Thats basically what they did bring, she brought all her books and special things close to her heart along with all their cloths and lots of art, and her husband has a large collection of photography equipment along with all his musical instruments and tools, etc. He also brought his motorcycle and yes the mini cooper. They arrived yesterday and are so happy to be home. The cat Ida did exceptionally well and has already taken over the house. LOL the container with the rest of their life should be there before the end of May, I can’t wait to visit.

Warn them that rematriculating a US car to French is extremely difficult. Our Jeep arrived at the Port of Marseilles with all its documents and was passed clean by the Duane in December 2022. We are still going through the process of Frenching it 😱. All else is really sensible. Starting over IS fun. If I did it again I’d bring books, precious things and some clothes and thats the lot. No furniture, no car. Oh: and the dogs of course 💕

Are you on Messenger?

Hiya. Just seen message. Will reply later, just got to wash my hair…and yes for real…its looking a bit limp and slithery!!! Glad your back. Do you want to chat on Messenger? Xx

Hey! How great to see you. Your previous comment got caught in my ‘for approval’ folder for reasons best known to WordPress. You are not alone, many of my long term followers have had the same fate. Hopefully it will normalise over time. This comment made it through and I have approved both. I am back in France: have been since October 2022. Back in the Cantal in fact. I look forward to trawling through your blog: I’ve peeped from time to time and I know you have done a huge amounts since my rude exit a few years ago. I look forward to swapping notes on cheese, on landscape, on animals (we have four dogs now) and on renovations. All are endless sources of delight to me! Take care and perhaps we can even meet in person some time. I’m not desperately far from your Creuse. Normandy I adore. In fact Two Brains and I had our first trip away together, after we met, to Honfleur. Its a place to visit rather than live for us. We choose mountains over sea every time. Much love and speak soon xx

Salut !! It has been a long time: far too long. What a dreadful pause it has been for this world we occupy. And sadly, for many innocents, it continues to be. BUT ! We can hope and most of all we can write and we can read one another’s words. I really look forward to catching up with yours.

They are shipping a container with the mini cooper and all that is precious, they will bring their beds, clothes and some tools and personal items, but as far as any other furniture, starting over, they have been to the house 3 times since purchase and have been going to all the antique shops for some beautiful pieces. I think starting over is fun and makes the move more exciting. They were looking to make a life change, I think they found it. I can’t wait to visit.