Ticking Over

22.3.18: Three Widows and a Widower
Language exchange took place with quite a few more French than Brits. Says something about motivation.
Afterwards, rather than tea I had a quick Banyuls in the bar before going with JJ and Nicole for lunch at Martine's.
It was no surprise that the meal was delicious and the conversation amusing.
Not long after returning home, it was time to get myself out again in order to prepare the apéritif for new members. There were about 25 folk present and there was plenty of "getting to know you" going on. Plenty to nibble on and to drink, so folk went away happy. It's amazing what they get for their 10€ of membership.
Weather:
12°, sun, wind in the morning

21.3.18: 2nd Chance to make Resolutions
I learnt from Yasmin that today is the Zoroastrian New Year https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowruz
as in Europe, it's associated with the rebirth of nature (tulips and hyacyths are much in evidence), house cleaning and buying a new outfit. The first day of spring here was sunny but colder than it should be.
Had lunch with Michel and we were joined for coffee by Martine who was due to come to mine to help me through the "applying for nationality" maze! Wasn't as complicated as I'd thought. It's just tedious.
Weather:
13°, cloud, blue sky and strong wind

20.3.18: If only Woodworm attacked Robots!
 Up with the lark to be organised for the arrival of the workers who were treating the beams in the house. The job was done in a day and they were polite and cheerful which is always a plus. I did nothing other than sit on the settee, catch up with emails, watch some tv (now there's a suprise) and started to read "I, Maybot" by John Crace, the Guardian columnist https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/amazon-best-seller-robotics-i-maybot_uk_5a2913a4e4b0fa7986123cab It's a quick fire, rapid satire on the lamentable state of  Britain's leadreship post Brexit.
once the guys had left, I went for a cuppa with Michel and then for the monthly "Apérobio" with "les Anglaises". Nothing exciting to report.
Weather:
8°, cloud

19.3.18: Thank Goodness for Box Sets!
Took myself to a sparsely populated bar for a coffee. Kevin, the guitaist  came in and I leant that he wants to do a "Live Aid" type of fundraiser to create a village solidarity fund.
Computer in the afternoon then back to the bar for a cuppa with Nicole and apart from a long chat with my lovely little sister who was celebrating her birthday, the day came to a close in front of the tv.
Weather:
13°, heavy rain