Another suggestion for receiving your writings: download the Substack app and “follow “ Rebecca Jones’ Between. I don’t pay attention to whether your newsletter is in my inbox. I head straight to the app on my phone.
I find that every Sunday when I finish reading your post, I am SO disappointed that I’m at the end. I have to have more of your writings so I am now a subscriber, which I know helps you & your family in a small way. I look forward to starting from the beginning and learning more about your journey.
Thank you Rebecca & family for sharing your Leif with us. Hugs from 🇨🇦
Hard to believe that everything closes on a Sunday afternoon. Brings back memories of childhood in Ireland when everything came to a standstill. I sometimes long for the slower pace of life.
We've just got back from a week in France and it was rather lovely to see everything closed on a Sunday. Much better for everyone's well being I thought. I think we're too far gone on the uk!
What a coincidence-your peach Melba components could be my recipe . I make ice cream regularly for the fun of it and the grandchildren love the variety. MB has a good recipe but I will try adding condensed milk and see how it changes the texture etc.
We leave for Hook of Holland on Wednesday heading for Denmark but as I see you are taking bookings for 2026 I will tie my husband down so we can come and stay. We left it too late this year.
Finally in a sad maternal way I was really pleased to see the photograph of yourselves and Erin and husband. I suggest your life style means you are a little isolated sometimes and seeing the photograph (apart from making me pea green with envy!) was heartening that the English chateaulaines are in touch and there to support. We watch the TV programme all the time but everything is in isolation. So carry on the good work & relish your life style. Beats the rat race here!!
I know exactly what you mean. We were driving back to the north of France on Tuesday 1 July and decided to stop in Le Mans to walk around the old town. It was so hot (the car registered 51C) that the dog had to be lifted (no mean feat) from the car to the grass so his paws wouldn’t touch the road or pavement that was so hot one could have fried an egg. My husband and dog stayed in the shade whilst I ran around taking photos but after 10 minutes I was wilting and retreated to the air conditioned car to continue our journey. Btw we would have loved to have stayed with you but we had the aforementioned dog. 2026 I hope xx
Rebecca in between all your jobs you could do an online recipe book - at a cost to us of course - which would be great for me. You always put up enticing recipes but I am a gal that needs quantites. It would be another income stream.
Minnesota in the USA routinely reaches 90F and above in the Summer, but almost every home or business has air conditioning. I did live through some frightfully hot summers without A/C in the 1980’s so I do know how challenging staying cool can be.
One of the many reasons I love living in San Francisco is that for most of the year, the temperature ranges from 14C to 21C. We have our hot weather up to 4 days at a time, in September, October, and even November (we call it "Indian Summer" - Europeans and British still use: St. Martin’s Summer.) On those days, we have between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 26C to 37C. Most homes in San Francisco do not have air conditioning, so having fans is crucial.
In Isles of Scilly for 2 weeks and escaped the heat. Apparently when there is a heatwave on the mainland, here it is just quite warm but foggy with all flights cancelled. Good news about Tilly, these pets seem to wriggle their way to our hearts.
Hello Rebecca. I have a Dawn climbing rose which I think is the precursor to New Dawn. My rose was froma cutting from a Dawn climber from my late Grandma's house. Hers was planted before I was born. I am now 66. It is prone to Rust which may be why David Austin developed New Dawn. Both are beautiful and I love all the stages of the flower.
Really enjoying your stories. Followed Chateau diy for years but only just found your writing. I so envy you, having retired to Brittany, spent 15 wonderful years in Brittany but now back in Dorset. You put into words exactly what I was feeling about heat!
Another suggestion for receiving your writings: download the Substack app and “follow “ Rebecca Jones’ Between. I don’t pay attention to whether your newsletter is in my inbox. I head straight to the app on my phone.
