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Oh, what a wonderful life.

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People often ask me what do I do living alone in the country and why have I come to live in Brittany. I can answer honestly by just describing the last few days no matter when I am asked. For example the reason I haven't written anything in this blog lately is because I have been so busy. I could describe the whole of last week but not wanting to bore I will relate events of last weekend. It was jam packed. Friday morning I managed to squeeze in a couple of hours of gardening as well as freezing beans that I had been given and stewing apples also given. The afternoon saw me visiting the farm to help out a neighbour who wanted me to translate in the negotiation of a purchase. She wanted to buy some oak beams and also a huge root for her garden.  I then grabbed an hours rest because it was baking hot and I had to find enough energy to attend diner at a friend's house. I knew it would be difficult to leave the table before midnight as French meals usually take five hours. And th...