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Cloud cuckoo land From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (15 minutes old)

Yes, I know it's sad (actually it's not 'sad' - the death of a kitten or puppy is sad - to be pernickity, it's 'pathetic'), but I'm still on that 'what I'd do with a 45.5 million quid lottery win' tri… more

45.5 million smackeroonies! From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (3 days old)

Georgie asked me last week-end if I was one of the two lucky lottery winners who won 45.5 million each. 45.5 million squid! Hah! If only! Told her I hadn't been doing the lottery recently as part of m… more

Walter Kaaden - MZ genius From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (7 days old)

As well as being a fan of Vincent motorcycles (see previous posting), I'm also a big fan of MZs. This may come as a surprise because the two brands are at opposite ends of the biking spectrum. One's i… more

1953 Vincent Rapide 'C' From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (9 days old)

I first read 'The Wind in the Willows' aged about nine. 'Toady' became an instant hero. Like him, I used to sniff exhaust fumes in much the same way as the Bisto Kids sniffed gravy. Been addicted to b… more

Murrayfield, here we come From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (13 days old)

Me and my big mouth. While watching the last France/Scotland Six Nations rugby match on telly round at neighbour Christian's way back in February, I casually mentioned that it'd be rather a wizard… more

The Red Tree From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (17 days old)

Weather's still glorious out here. Mind you, we could do with some rain. I keep saying that. Bound to regret it. All too soon it'll be raining chats et chiens. Then the snow. Brr. In the meantime, mig… more

Birthday girls From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (18 days old)

My, how tempus fugits. It's a week ago already that I waved au revoir to Georgie and Helen at Limoges airport after their long week-end visit. They'd popped over to celebrate their birthdays (two days… more

Pink to blue From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (24 days old)

On this evening's dogwalk as I watched the sun go down, I almost missed what was going on in the clouds behind. Quite some show. Lasted about five minutes. All rather splendid. … more

Scabby From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (29 days old)

Have recently been asked how Jock's progressing after his recent mauling by the two hunting dogs. Well, he's still a bit scabby underneath but seems to be back to his mischievous and cantankerous old … more

Last of the summer whine From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (30 days old)

First frost this morning. Winter's on its way. Which means that last evening's dogwalk may well have been the last warm and sunny one of the year. Wasn't going to load up pics of it due to having post… more

The Lightning Tree (again) From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (31 days old)

I make no apologies for making further mention of the Lightning Tree. It fascinates me, especially when bathed in the pink light of sunset. For just five or ten minutes it bursts into a variety of glo… more

Soon be Christmas From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (31 days old)

Once a week we get a bunch of mailers plonked in our mailboxes from local branches of national supermarkets featuring special seasonal offers. Found it hard to believe but today we received our first … more

Cancelling my PRO Blog From KACKERS ^Pro in Help (32 days old)

I am a Pro account user and I wish to cancel my blog and any further payments. I pay annually and realise that i will not get any money back. I wish to cancel fgor personal reasons, and if I ever wa… more

Another lazy Sunday From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (33 days old)

One of the joys of being a doddery old hermit recluse tucked away in the back of beyond is that one can, if one so chooses, completely lose touch with the outside world. This one (i.e. moi) tends to d… more

Loto From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (34 days old)

I've won the lottery! Unfortunately my prize was a mere four euros but at least it shows that Lady Luck is on my side. So..., when I win the biggie (and I surely will), what will I do with my millions… more

Del-boy and Rodders From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (43 days old)

Every so often I remember that I have boxes of LPs stashed away in the indoor shed, still unpacked from May '05 when we moved here. Must be about 500 or more at a guess (er, LPs, not boxes!). Haven't … more

Walking wounded From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (44 days old)

After wee Jocky's less than enjoyable visit to the vet yesterday (he hated being pinned upside-down on the operating table and having his wound scrubbed with iodine - didn't notice the two injections … more

Wounded From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (45 days old)

Monday lunchtime. Took the dogs for a gentle amble up the granite cross. Just before we reached it I spotted a car through the bushes, parked at the end. Hunters. Just managed to get Sprock on his lea… more

Slob From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (46 days old)

Ain't no nosey parker but I'm always fascinated by those photos that my honourable fellow bloggers sometimes load up showing their computery work areas. They're so much more neat and tidy and modern a… more

Pretty awful From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (49 days old)

Pretty: the pink flowery bush thing that appears to be doing rather well despite my infrequent activity with the watering can. Awful: the smelly little rebel who flatly refuses to accept that Westi… more

Tough cookie From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (49 days old)

For a bohemian hermit recluse comme moi, the thought of having guests is absolutely terrifying. So when old college chumette and fellow blogger 'countrybumpkin' confirmed last week that she'd be visit… more

Autumn From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (53 days old)

Last of the swallows has just flown south, kitchen stove's lit, evenings are drawing in, must be autumn. Sat outside yesterday soiree after a quick dogwalk supping my usual medicinal scotch ape… more

Mind like a sieve (er, forgot..., it's 'memory' innit) From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (61 days old)

Had an exhausting day yesterday (Sunday). Paid a couple of tax (house rates?) bills plus a water bill. Such exertions may not drain the energy of ordinary humanoids but to a lazy bohemian hermit reclu… more

Ticks From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (65 days old)

This is a tick. Found it attached to Sprocket's neck this morning. Must have picked it up on one of yesterday's walks. Biology lesson... They start off tiny - about the size of a flea - and lo… more

The Pierrefitte circuit - part 2 From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (67 days old)

Another ten pictures. Another ten thousand words. … more

The Pierrefitte circuit - part 1 From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (67 days old)

Had a great dogwalk this evening. Very sunny. Up Pierrefitte. It's a tiny hamlet with just a couple of farmhouses and a few barns in the shadow of a distant hill. There's an old farmer up there with a… more

Typical Tuesday From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (67 days old)

For those of you of a houseproud (not to mention nervous) disposition, turn away now. The following couple of snaps could cause serious palpitations, not to mention feelings of nausea and an overwhelm… more

The Lightning Tree From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (68 days old)

I call both tree and painting 'The Lightning Tree' because I wrongly assumed the reason one of its main branches is hanging off was that it had been hit by lightning. The farmer has since explained th… more

Fave Beatles song From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (69 days old)

Typical Saturday night. Noshed supper in front of the telly. Hadn't a clue what was on. Flicked through a few channels. Spotted a Beatles night. Watched a couple of fascinating documentaries. Then mus… more

Back to abnormal From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (73 days old)

Following a week of glorious sunshine and clear blue skies, during which it seemed to just get hotter and hotter, the weather finally broke yesterday. Welcome to September. Mind you, we couldn't have … more