Flowers at Bas Etang

The flowers continue to bloom, and the weather improves - today the sky is sheer blue.

New Awning at Bas Etang 2

This electrically operated awning was installed during this week, and everyone is pleased with it - especially the acquirers, Mimi and Tony.

Zachary's tree house

Well, not exactly his house, but impressive nevertheless. This tree is within 400 metres of Bas Etang, and probably has many 6 and 8 legged occupants.

A walk along La Boivre

Just a few hundred metres from our house, one comes across this beautiful tranquil area.

Lawncare has started

When the weeding has to be done, who do you think will step into the breach?

A fishing lake by Bas Etang 2

We visited this fishing lake today. It is only 100 metres away from Bas Etang 2, and is owned by a retired veterinarian who lives in Poitiers. He invites his friends round for fishing, and also to use the cabin as a base from which to go hunting in the local fields and woods.

Leo Taylor Sefton

Today our grandson was born to Sebastian and Ann. At 7lbs 14ozs he is a healthy baby. Amanda will be visiting from France in early May.

A disguised septic tank

This hardly looks like a septic tank, but that is what lies beneath this flower bed. The bees think it is quite attractive too.

The pool is legal

We now have a fence all around the swimming pool. As from the 1st January this year we would have been liable for a 45,000 Euros fine if we had failed to install either an alarm system, a sturdy roll-up cover for when the pool is not in use, or a fence. All options need to comply with an approved standard.