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L’été Indien: édition express 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 21, 2025 by admin

Yesterday I was sunbathing by the pool… today I’m building an ark in the rain – welcome to autumn!

Posted in Humour, Weather & Seasons | Tagged * Indian Summer, Autumn arrival, End of summer blues, Everyday anecdotes, Family visits, Humorous reflections, Rain and storms, Seasonal switch, Sudden weather change, Thunder and lightning | Leave a comment

La Madeleine de Proust à 2 roues 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 21, 2025 by admin

From 0.7 horsepower to 33 km/h downhill thrills — ride back to the sixties with me on a Solex!

Posted in Life in France, Nostalgia | Tagged 1960s memories, Classic bikes, French heritage, Made in France, Nostalgic rides, Old school wheels, Proustian madeleine, Retro travel, Solex, Summer holidays in France, Vintage France lifestyle, Vintage mopeds | Leave a comment

The week that was 38/2025

Posted on September 20, 2025 by admin

From Ireland’s rain to France’s sun, plus squatters, salads, and Barcelona!—click for the full rollercoaster

Posted in Weekly Journal | Tagged * Ireland, ARTE, Barcelona (song), Bureaucracy, Chilean Wine, Cognac, EU Commission, Freddie Mercury, French Palate, La Bande 68, Squatters, Summer in France, Tours, Uzès, Whiskey, Wine | Leave a comment

England: The 51st State in spirit 🇬🇧

Posted on September 19, 2025 by admin

From pumpkin spice lattes to Black Friday stampedes, England is slowly turning into a mini-USA. Explore the satirical side of fashion, food, and language changes in British life

Posted in Culture & Identity, Humour | Tagged Americanisation, Black Friday, British lifestyle satire, Cultural commentary, Customer service, England, Fashion trends, Food trends, Language changes, Pumpkin spice, UK culture | Leave a comment

La Madeleine de Proust 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 19, 2025 by admin

Ever had a taste, smell, or sound transport you back in time? Discover the story behind Proust’s madeleine—the tiny treat that unlocks life’s most cherished memories.

Posted in Culture & Identity, Food & Drinks, Nostalgia | Tagged ChildhoodMemories, ClassicLiterature, CulturalExpressions, EmotionalTriggers, FoodAndLiterature, FrenchCulture, InvoluntaryMemory, LiteraryReferences, MadeleineDeProust, MarcelProust, Memory, Nostalgia, ProustianMoment, SensoryExperiences | Leave a comment

Kevin v Nemo 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 18, 2025 by admin

Farewell Kevin, hero of the pool. Nemo’s here, batteries charged and ready for battle. Read the chronicles!

Posted in Humour, Tech & Gadgets | Tagged Battery-Powered, Cordless Gadgets, Funny Stories, Home Automation, Household Humor, Kevin the Robot, Le Bon Coin, Nemo the Robot, Pool Maintenance, Pool Robots, Selling Online, Technology Upgrade | Leave a comment

A toast to frustration 🇬🇧

Posted on September 18, 2025 by admin

Ever felt ignored by the universe (or the local government)? This one’s for you.

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Back home 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on September 17, 2025 by admin

From Guinness detox to a neighbour uprising: what greeted us first back home in France.

Posted in Life in France, Travel | Tagged * Ireland, Detox, France, French politics, Guinness, Humour, Japanese restaurant, Local life, Neighbours, Police municipale, Saké, Squatters, summer heat, Visitors, Whiskey tasting | Leave a comment

Epilogue – Irish adventures 🇮🇪

Posted on September 16, 2025 by admin

Discover the truth hidden between the final words – click to read the epilogue

Posted in Reflections & Mood, Travel | Leave a comment

Day -2 From Carcassonne to Guinness in one (very thrifty) Ryanair wedge—strap in and check in! Day -1 Sunshine, sarcasm, and a suitcase that won’t shut—join me on my misadventures from Occitan bliss to Irish drizzle. Day 1 49 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture & Identity, Food & Drinks, Travel | Tagged * Galway, Athlone, B&B stays, Castle visits, Cocktails (with a wink), Food & Wine (or “Wine Rant”), Guinness, Irish hospitality, Irish pubs, Jameson Black Barrel, Kilkenny, Rainy walks, Roadtrip, Sean’s Bar, Stag Party (fun mention) | Leave a comment

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