tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post7741444936853860210..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Bye Bye Rabbits - Blog 61Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-9173328580432875192010-06-17T17:19:47.354+02:002010-06-17T17:19:47.354+02:00Merci de votre visite sur mon blog! Je découvre av...Merci de votre visite sur mon blog! Je découvre avec beaucoup d'intérêt le vôtre! Je suis désolée de ne pas pouvoir répondre en anglais!Vos expériences dans la belle campagne de Charente sont très intéressantes! <br />Nous revenons des Shetland où les lapins sont plus nombreux que les habitants!!!<br />Je vous souhaite beaucoup de joies dans votre nouvelle installation ( et que votre époux puisse vous rejoindre bientôt!)Cordialement.Lucie.lejardindeluciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606991627494236088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-56704050989323536702010-05-19T13:15:20.708+02:002010-05-19T13:15:20.708+02:00Hi Lynda, the internal wiring to the phone/interne...Hi Lynda, the internal wiring to the phone/internet has completely been rewired and it seems all is well. Long may it last!. The worst part of the fence was having to bury it at least 6 to 9 inches into the ground to stop them going under! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-85416080424778272432010-05-19T12:54:57.788+02:002010-05-19T12:54:57.788+02:00I'm very impressed with your fence - especiall...I'm very impressed with your fence - especially since you erected it all by yourself ! Your day out sounded lovely .... the golden trout is quite unusual, I've never seen one before. (P.S. Hope you get your internet connection sorted out - I see it's not only here in Africa where these things are s-l-o-w !)Diary From Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191543533838372003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11015650191152120312010-05-19T10:57:50.136+02:002010-05-19T10:57:50.136+02:00LindyLouMac, thanks for your visit. I enjoy workin...LindyLouMac, thanks for your visit. I enjoy working around the house and the garden, but you are right it would be so much better if we were together. Hopefully only another year if all goes as planned. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-73309584696267227182010-05-19T10:23:12.084+02:002010-05-19T10:23:12.084+02:00Just called by your Blog from Italy, via News From...Just called by your Blog from Italy, via News From France. Your post was fun to read, I admire you coping alone in France until your husband retires.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-79696517455688598172010-05-18T21:37:23.670+02:002010-05-18T21:37:23.670+02:00Hi Pam, It is wonderful to have the internet worki...Hi Pam, It is wonderful to have the internet working properly - long may it last!!<br /><br />I have never enjoyed parties as much as I do with the French. It is a combination of great food and lots of fun. I miss a lot of it with my rubbish French, but when they party they really seem to let their hair down. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-14437156799657328822010-05-18T17:27:28.986+02:002010-05-18T17:27:28.986+02:00Woo hoo! It sounds like you had a great time with...Woo hoo! It sounds like you had a great time with all the French! Funny with the peaches! I love it how things get lost in translation sometimes. I'd say you are an expert fence builder and maybe I see lots of fencing jobs in your future. ;) I'm so glad your internet is running better now and that you're a happy gal!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-18854391947620145352010-05-18T09:51:41.133+02:002010-05-18T09:51:41.133+02:00Softinthehead, thanks for visiting. I see your sta...Softinthehead, thanks for visiting. I see your stairs are about to be installed so I will be watching for more photos. You are lucky that you have good friends to keep an eye on things for you. <br /><br />I am living my own dream, but it would be better if it was the two of us! Bonne journée.<br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-27688812127379046442010-05-18T09:47:57.311+02:002010-05-18T09:47:57.311+02:00Thanks Mary for your comments. Yes I have to agree...Thanks Mary for your comments. Yes I have to agree about people having fun in cars, there are a few irresponsible youngsters around, especially in the UK. The French youngsters, (or the country ones anyway), are polite, well mannered and kind. Have a good day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-72018018832408384922010-05-18T09:44:34.672+02:002010-05-18T09:44:34.672+02:00Hi Pam, there is always masses of food at these Fr...Hi Pam, there is always masses of food at these French luncheons and nobody will ever go home hungry!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-60075390204150334212010-05-18T00:43:04.155+02:002010-05-18T00:43:04.155+02:00Hello - I am not sure how I found you but have jus...Hello - I am not sure how I found you but have just read all the way from the beginning and will be sure to come back. Great blog, you are living my dream. We also own a home in France but live in Canada ! Our place is in Haute Vienne so not so very far from you. And it is a work in progress so I can really relate to some of your earlier posts. a bientotsoftintheheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365562754859033869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-70194574904387617262010-05-17T22:48:42.050+02:002010-05-17T22:48:42.050+02:00Your garden is really coming along and I'm imp...Your garden is really coming along and I'm impressed with the fencing you erected by yourself. I think the luncheon must have been a great deal of fun. I love to see folks enjoying them selves as long as they're not in the car to my front or rear:-). I think it's wonderful that you can navigate the through the people and landscape while you are on your own. I hope you are having a good day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-24651486862275079672010-05-17T20:42:24.707+02:002010-05-17T20:42:24.707+02:00I think your fence looks great - well done!
