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Little red squirrel bouncing across the lawn this morning!

Just goes to show that one has to be of a certain class to stay at La Lohuas Gites!!

Jubilee celebrations en France!

Today, at La Lohuas, a jubilee tea - I made Victoria Sponges and cup cakes, the Union Jacks and Cucumber and Egg sandwiches, completed our contribution à l'étranger - all washed down with a little Champagne!

Spring flowers

My favourite spring flowers are looking beautiful

New Arrivals

This little bundle turned up in the garden this afternoon - I didn't even know mum was sitting!

Duck Eggs

Two beautiful blue duck eggs this morning, well done Tilly and Caramel

New drive

We have been busy making a new lane to drive out of the gites and turn left onto the road towards Evran

Fish pond gets a new coat of paint.

My lovely Mum has been here for a week making floor cushions and bunting for the new tent that will be for "chilling out" for the older children - not sure they will appreciate the flower-power patterns, but I love them!

Had a bit of a clear up outside and a little bonfire!

So you thought a faggot was a meaty delicacy - No! In France its a bundle of kindling wood ready to start the fire next year - I pruned all the willows at the front of the barn

Lily Flower

What a mild winter we're having in Brittany this year, first week of January and I have a lily flower!

My Greenhouse!

A very expensive greenhouse!! I shall not be calculating how many geraniums I have to overwinter successfully to pay for it!

New Baby Guinea Pigs

Welcome to our two baby editions to La Lohuas "Bubble" and "Squeak"

New Pool photos

Professional photographer Dan Pix (what a great name for a photographer!) came on holiday here a couple of weeks ago and took some great pictures of the swimming pool for me. You can visit his website on http://www.danpixphotograp​hy.co.uk/

Runner Ducks

Our new editions are three Indian Runner Ducks - Ferdinand, Caramel and Tilly. They are three months old and a little shy at the moment, but very sweet. Quack!

New arrivals

Our batch of 11 chicks were born on Saturday 4th June.

Waterfall

I'm very happy with my waterfall - it pumps water directly from the heat pump, so gives you a warm massage!

Pool finished

Finally - after 6 months hard work, it is ready - first holiday makers arrive tomorrow. I am very happy with the end result!