It’s almost the end of 2024 and all is calm and quiet in the Pumpjack & Piddlewick household. Well, sort of. Actually the days of tranquility are very varied, especially since we were adopted by our little Cabbage. Mon petit Chou. (Chou = Cabbage in French and is a termContinue Reading
Whilst enjoying my morning cup of coffee, I got to musing. Remembering really because a memory was triggered and I was reminded how much further kindness goes than anger. And, I hope it continues to stand me in good stead to remember this in the future. Let me tell youContinue Reading
There are so many changes afoot here at Pumpjack & Piddlewick, it’s just a tad overwhelming. Where to start? Well, how about at the beginning. Ready for a change? Change can sometimes be frightening, particularly as we grow older. But it can also be exceptionally exciting. New adventures, new people,Continue Reading
I have a little story to tell. A story of boats, canals and coincidences. How sometimes life circles around on itself. Almost exactly 5 years ago, I enjoyed a visit from my parents here to France. I was looking after a Chateau at the time. But it was also aContinue Reading
The summer heat has arrived. After a prolonged spring, of which the garden is profoundly grateful, we have seemingly overnight transitioned from cool nights and warm days to just warm. Well, hot. It’s impact is felt not only in temperatures. Okay, mainly in temperatures, but also in what I doContinue Reading
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