Went to the HSBC in Brinon and filled in lots of forms; my French bank account is finally opened! Of course I can\u2019t actually use it yet, as I don\u2019t have a card or chequebook; but it\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately the aged FIL proved to be particularly incontinent today, with the consequence that not only his pyjamas, but all the bedclothes – including blankets \u2013 needed to be \u2013 shall we just say \u2013 thoroughly washed.<\/p>\n
In the evening the first carer turns up to give him his supper and take him to the lavatory (which unsurprisingly he doesn\u2019t need).<\/p>\n
Wildlife diary: I\u2019m pleased to report the ducks have not taken my unexpected visit to heart, and are still visiting the nest.
On the way back from town, LSS suddenly said, “Look, dear.”
“Yes dear?” I replied.
“No, dear,” she said.
“What ARE you on about?” I asked.
“Deer. Chevreuil. Things with four legs in that field we just passed.”
“Ohhhhhhhhh….”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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