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Where I lived for 8 years

The gardens of the Château de Versailles, part I !!!

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Ok again my limited creativity I just came up with this title to tell you about something wonderful. On a sunny day in my neck of the woods perfect for a walk in the gardens and if in Versailles , sublime! Therefore, here is my take on the gardens of the Château de Versailles, part… Continue reading The gardens of the Château de Versailles, part I !!!

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Retirement time in France , part I !!!

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Ok so today I come to you on a non travel related subject ,really; it could be too lol! Well , my dear readers and travel buddies, I am getting to that age, yes the golden egg or whatever, and its time to think about retirement!! I am in in what could could be my… Continue reading Retirement time in France , part I !!!

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The time will be cherished forever, the pain will remain, and the memories will linger my dear Martine !!!

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And here I am alone, not really, my sons are all around me and still my old Dad with me.  It is a cloudy day and some rain was felled. I have come back from a trip, a special trip to a special place in our family’s heart. This entry will try to make it… Continue reading The time will be cherished forever, the pain will remain, and the memories will linger my dear Martine !!!

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Now the noise is gone from the house and all we have is us…

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As the time went by, I had many nice condolences from many folks , including my wife former bosses, some not heard in a while. They all had nice words for me and my wife; she was one good lady and a heck of a great mother and wife. The family is coming more than… Continue reading Now the noise is gone from the house and all we have is us…

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The ordeal of saying goodbye to a very loving person, my Martine.

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I have not yet the will to write anything, as I am in the process of the burial of my wife. Today I finalise the contract with the funeral services and the arrangements for the cremation on Monday.  It hard to imagine me writing on travel without my second half around, with me on the… Continue reading The ordeal of saying goodbye to a very loving person, my Martine.

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