tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post2727622991918289523..comments2023-10-16T12:59:06.745+01:00Comments on Janice in Caunes: It's marble time againJanicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-88430316888643918042013-06-29T19:46:46.084+01:002013-06-29T19:46:46.084+01:00It all looks like so much fun, Janice, and you sou...It all looks like so much fun, Janice, and you sound like you feel very much more at home there than you did at last year's marble festival. I'm glad the weather has improved for you and am looking forward to ours doing the same next week. The fete season is getting underway up here in Normandy too, with a village meal in the street or in the salle des fetes for each commune's annual fete. Our dancers' traditional costumes are very different from yours (not so colourful for one thing) but we enjoy watching them.<br /><br />You're obviously gearing up for a great summer in Caunes and it's wonderful that you feel so well again now to enjoy it all. PxxxPerpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-83912515096114255252013-06-27T20:04:47.901+01:002013-06-27T20:04:47.901+01:00WE are having a great time....it is so good to be ...WE are having a great time....it is so good to be back, particularly as I am feeling so well. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-1261875441642271072013-06-27T20:04:05.986+01:002013-06-27T20:04:05.986+01:00It does seem to be quite a special place. We are v...It does seem to be quite a special place. We are very happy we found it. JJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-27554690987338627502013-06-27T20:03:19.519+01:002013-06-27T20:03:19.519+01:00Maria,This is hilarious, as my family think I have...Maria,This is hilarious, as my family think I have shares in Snapfish. I have dozens of albums I have made through Snapfish over the last few years ! jxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-23568972402796845822013-06-27T14:20:48.717+01:002013-06-27T14:20:48.717+01:00Love your stories and photos about your life in Ca...Love your stories and photos about your life in Caunes....in your postings. you have a way of telling a story.....<br />Some people are really talented with those marble sculptures.<br /><br />Glad all is well with you and that you are once again enjoying your time in France.Erica (Irene)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10506249277104250093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-54657648580676123172013-06-26T20:07:45.604+01:002013-06-26T20:07:45.604+01:00It sounds wonderful and your photos are brilliant....It sounds wonderful and your photos are brilliant. You have obviously found a very special village.Vanessahttp://vanessafrance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-79362560357291464752013-06-26T13:52:22.623+01:002013-06-26T13:52:22.623+01:00www.snapfish.co.uk does wonderful picture books.I ...www.snapfish.co.uk does wonderful picture books.I have several of them now.I especially like this firm as they will always send me special offers.It is good to be able to write script on every page of the book.Another benefit for me is they keep your photos in albums and you can upload directly from Facebook.Last but not least the delivery is speedy.Sorry Janice i sound like i am a salesperson for this firm!!!x Maria.Hazel Maria Blakeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09720712737417796993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-14433236185924833542013-06-26T12:21:46.886+01:002013-06-26T12:21:46.886+01:00It was so good to meet up with you on Saturday Ver...It was so good to meet up with you on Saturday Veronica. The electro jazz was not really my taste, but I'll give anything a go...and it was interesting. I have also tried making some compote...with those small pears. I have yet to taste it, but that looks "interesting" too. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-56272808481836849642013-06-26T12:19:36.831+01:002013-06-26T12:19:36.831+01:00Thanks Maria. I have to admit that now, when I tak...Thanks Maria. I have to admit that now, when I take photos, I am often wondering how they might fit into a blog....or how I might turn them into a picture book for the grandchildren. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-65569273927729806182013-06-26T12:18:27.805+01:002013-06-26T12:18:27.805+01:00I really cant believe it was a year ago...so much ...I really cant believe it was a year ago...so much has happened, but we're still here...and so was the marble fete! JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-59600963399614304742013-06-26T12:17:32.901+01:002013-06-26T12:17:32.901+01:00I think the musical extravaganza that was Vendredi...I think the musical extravaganza that was Vendredi was meant to announce the start of the festivities. It is really good to be feeling fit enough to enjoy it all ! JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-78986087797250459532013-06-26T12:16:15.369+01:002013-06-26T12:16:15.369+01:00Caune's marble is apparently quite famous. It ...Caune's marble is apparently quite famous. It was used in Paris and Rome, and comes in red, pink and white ! I don't know of any other villages that have a marble fete....cherries, onions, apples, almonds yes...but not marble ! JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-63312711491935671022013-06-26T12:14:28.288+01:002013-06-26T12:14:28.288+01:00Just think of the fun you'd have at the vide g...Just think of the fun you'd have at the vide greniers !Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-76785469078721981402013-06-26T12:13:59.386+01:002013-06-26T12:13:59.386+01:00Yes, being in a place over a period of time certai...Yes, being in a place over a period of time certainly helps. The finally improving weather is helping too ! JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-44549890615529964602013-06-26T12:12:30.647+01:002013-06-26T12:12:30.647+01:00We are just north west of Carcassonne...at the foo...We are just north west of Carcassonne...at the foot of the Black mountains. It is a good place to be. J.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-36497985218496368682013-06-26T09:37:20.207+01:002013-06-26T09:37:20.207+01:00You took some great photos, Janice! All of mine we...You took some great photos, Janice! All of mine were rubbish -- I wasn't really paying enough attention to them. It was lovely to see you again, and meet Mark. I wasn't sure the electrojazz was going to be up my street -- I'm sure it was "interesting" though :) It is nice when you start bumping into people you know, and making connections.Veronicahttp://www.larecettedujour.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-34881083806291885402013-06-25T18:35:00.461+01:002013-06-25T18:35:00.461+01:00I love your postings of your life in France Janice...I love your postings of your life in France Janice.For me the photos you use tell your story perfectly.x MariaHazel Maria Blakeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09720712737417796993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-44372494866785072622013-06-25T17:19:44.733+01:002013-06-25T17:19:44.733+01:00Can it really be a year already? It seems like it ...Can it really be a year already? It seems like it was just yesterday that you were introducing us to the marble festivities. What a year it has been for you, yet, here you are, celebrating and recovering, meeting up with what are now becoming your friends in Caunes. <br /><br />I love festivals such as this one; a celebration of what is really the fabric of a community. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-18456767007238839152013-06-25T16:50:51.504+01:002013-06-25T16:50:51.504+01:00Everyone you knew seemed to know everyone else you...Everyone you knew seemed to know everyone else you knew....a nice place to be!<br />Did they combine la fete de la musique with the marble fair? <br /><br />It's been a rum year for you....but now clearly it's onward and upward and i'm so glad for you.Helen Devrieshttp://asurfeitofpalfreys.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-58503507762112828542013-06-25T07:59:17.015+01:002013-06-25T07:59:17.015+01:00Caunes looks like a very lively place to live; how...Caunes looks like a very lively place to live; how many villages have a Marble fete? It all looks quite wonderful. The dancers look absolutely picture perfect - it must feel like you are living in a storybook sometimes! xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-79797648933153760242013-06-24T22:49:34.886+01:002013-06-24T22:49:34.886+01:00I love this view of French life - better not show ...I love this view of French life - better not show it to husband as he's already seriously keen on moving and I'm just a scaredy-cat!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-84318440074914326672013-06-24T20:48:17.004+01:002013-06-24T20:48:17.004+01:00All of this may be just the beginning of a differe...All of this may be just the beginning of a different life in France for both of you. It takes time for acquaintances to become friends, but it looks like you are well on the way.<br /><br />Caunes seems like such a wonderful place to live and the roots seem to be going deeper. Enjoy every minute as you make your plans. xGaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-53549942454942497452013-06-24T20:44:20.876+01:002013-06-24T20:44:20.876+01:00I love the idea of a village meal with everyone sa...I love the idea of a village meal with everyone sat down at long tables. I must find our exactly where your village is on a map and plan a virtual visit. BacktoBodrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627125508442009313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-7231384523479327472013-06-24T17:28:16.707+01:002013-06-24T17:28:16.707+01:00Although I'm still feeling a bit as if I am a ...Although I'm still feeling a bit as if I am a visitor, I think that by the time we pack things up for the winter, leaving here at the end of October/start of November, I will feel more part of things. Getting involved with helping at some of the village meals, or "happenings" could be one way....and Mark is setting up a cafe des langues, which we hope will get underway in September. It was good though, realising how many connections we have made...as we bumped into most of them over the weekend. JxxxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926851391080970240.post-35285573136091656762013-06-24T16:26:23.664+01:002013-06-24T16:26:23.664+01:00You have picked the most wonderful village to have...You have picked the most wonderful village to have your home, Janice - it seems to have a bit of everything from vide grenier to high art, taking in rather a wide range in between. I am definitely looking forward to a visit with you at some point - though very excited about you coming here!! <br />It's lovely to find so many people you know - no matter what their nationality - you must feel you belong.<br />And what a 12 months! I remember your post about the marble fete last year. Such a lot has happened but wonderful that you are there; looking at it all again with slightly altered eyes, I suspect.<br />Huge hugs - have a wonderful summer. AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.com