pic of Nookie having a ball in wales

HAPPY HOLIDAYS........

Bob home on Tuesday and it was straight round to castarama for paint which we had tinted a very different colour to our salmon house........PRIMROSE!! chosen by Bob because he wanted a change so I just went with the flow, he has already finished the back of the house and we keep standing back to admire his brave choice.....it really does look nice and fresh.

Had our lunch at Flunch today, we had a quick trip to leroy Merlin and Brico dept because it looked like rain so no painting.

Update on Nookie....He was shod for the first time in 2yrs on Tuesday and although the abscess's had made a mess of his hoof the farrier said he has good feet and it sounds like he has done a bit of cosmetic work on it, sometime this week he will be lunged to see how he copes and hopefully some pictures.

NO..........

telephone line or computer all bloody weekend.....I have been fraught with worry trying to keep track of Nookie's whereabouts, sister-in-law had to top up my English mobile for me which I have not used for ages and only keep it for the telephone numbers stored on it, next purchase shall be a good old fashioned telephone book!!!!

Nookie travelled well and arrived in Wales safe and sound, he has been turned out with two others and after a little pecking order discussion he has settled down well, he has towed SIL twice down to the field much to my surprise!! tee hee, she is not fazed by it and will sort him out I think its just excitement! he will be shod and started in work as soon as abscess foot allows.

Its so good to hear the excitement in her voice lets hope it doesn't turn to despair or he will be back on the bus to France.

I read a book over the weekend....Denis Welch's Pulling myself together. The story of her life and living with depression I find it hard to read a book but she is very current and full of gossip so I managed to get past the first page and finish it

Bob home tomorrow for two weeks thank goodness. He has his head set on painting house, windows, doors WHY!! I am going to try and get him to take me away for a few days for my birthday......pigs might fly!

SAD DAY.......

Feeling very sad today.....looking across an empty field. Have lots to do but not now it can all wait.

The transport company picked Nookie up from mine about 4ish and went over to Debs to rest them for the night, his first trip was very short indeed. I went over with passports, saddle and a goodie box for Rita. On the wagon were 4 beautiful thoroughbreds, unhandle, bad mannered, very frightened pets 2 mares 2 geldings, Nookie was a star and lead them off and back on the wagon, they left for the UK at 5.30 this morning and I will be glad when I get the call to say he has arrived safe and sound.

BYE BYE NOOKIE................

A lovely horse is always an experience….. It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words.

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.