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Have you seen our cat?
Chateau Miaou replied to Suninfrance's topic in Central (Centre, Limousin, Auvergne)
Oh what a beautiful boy Jan - I'll keep everything I can crossed that he returns safe and well chez vous. -
A question from an inactif.
Chateau Miaou replied to Chancer's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
[quote user="Deby"] I always get chickens and jumpers mixed up! :-)[/quote] That must make for some interesting Sunday roasts [:D][:D] -
I had a cat with 3 legs (Ben, car accident @ 3 yrs, lived to 17-ish) - he was very, very good at begging ("oh but, just look at poor wee me with only 3 legs, how can I fend for myself" he'd yell at us every day from his post by the fridge) - but, isn't this the wrong thread for this . . . ? BTW, he was also very, very good at mousing [:-))] [8-|]
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Are you busy trick or treating?
Chateau Miaou replied to needhelp's topic in South West (Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées)
Bonne nuit, dormez bien (et appréciez vos sucreries) [:-))] Je souhaite que j'aie été là aussi [;-)] (For the snickers, obviously!!) -
Are you busy trick or treating?
Chateau Miaou replied to needhelp's topic in South West (Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées)
No ghoulies or ghosties here either (wish I could add, just goolies and posties but, sadly, it wouldn't be true) . . . [:-))] [:$] -
A question from an inactif.
Chateau Miaou replied to Chancer's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Soz J.R. [:(] didn't mean to appear critical - I'm trying to make myself speak/write better French so I always try to get it right myself (also, ex-typing teacher [:$] so old habits die hard!!) -
[quote user="J.R."]I too have been looking for a salopette but recently found why I had been getting funny looks, it appears [:D]that the female version of a salopard is a salope[/quote] [:$] [:D] [:D]
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A question from an inactif.
Chateau Miaou replied to Chancer's topic in The Complete France Post Bag
Mais oui, c'est le Toussaint (major Jour Férié)! You may find the odd supermarket open but that's about all - enjoy your day off [8-|] BTW, you'll find all the dates for the Jours Fériés for the next 40+ years here -
I used to ski as a teenager (few years and few stones lighter [:(] - if only I could find some salopettes to fit (note to self: check e-Bay immediately) [:D] On the plus side, at least I'd have a soft landing when I fall over . . . however, maybe this winter's diet will be more successful than (many) previous years' [;-)][:$]
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[quote user="Pads"]Local to you ?[/quote] Yup, it's about 45 mins from us here in Castelnaudary - head for Mirepoix then follow signs for Mont d'Olmes. Great views [8-|], you should have a look sometime when you're over here [:D]
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Here's one of my favourites from a local ski resort, Mont d'Olmes: [IMG]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t240/ChateauMiaou/Out%20and%20About/Ski-ingMontDOlmes2.jpg[/IMG]
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Whoooooooooooo said that? [:D]
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This is weird, I just checked again to see what I could see that Pads couldn't and the 2nd photo (the one with blue sky, chateau-type house, row of houses and boats) wasn't there (just the grey box with the wee red x in the corner) - I began to type a reply and went back to check which photo I could see (are you keeping up with me?) and they were both there . . . therefore, ignore this message as I can now see 2 photos, I think [8-)]
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[quote user="47AJM"]Anything?????[/quote] I can now see 2 different pics that you've posted - is the latest one the one you tried to post first? Gie's a clue - where are they? [8-)]
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Oops, you cheated by posting while I was too [:P] That's much better, can see it now - well done [:D] [:D] BTW, what/where is it?
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[quote user="47AJM"]I've posted it through Photobucket..........! Thats very strange because I closed my system down and just come back to it and the photo is there![/quote] Soz, this is what appears on my screen: [IMG]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t240/ChateauMiaou/no_pic.jpg[/IMG]
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Main (easy): Chicken and Prawn Creole (by British Heart Foundation) – Serves 8 Preparation time less than 30 mins / Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Ingredients § 675g / 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken § 1 tbsp vegetable oil § 2 onions, coarsely chopped § 3 cloves garlic, chopped § 1 each red + green pepper, coarsely chopped § 1 can (800g / 28 oz) tomatoes § 1 litre / 1¾ pint chicken stock § 1 tsp dried thyme § 1 tsp dried oregano § ¼ tsp cayenne pepper § 450g / 1lb long grain rice § 450g / 1lb medium prawns (fresh or frozen) § 20g / ¾ oz chopped fresh parsley Method 1. In large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat and cook chicken for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until softened. 2. Stir in peppers and add tomatoes, breaking up with back of spoon. Add stock, thyme, oregano and cayenne; bring to boil. 3. Stir in rice and cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. 4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan of boiling water, cook prawns for 3 minutes and drain. Peel and de-vein if necessary. Add prawns to rice mixture and cook for 5 minutes or until prawns are hot. Stir in parsley. I make this differently each time, depending on what I’ve got to hand) (eg, with chicken or turkey breasts, with prawns or mixed frozen seafood, with chilli flakes + Harisa paste) and it’s always gone down really well, very tasty. You can make it as hot as you like.
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Soz 47AJM, still not working - you've got us guessing now. Come on, try again . . . maybe 3rd time lucky [:D]
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where do you live? A view of my home.
Chateau Miaou replied to woolybanana's topic in Finding/Owning French Property
[quote user="Weedon"] what do you think?[/quote] I think you're up to mischief! [blink] [:D] [blink] -
[quote user="Chipie"][quote user="Chateau Miaou"] [quote user="Pads"] oppps I do often ...................you know what they say lay down with dogs ......................... [/quote] Yep, me too + got the flea bites to prove it [:P] - loved the photo of your cats + lab in front of the woodburner [8-|] [:-))][/quote] I won't tell the 'lab' that he has left his spotty pyjamas on if you don't [;-)] [:P] Jackie [/quote] Oops! [:$][Www][Www] - must pay attention when posting, soz . . .
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[quote user="Pads"] oppps I do often ...................you know what they say lay down with dogs ......................... [/quote] Yep, me too + got the flea bites to prove it [:P] - loved the photo of your cats + lab in front of the woodburner [8-|] [:-))]
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where do you live? A view of my home.
Chateau Miaou replied to woolybanana's topic in Finding/Owning French Property
S'ok - love the view from your deck - make it a really big glass of rosé and I'll bring a sleeping bag . . . just let me know when the housewarming is . . . bonne chance with the renovations [:)] -
where do you live? A view of my home.
Chateau Miaou replied to woolybanana's topic in Finding/Owning French Property
It's gorgeous GG - can I come by for a glass of rosé on your deck? -
Oui, Katie - that, and the fact that one member of his family appeared to be totally p***ed for the whole year - did I hear that he and his wife have split up since going back to the UK? What a shock! [blink] [6] Sharon
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[quote user="5-element"](fairy long)[/quote] Was this a typo for 'fairly long' or did you mean 'fairy long'? [8-)] Look forward to spotting you at a get-together either way [:D][8-|]