tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post3460644246937474801..comments2023-10-14T12:22:12.267+02:00Comments on Chez Charnizay: Lazy Sunday afternoonNiall & Antoinettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-71993833410948430222013-02-26T21:26:10.797+01:002013-02-26T21:26:10.797+01:00@Broad - not in the picture: a good book a large m...@Broad - not in the picture: a good book a large mug of tea ... a very civilised Sunday :-)<br /><br />The woodburner is our main source of heating for the house so we make sure we keep it well fed. [we have central heating but use it very much as a supplementary source]Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-55076278223175758022013-02-26T21:21:47.389+01:002013-02-26T21:21:47.389+01:00@Diane - yup, the dust is an occupational hazard.@Diane - yup, the dust is an occupational hazard.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-40373583000934235552013-02-26T14:23:06.357+01:002013-02-26T14:23:06.357+01:00How nice and civilized it all looks! We arrived ba...How nice and civilized it all looks! We arrived back from a lovely visit to the Lake District on Sunday afternoon -- the house was colder than a tomb and has managed this morning (Tuesday) to feel warm again!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-31074508503154207342013-02-25T15:24:29.540+01:002013-02-25T15:24:29.540+01:00I just love our wood burner, but I wish there was ...I just love our wood burner, but I wish there was some way to eliminate what looks like volcanic dust that goes with it!! Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-69168778289702968962013-02-25T13:00:38.891+01:002013-02-25T13:00:38.891+01:00@Leon & Sue - the very thought of aircon right...@Leon & Sue - the very thought of aircon right now ;-) Shiver!Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-85021908841620436192013-02-25T11:08:33.921+01:002013-02-25T11:08:33.921+01:00That's cats for you. Sometimes they might even...That's cats for you. Sometimes they might even share with you but here in Melbourne we have a low of 19 degrees tonight. Think I might just pop off to bed with the aircon on.<br />Goodnight.Leon Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609891995057827081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-33657053313376596372013-02-25T11:01:24.978+01:002013-02-25T11:01:24.978+01:00@Walt - we use the central heat as back up so when...@Walt - we use the central heat as back up so when it does occasionally kick in they will lie on the radiator in the kitchen which usually has a towel hung over it.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-52505011979365819982013-02-25T10:58:54.287+01:002013-02-25T10:58:54.287+01:00@Tim - We've nearly fallen out of bed before n...@Tim - We've nearly fallen out of bed before now. Tinka & Shadow ensconced in the middle and then the, oh so soft but persistent, paws gently pushing you away towards the edge!Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-87805744873544024092013-02-25T08:01:29.281+01:002013-02-25T08:01:29.281+01:00A familiar sight. When Bertie comes into the house...A familiar sight. When Bertie comes into the house in the afternoon he heads right up next to the wood burner. We use the central heat in the morning, so each morning he naps next to a radiator.wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-28530079665668162642013-02-24T23:19:00.394+01:002013-02-24T23:19:00.394+01:00Looks like the snow is up your end of the valley t...Looks like the snow is up your end of the valley then... <br />we've got snizzle coming down, but you can just make out the moon... <br />unless all has changed in the last 45 minutes... <br />I just finished posting our latest sightings and will be going back to the Laiterie in a min or two... <br />then I'll find out!!<br /><br />RonRon in middle of bed... <br />fine...<br />RonRon and Baron... <br />everything is begining to get uncomfortable... <br />then, when Jerry decided that it was warmer upstairs the other night...<br />well, Pauline and I just rolled...<br />or were pushed...<br />to the sides!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-14130334784417429722013-02-24T23:10:55.470+01:002013-02-24T23:10:55.470+01:00@Aussie - if it stays the way it is now you'll...@Aussie - if it stays the way it is now you'll need it! <br /><br />Even if it doesn't nothing beats a woodburner or open fire in the winter. :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-48572348827410346682013-02-24T23:09:30.316+01:002013-02-24T23:09:30.316+01:00@Craig - she's no fool :-)@Craig - she's no fool :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-85020403050763829532013-02-24T23:08:46.903+01:002013-02-24T23:08:46.903+01:00@Vera - oh she and Shadow know the prime spots :-)...@Vera - oh she and Shadow know the prime spots :-) He lies on the edge of the coffee table so as to be at the same level as the glass door of the woodburner.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-2796987201069135512013-02-24T23:07:07.906+01:002013-02-24T23:07:07.906+01:00@Perpetua - most of our snow sublimated during the...@Perpetua - most of our snow sublimated during the day--it was only a dusting; but it has been snowing this evening and now there's 2 to 3 cm.<br /><br />Got to have cats :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-55510150356225141962013-02-24T22:40:01.594+01:002013-02-24T22:40:01.594+01:00Snow in Paris as well. We're hoping to have ou...Snow in Paris as well. We're hoping to have our open fire up and running in Blois by next weekend!Aussie in Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857677753331060852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-50445842763080573662013-02-24T21:58:33.084+01:002013-02-24T21:58:33.084+01:00Now that's a very smart (and warm) cat!Now that's a very smart (and warm) cat!Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-6202081911689894532013-02-24T21:27:36.605+01:002013-02-24T21:27:36.605+01:00Now that looks like a warm and cosy spot to be lyi...Now that looks like a warm and cosy spot to be lying in. Could do with a bit of a roast myself!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-3588255223530840492013-02-24T20:39:42.494+01:002013-02-24T20:39:42.494+01:00A covering of snow here this morning, but sadly no...A covering of snow here this morning, but sadly no cat in front of our woodburner. :-(Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-18868311819882683932013-02-24T19:45:21.839+01:002013-02-24T19:45:21.839+01:00@Gaynor - Good lord, I'm not telling Shadow an...@Gaynor - Good lord, I'm not telling Shadow and Tinka that! They'll go on strike. They get cold SuperU cat food out of a pouch! <br /><br />Tinka did that too. Shot off again like a bullet and was also unharmedNiall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-74034435821087930922013-02-24T19:42:07.196+01:002013-02-24T19:42:07.196+01:00@Fly - but you do have to ask politely! ;-)@Fly - but you do have to ask politely! ;-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-21210040408046124072013-02-24T19:41:20.284+01:002013-02-24T19:41:20.284+01:00@Ladyjustine - isn't it just!@Ladyjustine - isn't it just!Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-40577823457888228042013-02-24T19:40:45.590+01:002013-02-24T19:40:45.590+01:00@Tim - bed--middle of; chest or shoulder if wearin...@Tim - bed--middle of; chest or shoulder if wearing fleece are also acceptable :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-65708183542163654722013-02-24T19:04:05.873+01:002013-02-24T19:04:05.873+01:00When we first had our cat - he has since decamped ...When we first had our cat - he has since decamped to next door where he is hand fed prawns and fresh chicken every day - he was so keen that he jumped on to the top of our wood burner! He soon jumped off, unharmed.GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-51531738045013092542013-02-24T18:49:53.201+01:002013-02-24T18:49:53.201+01:00Animals are generous, aren't they.
The dogs us...Animals are generous, aren't they.<br />The dogs used to allow us to warm our frozen toes on their furry sides as they occupied the space in front of the stove.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-3644909074267985362013-02-24T18:45:12.452+01:002013-02-24T18:45:12.452+01:00Life is good when you're a cat!Life is good when you're a cat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com