tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post6754920081147380135..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Wantage - Part 2Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-22569946106157978132010-12-13T18:41:31.494+01:002010-12-13T18:41:31.494+01:00chubskulit I also love that last picture it is ver...chubskulit I also love that last picture it is very dramatic when driving down the road. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-47928051631258065902010-12-13T13:39:03.031+01:002010-12-13T13:39:03.031+01:00Oh I love that last capture. Being able to buy f...Oh I love that last capture. Being able to buy fresh produce in the wet market is awesome.Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-57396943331982854972010-12-10T08:17:09.385+01:002010-12-10T08:17:09.385+01:00Hi Anne, no I did not know that Betjeman saved St ...Hi Anne, no I did not know that Betjeman saved St Pancras, thanks for that information. I have been there but the statue did not mean anything to to me then!!<br /><br />Glad you like the courgette confiture.<br /><br />The market that particular day was one of the best I have seen, but I agree it is not even close to looking like the French markets. As for the Mill I went down there yesterday and it seems the courses are at a bakery not at the Mill as the website says. But I did get to have a long chat with a guy there who gave me lots of information on making Rye bread he also gave me recipes and the flour. He suggested trying the 'easy' way first and see what I thought. If this was not what I wanted I will go back and get some sour dough starter and try the more difficult way!! See you sometime, at this rate maybe after Christmas!!! Take it easy, Diane xDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-41194950924037708672010-12-09T23:39:52.558+01:002010-12-09T23:39:52.558+01:00Also did you know that Betjeman was responsible fo...Also did you know that Betjeman was responsible for the saving of St Pancras station .. and his statue is there ... http://www.martinjennings.com/betjeman.html ...Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-59267779227851199202010-12-09T23:17:08.813+01:002010-12-09T23:17:08.813+01:00Dear Diane .. I am sure I left a comment on here b...Dear Diane .. I am sure I left a comment on here before .. I have had this problem with a few blogs. Yes this post is very interesting , I do have photos of Betjamin Park taken a few years ago .. you do have to remember it is there. But the Flour mill does sound very interesting . Just thought it was Flour mill , but not for public. now "the Market" .. I suppose that is what it is , but hey need to learn a lot from the French .. yeah not quite the same is it LOL.. shame really. No not been away , just been very busy , and now have family meal this weekend .. best not have too much wine. :-) We must try and get together , but I have work next week, we will find time. Oh btw the Courgette Confiture is delicious :-) take care xo AnneAnne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-88737733582976349322010-12-09T17:43:26.898+01:002010-12-09T17:43:26.898+01:00Pam I went down to the mill today and had a long c...Pam I went down to the mill today and had a long chat with a guy who was very knowledgeable, it was really interesting. He gave me some rye flour and some of their recipes to try out so watch this space!!<br /><br />I took these photos just before the snow, we have had a fair bit since, it is clear now but I gather it will be back next week again :-( Thanks for the kind comments. Keep warm. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-22951008960550777192010-12-09T15:31:32.104+01:002010-12-09T15:31:32.104+01:00Very interesting history with Wantage, Diane! Ama...Very interesting history with Wantage, Diane! Amazing with the flour and I would love to visit the bakery and meet Mr. Black. Thanks for the link! Loved the walk with you and enjoyed seeing green instead of all the snow here. Incredible photos as usual and the poem is very nice also. It's always a pleasure to stop here and I always learn something new!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-82696954493476354852010-12-09T13:03:26.176+01:002010-12-09T13:03:26.176+01:00Noushka, the weather has been horrible and it look...Noushka, the weather has been horrible and it looks like we are going to get more next week!! I have not published mainly because I have had little time. What with clearing out Nigel's aunt's flat and general running around. I have though tried to keep up with comments on blogs I follow. I will try to get a new blog up and running in the next couple of days I hope :-) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-64917903853824238592010-12-09T13:00:22.325+01:002010-12-09T13:00:22.325+01:00lejardindelucie Merci de vos commentaires. Le tra...lejardindelucie Merci de vos commentaires. Le traducteur n'est pas parfait mais .....<br />Vous avez une bonne semaine également<br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-65134364917735506592010-12-09T11:55:57.303+01:002010-12-09T11:55:57.303+01:00You really must be in dire straits not to publish ...You really must be in dire straits not to publish these days!<br />The weather looks awful in England!<br />Here, 20°C above... not below 0°C!<br />Seems like 2 different continents!!<br />Hope you and Nigel are fine!<br />Keep well!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-61091805214881675962010-12-09T07:56:08.719+01:002010-12-09T07:56:08.719+01:00Ree I am so glad you have enjoyed these posts espe...Ree I am so glad you have enjoyed these posts especially as I had no intention of doing any English ones while here. It was only because a few people asked that I decided to 'do' one a month while I am here. Hope you are feeling better now. