a recipe + les dernières nouvelles
Friday, August 17, 2012
Home sweet home. Have you ever visited us at Domaine Rouge-Bleu? Jean-Marc and I would love to read your memories, here in the comments box. Merci beaucoup!
Today, read an update by Jean-Marc in French (the English version follows, at the end of this letter.)
les dernières nouvelles
: the latest news
Audio file (coming soon! Jean-Marc will read his letter at the next chance. This morning he is busy moving cases of wine. He has a great big ceinture around his waist and is suffering from lumbago, not that this has anything at all to do with the sound file that is missing here....)
"Les Dernières Nouvelles" de Jean-Marc
Dans deux semaines, Kristi sera heureuse de vous annoncer ce que l'avenir nous réserve. Elle a très délicatement donné un indice dans sa dernière édition et je voudrai à mon tour vous éclairer un peu.
Un nouvel entrant dans notre famille, qui soit humain ou chien? Cela serait magnifique mais je crois que le prochain venu sera plutôt la descendance de Maxime ou Jackie.
Un réalité TV show? Et bien, nous y avions en fait pensé par le biais d'un échange de Domaine avec un vigneron Californien. Nous pensions focaliser cela sur les aspects d'adaptation culturelles dans les deux sens, sachant qu'il aurait été également intéressant de voir comment Kristi, qui est devenue très Française (à part pour la prononciation) aurait (sur)vécue à ce nouveau choc culturel.
Agrandir le vignoble? Non Merci...je suis encore jeune et je ne veux pas vieillir de 3 ans chaque année.
Déménager en France... Euh, j'adorerais cela mais ce serait alors en gardant des attaches avec Rouge-Bleu.
Enfin, Jules qui vient s'installer en France? Non, elle a un mari et ce serait la meilleure façon de se fâcher avec elle. Jules va maintenant pouvoir venir nous voir plus souvent, puisqu'elle aime la mer....
Bientôt, je laisserai Kristi vous dévoiler ce secret, elle en meurt d'envie!
An Update from Jean-Marc
In two weeks Kristi will be happy to announce to you what that future holds for us. In her previous edition, she very delicately gave you a hint and I would like my chance to clear things up a bit.
I should say that we were very touched by the positive guesses that you offered:
A new member of our family, whether that be human or dog? That would be great but I think the next arrival will be, rather, a descendant of Maxime or Jackie.
A reality T.V. show? Well, we thought about that, as a matter of fact, with the angle being a vineyard exchange with a California winemaker. We thought about focusing this on the aspects of cultural adaption, in both senses, knowing that it would be equally interesting to see how Kristi, who has become very French (apart from (her French) pronunciation!) would have survived this new cultural shock.
Expanding the winery? No thanks. I'm still young and don't want to age three years each year.
Move somewhere else in France? Uh, I'd love that, but then we would have to keep some sort of link with Domaine Rouge-Bleu.
And finally, Jules moves to France? No, she has a husband, and that would be the best way to have a falling out with her. Jules will now be able to come see us more often, because she loves the sea...
Soon I will let Kristi unveil the secret, she's dying to!
Another snapshot of home in Sainte Cécile (taken in March 2009). That's Braise outside. Inside, Mom has set up her corner office, where she loves her notebooks, papers, flowers, and her time to think about painting.
It's a good thing Jackie borrowed my camera, or I might never get around to posting an updated photo of this mother-son fishing team. That's Mama Braise, left, and son Smokey, right. They are posed beside the little canal at the edge of our property. Braise is about to jump... (stay tuned for a silent picture-story, hopefully next week...) See you Monday or Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
Last but not least, today is both my brother-in-law, Jacques', and Smokey's birthday! Jacques turned 42 and Smokey turned 3. Joyeux Anniversaire to two wonderful guys! To leave the birthday boys a message in the comments box, click here. Off now to put the cake in the oven. Those are green nectarines, or prunes, on top--and that's an easy yogurt cake underneath.
Would you like the French yogurt cake recipe? I just posted it here.
Look at those toes.
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Today's story leaves me with the impression that you will be moving closer to Mexico to settle on the coast somewhere in the US!
