life lessons that are priceless – la soixantaine

«Now that I'm 60, every morning I look in the mirror and say, "I don't know who you are, stranger, but I'm gonna shave you anyway."»

Milton Friedman

Or, never let yourself go, cool old men are not slobs.

life on the river – salty dog

The continuing adventures of Twix, the Jack Russell, in dog paradise – master and commander of the Flor do Canal, sprit-rigged shallop: "Look sharp there at the helm, mate! Steady as she goes."

Rio Mira, Vila Nova de Milfontes – Aug '15

country life – le repos d'un autre guerrier

Carocho, the old horse, quietly munching sweet field grasses – dreaming of young fillies and old capers in horse heaven. Perhaps wondering if those weird bipedal creatures also have dreams; and, if so, what can the old man in front of him be dreaming of?

Vila Nova de Milfontes – Aug '15

country life – le repos du guerrier

Twix, the Jack Russell, Son of Pimm's, Son of Tintin, dreaming of his exploits in dog paradise – chasing beetles, tracking partridges, snapping at bees ...

Vila Nova de Milfontes – Aug '15

motoring life

Landie Melo not quite believing its luck – back in the Southwest, and being driven and pampered by a flight of gorgeous girls every day for a week. I wonder if it will deign even starting for me when I get there next Friday.
Vila Nova de Milfontes – July '15