The f...I think your fence looks great - well done!<br /><br />The fishing competition sounds like a great time, all the food they served would have made me happy!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-27530653318906760822010-05-17T20:38:06.507+02:002010-05-17T20:38:06.507+02:00InnBrooklyn, I was exhausted, but as long as it is...InnBrooklyn, I was exhausted, but as long as it is all worthwhile then I am happy. After the little paved 'garden' we have in the UK this garden is an absolute pleasure. All I am missing is Nigel who is still trying to retire. The financial state over there is no help!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-18077120226773331012010-05-17T20:35:21.771+02:002010-05-17T20:35:21.771+02:00Hi Marjie, It is certainly a new colour trout to m...Hi Marjie, It is certainly a new colour trout to me, I wonder what it will taste like? <br />As you say so long as things function and do not look a total disaster that is good enough for me. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-92049649737434007252010-05-17T19:40:26.215+02:002010-05-17T19:40:26.215+02:00That fence looks great: you must have been exhaust...That fence looks great: you must have been exhausted! But it'll be worth it for all the great veg. I'm totally jealous of your gorgeous big planting area!!innBrooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545384709159421642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-12004243277154770702010-05-17T19:09:41.069+02:002010-05-17T19:09:41.069+02:00I've seen brown trout, rainbow trout, brook tr...I've seen brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, but never a bright gold one like that! It looks like it was a good day.<br /><br />Glad you've gotten your garden fenced. Often I do things terribly, but if they function as I need them to, I don't worry too much.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-67733290337830451512010-05-17T17:50:09.496+02:002010-05-17T17:50:09.496+02:00Joan, I feel nothing for the bunnies at all, there...Joan, I feel nothing for the bunnies at all, there are plenty of other edibles around besides my veg garden :-) !!!! The butterfly is beautiful, but you have lovely swallowtails as well. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-50254007168968486122010-05-17T17:13:01.202+02:002010-05-17T17:13:01.202+02:00Oh you did a WONDERFUL job with that fence Diane!!...Oh you did a WONDERFUL job with that fence Diane!! It looks like it will work like a charm but I cannot help but feel sad for the bunnies. :) Poor things!! Love the butterfly, it looks so different to anything we have here.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-42900829783716422282010-05-17T16:14:52.186+02:002010-05-17T16:14:52.186+02:00OneStonedCrow. I managed to catch a small one last...OneStonedCrow. I managed to catch a small one last year, not big enough for the pot so it went on a car trip and was released about 30kms away. This year they are too clever, eat any food around the outside but will not venture in :-( DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-32674650585886846222010-05-17T12:57:25.306+02:002010-05-17T12:57:25.306+02:00Well done on your rabbit fence - yeah, let the bun...Well done on your rabbit fence - yeah, let the bunnies get fat on someone else's veggies and when Nigel arrives you can catch them and have a couple of pies ... :)OneStonedCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500359406575114699noreply@blogger.com