Many years ago a swarm of
bees arrived in our garden here in France and took up residence in a concrete
electricity pylon at the end of the potager.
They remained with us until they suddenly disappeared about three years
ago. Yesterday we noticed that they
are back. This is good news for the potager but not so great for a dog that
likes to chase bees. In fact Rick likes
to chase anything that begins with a B
- bees, birds, balls and big
tractors. Fortunately the hive is up
high inside the pylon so the bees are well out of his way.
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| a litre of red and a litre of rose |
This morning we went to
market to replenish our supplies of wine, farmer’s eggs and bread. The town was
buzzing (more bees?) with activity, a major cycling event is being held there today. We did our shopping and returned to the peace
and tranquillity of our little hamlet. Salut!
... and bicycles!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
Oh most definitely!
DeleteEnjoy the wine and any honey that might eventually come your way.
ReplyDeleteThe honey will be well out of our reach.
DeleteWhat could be more perfect than a glass or two of wine, under the shade of a favourite tree?
ReplyDeleteIt's a good job Rick can't climb !
That's what lazy summer days are for.
DeleteWould your Livebox be connected to that B.. pylon?
ReplyDeleteEr, don't think so.
DeleteDoes Rick like chasing bulls, Belgians and Bentleys, boozed up Bristolians and black Barbadians?
ReplyDeleteI don't think he's chased a Bentley yet.
DeleteThe hives were delivered to our nearby woods yesterday. The smell of Chestnut flower is overpowering, so I wasn't surprised. That storm kept me awake all night, I had both animals on the bed with me.
ReplyDeleteIt knocked our electricity out but I managed to sleep through it all!
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