A good idea ?

First time I come across these pre-mixed small bottles. Is it a good idea? It needs to be tried I think.

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Eclipse number four 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Four eclipses down… but the next one could take me all the way to Australia. 🌑✈️

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The week that was 32/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷


Lost track of the days, nearly lost a beach lunch, found new music, old sitcoms and cocktails under the Cité — just another perfectly normal week in Carcassonne.

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Le journal d’un peuchère 🇫🇷


What happens when a retired Frenchman, a scorching August, and a sharp sense of humour collide? 

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Closed by order of the authorities 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Nothing says ‘welcome to lunch’ quite like a padlocked beach restaurant.

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Le Marin 🇬🇧🇫🇷

From the streets of Carcassonne to the gentle whirl of my office fan, here’s a little story where everyday life gets a refreshing twist…

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Le Chat qui Pêche

We drove 30 miles for lunch.

The vinyl playlist alone was worth it.

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Some humour


Broken pencils are pointless

🤣🤣🤣

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Brilliant free sites

ust wanted to share some of the links to excellent free sites I use on a regular basis.

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The month that was – July 2026

From surprise celebrations and grandchildren by the pool to London pubs and a relentless heatwave—July packed a whole summer into 31 unforgettable days!

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