That's a surprise!
And I thought you'd be taking over Banneret or something like that...
Posted by: Jens from Copenhagen | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 12:04 PM
On ne peut pas attendre les nouvelles! MAIS on est aussi desole de ne pas vous voir cet ete! Peut-etre le prochain au sud encore!
On pense a vous avec vos nouvelles, n'importe quoi! Bisous, xo
Posted by: Patti | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 01:19 PM
I agree with Jens. The line "Jules will now be able to come see us more often, because she loves the sea..." implies a move to be closer to Jules and on the coast, but then how would you keep the link with Domaine Rouge-Bleu? Great pictures of those sweet Goldens.
Posted by: Bill in St. Paul | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 01:34 PM
You are buying a very large boatso you can all travel back and forth across the ocean to visit more often !!!
Posted by: Anne | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 01:50 PM
The clues were in Kristi's last blog post? Then it must be something to do with plants. Are you compiling a history of French plants/herbs? Are you growing them as a business? Is Max moving to the coast?
The suspense is almost too much!!
Posted by: Jan | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:09 PM
.... Kristin.. I am thinking perhaps a second home in Marseilles... pershaps a new 'beb' in the family????
On y vois.... Judi Dunn, Tallahassee....
Posted by: judi Dunn | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:16 PM
... Je suis desole... I meant to say 'bebe'..... Judi
Posted by: judi Dunn | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:17 PM
My first guess about the surprise was that Kristie has been signed by a BIG publishing house. I still think it has something to do with Kristie's writing talent and also her gorgeous photography. I keep hoping for a beautiful "coffee-table" type book about the wonderful dogs and their adventures. Now that Jules "will be able to visit more often" I think that Mom and her husband have purchased a vacation home in France "near the sea". That way you could visit each other more often, and she could help with the production aspects of those new books. How's that for a wonderful dream??? Much Affection, Lee Mears, Bradenton, FL
Posted by: Lee Mears | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:31 PM
I like emails that have a French translation of the English content. It makes it much easier to learn French because you don't just pick up a word or two, but you learn the sense and structure and application of putting it all together. It's akin to why they say you learn a language better when you live in country than at a school in your own country. More of these would be greatly appreciated.
As for what the news will be, I await with bated breath.
Posted by: Michael Winnick | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Oooh, Kristie will publish a fantastic French country style cook book with amazing pictures! Can't wait to buy it!!!
My favorite memory of visiting the domaine is sitting in the shade under the tree after the tour of the fields. Or, perhaps the cool tile of the kitchen, or the artful arrangement of the extraordinary objects collected, or everyone's name signed on the tank....too many memories. But overwhelming all else is the personal hospitality and care you both take in greeting visitors and making us feel part of something wonderful. I dream of the day when I can visit again. Can't wait to hear your nouvelles!
Posted by: Susan Widmayer | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Someone has made you an offer you cannot refuse for the vineyard and you have been offered a job in Napa Valley? What ever it will be a new adventure for you all. Maybe another vineyard in France? But with the tax situation there getting worse it may be time to sell and move out? Waiting excitedly to hear the real surprise.
Posted by: nancy v | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:51 PM
A new boat! But I love the idea of an herb business.
Posted by: Mary | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:55 PM
Happy birthday, Smokey and Jacques!!
Thank you Jean Marc for commenting on some of our wild guesses. I'm sure that most of us figured that they were not impossible but more likely improbable.
I'm left with pondering that "delicate hint" from the previous post and now wonder if the hint lays in Kristin's written words: "fork in the road". I wonder if there has been a "write a book/column VS. write a blog" fork-in-the-road? In any case, we will cheer you both on, whatever it may be! (She is getting very good at writing cliff-hangers!!!)
Posted by: Karen Whitcome - Towson, Md USA | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 03:10 PM
Ahh... the clues continue!
Kristi: we're moving
Jean-Marc: to the sea
Have a great week end!
Posted by: Mark Holmberg, Minneapolis | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 03:11 PM
I'm going with the boat, moored somewhere close to Marseille perhaps.
