tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post4041305951408773209..comments2024-01-20T13:05:05.298+01:00Comments on The trouble with truffles.......: All That Glitters Is ColdRob (ourfrenchgarden)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-47291333669076003002012-03-02T20:26:03.031+01:002012-03-02T20:26:03.031+01:00Hi Phil
Wellfor zone 8 we had a zone 7 winter fol...Hi Phil<br /><br />Wellfor zone 8 we had a zone 7 winter following a truly mild December and January. <br /><br />Les Eyzies recorded -19 or so, it's a notorious frost hollow but as you say, total contrast now, in fact the mercury nudged 21 here today.<br /><br />Not seen the Cranes yet. Been busy working inside unfortunately.<br /><br />I hope folk take a look at your link for the Crane migration, good stuff.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-63814931217440737202012-02-29T21:41:18.225+01:002012-02-29T21:41:18.225+01:00Hi Rob
Boy wasn't it cold. -21°C recorded nea...Hi Rob<br /><br />Boy wasn't it cold. -21°C recorded near Villeneuve-sur-Lot and a record -19°C in Bergerac. <br /><br />We had -19°C here on the coldest day. The same day that a contractor cut through an electricity cable which supplies our house and the heating oil froze too:).<br /><br />What a contrast today though with +20°C and our guest in our guest sun bathing by the pool....bizarre! <br /><br />Saw the Cranes this evening too. This video was from 2 years ago. It's a sight to behold...have you seen them where you are?<br /><br />http://www.landscapejuice.com/2010/03/crane-migration-grue-grus-south-west-france-europe-scandinavia.htmlPhil Voicehttp://www.landscapejuice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-34847030001499780202012-02-18T10:26:30.124+01:002012-02-18T10:26:30.124+01:00I wonder how the 'tropicals' are? They pr...I wonder how the 'tropicals' are? They probably got through, sheltered and south facing.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-22631439163287496482012-02-18T10:25:11.068+01:002012-02-18T10:25:11.068+01:00Hi Sweetbay
There's something glitchy with bl...Hi Sweetbay<br /><br />There's something glitchy with bloggers comments. Yes, we are thawing out.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-69017873078346334612012-02-15T18:36:03.806+01:002012-02-15T18:36:03.806+01:00Tres froid. I hope the tropicals in La Roque are ...Tres froid. I hope the tropicals in La Roque are surviving. Marc Walker was just here for dinner so I can't ask him. (Not too intimidating cooking for a chef.)Pat's Additionhttp://pats-addition.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-64419979192277851482012-02-15T14:56:21.966+01:002012-02-15T14:56:21.966+01:00Rob sorry I don't have any advice about the po...Rob sorry I don't have any advice about the post stuck in limbo. Whenever I've had a problem the blogger help forum is a good place to post questions and find answers.<br /><br />Have you started to thaw out yet?sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-68800633990096589532012-02-15T12:08:04.187+01:002012-02-15T12:08:04.187+01:00Hi Cindy and thanks.
