tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post7326331951472576256..comments2024-03-03T15:24:35.324-08:00Comments on But you are in France, Madame !: We made it to February 5But you are in France, Madamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-20482875210313277492018-04-02T20:27:24.400-07:002018-04-02T20:27:24.400-07:00Hi Julie, I feel that with distance and time, part...Hi Julie, I feel that with distance and time, particularly time, some things (familiarity, memories, habits...) are slipping away. Thanks for your comment and enjoy your next visit.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-2266037496287528072018-04-02T05:18:01.647-07:002018-04-02T05:18:01.647-07:00We both struggle to leave whenever we have to head...We both struggle to leave whenever we have to head back to the UK - we know we have to at the moment, but it doesn't make it any easier.i recognise so much of what you write about, shifting from one set of expectations to another, but it is worth it all.. #AllAboutFrance Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481459054714214197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-85575746569218693862018-03-04T13:12:01.369-08:002018-03-04T13:12:01.369-08:00Hi Jacqui, it is disconcerting. What should be a f...Hi Jacqui, it is disconcerting. What should be a familiar space, is strangely uncomfortable.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-51672871229472658982018-03-04T01:17:41.123-08:002018-03-04T01:17:41.123-08:00I'm often to be found wandering in UK supermar...I'm often to be found wandering in UK supermarkets too and put me in a coffee shop (ie Starbucks) and I have no idea what I want and there never seems to be time to make a decision, it's rush, rush, rush! #AllAboutFranceJacqui Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140901612471884897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-29513179935443067062018-03-01T13:18:50.707-08:002018-03-01T13:18:50.707-08:00Hi Phoebe, in essence, we also decided that we cou...Hi Phoebe, in essence, we also decided that we couldn't go back, so moved to a different city in Australia. As you say, a different kind of hard. The castle in all seasons is beautiful. I miss it! Glad that you are enjoying a bit of fun in the snow.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-54788857665680634682018-03-01T13:16:52.976-08:002018-03-01T13:16:52.976-08:00Hi Vanessa, it was a huge culture shock, strangely...Hi Vanessa, it was a huge culture shock, strangely perhaps for one who had grown up in Australia. I enjoy reading your posts about life in SW France.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-58380082949433887612018-03-01T13:15:20.413-08:002018-03-01T13:15:20.413-08:00Hi Harriet, it was difficult to leave and that'...Hi Harriet, it was difficult to leave and that's a little how the book came about - it was therapeutic writing it and reliving France! As for Brexit - what can I say, that was just as hard to believe and accept. I hope that you keep loving your French life.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-67820140312970241522018-03-01T08:22:03.052-08:002018-03-01T08:22:03.052-08:00What an amazing castle to look out at. It doesn...What an amazing castle to look out at. It doesn't look French to me, more German. It must be hard living your life between two places. I've moved country often in my life but don't go back; a different kind of hard. Thanks for linking up to #AllAboutFrancePhoebe | Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-83829599761084820822018-03-01T05:44:32.573-08:002018-03-01T05:44:32.573-08:00It must have been a big culture shock to return to...It must have been a big culture shock to return to Australia after France. I would certainly find the same going back to the UK after 20 years here. I don't plan to, but you should never say never. At least you obviously still come back to savour la vie française. #AllAboutFranceVanessa Couchmanhttp://vanessafrance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-11370826728024131772018-03-01T01:35:01.655-08:002018-03-01T01:35:01.655-08:00That castle is incredible. It must have been diffi...That castle is incredible. It must have been difficult to leave it. But life goes on and new adventures await around the corner, as you have no doubt discovered during the last 5 years in Australia. I would hate to have to go home (got that, Brexit?). AllAboutFranceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459630855830458273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-52426125028835814092018-02-07T18:11:23.929-08:002018-02-07T18:11:23.929-08:00Merci beaucoup Ellen. A vous aussi.Merci beaucoup Ellen. A vous aussi.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-27461683692862722582018-02-07T18:10:38.678-08:002018-02-07T18:10:38.678-08:00Ah, mais là, votre niveau d'anglais n'est ...Ah, mais là, votre niveau d'anglais n'est pas faible du tout! Non, toujours des australiens dans le coin mais pas aussi souvent que nous aimerions... Merci Philippe.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-68800327347838630742018-02-07T15:25:43.468-08:002018-02-07T15:25:43.468-08:00Super to know you’ve got something new in the work...Super to know you’ve got something new in the works. Bonne continuation!Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175970854511498140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-29722888078642952842018-02-07T14:34:00.374-08:002018-02-07T14:34:00.374-08:00Hi Ellen, No, the house in the second picture is t...Hi Ellen, No, the house in the second picture is the house that we could see from ours. It was a dream house and location although where we are now is just as good. It is hard for it not to be in the area. Thank-you as always for your kind words. Your ideas are great. I am working on a project which requires illustrations. It has been a long time in the making - nearly 14 years already!But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-57437410418644688892018-02-07T14:30:31.069-08:002018-02-07T14:30:31.069-08:00Hi Cheryl, It is hard, isn't it! We are just l...Hi Cheryl, It is hard, isn't it! We are just lucky that we can do what we do.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-59791101153730916802018-02-07T14:29:35.052-08:002018-02-07T14:29:35.052-08:00We do share similar experiences, so I know that yo...We do share similar experiences, so I know that you understand the emotions. Yes, the driving takes some concentration each time in both directions!But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-41493115203713556252018-02-07T13:53:14.408-08:002018-02-07T13:53:14.408-08:00Bonjour Catherine ! En lisant votre post plein de ...Bonjour Catherine ! En lisant votre post plein de souvenir et de nostalgie après votre séjour hivernal dans votre 2e "chez vous" à Talloires, j' ai eu peur que vous ayez vendu les meubles et "Le Cormoran" aussi !!! Heureusement j' avais mal compris à cause de mon faible niveau en anglais...// Hello Catherine! When I was reading your post full of souvenir and nostalgia Philippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12553048582090855500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-54466175046490998412018-02-07T09:54:45.039-08:002018-02-07T09:54:45.039-08:00Fantastic photos of the chateau! Is that your hous...Fantastic photos of the chateau! Is that your house below it in the second picture? Looks like a dream location. I enjoyed your book very much, and do hope you are working on another. Maybe something light contrasting the cultural quirks of each country? A humorous take might encourage a publisher to match your text with an illustrator's work and publish it as a companion travel book that Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175970854511498140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-11124774167628547462018-02-07T08:18:07.951-08:002018-02-07T08:18:07.951-08:00I would never want to leave either with a view lik...I would never want to leave either with a view like that! It's terrible on the last day, or even a few days before, knowing that you are leaving such a special place.Cherylhttp://www.cobblestoneandvineyards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-46209816843810683012018-02-07T08:04:38.443-08:002018-02-07T08:04:38.443-08:00I can imagine the culture shock when you returned ...I can imagine the culture shock when you returned to Australia and the subsequent shock whenever you go back and forth. When I return to Canada from Spain, it is a similar experience. Although the driving is the same, fortunately! It is great to be in both worlds. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252671846285594734noreply@blogger.com