Posted by: Glenn from St. Paul | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 03:18 PM
It is Max! He has been chosen to attend a prestigious ecole militaire. Perhaps the same one as DeGaulle.
Monsieur Farjon is a red herring. He is going off to live with a younger family member in another town.
Max is very handsome. You must be very proud. Congratulations.
Posted by: Hilary Frye | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 04:01 PM
I just have to say that the photo of mama Braise with her newborn Smokey touched me so much. It is so beautiful, it almost made me cry.
Bon anniversaire to the birthday boys!
Posted by: Cassie Alexandrou in Dallas, TX | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Hello, I never miss your blogs and I will never forget the 2 days i spent clipping your grapes and our conversation under the mulberry tree and our pic that you posted on your blog and the great pics i have of all the folks that helped on that harvest and the reason i came to your farm, after meeting Chief grape at a wine tasting here in Tampa, set up by our mutual friend Charles.I regret not being able to find the farm last year but as Jean-Marc, explained on my call, that it had not been a good day, something to do with equipment. I am blessed to have met you all, will be 85 this Sept. but good memories never die, much good luck to you and yours. Lou
Posted by: louis.bogue | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 04:28 PM
My memories of visiting are like Susan's. Sitting around the table under the big tree, gazing toward Les Dentelles, convivially discussing wine and France with new and old friends. On my first visit many years ago I met Jens, today's first poster in the comments, and we have maintained a wine-based Facebook friendship and hope to meet again in Provence next summer.
Is asking for memories of visits to the house a hint that you are moving to a new house, with the current house being more devoted to the winey?
Posted by: gary | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Bon anniversaire a Smokey et a son oncle humain! When I first saw the cake, I thought it had green chiles on top. I'll bet the whole family has gotten quite a chuckle over the guesses of what your future plans are. It still sounds to me like a demenagement to the coast of Californie, since Jules said it was her fondest dream. It makes sense, but then I realize you'd be uprooting the kids during their final years of high school. Hmmm . . . Maybe not!
Posted by: Jan in Monument, Colorado | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 04:56 PM
OMD!!! Ron and I just love your family!!! I know JM loves the sea, so a vacation cottage by his roots in Marseille sounds very possible to me!
Your vacation to The island in Northern France to buy a vacation home might be my second thought....
Third dream/idea is Max will go to school somewhere by the sea.
Your family deserves something spectacular!!
Can't wait to hear about it!!! Xxoo
Posted by: Kathleen Hurder, San Diego and Saint Roman de Malegarde | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 05:01 PM
It definitely sounds like a move to some seashore, while of course retaining a link to Domaine Rouge-Bleu (Jean-Marc's hint). Kristi suggests that she might not see M. Farjon again, "and not because of his advancing age." Reading through these comments, it becomes clear that your readers adore you and your family, and everyone is excited to discover what the future holds for you. Bonne chance!
Posted by: Linda Williams Rorem | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Any News will be exciting to hear about your adorable family
Kristin ,I wish you great happiness and adventure what ever the surprise may be. I hope to visit the farm this spring,
all the best
Marti Schmidt
Posted by: Marti Schmidt | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 05:38 PM
The suspense is killing me!!
Happy Birthday Jacques and Smokey.
I have made the yogurt cake, yum yum!
xoxo
Posted by: Karen from Phoenix | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 05:45 PM
We consider the afternoon we spend chez vous "under the mulberry tree" one of the most memorable moments of our trip in July! And I'm saving that bottle of Rouge-Bleu for when the weather cools a bit, but it will surely take me back to a lovely afternoon. And I sure hope the Max has recovered from the job letdown that occurred that day and that he has found something even better! Can't wait to hear the secret. It was SO nice meeting you both and enjoying your wines and your view that afternoon in July.
Posted by: Liza in Ann Arbor | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 05:59 PM
My sons and I had a wonderful visit 2 years ago. You had made a Tomato Tart. We sat under the Mulberry tree. The kids said it was the highlight of our 3 week trip. You had some nice things to say about them. You have a way of making people feel completely at home.
Have a wondeful weekend!
