Author Archives: Gary Pepworth

Follow You Follow Me

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Gary Pepworth

That I have been mildly irritated today by something I saw on Twitter today is not unusual, indeed I long suspect that the creators of Twitter deliberately designed it so that worthy types like me can experience our ‘outrage du jour’ from … Continue reading →

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When the vegetarian option is fish or chicken.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Gary Pepworth

You wonder if “Hot Totty” was a ticking time bomb kept for instant detonation in case of an emergency. The beer didn’t suddenly appear in the Strangers’ Bar yesterday, people must have noticed it beforehand, but it only became the … Continue reading →

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The latest addition to my kitchen

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Gary Pepworth

I picked up one of these today off eBay. A brand new unused Imperia Italian Double Cutter Pasta Machine SP150. Going on Amazon for £44, I paid £16. When I had my tea room in France I tended to cook most … Continue reading →

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Bouncing Back

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Gary Pepworth

Just a quick note to say that after languishing unused and unloved for nearly 6 months, The Pontrieux Report is back. In what may be a shock news to some my French experience came to an end last June.  A … Continue reading →

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The arrogant face of BBC Formula One coverage

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Gary Pepworth

When I started watching Valencia 3rd practice today I didn’t expect to be insulted live on air by a member of the BBC commentary team. David Croft and Anthony Davidson were commentating on Schumacher’s return and at first the comments … Continue reading →

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Excellent service at Le Pontrieux recognised!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Gary Pepworth

I try my best for my b&B clients – meeting them at the railway station in the snow, booking taxis, organising train tickets, taking them to the pharmacists etc.  Many of my clients book with me via Venere who are … Continue reading →

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Flakey with the facts.

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Gary Pepworth

Just a few months ago companies like Cadbury were pariahs, responsible for child obesity by force feeding kids with assorted vegelate.  Today Cadbury is elevated to national treasure status, how dare those pesky Americans use money to buy shares in … Continue reading →

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Will the lights go out tonight in Brittany?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Gary Pepworth

Not some philosophical musing about a local hero on their deathbed, but actual power cuts. This may come as a bit of a surprise to the many Daily Mail reading expats who live here – but there are some things … Continue reading →

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My first Christmas card of the year…..alas not.

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Gary Pepworth

Oh the joy, some post that didn’t resemble a bill, with a printed Father Christmas on the front. Addressed to M and Mme Pepworth, never mind, an actual Christmas card, from someone in France, how exciting. Who could it be … Continue reading →

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Marchés de Noël

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Gary Pepworth

Today is the first of two weekends of Pontrieux’s Marchés de Noël. As usual for the time of day and the weather stallholders outnumber punters. Having been here a few years now, I know the French will do all their … Continue reading →

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