Another wasted expedition up the hillside in search of the apparently abundant girolle mushroom! There we were, all keen, newly acquired wicker basket in hand (bought specifically for the purpose, I should add), determined to find the elusive spot 'on the other side of the hill' where they apparently flourish, having already discounted 'this' side of the hill following our fruitless search the other week. 'Find the single storey ruin' the man said 'and then just head up the hillside'. Oh yeah? Right to the top we went, up steep wooded slopes, at times contouring round the hillside on the narrowest of paths - did we see a single shroom? Did we 'eck! The worst bit was the coming back down, as we found ourselves in the midst of thick, tick-infested bracken up to our heads (the deer love it up there) and brambles round our ankles. We were relieved when we eventually found the path back to Pissou, by this time dripping with sweat and itching from the bug bites that we had sustained in the bracken. But a quick inspection didn't reveal any ticks, thank goodness. The dog was by now well pooped and collapsed in a heap when he got back in the door!
So never again! I 'ain't going up that hillside ever again in search of the phantom girolle!
House newsBeen a pretty lazy day really. Got the bathroom wall painted a plain white for the mo, which at least means we could fit the sink back and put the mirror back in its place. Much better it looks too!
Now, I just need to find some suitable tiles - I am hankering after some old 'carrelage' that may have been recovered from an old chateau bathroom kind of thing, so am keeping an eye out on Fleabay. Fingers crossed. I also painted the chimney breast in the bedroom which now looks much cleaner and has also meant we have been able to hang the lovely mirror up there - lovely it looks too.
Our new bits of furniture are being delivered in the morning. Can't wait to get clothes put away.
In the meantime, Andy has made cassoulet for tea which promises to be yummy. Time for an aperitif yet.....? Salut!
Now, I just need to find some suitable tiles - I am hankering after some old 'carrelage' that may have been recovered from an old chateau bathroom kind of thing, so am keeping an eye out on Fleabay. Fingers crossed. I also painted the chimney breast in the bedroom which now looks much cleaner and has also meant we have been able to hang the lovely mirror up there - lovely it looks too.
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