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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Enormous thanks Pip... our plan was so vague when we arrived this rustic life sort of just created itself really.. and as hard as it is I wouldn’t change it for the world..! I’m so so happy you enjoy what I write lovely... it means so much to me..! X

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George Appletree's avatar

Lovely photos

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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Thank you very much indeed!

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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Ahh Mary, somehow that doesn’t surprise me at all, I have a mental image of your farmhouse - based on what ours was like in Westmeath and I’m sure I can’t be too far wrong... my stove drives me insane, we have three but the kitchen stove has attitude and always when you least need it... I could write a whole book of food disasters, flu problems and smoke filled posh suppers, well as posh as we get here anyway! 😂

I’m thrilled you’re enjoying my words lovely... thank you so much? Xx

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Mary Murphy's avatar

Love reading about your lovely place in the world Susie..so interesting and beautifully written. Your stove sounds like mine...and the old farmhouse too🥰❤️

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Laly's avatar

Hurdles and all, you write so beautifully dear Susie, that I'm here dreaming of a farm of my own, not in France, though, more likely in Portugal, same bureaucracywith easier language rsrs. I'm loving this new project of yours. Sending love and well wishes to Seth :)

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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Laly you must do it… life is so short, too short to not just grab that old bull by the horns and drag him along with you… Life is hard no matter where we are in the world, but surely the hardships would be better in Portugal…? And for me, much, you would be but a drive away! 😍

Seth is doing well darling, it appears to be my turn now though…🤧🤒🙄

Love back always xxxx

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Sonya's avatar

I love the historical background to your story, it gives me a better sense and appreciation of the area you live in. Unlike Canada which is still young compared to France. Your life is difficult but it’s the quality of what you do and have are rich and rewarding. 😘♥️🤗

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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Thanks darling, I always think it’s good to know at least a little of the area and surroundings when reading something like this… it was a bit of a last minute addition and there is much more to say, so maybe I’ll add whatever feels pertinent every time?

I wouldn’t change my life for the world, you know that better than most lovely… doesn't matter that it's hard, whoever said life shoukd be easy anyway? 😂 🙏🏽🤗 😘

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Elske's avatar

Love it, hugs from the Dutch seaside 😘

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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Yay... thank you Elske... maybe you should be here too, writing about your love of the sea..! X

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