November's End

30.11.16: Tea for Two, Wine for Two

Worked on the computer and had to send more papers for my grant. Some things never change.
Had a surprise visitor this afternoon; an ex colleague of Christian's, who lives on the edge of the village and had just heard that he died, came to present his condolences. Had met him once in the market but Christian had never sought to pursue the contact so I didn't invite him in.
Michel came for tea bearing digestive biscuits.Once he'd left I hot footed up to our store to help Maggie load up her van with the stuff we're selling for the Téléthon tomorrow.
Was out again a bit later to meet Nicole P who was in need of a morale booster so went to the other bar for a glass of wine and a long chat.
Weather:
14°, sun

29.11.16: Being Investigated
An "expert" came to call this morning at the instigation of the people who might give me a grant. His remit is to report on the energy saving benefits that will be brought by the work. Need a 27% saving, so time will tell whether I apply for help with insulation or the electricity.
Spanish this afternoon; I was as mediocre as ever.
There were only three of us for the apérobio this evening; Dani was elsewhere. Nico the chef is now working his winter schedule so it was Eve who did our tapas. We had suggested that she kept it simple with chips to share. Was tasty and a pleasure for the eyes.
Weather:
14°, cloud, rain later in the morning, clearing later

28.11.16: Challenging History

Early start for a committee meeting at 9am and then Maggie, Marguerite, Hazel and I continued to ruthlessly sort the donations we've had for the Télethon. Can't imagine people buying some of the stuff but as Hazel said "some one might like it". Went for a glass of wine and a catch up with Maggie afterwards.
Work is still going on in the square and this part looks so much bigger without all the cars and some of the trees cut down.
Spanish homework in the afternoon then Jean and Françoise came to see if my tv would be ok to show a film about Howard Zinn who wrote "A People's History of The United States"  https://zinnedproject.org/materials/a-peoples-history-of-the-united-states/   Those of you who know Jean will realise that the film which he'll show to a small group of us will be thought provoking. If you're interested, there are several videos on You Tube. The bits that I saw over our apéro will make for an interesting evening in the New Year.
Weather:
14°, cloud