Gin-Sane In France

16/10/2025

Happy follow-versary to my awesome followers. Thanks for all of your support!

Owen Wilson

14/10/2025

Well, yesterday didn’t go according to plan!! The house burning down was only avoided by my lodger being at home!

If anyone knows of any fully licenced and insured electricians locally, please let me know!

11/10/2025

My darling Garry, I cannot believe it’s been three years since you left. There is not a day which passes, where I don’t think of you.

This last year has pushed me to my limits and I have wanted to be with you so much. No one will ever replace my perfectly, imperfect love, so I realise now that it’s just not worth trying to fill the hole you left or leaving our babies.

I will never understand why you were taken and the ba”* of this world escape any retribution, however I am so grateful to have been loved by you. For the first time in my life I had a “home” in you, and someone who never wanted to change any part of me.

You would also be so proud of the part that estherfox has played in my life this year. Can you believe she is married now, with step children of her own? I know you are looking over her too ❤️

As I said before my love, you are holding onto my heart, until we are together again. Give H a massive kiss from me and look after her.

I know you are always by my side, mon coeur 💙

Je t’aime 🫶

❤️

11/10/2025

Just seen these on The Baler Twine Appreciation Society and I’m now desperate to make some!! Has anyone had a go at these??

For anyone who’s had a horse, or been around a farm, will know exactly how much baler twine is always kicking about the place. It’s a god send and has multiple other uses, but this is another level of genius!! 🤣

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GkzWwaBkf/?

10/10/2025

Has anyone got any good Potimarron recipes? I’ve got about 10 ready to pick and would like to have a go at something more than just soup!

Trying to keep myself busy over the next few days, with Garry’s anniversary coming up on Sunday. So far, I’ve got walnuts drying in the air fryer, crème marron to make, fencing to do and a couple of chickens to “process” tomorrow. So, any good recipes to help keep my mind on other things, would be gratefully received!

04/10/2025

This is why I love quarter horses. Just amazing 🤩

01/10/2025

Love the idea of one of these types of fitness classes, but the chances of that happening in deepest rural France, are about the same as my pigs growing wings, and flying around the place! Jeez, that’s a scary thought as the little sods cause enough trouble on the ground🤣

However, am I wrong that once spotted, I am only able to focus on the woman in black, on the right hand side, who is either at her first class, or has wandered into the wrong class and is now very confused as to why her Pilates class has lost the plot, or has the most shocking case of no ear for music/uncoordinated to max!!! 🤣

20/09/2025

For those who met Ed, will know what a force of nature he was. After finally making his dreams come true, to work in Australia, he has been tragically killed in a car accident. Words cannot begin to describe what a loss this is for Fleur, Digby and Aubrey, who are all now in Australia.

Please give anything you can, to ensure the family can stay in Australia until darling Ed can be brought back to the UK. Thank you in advance, for any help you can give them during this heartbreaking time x

You will have heard the tragic news that my good friend and colleague of… Robert Hardless needs your support for Ed Burrows beloved son of Fleur Sainsbury RIP

17/08/2025

What could possibly go wrong with me, lots of ripe prunes, a tree and a ladder?!

Even Blue’s come over to take a look before the carnage starts…🫣

If no one hears from me for a few days, please just make sure the animals are ok! 🤣🤣

16/08/2025

I know they aren’t everyone’s choice but I can’t help being slightly obsessed with the pigs. They are just so hilarious (you really don’t need a tv here!), each an individual little character.

I keep forgetting not to wear flip flops into the field with the piglets, as slightly concerned about potentially losing a toe. However, they listen if told off and they are learning quickly. It’s also too ruddy hot to be putting boots on. It’s hitting around 50 degrees in the sun, so I’m constantly refilling water and mud baths, whilst melting 🥵

They also have my penguin (not!), Private, who lives with them. I was constantly having palpitations at feeding times, when he was a lot younger, as he’d be gone in one bite. However, they live happily with him and he keeps them all in line. He even sleeps on them when they are snoozing. It’s ruddy adorable and as most of the animals here with an identity crisis, Private does not think he’s a chicken. He’s definitely one of the pigs now! 🤣 💙

I wish I could keep all of them, but i can’t 😪 I know they have the happiest of lives here and are never scared when it’s time to be “processed”, as it’s all done here, with their welfare as a priority - sorry that was the nicest way I could think to say it!! 🫣

However if anyone wants to buy a piglet, to save it going in a freezer, then let me know. There’s a couple who I’d love to find permanent homes for, as they are very special bubbas and will happily fit in with dogs, cats and any other animals you may have!

For now though, I get to spend hours watching them go about their lives and loving every moment of the time they have here 🐖