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Month: October 2018

06/10/2018

Well, things will be somewhat different around here from now on. The Aged FIL passed away on the 25th; and the funeral was on the 28th in our village.

So now we have our work cut out, sorting out decades of junk at the Aged FIL’s house.

Author v8ownerPosted on October 6, 2018October 6, 2018Leave a comment on 06/10/2018

Cast (In order of appearance)

LSS Long-Suffering-Spouse
Aged FIL The Late Father-In-Law
Aged Aunt FIL's late sister. These siblings did not speak to each other in years
MIL The Late Mother-In-Law
JP The cousin of LSS, favourite nephew of FIL
J Female owner of the farm next to that of FIL
Friend F Retired friend of LSS, they worked together at one time
Friend L Another friend of LSS, particularly good at DIY
Friend E Lives in the village, loves baking
Friend V Yet another friend, loves foraging
M&O Retired couple who are in charge of the local hunt, overall good eggs.
CC Owner of the gîte next door.
Mr. T Our closest full-time neighbour, although his house is actually in the next county. Has caught the beer-brewing bug.
Friend M Ex-partner of Mr. T. We still see her occasionally.
Mr. C A real-life Obelix.


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