tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post7139139566176702284..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: 2010Ken Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-22612876850831022502020-01-19T07:06:06.920+01:002020-01-19T07:06:06.920+01:00I think I forgot to mention that I took these sky ...I think I forgot to mention that I took these sky photos with the Panasonic TZ3 camera.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-6680071882922108182020-01-18T05:04:39.433+01:002020-01-18T05:04:39.433+01:00The whim was the timing and the suddenness. In fac...The whim was the timing and the suddenness. In fact, we had talked for years about moving to France when we went into retirement. It happened early.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-32100390791694231072020-01-18T05:03:13.401+01:002020-01-18T05:03:13.401+01:00Thanks, CHM. I haven't been taking many photos...Thanks, CHM. I haven't been taking many photos outdoors recently. Too rainy.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-81349135634648225242020-01-18T05:02:23.878+01:002020-01-18T05:02:23.878+01:00About C. and her house sale, all has been very qui...About C. and her house sale, all has been very quiet for the past couple of weeks. I need to call her and ask her how it's going.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-46316055086793568922020-01-17T18:49:13.306+01:002020-01-17T18:49:13.306+01:00I remember that the euro was worth 1.06 US dollars...I remember that the euro was worth 1.06 US dollars when we paid the down paynent on our house in early 2003. By 2007 or '08, the euro was worth as much as $1.60. The GW Bush adninistration kept the dollar low. Those were scary times for us. At 1.00€ = $1.06, you get about 94 eurocents per dollar. At 1.60, you get only about 65 eurocents. Today's exchange rate is 1 euro = $1.11, which is 90 eurocents per US dollar..Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-75353114364100476702020-01-17T17:55:39.427+01:002020-01-17T17:55:39.427+01:00The light in these photos is wonderful. Seems like...The light in these photos is wonderful. Seems like the dollar is now the strongest it has been since 2000. Whatever happened with your neighbor C and the sale of the house?Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-24294624678367086092020-01-17T16:30:29.363+01:002020-01-17T16:30:29.363+01:00I am not sure when I began reading your blog, nor ...I am not sure when I began reading your blog, nor how I stumbled upon it, but I remember reading about the turning the loft space into another floor of your home. It seems like a very wise decision. And it does not seem all that long ago, either. So glad you and Walt decided to begin blogging. Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-3605394495646481182020-01-17T16:21:57.460+01:002020-01-17T16:21:57.460+01:00My goodness, it was that long ago that you decided...My goodness, it was that long ago that you decided to do the loft space!? Seems so much more recent. But, then, everything seems that way, eh? I remember when you were still working on the projects of finishing up wallpaper removal, and painting the kitchen. <br />We're all so fortunate that you share your life with us--I appreciate the contact with you, and the glimpse into everyday life in France,as well.Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-31908371099704192022020-01-17T15:49:04.768+01:002020-01-17T15:49:04.768+01:00I remember that whim of yours well. It seems more ...I remember that whim of yours well. It seems more like yesterday than 17 years ago now. Your photos make me think that maybe whims come from the heavens. It is a blessing to live comfortably as we age. Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-46782649022503992812020-01-17T14:58:22.011+01:002020-01-17T14:58:22.011+01:00"when you make house improvements you tell yo..."when you make house improvements you tell yourself that you are adding value and that you'll get the money back when you eventually sell the place. But we had no such plan."<br />I like that approach. We've had a fair amount of work done on our house here over 13 years, and the impetus has always been to make it more livable and enjoyable. If it increases its value, that's great, but it's not something we worry about.Bob Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349830722788278723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-69683292442679369782020-01-17T14:41:27.310+01:002020-01-17T14:41:27.310+01:00So glad you followed your whim - enjoying being a ...So glad you followed your whim - enjoying being a "hitch hiker" on your journey!sillygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971787430517830586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-78446347757202807962020-01-17T12:59:34.590+01:002020-01-17T12:59:34.590+01:00Beautiful skies as well as beautiful photos.Beautiful skies as well as beautiful photos.chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.com