It was the middle of March in 2004 and it was our first spring season in Saint-Aignan — we had moved into our house in June 2003. Would that all months of March would have at least a few days like this. Not so much this year...
The ornamental cherry tree in front of the house was in full bloom. This year, we're still waiting. Our dog Collette, 12 years old at the time, was learning to appreciate the vineyard and going for walks without a leash.
Our friend Sue had come from Madrid, where she was spending a few months in a Spanish-language program, to spend a week in Saint-Aignan. We were able to enjoy food, drink, and sunshine out in the back yard
The water level in the Cher river was fairly high, and it was primrose season in the yard and in the local open-air markets. We had never experienced March in Saint-Aignan before.
The ornamental cherry tree in front of the house was in full bloom. This year, we're still waiting. Our dog Collette, 12 years old at the time, was learning to appreciate the vineyard and going for walks without a leash.
Our friend Sue had come from Madrid, where she was spending a few months in a Spanish-language program, to spend a week in Saint-Aignan. We were able to enjoy food, drink, and sunshine out in the back yard 
The water level in the Cher river was fairly high, and it was primrose season in the yard and in the local open-air markets. We had never experienced March in Saint-Aignan before.
Oh, the cod yesterday looked delicious!
ReplyDeleteYou no longer have a table and chairs out in the yard, do you? The deck is probably easier for all of that, isn't it (like, if you're carrying appetizers or wine or something).
We don't entertain as much as we used to, so the front terrasse is big enough for us. Advantages include shade when it's hot out, and cover when a shower blows in. Also proximity to the kitchen, as you've mentioned. Thanks for the château inventory. I haven't had time to explore it much. Don't know why I've been so busy.
DeleteGreat memories for you.
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Yes, very good memories. I don't seem to get out and take many pictures any more.
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