tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post4263828077224968636..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: Charming cabanon rental in the LuberonHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-57227961755707714952015-06-27T20:31:20.916+02:002015-06-27T20:31:20.916+02:00Eeeeee....Remi told me the same thing earlier toda...Eeeeee....Remi told me the same thing earlier today. My self-confidence is not quite up to the task right now, I think! But when I look back at my work here I am proud of it...<br />Bon Weekend, Mystery "fan" :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-88414864350288376242015-06-27T19:44:32.325+02:002015-06-27T19:44:32.325+02:00To quote Nike: "Just do it" :-)To quote Nike: "Just do it" :-)A fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710480553454378857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-659261825375004602015-06-20T09:46:42.630+02:002015-06-20T09:46:42.630+02:00Good, good! And no rush on saving up as I am not e...Good, good! And no rush on saving up as I am not exactly the most ambitious person these days and the project seems overwhelming! I would like to make it happen at some point though. Even if just self-published...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-46895599457318265162015-06-16T20:43:22.599+02:002015-06-16T20:43:22.599+02:00Ok, saving up to buy your (potential) book. Will d...Ok, saving up to buy your (potential) book. Will definitely email you if I need a fix :-)A fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710480553454378857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-24593258423642419392015-06-13T20:29:55.191+02:002015-06-13T20:29:55.191+02:00Oooh the pressure! ;) If I don't do it, it is ...Oooh the pressure! ;) If I don't do it, it is only because I might save those photos in case I do a book (finally). But if that is the case, you can always email me and I will save you a few to stave off your "homesickness"!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-7691775027883823762015-06-12T19:38:40.226+02:002015-06-12T19:38:40.226+02:00Looking forward to that post *blush*Looking forward to that post *blush*A fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710480553454378857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-25980309386361119552015-06-10T14:55:23.701+02:002015-06-10T14:55:23.701+02:00Me too! I have been thinking about doing a "M...Me too! I have been thinking about doing a "Missing Simiane" post and if so you will know that it is also for you...<br />PS. That is great that you speak French anyway...it is the only way to get better at it as you know!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-41451165130608093852015-06-09T20:03:44.977+02:002015-06-09T20:03:44.977+02:00I know that she understands English well (which he...I know that she understands English well (which helped a lot) but it was a matter of pride with me to practice my French :-) Poor Sabine...<br />Genevrier - right, that's it! And Simiane. Sigh. Love your photos and wish I could go back right now. <br />A fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710480553454378857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-34358393894344184112015-06-07T20:33:22.871+02:002015-06-07T20:33:22.871+02:00If you go back, she does speak and certainly under...If you go back, she does speak and certainly understands English! They are such nice people. Sabine's parents are too. <br /><br />As for the shrub, that is one of those words that I know only in French and even then am not sure of the spelling: Genevrier. We have them all over the place here.<br /><br />And isn't Simiane itself just perfect? We haven't been able to afford the trip in so long but we truly love it there...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-10296004586767950682015-06-07T17:05:44.699+02:002015-06-07T17:05:44.699+02:00The lavender fields were just starting to turn the...The lavender fields were just starting to turn the tiniest bit of blue. Lovely! I also loved the walk to the village through thyme, savory and gorse (hope that's the right word: Shrubs with yellow, really sweet smelling flowers). Sigh.<br />Sabine was ever so patient with my awful bits and pieces of French. She's really great at guessing what you might be wanting to express :-)A fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710480553454378857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-79110307861487815612015-06-06T20:29:47.910+02:002015-06-06T20:29:47.910+02:00Oh, I am SO thrilled! Isn't it amazing?? I LOV...Oh, I am SO thrilled! Isn't it amazing?? I LOVE that cabanon and Simiane. We had to stop renting it once we got Kipling the Rascal because of their dog (well, because of how Kipling reacted to their dog, when it was just Ben there were no problems, le sigh) but it is such a fantastic place. And it must be so beautiful now with the lavender coming into season!<br />Eric and Sabine are so great that we have seen them when we go back and in Arles. That the twins are riding bikes freaks me out! <br />Thank you for reading here, I truly appreciate it. :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-55388717771231058562015-06-06T20:19:51.179+02:002015-06-06T20:19:51.179+02:00Stumbled across your blog while searching for revi...Stumbled across your blog while searching for reviews of Le Bourinet (have been an avid reader since then) and your blog post encouraged me to book the cottage. Have just returned from a wonderful stay there. It is exactly as you described it and Sabine is the most relaxed and charming host ever. The "toddler twins" have just learned to ride a bike! Thank you!<br />(feel free to delete if I've commented twice)A fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710480553454378857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-50162256014892000782012-09-28T09:01:48.753+02:002012-09-28T09:01:48.753+02:00What a find! This little cabanon looks like a hidd...What a find! This little cabanon looks like a hidden little paradise. Just perfect.