The overnight rain ended at about 8 a.m. yesterday, well before the sun came up. I waited until sunrise to go out with the dog for our morning walk, and I took my camera with me. This slideshow will give you an idea what the vineyard looks like in mid-December — a lot of rain has fallen over the past three months, and weather reports show rain continuing over the next four or five days at least. Luckily, there are some breaks between weather fronts moving in off the Atlantic and sweeping across the Loire Valley.
One piece of news today: it's my friend CHM's birthday. He's turning 95, and congratulations to him for achieving that milestone. He's in the U.S. for the winter, so we won't be able to celebrate his birthday together. Bon anniversaire, mon vieux !
Thank you so much for your good wishes. Getting old is no piece of cake!
ReplyDeleteIn the U.S., they say: "Old age is not for sissies."
DeleteHappiest of birthdays to you, chm!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy.
DeleteHappy Birthday, chm!
ReplyDeleteHappy 95th chm! You are my role model for aging well.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday to chm!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, chm!
ReplyDeleteHi chm,
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy birthday! You rock! If you were in Salton we'd come out and party with you.
"It takes a long time to grow young" - Picasso
Thank you David for your good wishes. I miss my little paradise in Salton City every day, and even more in winter time. That's life!
DeleteCongratulations on your 95th birthday, chm! That is a real achievement!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind words. They're appreciated.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and Bon anniversaire to you, Monsieur chm. That is indeed an impressive milestone. I hope you've had a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteBelated wishes for your December birthday M. Chm! Congratulations for healthy living and enjoying life! Wishing you many more birthdays!
ReplyDeleteMary in Oregon (mine is on Wednesday - but only 72!)