A slow thaw is under way so ...Hi Cindy and thanks.<br /><br />A slow thaw is under way so we've stopped shivering.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-15453608278406973522012-02-15T12:06:19.598+01:002012-02-15T12:06:19.598+01:00Hi Liz
In the centre of Les Eyzies the thermometr...Hi Liz<br /><br />In the centre of Les Eyzies the thermometre recorded -18C or 0F. It's a notorious frost hollow during the winter. The water wheel ordinarily turns. It just froze, stationary.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-7757914009153919992012-02-15T12:02:58.436+01:002012-02-15T12:02:58.436+01:00Hi Carol
I guess there's a lot of comparism w...Hi Carol<br /><br />I guess there's a lot of comparism with New England, both areas of natural beauty. The cold has let up now, hooray.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-37391470605080076782012-02-14T18:05:05.841+01:002012-02-14T18:05:05.841+01:00Beautiful pictures, but I shiver for you. Hope mi...Beautiful pictures, but I shiver for you. Hope milder weather comes soon.Cindy at enclos*urehttp://enclosuretakerefuge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-3764547246238173632012-02-14T17:32:52.768+01:002012-02-14T17:32:52.768+01:00Brrrr...and there was I shivering in our -9! It...Brrrr...and there was I shivering in our -9! It's warmed up here a bit now to about -2. Hope it warms up soon for you - although it does make for wonderful photos and that waterwheel is amazing! Looks very different from our midsummer visit!<br />Take care out there.Nutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-53368797092605222522012-02-14T05:49:16.462+01:002012-02-14T05:49:16.462+01:00Wow! Rob, your winter is what our winter usually l...Wow! Rob, your winter is what our winter usually looks like. Well a New England version. Gorgeous! I can nearly feel the bitter cold through your images. It is still a mild winter here. I hope you do get that promised thaw. Take care. CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-34298035174679740282012-02-13T20:01:35.095+01:002012-02-13T20:01:35.095+01:00Hello the Sims, it is a lovely area and despite th...Hello the Sims, it is a lovely area and despite the cold, everywhere looks beautiful in the late winter sunshine.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-29381500571599577562012-02-13T19:59:47.023+01:002012-02-13T19:59:47.023+01:00Thanks Hermes
It has been bitter.Thanks Hermes<br /><br />It has been bitter.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-43991527318593905972012-02-13T19:59:10.500+01:002012-02-13T19:59:10.500+01:00I hope you don't get too icy a blast before sp...I hope you don't get too icy a blast before spring. <br /><br />The plus side to our current cold spell has been abundant sunshine, something that was in short supply for the previous two mild months.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-44777254511244773482012-02-13T19:47:40.385+01:002012-02-13T19:47:40.385+01:00Thanks Patty, keep 'em crossed. Snow tonight t...Thanks Patty, keep 'em crossed. Snow tonight then a slow thaw.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-87685842904382847002012-02-13T19:46:21.961+01:002012-02-13T19:46:21.961+01:00Hi Randy, that water wheel froze and stopped turni...Hi Randy, that water wheel froze and stopped turning. The mill is now a hotel and restaurant in one of the most idylic settings imaginable.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-42249190259094797572012-02-13T19:43:26.204+01:002012-02-13T19:43:26.204+01:00Veronique, Les Eyzies being in a valley is surroun...Veronique, Les Eyzies being in a valley is surrounded by limestone cliffs and rock which 'weep' ground water which looks dramatic when frozen.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-17284676388524432212012-02-13T19:40:40.856+01:002012-02-13T19:40:40.856+01:00Hi Diane, I'm sure the iceman hath cometh in t...Hi Diane, I'm sure the iceman hath cometh in the Charente too.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-70655765072025337402012-02-13T11:01:26.492+01:002012-02-13T11:01:26.492+01:00Stunning photos - we were there (le Bugue) in spri...Stunning photos - we were there (le Bugue) in spring a few years ago. Love the area.Leon Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609891995057827081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-45498878636418989732012-02-13T10:23:42.428+01:002012-02-13T10:23:42.428+01:00Great pictures - looks so cold.Great pictures - looks so cold.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968366076064269729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-53642176369090132482012-02-13T03:40:36.983+01:002012-02-13T03:40:36.983+01:00Seeing your photos reminds me our icy weather is y...Seeing your photos reminds me our icy weather is yet to come. In a normal year, we'd be seeing ice oozing from the stone walls, ice masses on the Delaware, yet so far nothing. Hope you get that break this week.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-79117472091070499862012-02-13T00:30:47.213+01:002012-02-13T00:30:47.213+01:00I can't get over how much ice you have. I'...I can't get over how much ice you have. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you so you get that thaw.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191861892726873074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-18306879185541041932012-02-12T23:37:32.532+01:002012-02-12T23:37:32.532+01:00Rob,
The water wheel looks so ancient with all th...Rob,<br /><br />The water wheel looks so ancient with all the ice on it, very cool. Hope it warms up there soon. Winter just arrived here in North Carolina USARandy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-27814803940025534042012-02-12T23:19:06.461+01:002012-02-12T23:19:06.461+01:00Mon Dieu! This is scary, almost. I was in Les Eyzi...Mon Dieu! This is scary, almost. I was in Les Eyzies just last summer, and it looked nothing like this. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)French Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.com