Me too never read it in email
How did I miss about Tilly, when Karen went to bed one night she found
Tilly fast asleep in her bed. Hope she’s ok now. Thinking of you both in this very hot weather running the Chateau and Gite.x
Such vivid writing - I was sweating along with you! Glad your cat is recovered and always appreciate a pic of JB ;)
I find that every Sunday when I finish reading your post, I am SO disappointed that I’m at the end. I have to have more of your writings so I am now a subscriber, which I know helps you & your family in a small way. I look forward to starting from the beginning and learning more about your journey.
Thank you Rebecca & family for sharing your Leif with us. Hugs from 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for subscribing Claudette.
Hard to believe that everything closes on a Sunday afternoon. Brings back memories of childhood in Ireland when everything came to a standstill. I sometimes long for the slower pace of life.
We've just got back from a week in France and it was rather lovely to see everything closed on a Sunday. Much better for everyone's well being I thought. I think we're too far gone on the uk!
Thanks again, I read it at todays breakfast for we had a long weekend with friends and motobike friends and the 70th bithday party of my boyfriend
Pleased to hear that puss is on the mend.
What a coincidence-your peach Melba components could be my recipe . I make ice cream regularly for the fun of it and the grandchildren love the variety. MB has a good recipe but I will try adding condensed milk and see how it changes the texture etc.
We leave for Hook of Holland on Wednesday heading for Denmark but as I see you are taking bookings for 2026 I will tie my husband down so we can come and stay. We left it too late this year.
Finally in a sad maternal way I was really pleased to see the photograph of yourselves and Erin and husband. I suggest your life style means you are a little isolated sometimes and seeing the photograph (apart from making me pea green with envy!) was heartening that the English chateaulaines are in touch and there to support. We watch the TV programme all the time but everything is in isolation. So carry on the good work & relish your life style. Beats the rat race here!!
I know exactly what you mean. We were driving back to the north of France on Tuesday 1 July and decided to stop in Le Mans to walk around the old town. It was so hot (the car registered 51C) that the dog had to be lifted (no mean feat) from the car to the grass so his paws wouldn’t touch the road or pavement that was so hot one could have fried an egg. My husband and dog stayed in the shade whilst I ran around taking photos but after 10 minutes I was wilting and retreated to the air conditioned car to continue our journey. Btw we would have loved to have stayed with you but we had the aforementioned dog. 2026 I hope xx
Gosh! How your boys have grown! Beautiful photos. X
Hey Rebecca and Tim.
Rebecca in between all your jobs you could do an online recipe book - at a cost to us of course - which would be great for me. You always put up enticing recipes but I am a gal that needs quantites. It would be another income stream.
Warm regards
Lynley.
I need one of those time turners that Hermione has in Harry Potter - there are so many things I want to do, but just not enough time.
Minnesota in the USA routinely reaches 90F and above in the Summer, but almost every home or business has air conditioning. I did live through some frightfully hot summers without A/C in the 1980’s so I do know how challenging staying cool can be.
One of the many reasons I love living in San Francisco is that for most of the year, the temperature ranges from 14C to 21C. We have our hot weather up to 4 days at a time, in September, October, and even November (we call it "Indian Summer" - Europeans and British still use: St. Martin’s Summer.) On those days, we have between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 26C to 37C. Most homes in San Francisco do not have air conditioning, so having fans is crucial.
In Isles of Scilly for 2 weeks and escaped the heat. Apparently when there is a heatwave on the mainland, here it is just quite warm but foggy with all flights cancelled. Good news about Tilly, these pets seem to wriggle their way to our hearts.
Hello Rebecca. I have a Dawn climbing rose which I think is the precursor to New Dawn. My rose was froma cutting from a Dawn climber from my late Grandma's house. Hers was planted before I was born. I am now 66. It is prone to Rust which may be why David Austin developed New Dawn. Both are beautiful and I love all the stages of the flower.
Great read as always. Pleased to hear Tilly is better and that the temperatures are a little more bearable.
Really enjoying your stories. Followed Chateau diy for years but only just found your writing. I so envy you, having retired to Brittany, spent 15 wonderful years in Brittany but now back in Dorset. You put into words exactly what I was feeling about heat!