Category Archives: Family

Christmas is Over Already

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Black Cat left for New York today with the Flying Dutchman for Christmas and New Year, so we celebrated Christmas early his year, on Saturday evening, as both Relationnel’s sons were free as well. Leonardo, of course, was asleep in … Continue reading →

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A Unique War Memorial, a Bush Picnic and a Winery near Armidale

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

On the day of our family picnic to Dangars Falls near Armidale, we stopped on the way at a unique war memorial which was presented to us by Graeme, the historian in our party. The Dangarsleigh War Memorial is unique … Continue reading →

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The Big Kneipp Family Reunion in Australia

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

When we were in Australia 3 years ago, I took Relationnel on a pilgrimage to the sheep country where my father was born – Bonshaw, near Glen Innes and Tenterfield in northwestern New South Wales. The Kneipp family originally comes … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day in Galerie Vivienne

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Black Cat and I decided to celebrate Mother’s Day a bit early this year because on the real day – 3rd June – she’ll be in Delft and I’ll be in Blois. Last year, Leonardo was with us as well … Continue reading →

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Cleaners I Have Known

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

I love my cleaning lady! We joke together that the only time I’m not so happy with her is when her holidays don’t coincide with mine (dammit, she goes away most of August) or when she stays home to look … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machines I Have Known

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Last Sunday when we were on another dépôt-vente excursion, I came across two Singer treadle sewing machines, one of which seemed in very good condition and a bargain at 40 euros. A nostalgia trip of course. My first sewing machine … Continue reading →

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No Oysters on Sunday

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

I think our cold snap this year has even reached the news in Australia. February is always the coldest month in Paris and we usually have a couple of snow falls during the winter but the temperatures rarely go below … Continue reading →

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The Travel Itinerary

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Working out a travel itinerary has become my most time-consuming holiday task. That wasn’t always so.  When I was young and adventurous, I used to set off with a backpack and follow whoever knew when the next bus, train or … Continue reading →

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Flowers to Brighten a Grey Day

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Rosemary Kneipp

I’ve been receiving all these emails from Australian family and friends positively flaunting their blue skies and high temperatures while we have boring nothing, not even snow or sleet or something even vaguely interesting. The fountain in the Palais Royal … Continue reading →

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No Boxing Day in France

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Rosemary Kneipp

Unfortunately, there is no Boxing Day in France. We had to pack up everything in Normandy and leave last night which was very sad. I couldn’t believe how much stuff we’d acquired in just over a week! There were all … Continue reading →

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