Recent posts - Myplace2

Relocation, relocation, relocation From la_spice in Myplace2 (237 days old)

Just to let you all know that, in future, I won't be blogging here. I won't be deleting this blog as it contains so many lovely memories so it will be simply suspended in time under the guardianshi… more

A taste of Cheddar From la_spice in Myplace2 (243 days old)

Cox's Mill Hotel, Cheddar Gorge… more

Who's been sleeping in my bed? From la_spice in Myplace2 (245 days old)

When I arrived at my friend's house he said "I hope you don't mind sharing with George?" Well he was a bit too boney for my liking but at least he didn't snore!… more

I'm back! From la_spice in Myplace2 (246 days old)

What a hectic time I've had in the UK. I have covered well over a thousand miles and met up with some smashing bloggers en-route. First of all I spent a lovely day with one of my very first blog… more

Amazing! From la_spice in Myplace2 (252 days old)

I've just managed to get online and am gob-smacked to see that I've been given two BLOSCARS! Many thanks for all the lovely comments. Marian… more

I've got piles From la_spice in Myplace2 (258 days old)

.... of ironing to do. I've created two piles - one "to do now" and one "to do sometime" :**: Well at least I'm organised! … more

Spice on UK Tour From la_spice in Myplace2 (259 days old)

I decided that it's time I took a short break and looked at one or two options one of which was to drive back to the UK and look up a few friends. At Christmas I received a letter from an old friend w… more

Bring me Sunshine From la_spice in Myplace2 (261 days old)

Yesterday I came across this sculpture by the Canadian sculptor Louis Gosselin The piece is entitled Oraison Solaire (Solar Prayer) and measures 210cm in circumference. … more

First Wives' Club From la_spice in Myplace2 (261 days old)

Next week is half term holiday and my ex-husband and his wife are paying a visit to my Daughter and family. Louis (aged 5) told his teacher that Grandad was coming to stay and that his Grandad didn't … more

A Nice Touch! From la_spice in Myplace2 (262 days old)

Morning cuppa anyone? How thoughtful of the proprietors to provide nice warm throws for their clients.… more

Going .... going ..... gone! From la_spice in Myplace2 (263 days old)

Monkey see, monkey do! These are not very good quality shots but I love the chain of events unfolding before my eyes. Ready........ Steady........ ....... Oh! Oops! ....... If yo… more

Getting off your Face! From la_spice in Myplace2 (264 days old)

Yesterday Subs did an interesting post entitled "One very good reason to abandon Facebook". Although I'm not a Facebook member I've heard about it and thought I should learn more. First of all I re… more

Misleading Headlines From la_spice in Myplace2 (266 days old)

OK so I've been guilty of using one or two misleading titles to some of my posts. Such as: "I've been at it" "Knockers" "Red Hot Mamma" "A Dirty Weekend" You get the idea. Even the Fren… more

Best Kept Loo Award From la_spice in Myplace2 (267 days old)

Yesterday Queenemab posted about visiting loos and we all exchanged comments about our nightmare experiences. It got me wondering where have I found a decent loo? The one at this café gets my nominati… more

I've been at it...... From la_spice in Myplace2 (268 days old)

...all afternoon and I'm exhausted :-/ but satisfied :) My bush is now nicely trimmed :yes: my cherry, pear, plum and apple trees have been pruned to within an inch of their lives and I've brought … more

Go on ........ From la_spice in Myplace2 (269 days old)

..........Usky has shown us his 8| and now I'll show you mine :) So go on then - what are you waiting for? - show us yours :yes: :roll: Your desktop images of course! :roll:… more

Chablis From la_spice in Myplace2 (269 days old)

Yesterday I decided to really push the boat out and paid €6.90 for a bottle of wine instead of my typical €3.90. Last night my daughter and I shared the aforementioned bottle of Chablis and it was rea… more

A Brighter Day From la_spice in Myplace2 (270 days old)

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A steaming holiday! From la_spice in Myplace2 (273 days old)

QueeneMab's posting about her holiday memories set me thinking and I remembered a very unusual holiday in Scotland. We were a big family (I am one of five children) and I can only recall us going a… more

Beach Trees! From la_spice in Myplace2 (273 days old)

Yesterday I posted some picture of my afternoon trip to the seaside. Tom aka Seasideman said that he wasn't used to seeing trees so close to the beach. Here's a few more shots of the pine trees. … more

Picture this ......... From la_spice in Myplace2 (273 days old)

Here's my afternoon in pictures When I arrived home the sky changed dramatically as a storm gathered in the distance. You can probably tell that there was bright sunshine behind… more

Away with the Fairies From la_spice in Myplace2 (273 days old)

My Granddaughter Aimée has had a wobbly front tooth for ages and it's been literally hanging by a thread for weeks. Well today they finally parted company and rather than being overjoyed she was reall… more

Lost in Space From la_spice in Myplace2 (274 days old)

I've just lost 24 hours blogging time. :**: Yesterday I couldn't connect to the internet and I felt so isolated from you all. :( I tried to pinpoint the problem, France Telecom said there wasn't a … more

From Russia with Love From la_spice in Myplace2 (275 days old)

Yesterday Malkeas did a post about some china that had been passed down from her beloved Nana. I told her about some china my Dad had brought back from Russia over 20 years ago and promised I'd post s… more

Ooops! From la_spice in Myplace2 (275 days old)

I knew I shouldn't have had wine for with my lunch!;D I think I'd better have a siesta!:yawn: See you guys later! :wave:… more

Online Banking From la_spice in Myplace2 (276 days old)

I'm quite glad I don't have online banking. How many unsuspecting people are conned by email messages like the one I've just deleted from my inbox? Dear Customer, Due to multiple log-in attempt e… more

At Sixes and Sevens! From la_spice in Myplace2 (276 days old)

I'm literally "meeting myself coming back" today. At 9.30 each Thursday morning I attend a French class to try and improve my French (well one can hope!!!) Last Thursday's class was cancelled due t… more

KNOCKERS! From la_spice in Myplace2 (277 days old)

Thoughts from a Bloscar nominee No-one was more surprised than me to find myself a Bloscar nominee. I felt suitably humbled by the fact that my fellow bloggers nominated me. In the past I’ve hea… more

Snow use! From la_spice in Myplace2 (277 days old)

I'd better plough through the pile of ironing! :roll: Sorry for the bad pun but it just popped into my head along with the following childhood song: 'Twas on a Monday morning When I beheld my d… more

Snow Go Area From la_spice in Myplace2 (279 days old)

Having taken all the factors into consideration I have decided to stay put and not make my planned journey to the UK. :( The snow will now probably disappear. :roll: Roll on Summer :yes:… more