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HM Schooner Pickle, cousin Jack to cousin Jack
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011Merry Christmas, Joueuse Noël
Saturday, December 24th, 2011Wishing you all the seasonal best, health and happiness in a better 2012
Je tu souhaite les joueuses fêtes, bon santé et un meilleur 2012
from Gordon
PS: If you have had spam sent using my email please accept my sincere (more…)
Christmas tree left out in the cold
Sunday, December 18th, 2011The Marche Noel of Castelnau de Montmiral originally intended to take place around the village Christmas tree in les Place des Arcardes was moved due to stress of weather to the Salle des Fetes . (more…)
A breath of fresh (Christmas) air
Friday, December 16th, 2011 The day started with one of the clearest views of the distant Pyrenees (said to be 100 miles away) in recent years.
What did this foretell? (more…)
Illegal use of a false or misleading “from” address.
Thursday, December 15th, 2011False or misleading e mail header information.
Some halfwit is using at least 2 of my addresses and so far I’ve not discovered a way to stop this irritant fool, an example is given below.
This damaging our business and our relationships and as current practise is illegal, here follows some info and useful links.
Each and every violation of the provisions is subject to fines of up to $11,000. (more…)
Christmas carols are coming
Monday, December 12th, 2011Christmas and snow are coming to Castelnau de Montmiral, here is a pop up pic from last year.
The soprano (Dutch) Alexandra Elizinga will be singing with an English choir at an Anglo French carol service Friday the 16 th (19.00 ish) in the beautiful ancient church, a marvelous setting.
The following day, the 17 th is scheduled as a special market day, Marche de Noël and will include carols sung in the centre of the village beside the Christmas tree. (more…)
Going for Gold
Friday, December 9th, 2011A flagship and for a while forgotten painting of the renowned Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie is up for sale.
The painting can also serve to introduce ‘The Art of Gordon Frickers’ to some leading galleries and auction houses; which one will seize the opportunity to sell this unique picture? (more…)
Hermione, la frigate de libertie
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011The Winsor and Newton, an honour and invitation
Sunday, November 27th, 2011If this is of interest and you have time to help I’d appreciate your suggestions, thank you.
I have the honour of having been invited onto the Winsor and Newton web site.
Also Four questions have to be answered. (more…)


