Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Heating

Posted on December 27, 2015 by thecindy@mail.com

Here’s a little novel about our heating saga. The house currently has radiators and an oil burner that’s housed in the utility room behind the kitchen. The oil tank is in the garage. For many people (probably MOST people), the … Continue reading →

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Joyeux Noël from the Beautiful Dordogne

Posted on December 25, 2015 by thecindy@mail.com

Sending best wishes to our friends across the globe!

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Eggnog calling…

Posted on December 20, 2015 by thecindy@mail.com

For our non-Facebook friends: Desperation descends. Homemade eggnog in the land of unrefrigerated eggs…with no mixer or even an egg beater. But we pulled it off. Now, after a lactose capsule each, we’re praying for no salmonella!!! Can you say … Continue reading →

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There’s a New Oven in Town

Posted on December 11, 2015 by thecindy@mail.com

So we have this routine on Fridays. Our house cleaner, Corinne,  comes after dropping her kids off at school around 9:15, and we have exercise class from 10:00 to 11:00. Corinne stays for 3 hours (did I mention she only … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Le Coudeau

Posted on December 9, 2015 by thecindy@mail.com

In rural France, there are no house numbers, but homes are identified by their name. Our new home is known as Le Coudeau. Apparently, when the house was built in the 1800’s, the owners possessed the water rights for the vicinity (d’eau). … Continue reading →

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The Design Journey Begins…

Posted on December 6, 2015 by thecindy@mail.com

My apologies for being a delinquent blogger! We are working towards the late-January deadline of closing on the house with SO much to do. We want to hit the ground running as soon as it’s ours. We can stay in … Continue reading →

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