Posted by: Buffy | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Nice job, Jules! I'm even more intrigued, and all the guesses cannot change that I have no clue! Can't wait. Best to you both.
Posted by: Caroline | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:18 PM
My favorite memory at Domaine Rouge-Bleu is sipping the 2009 Dentelle just 3 weeks after pressing. It had a distinct grapefruit taste. And it became a very lovely rose.
Bonne Anniversaie Jacques and Smokey!
You are moving to Cassis but still keeping the vineyard?
Posted by: Suzanne, Monroe Twp., NJ | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:29 PM
Kristin:
Quel mystere!
Do you have a novel in the works? I'm sorry that I've never had a chance to visit or taste your husband's wine. I know I'd enjoy both.
Will have to try the yogurt cake. I am intrigued!
Edie from Savannah
Posted by: edith schmidt | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:33 PM
It is hard to believe that it is only four weeks since my brother and I sat under the mulberry tree chatting with you and Jean Marc, meeting other French-Word-A-Day fans, meeting Braise and Smokey, sampling your wines, and marveling at your wonderfully expansive views as the military helicopters buzzed beside us. It was definitely a highlight of our month in France.
I hope Max is doing alright now because he was having a very bad day that day and consequently we all felt and shared your love and concern for him. I love Hilary Frye's idea that Max is going to a prestigious military school.
One bottle of the 2010 Mistral (excellent) made it back to Kentucky and is awaiting a visit from another brother in the fall.
Posted by: Sherry Frank | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:41 PM
My wife, Deborah, and I visited Rouge-Bleu on our way back from Menton, where we had spent a lovely winter week with our two cats. We were returning to our bateau "Alouette" moored in Roanne. We're two Americans from Tucson (and mostly from Colorado) who live in France full time on our 100 year old Dutch barge. Kristin was gracious enough to meet us at Rouge-Bleu where we sampled some wine and spent some time talking. We were able to meet Max who was quickly off to some guy-stuff. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. And we still have some of the wonderful wine in our hold (the bateau wine seller) which is reserved for guests. A great memory.
Posted by: Randy Komisarek | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:51 PM
So many clues---moving, near to the sea, Jules can visit more often-she loves the sea, will you ever see M Farjon again-and not because of his advancing age, keep connection to Domaine Rouge-Bleu. From the conversation the afternoon we visited -Jean Marc has done a lot of work with a vineyard in Oregon. Hmmmmm----that is nearer to Jules, has a seacoast, has lots of vineyards and Jean Marc said he really likes the wine they produce there..... He wonders how Kristi "would" handle the culture shock since she has become so French.......Hmmmmm
Posted by: Sherry in Kentucky | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Watson, I've got it! You are adding a mother-in-law suite so Jules (and her husband) can visit more.
I'm still confused by "the sea" part, though.
Posted by: ElizaSF | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:56 PM
Happiest of Birthdays to the two fella! May each year bring them greater health, joy, and appreciation.
Posted by: Sandra Fain | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Vines can travel and take up roots similar to where they presently live.although it takes time for them to grow. Is oregon similar to France except it rains there all the time and i don't think Smokey and mama Braise want to be damp. max still has another year of school does he not before joining military. maybe jules is buying vacation spot in france and will bring her summer poncho. or a coffee table book.
Posted by: Hampton | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 07:26 PM
You are moving to California, newly hired J-M to head a vinyard there. But then, what would happen to Domaine R-B? Will be taken over by...someone. This is not a permanent situation, however, perhaps a vintner's exchange program. Or is it?
Posted by: Pat Cargill | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 08:37 PM
OUR VISIT OF 26 APRIL WAS A HIGHLIGHT OF OUR VISIT TO FRANCE. THE TRIP FROM AVIGNON THROUGH ORANGE AND THEN TO THE LITTLE TOWN OF ST. CECIL IS AN ADVENTURE. THE REAL CHALLENGE THOUGH IS FOR TWO EIGHTY SEVEN YEAR OLDS AND A NINETY TWO YEAR OLD TO GET THE RIGHT ROAD FROM ST. CECIL TO THE VINYARD. HOW CAN YOU GET LOST ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. LET ME COUNT THE WAYS. TWO PHONE CALLES TO KRISTIN GOT US THER IN TIME FOR A DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON. LIKE LONG LOST RELATIVES WE WERE RECEIVED AND TREATED ROYALLY. EVERYONE MUST GO WHEN THEY ARE IN FRANCE, IS THE NEW SECRET A BED AND BREAKFAST?
