tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post2490066490278367980..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Waiting, and staying busyKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-65074049305708710112016-05-19T08:06:59.414+02:002016-05-19T08:06:59.414+02:00Since I have to be at the station forty-five minut...Since I have to be at the station forty-five minutes before the train leaves for my wheel chair, the earlier direct train would be probably too early?chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-26206800276481375042016-05-19T06:54:44.206+02:002016-05-19T06:54:44.206+02:00The train gets in at Blois at about 2:30 p.m. I ca...The train gets in at Blois at about 2:30 p.m. I can't imagine that the restaurant would be open for lunch at that hour, but I'll check.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-18080793380941387872016-05-19T06:52:38.003+02:002016-05-19T06:52:38.003+02:00Tony, I got the champagne at half price. The origi...Tony, I got the champagne at half price. The original price was 26 euros, and I paid 13 euros. I should have bought another bottle or two.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-64827194012771793862016-05-18T23:19:53.471+02:002016-05-18T23:19:53.471+02:00As a matter of interest, how much was the champagn...As a matter of interest, how much was the champagne? Tony Hull, Adelaide SAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-62157797945545146692016-05-18T18:53:41.573+02:002016-05-18T18:53:41.573+02:00It's 12:51 in Montréal and I am just checking ...It's 12:51 in Montréal and I am just checking - Good to read that everything went smoothly and that Walt is safe and sound at home. Callie and Bertie must be happy. The Beaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457136925020206640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-74001110190121482522016-05-18T18:22:28.536+02:002016-05-18T18:22:28.536+02:00And that is hot (!) and dry. A hardy plant ideed....And that is hot (!) and dry. A hardy plant ideed.Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-17741039134440473862016-05-18T17:47:57.023+02:002016-05-18T17:47:57.023+02:00Any idea how late the Relais d'Artémis is open...Any idea how late the <i>Relais d'Artémis</i> is open for lunch? We could take that train and the three of us could have lunch there?chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-30442238789276858052016-05-18T16:58:36.469+02:002016-05-18T16:58:36.469+02:00Everything came off without a hitch. I picked Walt...Everything came off without a hitch. I picked Walt up in Blois at 2:30 or so and we drove back. We just had lunch of spinach/mushroom lasagne that I made yesterday. Callie and Bertie are in a tizzy. It's raining. More tomorrow...Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-26347188070979970642016-05-18T15:42:05.035+02:002016-05-18T15:42:05.035+02:00My toes are crossed for you. Let us know when you ...My toes are crossed for you. Let us know when you both are home, I will uncross them ... if they will uncross ... Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-74537981279570222902016-05-18T15:33:22.500+02:002016-05-18T15:33:22.500+02:00The joy of anticipation1 Glad to hear of Walt'...The joy of anticipation1 Glad to hear of Walt's message. Life should be getting back to normal at what I think is the most beautiful time of year!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-9614348697721659032016-05-18T15:08:02.971+02:002016-05-18T15:08:02.971+02:00I love that you picked the best champagne and I th...I love that you picked the best champagne and I think your neighbors like you a lot.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-54557118917990863462016-05-18T15:06:01.653+02:002016-05-18T15:06:01.653+02:00You two crack me up! I need to learn toe crossing ...You two crack me up! I need to learn toe crossing soon, since it seems to have worked perfectly today.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-12157353491834262112016-05-18T13:58:55.654+02:002016-05-18T13:58:55.654+02:00Now that you mention it, I had to cancel one with ...Now that you mention it, I had to cancel one with my podiatrist because my toes were stuck. Now I can call him and see what he can do.chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-23362282909930736822016-05-18T13:24:10.455+02:002016-05-18T13:24:10.455+02:00Remember the days when one would have to dash abou...Remember the days when one would have to dash about trying to find a phone booth in order to call<br />home?Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335063080532127542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-2953663716230833752016-05-18T13:07:19.491+02:002016-05-18T13:07:19.491+02:00I hope all continues well in Walt's journey to...I hope all continues well in Walt's journey today :) You'll have a nice belated anniversary celebration, with that foie gras and champagne -- and the figs!Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-82270719551413591232016-05-18T12:47:53.409+02:002016-05-18T12:47:53.409+02:00I hope you didn't miss any important appointme...I hope you didn't miss any important appointments.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-47787915476131768462016-05-18T12:46:26.484+02:002016-05-18T12:46:26.484+02:00That's good news. I was right to keep my toes ...That's good news. I was right to keep my toes crossed, even though I couldn't walk for two days!chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-64750655544355942522016-05-18T12:06:57.897+02:002016-05-18T12:06:57.897+02:00Just got this message, sent by Walt about half an ...Just got this message, sent by Walt about half an hour ago:<br /><br />"I'm at Austerlitz. RERs were quick and easy. Waiting for my train."<br /><br />In a second message, he said the train to Blois is listed as on time.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-24303765099587687832016-05-18T10:37:09.846+02:002016-05-18T10:37:09.846+02:00Heidsieck dit: la santé à la réunion ... :-)!Heidsieck dit: la santé à la réunion ... :-)!Jan uit Perthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310909549382047087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-29727977414415676682016-05-18T10:09:09.848+02:002016-05-18T10:09:09.848+02:00Who ever has leftover foie gras? Lucky for you!Who ever has leftover foie gras? Lucky for you!Taste of Francehttp://francetaste.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-80982529456777548692016-05-18T09:56:08.824+02:002016-05-18T09:56:08.824+02:00The site says the plane "arrived at gate"...The site says the plane "arrived at gate" at 9:29 a.m.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-2060372505423063492016-05-18T09:33:42.172+02:002016-05-18T09:33:42.172+02:00Now, I keep my fingers crossed.Now, I keep my fingers crossed.chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-41862274082282275922016-05-18T09:32:05.509+02:002016-05-18T09:32:05.509+02:00According to the Air Canada web site, Walt's p...According to the Air Canada web site, Walt's plane has landed at Paris-CDG.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-49463448600532746642016-05-18T07:54:27.745+02:002016-05-18T07:54:27.745+02:00This so called Jade plant survived summers of negl...This so called Jade plant survived summers of neglect in Salton City in the desert of <br />Southern California when I was away.chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.com