La Vie Francaise

It is interesting to see how gradually the weather and french customs work their way into your life. I was intrigued to see Sue starting to act like a french housewife and hang the bedding out of the window.

I cut the last bit of grass today, motivated by the weather forecast of rain tomorrow. This afternoon saw another trip to the dump as I continue clearing the second 'cave'. We were just about to finish for the day, at about 4.30 when a monsieur came walking up the lane. He turned out to be one of our neighbours, Bernard, introducing himself and, we suspect scouting us as potential customers. He is a painter and decorator and he claimed to have done work for previous owners of the house. He certainly was pleasant and didn't want to stop chatting. We didn't mind, however, as we feel we need to integrate into the local community. we are going to have to invite some of the locals for an apero .