It may be bloody cold but there are some advantages to living in a wine growing area

[themolesmother]

The end of January in Burgundy sees the celebration of the feast of St Vincent, patron saint of vignerons, otherwise known as an excuse for a bloody good knees up in all the wine villages of the region

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[dolorous_ett]

Just dropping by to say that I notice you've friended me, and that I'm going to friend you back. Charmed to make your aquaintance!

What a lovely occasion! It sounds delightful - sensibly arranged but not in a paranoid or fussy way. And the idea of wandering round in a slight haze enjoying all the different villages and wines seems like bliss to me.

Hi there

[themolesmother]

The St Vincent was great fun. The French really know how to do these things in style.

Thanks for the comment, and for friending me.

MM

[chthonya]

Hi there,

Just popped over to see who you were after you commented in my LJ. I hope you don't mind if I friend you? I'm curious to hear more about what it's like running a veggie B&B in France!

I passed through the Beaune area years ago, so I found your account of the festival really interesting - especially the logistics. Can't imagine an equivalent here being brave enough to ban cars for the greater good: the French have clearly got their priorities right somewhere!

[themolesmother]

Hi there!

Delighted to have you as a friend - I shall add you to my friends list, too.

The French are certainly more prepared to bite the bullet about some things. Another example is their on the spot fines for anyone picked up by the gendarmes for speeding or ignoring road signs. Hubby got caught when he failed to stop at a stop sign. The nice policeman politely escorted him to the cashpoint and relieved him of 90 euros there and then.

MM