<br /><br /><br />~ Clare xSoulful Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191037713466087670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-9053806612454281562012-09-27T00:20:45.672+02:002012-09-27T00:20:45.672+02:00Heather, If you aren't putting all these gorge...Heather, If you aren't putting all these gorgeous impressions, words, and images into book - you should be.BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-91291958626730598882012-09-26T19:57:00.013+02:002012-09-26T19:57:00.013+02:00The youth of today will face their challenges as b...The youth of today will face their challenges as bravely and judiciously as we have done and all generations before us did. We love 'em, teach 'em and raised 'em up right and strong. Then trust they will go forth with intelligence, tenacity and humanity, to make a better world for themselves and the next generation. The world can be a crazy place...they'll definitely need to find their own little blue heaven to retreat, revitalize and rejuvenate. This may seem like a pie in the sky way of looking at things, but without optimism and hope...nothing!<br /><br />I'm not a pro when it comes to this topic. All I do is navigate by the heart. Thank you for listening to my rambling. kabayoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-75102877294926373402012-09-26T16:39:59.094+02:002012-09-26T16:39:59.094+02:00What can I say? Tout simplement parfait! I'm s...What can I say? Tout simplement parfait! I'm sure you've had a wonderfully relaxing week - and quiet with a capital Q? Right up my alley in every possible way! :-)quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-4825889227853750752012-09-26T16:07:32.553+02:002012-09-26T16:07:32.553+02:00This is definitely our kind of place and will go i...This is definitely our kind of place and will go into our "French Futures File" -- glad you had a wonderful time at such a wonderful sounding place (and glad you shared it with all of us!)<br />xoxo<br />j.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-64646730497240167322012-09-26T13:52:36.035+02:002012-09-26T13:52:36.035+02:00Thanks so much Leslie, we really needed it! And of...Thanks so much Leslie, we really needed it! And of course the great part about chickens...the eggs! Insanely good!!! It made me think that if I ever do live on a farm again, there will have to be hens as part of the equation...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-89878055287969787942012-09-26T13:50:53.504+02:002012-09-26T13:50:53.504+02:00Do you have any idea how frustrated I was that he ...Do you have any idea how frustrated I was that he found it and not me? ;)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-74955383141427647362012-09-26T13:50:10.407+02:002012-09-26T13:50:10.407+02:00Dylan chased a COYOTE?! Bad dog! Very bad!!! No, B...Dylan chased a COYOTE?! Bad dog! Very bad!!! No, Ben only chased the chicken when we told him too... ;)<br /><br />And oooh, is it a big anniversary? I say nothing soothes the soul like a trip to Europe...<br />xo,<br />HHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-57333673110941132252012-09-26T02:26:02.353+02:002012-09-26T02:26:02.353+02:00Heather,
Great photos .. this looks just perfect...Heather, <br /><br />Great photos .. this looks just perfect!! The exterior design is beautiful as is the interior.. love the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen.. and you even had chickens! So glad you found this beautiful spot for some peace and tranquility. Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280782743483018226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-36602662248545494242012-09-26T01:29:18.157+02:002012-09-26T01:29:18.157+02:00Charming!LOVE THE CHICKEN On the bed!!!!!Thats my ...Charming!LOVE THE CHICKEN On the bed!!!!!Thats my kinda place!<br />BRAVO REMI!LA CONTESSAhttp://www.vintagehenhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-13314850307859596152012-09-26T00:15:57.086+02:002012-09-26T00:15:57.086+02:00The whole place looks perfect to me what more coul...The whole place looks perfect to me what more could you need? Ben looks cute and happy as ever, he didn't chase the chicken? Dylan dog chased a coyote this morning but that's another story. I'm so ready for a rest and the husband was just telling me last week to find a place to go as our anniversary present....;)<br /><br />XXX<br />Debra~Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-2680074904323050852012-09-25T19:53:33.512+02:002012-09-25T19:53:33.512+02:00Oh, my parents have left as of a few hours ago.
A...Oh, my parents have left as of a few hours ago.<br /><br />Amusingly enough, I ran into a neighbor at the grocery store, who pleasantly/concernedly asked me (having learned that our parents were here) "Oh, how wonderful! Now.....are they able to get around, see the historic district?..."<br /><br />I told her that they were all, for better or worse, in perfect health, none of them over 72, and distressingly MORE than able to "get around"...they were positively running circles around middle-aged, tired-old me.<br /><br />I'm going out to weed in the back-forty. no one wants to join me in that unromantic, non-mechanized project....which suits me just fine for a few hours.<br /><br />My in-laws have just driven in from shopping. They've been out to buy stuff at the Home Depot and have just announced that they intend to paint the front porch. What????<br /><br />I'd ask what color they've chosen (the historical board allows you a choice of only three colors, which I somehow doubt the in-laws know), but I suppose that would be presumptuous of me.<br /><br />Beleaguredly yours,<br /><br />----david<br /><br />david terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009130338123162371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-38848809307740887122012-09-25T18:55:22.672+02:002012-09-25T18:55:22.672+02:00Nathalie, that whole area around Simiane/Banon/Sau...Nathalie, that whole area around Simiane/Banon/Sault/Rustrel is just so very beautiful--very inspiring!!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.com