What I'll miss in France this year
Aug 16th, 2006, 04:01 PM
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What I'll miss in France this year
Due to illness we cancelled our August 21st trip and I was thinking today what I will miss besides friends there.
My Pastis 21, Frigolet,
Suze, my Normandy friend's Tomate Vert confiture,
My Poitier friend's Wild Boar dinners and wild boar paté,
My toro steak but to give me some feeling of being there, I bought at our local farmers'market, some zuccini blossoms that I stuffed with chevre and baked with chopped rosemary that I grow on my window sill.
I bought a bottle of my favorite Provençal rosé, Domaine Templier. All this brought a smile to my sick husband's face as we dined here outdoors.
My Pastis 21, Frigolet,
Suze, my Normandy friend's Tomate Vert confiture,
My Poitier friend's Wild Boar dinners and wild boar paté,
My toro steak but to give me some feeling of being there, I bought at our local farmers'market, some zuccini blossoms that I stuffed with chevre and baked with chopped rosemary that I grow on my window sill.
I bought a bottle of my favorite Provençal rosé, Domaine Templier. All this brought a smile to my sick husband's face as we dined here outdoors.
Aug 16th, 2006, 06:30 PM
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No, not profound. I know that I'm trying to distract myself by coming here because I have so much to do here.
When he naps and is asleep, I can be here to see friends and maybe make a post or two but mostly answer emails.
To OWJ: I read that thread about your awful disappointment. I'm hoping things turn around for you. You deserve it.
When he naps and is asleep, I can be here to see friends and maybe make a post or two but mostly answer emails.
To OWJ: I read that thread about your awful disappointment. I'm hoping things turn around for you. You deserve it.
Aug 16th, 2006, 06:55 PM
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So sorry to hear you husband isn't feeling well. Hope he gets well very soon.
Don't forget to put on some of your favorite French perfume.
Do you have a l'Occitane hear you? I love their lavender cologne - I use it around the house besides on me.
I made a screen saver of a photo of a lavender field from our recent trip so every time I turn on the computer I am immediately transported to Provence.
Don't forget to put on some of your favorite French perfume.
Do you have a l'Occitane hear you? I love their lavender cologne - I use it around the house besides on me.
I made a screen saver of a photo of a lavender field from our recent trip so every time I turn on the computer I am immediately transported to Provence.
Aug 16th, 2006, 07:09 PM
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Hi cigalechanta,
It's so very nice to see you back posting here. I so hope that things are looking up for your husband and that you will have many more wonderful trips to France together, next year and in the coming years. I have lit many candles in the Pays Basque churches for you both, as I've been thinking very much about you in this difficult time.
Regards,
Maribel
It's so very nice to see you back posting here. I so hope that things are looking up for your husband and that you will have many more wonderful trips to France together, next year and in the coming years. I have lit many candles in the Pays Basque churches for you both, as I've been thinking very much about you in this difficult time.
Regards,
Maribel
Aug 16th, 2006, 08:23 PM
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It was our turn last year to have our trip undone by health issues, and all I can say is it definitely makes you appreciate past experiences even more!
Inspired by YOUR récits of Provence here on Fodors, we will be experiencing this area of France for the first time together in just one week for the first time. So we will toast you and your husband with a sincere "à votre santé" at some of your favorite places, knowing what a difference a year can make. So hang in and think positive thoughts with the help of these special memories and your friends here on Fodors. And next year you'll be back in your beloved Provence.
But for now, think of those fresh little melons (de Cavaillon?) filled with port or surrounded by jambon, unending fields of sunflowers and lavender, church bells, sundials and that incredible rosé in the beautifully shaped bottle that only tastes as exceptionnel when imbibed "sur place".... Must be the local air oxygenating it or something.
Warmest Regards
Inspired by YOUR récits of Provence here on Fodors, we will be experiencing this area of France for the first time together in just one week for the first time. So we will toast you and your husband with a sincere "à votre santé" at some of your favorite places, knowing what a difference a year can make. So hang in and think positive thoughts with the help of these special memories and your friends here on Fodors. And next year you'll be back in your beloved Provence.
But for now, think of those fresh little melons (de Cavaillon?) filled with port or surrounded by jambon, unending fields of sunflowers and lavender, church bells, sundials and that incredible rosé in the beautifully shaped bottle that only tastes as exceptionnel when imbibed "sur place".... Must be the local air oxygenating it or something.
Warmest Regards
Aug 16th, 2006, 11:05 PM
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Oh Mimi, you know how you and your dear Jerry are in my thoughts and prayers dear one. You are an insperation as you always keep such a positive attitude and make your life so beautiful for the two of you. My very good thoughts that this time next year you will both be in your beloved France.
