Beziers in November
Well the good intention’s continue. Although I am not sure where I am going with this particular post.
Like everywhere else in Europe the 11th November is remembered with due reverence and respect. To be honest I think a little more respect than is shown in some other countries. It did seem strange to us though not to see any poppies on display. We know that this is a symbol adopted by the U.K. But some habits die hard. Maybe being brought up by an ex R.S.M. has something to do with it.
On a more cheerful subject Christmas is approaching fast. I know this because of the date not because of what I see when we go out. For instance we went shopping this morning into one of the big complexes “Auchan”. I had taken the camera with me to prove a point. Not a sign of the forthcoming season to be seen. I did hear a Christmas carol in one of the shops but that was it. I can imagine what it is like in the U.K. Where Christmas seems to be all around before the end of October. Next month I will enjoy showing you all how Beziers looks when the lights are turned on and the Christmas market stalls are opened. It really does seem right then that everybody is starting to celebrate.
In the meantime what do we do with ourselves? Geoff continues doing jobs around the house. Joy of joys at the moment he is replacing the guttering at the back of the house. I think he is praying that it does not rain before the job is done. He spent a pleasant hour (she says tongue in cheek )yesterday at Bricoman buying all the necessary pipes, brackets etc. I must admit to not having the patience to queue at the check out after selections are made. I think maybe that is one area in which the British stores are a little better, though I would not be surprised for some people to disagree with me. Me? Well I have made the Christmas puddings and attempted to make a cake. Not up to the required standard so we ate it. Why was it not good you may ask. Well I am having some difficulty finding currants and sultanas down here. I know they are there somewhere but they are being very evasive. If anybody reads this and lives in the Languedoc all help and advice gratefully received.
Our other time consuming passion is Peete. She is a mongrel that we adopted from the S.P.A. The french equivalent of the R.S.P.C.A.. She is lovely but very energetic and needs lots of long walks. What better excuse to skive off the housework by having to walk along the canal du Midi or around the chemin rural (country lanes.) On that pleasant note I will leave you for a while. On Saturday we are going to Pezenas, hopefully more to tell you all after that.