Posted by: GUS ELISON | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Our dear Kristin,
You and Jean-Marc both sound so excited about this news-to-come,and because it is happy nouvelles for your family,then all of us are sharing your joy!!!
Wishing the Espinasse family every blessing always!
Love,
Natalia XO
Posted by: Natalia | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Kristin - Way back when you lived in Les Arcs, somewhere in Vol. 1, 11 or 111 of your first books, there was mention of a ?(can't remember what it is called), but when the owner dies, the property will be yours, closer to the sea, and the time has come to move there ??????????????
Posted by: Peggy in Central Florida | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10:01 PM
This is my guess: vous allez acquérir une maison de vacances on the island of Ré!
Posted by: millie | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM
My head is swimming.....so many hints and guesses. Since Jean-Marc only wants the secret revealed at the end of August, there must be some type of agreement which will be reached by that date. It has something to do with the sea since that was one of the hints. Whatever it is, my best wishes are with you.
Thanks for a renewal if the yogurt cake recipe, the photos and JM's writings in French! Your tall hollyhock is great.
Posted by: Cynthia Lewis in Salisbury, Eastern Shore of Maryland | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 11:01 PM
Hi Kristin,
I enjoyed the post today. I liked the little "dig" Jean-Marc gave you about your French pronounciation.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Eileen deCamp | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Are you going to turn your home into a B&B?
Posted by: Robin | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Perhaps you are moving to the western edge of the wine country of Oregon (nearest the coast) to start a new, or acquire an existing, winery (while retaining ownership of Domaine Rouge)? If so, we will welcome you with open arms (and, with our Golden Retriever Henry and Long-Haired Dachshund Bob, help introduce Smokey and Braise to some of the many dog delights in Oregon). Or you are doing the same thing in the coastal region, or an island, of Spain, Portugal, Italy...or the Crimea? It's fun to try to imagine what the Espinasse's may be up to.
And we look forward to hearing about it from you.
In the meantime, Happy Birthday and Many Happy Returns to Jacques and Smokey! We love your stories about and photographs of Smokey and Braise. (Have we heard very much about Jacques?)
Every good wish to you from Leslie and Scott in Portland, Oregon (where it has not rained for many days!)
Posted by: Leslie Sorensen-Jolink | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Alors...je suis d'accord avec Susan M. que la nouvelle aura à faire avec un livre de recettes. Tous mes voeux à Jacques et son neveu canin à l'occasion de leur anniversaire. Fêtez bien!
Posted by: Leslie | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:25 AM
Happy birthday Smokey and Jaques.
Yes, I think that you are moving. If it is to Marseille then you would still have a connection to Rouge-Bleu, but if it is further away then you might not, but what would Jean-Marc do if he is not running a vineyard? Can he leave the vineyard or is it in his blood? I wonder. Kristin will always write where ever she is.
I remember our visit and that Jean-Marc had to leave, but he still was there for our wine tasting and what a great red wine. We are still saving it for a special occasion. And Braise and Smokey were chasing salamanders (or lizards) up the walls of the house. There was the most beautiful sunset while we were there.
Posted by: Kathleen from Connecticut | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 01:32 AM
The plot thickens...can't wait for the unveiling. Have a wonderful week-end. Mary
Posted by: mary | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 01:41 AM
Une maison de vacances au bord de la mer....ou près de la mer.
Posted by: Jeanne | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 01:58 AM
The mistral blew with force, but it didn't stop us from having a lovely visit this past May at Domaine Rouge-Bleu--we met in the dining area and could look out as everything blew around--and enjoyed our time. In fact, I have a picture of me at the entrance which must look like I am in a wind tunnel--my hair is blown straight back --but I love that picture for the memory. Hmmmm--about the surprise--I am thinking a move to the coast--but alas which one--I look forward to the big news.
