mixed celebrations

Yesterday we celebrated the life of Serge, partner
of Jacqueline. He died suddenly and unexpectedly
on Friday night of a heart that gave out.
I knew them both through the early days of the Chemin
des Artists; they were unfailingly supportive and fun with it.

Much love to Jacqueline. May his memory sustain you.

Then that night, back with the living, Kat hosted a dinner
to celebrate Andy and Louise's safe return from Florida and
a tropical island and Steve's presence and Vivienne's return
from working in England. Me and PeterG were the other guests.
Kat's cooking is inspiring. Middle age and its spread is fab.

Garths vernisage

Jim is driving to Carcassonne to go to Garth's
vernsiage on Weds - anyone wanting a lift contact him.
And whilst on the subject of lifts, anyone arriving on the
Gatwick/Toulouse Saturday morning flight? The Captain
needs a ride -

The Captain has made it to 60...

The Captain was 60 on Sunday... we celebrated in style
at the Moderne et Pigeon












The plate was the gift of Kat and the moon
was the gift of god

PeterG apero report

Remembered the camera last night but
was having too much fun at PeterG's party
to take it out of my pocket - duh. Sorry.
But it was a smashing evening! Bisoux to
Pete, our gracious host xxxxxxx

attention drug users

A woman of these parts who is stupid enough to take drugs
made another mistake when she had a meal alone with her dealer.
He drugged her and when she came to, he was raping her.

The gendarmes know him but said it was her word against his.

She has no redress at all but wants to warn other women.

So, if you persist in your folly, at least take someone with you when
you buy drugs and never share any food, drink or drug with him.

*note that if I named him I would be in deeper
trouble with the law than this drug dealing rapist.

Let joy be unconfined...

Steve is visiting, hurrah! And Annie and Pete are back from a foray,
prior to going off again. They gave me and Kat and Steve dinner last
night and we did a late celebration for Steve's birthday.



Annie is becoming recognisable as Wonderwoman.
I can't cook like that if I work on it for days; she can
knock up a banquet in 15 mins., whilst doing everything
else at the same time.

February already

the night sky looks promising for February - take an advance peek at
what we can expect -

http://www.oneminuteastronomer.com/2009/02/01/february-2009/