Chugging Along

1.2.20 - 8.2.20:

Woke up on the 1st no longer a member of the European Union and disenfranchised in both France and UK. We've a year without any other change and then it will depend on whether a deal can be made.

 Brexit was on everyone's lips when I spoke to them at the Association's couscous lunch on the first day of Britian "taking back control again!" the meal for 120 of us was copious and being able to leave without staying to clear up added to the pleasure.

There was lots of the usual stuff during the week;
Florence around for tea on Sunday, Jeanne on Monday and Nicole on Tuesday.
I left the house for a refreshment on Sunday, Wednesday (in Céret with Ann and Lynne),Thursday and Saturday with Françoise at the market followed by an apéritif back in the village with Jacques and Nicole.

Flower making, tv watching, a bit of French study and a fruitless wait for Sauveur who still hasn't been to fix the bathroom fan, liberally sprinkled with too many squares of chocolate, were among my mundane activities this week. 

This week's  cinéclub offering was "Sir", an Indian film about, culture, class, expectations, attitudes to women, dreams and a lot more. Worth watching if ever you come across it and want to nourish your sensitive side. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sir_2018  Ended the evening back at Nicole's for a group debrief and a cuppa.

Friday (7th) there was the opening of an touring exhibition in Christian's room. Educative panels about forestry augmented by some artworks and photos from the village museum. It was well attended especially by the electorial candidates. The Mayor gave a interesting introduction and then at the end invited the assembly to partake of the "pot d'amitié". 

Familywise, Mum is back in hospital and it looks more and more that she will have to go into care. Jill's holding the fort aided by her family until we know whats what.

Oh yes, I even had a bit of exercise. A session on the treadmill and a lovely walk for 2½ hours up in the mountains with Françoise. It did me no end of good. A stretch of the legs and super views in the fresh air and sunshine. Came back energised and in good form for dinner at Jacques'. The sole man with 4 women around the table, he was in his element.  Cooked for, waited on and never without an empty glass, so were we!
Weather:
14° - 25°, sun and blue skies, a day with very strong wind and only one cloudy day