tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post3271114046099694058..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Things I miss about the U.S.Ken Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-57683337481364735702012-03-24T18:27:27.912+01:002012-03-24T18:27:27.912+01:00The internet has eased a lot of the pangs of missi...The internet has eased a lot of the pangs of missing elements of a former culture. For instance, when I first moved to the US in '86, I desperately missed BBC radio. When podcasts arrived, that was such a joy. Similarly, I used to relish my trips back to the UK to stock up on Brit English books, biscuits (cookies), and tea. Now, all of those can come via my laptop, and are more available anyway. <br />Now I'm living back in France, I relish not having to queue for my coffee before sitting down!<br /><br />KirstyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-89160107906389649942012-03-24T16:08:53.540+01:002012-03-24T16:08:53.540+01:00I'm intrigued by your last comment about trips...I'm intrigued by your last comment about trips to the U.S. It's good to reflect and find what you appreciate and miss about all the places you've lived. And it's nice to know you've found your forever home and can visit the places you once loved and missed. <br /><br />I still miss the Atlantic ocean, too. The East coast is also home to my biological roots. Love the Pacific, but it's so dang chilly!ginnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-5977573142367076252012-03-24T15:00:31.448+01:002012-03-24T15:00:31.448+01:00Oh, geeeeze, I do miss the salt air and the ocean ...Oh, geeeeze, I do miss the salt air and the ocean breeze of the New Jersey shore. That was the biggest thing that I missed moving out here to St. Louis. And, whenever I'm in New England I feel a huge tug at my heart, because I think I feel attached to it the way that you do to North Carolina, Ken. It's funny how the idea of moving around this country doesn't feel as challenging as moving to another country... even one that I absolutely love and yearn to spend more time in.<br /><br />That sunrise photo is especially stunning!Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-31651647761813806122012-03-24T13:55:30.172+01:002012-03-24T13:55:30.172+01:00I love your list, Ken! its a lot like mine - city ...I love your list, Ken! its a lot like mine - city vs country life. i miss the ocean and being able to get asian food any time i want it. the best gift i gave myself was to learn now to make potstickers and eggrolls. but its hard to find the ingredients for thai food. i'm working on it tho. <br /><br />in the next several weeks we'll make our pilgrimage to Trader Joes and load up. the last time i was there the man in front of us in the check out had about the same stuff as we did. we joked because he came from even further away than then hour+ that we drove. <br /><br />the ocean tho.. there's just no substitute for watching the sun sink into the pacific.Ohiofarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606563929369721111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-38882752472743774292012-03-24T12:21:51.836+01:002012-03-24T12:21:51.836+01:00No, CHM, the jade in my photo is not that one that...No, CHM, the jade in my photo is not that one that came from Salton City. It's one that I bought here in the Cher Valley 6 or 7 years ago. Today I took the "desert jade" outside and watered and fed it well. It looks pretty good too.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-56048856320583402982012-03-24T12:15:35.432+01:002012-03-24T12:15:35.432+01:00Is this the “traveling” so-called Desert Jade Plan...Is this the “traveling” so-called Desert Jade Plant that originated in Salton City, came back home after a few years in San Francisco and traveled again to France as a cutting? Or another kind?<br /><br />Unfortunately, I will leave behind the one you brought back to Salton City. It is doing well, and survived neglect in summer when I’m not here. I’m going to give it to friends in what I hope will be a good home. I just took pictures of it with the flash because it’s pitch dark outside at four in the morning. I’ll sent it to you later today.chmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-73354213746554898112012-03-24T10:33:48.760+01:002012-03-24T10:33:48.760+01:00Tim, in San Francisco the jade plants could stay o...Tim, in San Francisco the jade plants could stay outdoors year-round, because it never freezes there. We had a gigantic one in a gigantic pot right by our front door.<br /><br />As for the sempervivums/house leeks, I have some that spend the winter outdoors and others that I bring in. They do tend to multiply. The ones I left out during our deep-freeze period seem to be doing just fine.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-67796214506953192292012-03-24T09:18:24.470+01:002012-03-24T09:18:24.470+01:00Thank you Ken... now I know what to call "My ...Thank you Ken... now I know what to call "My Mother's Plant"... a Jade Plant... they seem to like it here.<br />But we can't get rid of one of its offspring on you two though... you've got one<br />The house leek looks magnificent... but that should be able to winter outdoors... even with a winter like we've just had.<br />What I miss most from the UK, is a good hoppy pint. But there are two very good breweries up between you and Tours... and the Descartes Intermarche and Perrusson LeClerc both sell English beer at a cheaper price than in the UK... Spitfire at 1.45€, against £2.20 in Sainsbury's in the UK... and the Munster from Simply Market/Auchan is a northern style beer so nice and hoppy.<br />And we miss our allotment friends and associates.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.com