Living the Dream - the nightmare of setting up a lake in France.
Lots of our clients say 'You are living the dream. We'd all love to do this'. They don't see the difficulties in language, bureaucracy, what's available in the shops, how to keep all of our 'off grid' services working despite the weather conditions etc. They just see the beauty of the lake and the fish, the relaxed atmosphere that we create and how enjoyable their HOLIDAY is. If I could turn back time I would not do it again.
I called mine, which I wrote for my daughter, "This Is Me". And I signed it with my full maiden name, first married surname and then current (final!!) married surname. Long-winded but all a part of "me".
I have already mostly written mine, except for the last chapter it’s called ‘Latch key kid’. Parents were both out working, brother off up to no good. I spent a lot of time home alone.
I grew up in London but had much the same childhood experiences as BRADFORD LASS, although we used to play in the bomb sites.
from Riches to Rags - began in a middle class family, beautiful home in the countryside, lovely parents, brother went to public school, and now in rented barn which is falling apart, and will have to leave soon due to landlord dying, but I am happy with my painting and crafting and family but zilch moneywise!