Suninfrance

Thanks Cendrillon He needs to get to Calais, but I think he may have sorted something now. I had a look at Bla Bla Car and it looks like a great site. We've been looking at all options this afternoon, and as he won't fly, needed an alternative. Thanks for your help though. Jan xx

Is anybody driving back to the UK in the next few days (from tomorrow to 28th August) as my husband needs a lift back fairly urgently. Pick up would be at either Lubersac or Junction 43 or 44 on A20. Happy to pay some costs and maybe share driving. Please let me know asap. Many thanks. Jan

Thank you - will  send link to friend. xxx

I've never seen it in France, so being able to buy it everywhere doesn't make sense.  Can you buy it in the supermarkets and if so, where would it be because it's not with the fizzy drinks or the cordials and syrops.  The only other place I can think of is Go Sport or Decathlon but having looked at their websites, am not seeing it.   I was just asking if it was available in France as I have a friend in hospital with cancer who is currently craving lucozade and if it hits the spot for them, then I would like to try and get some asap. Jan xxx

Does anyone know if you can buy Lucozade in France and if you can, where? Jan xxx

Heard them flying over tonight.  Always such a pleasing sound.  Wish they would change their route timings to daytime so we could see them.

Further info re dogs being stolen in the Charente "Not just from gardens, some were taken on walks. Be vigilant for vans parked near homes or known dog routes. Not the white chasse vans, ones with side openings."

I am just passing this message on, which appeared on my FB page from Phoenix Association, to make sure that everyone is aware: Phoenix Association - FranceHello Everyone, Very sadly, we have been advised of a recent, very active spate of dogs being stolen in the Charente, directly from people's gardens. It is thought that they might be being used as bait for dog fighting. Please keep your eyes on your dogs at ALL times and report any suspicious behaviour to the gendarmes. Please share this notice if you can. May all the dogs who have been stolen in the last few days be returned to their loving owners.

Les Grues have arrived in 19 - flew over St Bonnet La Riviere this evening.

Just thought I would let you all know that the dog's owner has now been found and reunited with his pet. I do love a happy ending. Jan xx

Has anyone lost an Alsation dog. The  vet has identified the dog's chip as English, but the UK company has no record of the number and is contacting the manufacturer so that they can trace the vet who applied it and then hopefully the owner. The dog is currently being looked after by the people it "adopted" in the Beyssenac area of Correze (19). If you have lost a dog or know of someone who has lost this dog, please drop me a line and I can put you in touch with the people who are looking after it. Many thanks. Jan [IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/suninfrance/dog.jpg[/IMG]

Had 3 lots go overhead last night and another flock tonight - sadly it was dark, so couldn't see them, but the sound was so recognisable.  Will be on lookout for a daytime migration.

Thanks for the web link Frederick.  Very useful. Ours was just a small flock in the distance - heard them well before we could see them.  We have visitors at the moment, who didn't manage to see them or hear them and now think we are completely barking mad - LOL.  Can't wait for the next batch to come over and if we are really lucky we will have them circling over the house like we did in the Spring.

St Bonnet La Riviere, Correze (19) - First sighting of the cranes this evening on their way to their winter home. Jan

You are obviously tastier than Julie.  But they are a nuisance.  I think deer fly also goes by the name stable fly and other names too, same group of fly, just a different name.  As for those little red mites - they may be small, but they do pack a punch - I've been bitten by them too.  At the moment I am suffering from mozzy bites.  Had nothing all summer, but just in the last week or so, they have become a pain (literally).  Got two corkers on my leg - look like mini volcanos at the moment.  [:'(]