Clair Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote user="Mareille"][quote user="powerdesal"]They need the first frost before picking.[/quote]You can slways put them in the freezer for a few hours if the frosts don't obligeChris[/quote]Another excellent tip! Thank you [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 32 by the thermometer, bright sunshine, nice breeze as well; absolutely wonderful!Then, I looked at the forecast: next 5 days are all going to be rainy! Is someone pulling my leg?Mind you, if autumn is the seaon of "mists and mellow fruitfulness", I guess we need some rain in order to get these mists and full, plump fruits.I'm NOT complaining, mind; garden could do with some rain and OH could have a rest from watering the plants! Me, I don't water the plants, not my department .................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Last of the petanque matches on Saturday, this week the vendange (we are told) starts in earnest, AND, it has been too cold to eat breakfast on the terrace the last two days !!! Mind you by too cold I mean it was less than 20deg, with a very strong wind. Once the wind dies a little, as it has done today, and changed direction from cold to warm, we'll be back out there again......EDIT: Just realised - my 500th post - my first "light" has arrived - at last....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Ya bo sucks to you lot that are wishing for Autumn and cooler weather [:P]I was away for three weeks of August so missed all the really good stuff and the pool is struggling now to get above 20deg so for my money I want at least another week of 40deg's [8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 We're not wishing for autumn, merely marking its imminent arrival. As for you, if you would insist on working in some abandoned place like the North Sea, you have only yourself to blame!As for swimming pools, I don't have one so I don't really pay much notice to what everybody else's pool temperature is like [:P]Gonna have a nice cup of tea now; it's NEVER too hot to have a cuppa, don't you think?Hope the weather stays kind to you, Erns. It must be sooooooooo annoying, being unable to swim in your own swimming pool.........oh dear![;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 As Judith says, early mornings are a lot cooler. Also evenings - might have to light a fire soon, except we haven't had the chimney swept yet.But it's still too hot at 4pm to go out for a walk.And the aoutats are out and about at last [:(] - very late this year . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Whatever insects they were that were eating chunks off me seem to be giving it a bit of a rest at last. Flies are still about though, so I don't know what to make of it.Forecast remains to say rain for next 5 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The vendage started very early here this year, on the 27th August, (the Polish workers hadn't even arrived!) but it is suffocatingly hot for that sort of work.Saturday marked a cooler spell with temperatures getting under 35° at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 [quote user="NormanH"]The vendage started very early here this year, on the 27th August,[/quote]Well, they picked the white grapes a couple of weeks ago, but this week is the week they start to do the rest - and since they go past our house we can always tell that it has started .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Last year we helped friends with the vendange, it was late and the first weekend of October, abolutely freezing, temperature was 2C and there was frost when we got up. Wet ,cold and miserable, we all dressed in many layers and looked like a band of workers from eastern europe. As usual the vendange meal was worth it not to mention a constant supply of pineau.[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 'Autumn in the Air', I remember that, it means I only need to change my sweat soaked shirt once a day, not three times [:(]edit, the pool at the Hilton was down to 28 deg the other day, positively freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Vendange started (a bit half-heartedly)Tourists mostly goneLocals switched out of shorts to long trousersDelivery of post back an hour (holiday cover replaced by usual lady)Cheques sent mid-end July, cashed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladoix Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Back to school tommorrow for the kids Serious wine buyers around in BurgundyStill nice and warm in the day but cool enough to sleep at nightFinish work at 6 instead of 7pmTax rebatesI love this time of year!LadoixPS - the vendange isn't scheduled for another week here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 [quote user="Ladoix"]Back to school tommorrow for the kids Serious wine buyers around in BurgundyStill nice and warm in the day but cool enough to sleep at nightFinish work at 6 instead of 7pmTax rebatesI love this time of year!LadoixPS - the vendange isn't scheduled for another week here[/quote]but don't forget that our 'vin primeur' come out a month before the Beaujolais Nouveau.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 I haven't seen any vendange activities around here and I am "generally" in the Bordeaux-producing area.Today, it's rained and is indeed a bit misty but still need air con in the car. Had planned a bbq for this evening but will now probably cook the food in the oven instead. Not changing the menu though and will still serve a well chilled chardonnay comlombard to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's autumnal, it's French, it's sentimental, it's romantic, it has overtones of sadness, regret and poignancy.It's for Frenchie.............are you paying attention, Frenchie?????http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2s2tPORlW4Plus, it's on thread!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]It's autumnal, it's French, it's sentimental, it's romantic, it has overtones of sadness, regret and poignancy.It's for Frenchie.............are you paying attention, Frenchie?????http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2s2tPORlW4Plus, it's on thread!!! [/quote]Heresy! Heresy! Heresy!Piaf singing in English! Heresy!Listen to the original here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRSwcO38C4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 What a lovely thought, Sweet! I must admit I was surprised it was in English, and preferred the other. Both just the right mood.Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 What is it that these Frenchmen have? That fair set tingles up and down my spine, Clair.Jo, what really hit the spot for me with the Piaf were the stills: those cattle trucks and that Kiss[kiss]Now must go to Frenchie's thread and make sure she listens............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I did listen .. You know me too well sweetie...Really moved...Whatever the language, the emotion is there....MERCI mon amie.... [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The problem is that the well -known English version is so much less powerful than the original text.This video has subtitles which give a feeling of the French original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Oh Norman, that was lovely! I played several of those shown on the list afterwards. 5 in the morning - but what a way to start the day! Thanks, Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]I haven't seen any vendange activities around here and I am "generally" in the Bordeaux-producing area.[/quote]Sweet, I think you'll find that the vendange starts a little later in the Bordeaux area than down here. My memory of the Bordeaux regions is that it is normally nearer the end of September than the beginning, though it does depend on what the weather has done during the year and the month preceding I believe.It's certainly happening here, but not with the ferocity I remember from other years, but the weather has been very strange, and very changeable this last week, which may also be having an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 One thing's for sure, Judith, I haven't actually found a Bordeaux red that I like drinking![:$]Confession over.........................Yes, the weather has been very changeable here as well but the evenings are definitely much cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]One thing's for sure, Judith, I haven't actually found a Bordeaux red that I like drinking![:$][/quote]Try a Duras - similar but I think better than most overhyped Bordeaux, though I admit it depends on what type of red you like.You certainly do not need to spend the Bordeaux prices to get a good drinkable Bordeaux, in fact I quite resent the prices they think you have to pay for a NAME .....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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