Posted by: Robyn France | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 02:30 AM
A movie deal.
Posted by: Cathy Baker | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 06:13 AM
This is an addition to my post yesterday. I am an artist and while working in my studio this morning, the thought popped into my head "Jules is an accomplished artist, she is going to France in Sept., and can't wait to talk with us about the news". I still think it's a new book, maybe a colaboration with Kristie. A cookbook with Jules doing the illustrations? I noticed a lovely still life painting on Jules little table by the glass door in the last group of photos. Hmmm?
Posted by: Lee Mears | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 06:28 PM
Hi Kristin ~ What first comes to mind whenever we reminisce about our visit to Domaine Rouge-Bleu three years ago is how we finally found you -- or, to be more exact, how you found us. Following your map we had no problem heading out of town on Av. Kimmerling – the problem arose when we got to the five-point junction. With four possible paths to continue, we consulted the map again. One of the routes had an “X” marked on it, which we (well me, Bob) took to mean “don’t go this way”, so we tried the other three routes. However, one led to a huge treatment plant of some type, then stopped; another turned out to be a farmhouse lane; and the other had a sign suggesting it was the lane to a nearby winery (but not yours). Angela suggested we try the route with the X on it, but I said “Look, the map says that’s not the right way, so let’s go back to town and start over again, maybe we missed something.” So we did, but the intersection looked exactly the same when we got back to it! (As someone once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result” – so I only did it once.) As we sat parked at the side of the road studying the map again, a car coming from town stopped beside us. The driver, a beatiful blonde, accompanied by a young boy and girl returning from school, said “follow us” and turned onto the forbidden road. Amazingly, it led right to Domaine Rouge-Bleu!
Posted by: Bob and Angela Fowler, Monterey Park, California | Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 09:44 AM
I'm not even going to try & guess, but it is driving me crazy. Happy Birthday to Jacques & Smokey R Dokey
Posted by: Susan Carter (Westminster, CA) | Monday, August 20, 2012 at 07:50 AM
I think that Max is going off to college...Military??? But college non the less ...and yes, driving us all crazy.
When we were able to visit, you were not home. Jacques and Jean-Marc were busy with the harvest. When we tried again last year we had a mis-hap on the way and never made it in time from Crest. I have a picture of Braise, but really wanted to meet you and Smokey. Maybe next year!
Posted by: Karen Burnichon | Monday, August 20, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Gosh it really is more than a month since we visited you. It was a delightful day and we met some very nice people including Sherry and her brother, around your large table. Jean-Marc was interesting. Even Anthony enjoyed his first taste of wine, albeit the tiniest sip. Lassie said to say hi to Smokey.
Posted by: Kris, St Nicolas du Pelem 22 | Friday, August 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Y0u had me worried --now frustrated! This octogenarian is not fond of such teasing but he remembers a weekend visit when after two walks with Kristi he felt enormously blessed to have a new, very special friendship that he will treasure for the rest of his life.
THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS NOT BEEN EASY FOR ME -- HAVEN'T SEEN MY GREAT GRANDSON AND DAUGHTER FOR TOO LONG AS THEIR MOM AND DAD HAVE BEEN AND ARE GOING THROUGH A VERY UGLY DIVORCE. TOO MANY VISITS TO DOCTORS WITH A F0UR-DAY STAY IN THE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING A WICKED INVOLUNTARY COMPLETE EMPTYING OF EVERYTHING IN MY DIGESTIVE TRACT (I MEAN EVERYTHING, CAUSING A LOSS OF AT LEAST TEN POUNDS IN A MATTER OF HOURS) AND TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH A REGULAR LIFE -- THE COMPUTER HAS TAKEN A BACK SEAT. NANCY AND I ARE RELATING FAMOUSLY, TOMATO PLANTS HAVE PRODUCED PROFUSELY, AND I AM MOSTLY BACK TO MY OLD SELF.
KRISTI, I WISH WE COULD TAKE A SHORT WALK ONE MORE TIME! LOVE AND MY VERY BEST TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! FRED
Posted by: Fred Caswell | Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10:44 PM