We decided that now that the bedroom was taking shape, we needed to put better bedding on the bed - we had been using the same two or three sets since we had arrived. That meant, that they had been covered in dust more times than I cared to remember, so it was lovely to see the new sheets, quilt covers etc that we had bought several years before in preparation. Mind you, it also meant that we 'discovered' that we had purchased more sets than we remembered - as things were going into storage, we forgot about them, and somehow managed to buy more ! Anyway, remembering our new 'mantra', we sold at least three unwanted sets - no point in storing eh ?
Mothers Day came and went - always a difficult day, although we always manage to speak to the 'children', and to Craig's Mum. Mind you - I always tell them that Mothers Day in France is actually not the same day as in England, hoping that I may get two sets of cards - doesn't wash with them though, but it is true !!
We offered to store some of the furniture from the restaurant here for Sue and Peter. They were panicking a little with space and time issues for vacation of the property, so we agreed to help them out, now that Craig had a secure and dry area in the workshop available. They were hoping to sell most of the items, so were hoping that it wouldn't be for too long. Of course, the day we arranged was extremely wet - typical Brittany weather really.
We discovered a Hungarian restaurant locally which was a big surprise, and decided that we would pay a visit one evening with some friends. The proprietor was very pleasant, and the room housed not only a few tables for clients but displays of Hungarian wares - clothes, ornaments, and such like. We had a nice Goulash, and enjoyed the atmosphere and company. It was a big change to get washed and changed for an evening out !
We took the next set of birds to the abattoir, but were disappointed with the results this time. We had kept them too long, and over the winter months as well. We learnt from our mistakes, and now know that it best to buy them as chicks in the Spring, fatten them up over the Spring and Summer months and then despatch them early. They struggled to thrive in the cold, so were smaller and tough - NOW WE KNOW ! It is only through making our own mistakes, that we can discover what works for us.
Henry had his first birthday - we weren't able to be there with him of course, but managed to speak via Skype, although if I remember rightly, his big sister commandeered the conversation ! I do feel sad that we can't be with them and see them as often as we would like, but like to think that they know where we are and can speak whenever we want to.
Poor Arthur (the dog) became ill - how useless do you feel at a time like this ? It's like having a baby - you know they aren't well, but they can't tell or show you where. He developed a sore patch near his tail, so I had to take him to the local Vet's. He had an injection of antibiotics, but to be honest I wasn't over confident that my concerns had been listened to or understood. We had heard varying reports on the Vets here, but decided that it was worth using the more local one to start with, to see how we got on, and then decide from there. For the time being at least, Arthur was OK. Let's see what happens when the antibiotics kick in.....
Poor Arthur......
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