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-40478690058791435982010-12-09T00:40:39.829+01:002010-12-09T00:40:39.829+01:00Stunning continuation. Very interesting history le...Stunning continuation. Very interesting history lesson. And a beautiful poem to boot! =)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing these places and the history with us, Diane. I really appreciate it.Terrianne, Call me Reehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825409536592806966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-37885626282344002992010-12-08T18:23:53.063+01:002010-12-08T18:23:53.063+01:00Merci Diane pour nous raconter l'histoire et l...Merci Diane pour nous raconter l'histoire et la vie dans les villages anglais.(Merci aussi au traducteur qui me permet de mieux comprendre le texte).Je vois que ce soit d'un côté de la Manche ou de l'autre la vie est riche, drôle, pleine de souvenirs du passé.J'aime votre petit clin d'oeil "au petit pain"! <br />Bonne semaine à vous.lejardindeluciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606991627494236088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-43773917956291193902010-12-08T08:53:31.426+01:002010-12-08T08:53:31.426+01:00Vagabonde, thank you so much for visiting and I ju...Vagabonde, thank you so much for visiting and I just love your blog. I wish I was as fluent in languages as you are. Hope to see you back, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-9182010037943604442010-12-08T08:32:54.838+01:002010-12-08T08:32:54.838+01:00Abraham Lincoln, prices have changed somewhat sinc...Abraham Lincoln, prices have changed somewhat since the 50's!!! You won't even get a slice of bread for that price now let alone a sandwich :-( I was looking through a book the other day which was my brothers and he saved parking tickets. Some places were only 5p others very expensive at 2/6! My husband now often pays £7 to park his car!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-79845546803297483752010-12-08T08:27:21.899+01:002010-12-08T08:27:21.899+01:00Thanks Becca, hope all your problems are becoming ...Thanks Becca, hope all your problems are becoming small ones. Freshly made bread is always the best. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-33247268263996523132010-12-08T00:58:09.949+01:002010-12-08T00:58:09.949+01:00I just found your blog and really enjoyed reading ...I just found your blog and really enjoyed reading your post. It made me nostalgic because for years I used to go to England for Christmas – they celebrated it so much better than we did in France. Your top picture is fantastic – I love it.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-23076263585838447452010-12-07T23:00:07.263+01:002010-12-07T23:00:07.263+01:00I said, back on the blog,
We had or have a famil...I said, back on the blog, <br /><br />We had or have a family reunion (Custer – Patty is related to General Custer) and there is a three-legged dog that comes through on a leash sometimes. Gets along just find. I had drawn “Lucky” a long time before I ever say this dog though.<br /><br />I really like your post. And the mention of home made bread made me salivate. I like rye too. Used to pay a 25¢ (25 cents) for a sandwich made with two slices of rye bread with a slice of cheese smeared with mustard. Got these in the pool hall when I was a kid and that was the cheapest sandwich I could get in 1952.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-62632488714821390072010-12-07T21:39:42.932+01:002010-12-07T21:39:42.932+01:00What an interesting place. I would love to have so...What an interesting place. I would love to have some of those fresh baked goods made from the fresh flour. Great photos.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-55637215534727028162010-12-07T14:37:09.335+01:002010-12-07T14:37:09.335+01:00michelangelo in the kitchen, thanks for visiting a...michelangelo in the kitchen, thanks for visiting and your kind comments, I love your blog and will certainly be visiting you often. Happy holidays to you as well. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-52535749879009761612010-12-07T10:11:26.480+01:002010-12-07T10:11:26.480+01:00What interesting places! Like you, lived in many p...What interesting places! Like you, lived in many places before and loved it. Thanks for sharing your great pictures! I'll visit again. Happy holidays!art is in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854285618568304450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-29759202686009062142010-12-07T08:33:08.728+01:002010-12-07T08:33:08.728+01:00Thanks Indie.Tea, hope you are warmer than we are ...Thanks Indie.Tea, hope you are warmer than we are here in the UK!! Take care. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-35914781766285476852010-12-07T07:09:51.091+01:002010-12-07T07:09:51.091+01:00Beautiful...
I hope that you are having a good wee...Beautiful...<br />I hope that you are having a good week also :)Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-74295366016005943782010-12-06T21:52:48.050+01:002010-12-06T21:52:48.050+01:00Mary thanks so much for your kind comments. Take c...Mary thanks so much for your kind comments. Take care and have a good week. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-44434552463246091792010-12-06T20:20:28.797+01:002010-12-06T20:20:28.797+01:00What fun. Most of us will never see what for you i...What fun. Most of us will never see what for you is commonplace. Thanks for sharing your unique perspective with us. Have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.com