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Vendange Time
Posted on September 9, 2021
The vendange (vintage) is the annual wine harvest, when the grapes are picked from the vines. It’s usually done around late September or early October, the exact time depending on meteorological vagaries.
The 2021 vintage is probably going to be a shocker because of the awful weather we’ve had this year. However, this image, from a chateau in the Bordeaux region, harks back to a more promising time.
Raindrops on roses #3
Posted on September 2, 2021
A familiar subject and one I’ve ‘done’ a couple of times before.
This image is different to the others, but as I’ve said before, don’t expect whiskers on kittens any time soon.
A House Divided
Posted on August 26, 2021
One thing at least we can agree on: there are two ms in’ Marmite’. Accordingly, this image qualifies for Cee’s Midweek Challenge this week.
Traditionally, there is no middle way when it comes to Marmite: you either love it or you hate it. Personally, I am strongly of the latter persuasion, but Madame loves it – particularly with the added refinement of salad cream.
Don’t judge us.
I suppose it could be worse: she might support Everton.
Signs Of Life
Posted on August 20, 2021
There are many animal tracks to be seen in this part of the desert outside Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.
Resolutely Red
Posted on August 12, 2021
Although it’s sitting quietly in a collection of other vintage vehicles housed in an old stable block at Chateau Meillard, in central France, this specimen remains resolutely red.
The Heart Of The Sun(flower)
Posted on August 5, 2021
This year, Jean-Claude – who farms 40 hectares of land around here – has sunflowers as his principal crop. If you’re savvy to the back roads you can get pretty close to them.
A Sack For Spuds
Posted on July 29, 2021
I have no recollection of how or where we acquired this old potato sack, but it meets the terms of this week’s midweek challenge – must have a ‘K’ at the end of the word.
Harvest Time
Posted on July 22, 2021
Fancy A Coffee?
Posted on July 15, 2021
This weathered sign, in the open air museum of Montrol-Sénard, is outside a century-old equivalent of a modern-day coffee shop.
It’s a seashell
Posted on July 8, 2021
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