Category Archives: The Village

Izzy’s Le Vignaud

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Jason

This is Izzy’s view of Le Vignaud from her visit back in June. I think it may be the most complete view of Le Vignaud yet available on the WWW. Of course nothing beats a visit in the real world, but this is about as close as it comes. She’s captured some great moments, and lots of nifty details about the place that have never been documented. This is one for the LV Historical Society Archives. Continue reading →

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Digging Potatoes with Jeanine

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Jason

Jeneane is an incredible lady- She’s 74 and has lived in Le Vignaud her entire life. When she asked me to help her dig her potatoes, I was more than happy to help. She is always giving me something, whether it’s fresh eggs from the chickens, or a nice warm meal in the evening on my way back from the garden and I’m always looking for an opportunity to reciprocate the generosity. She had about 200 or so ‘pieds’ of potatoes- some fifteen or so rows about three meters long each- all ready to be dug. Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Village

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Jason

Some photos from around the village in early June. The weather was finally starting to really warm up, the grass was green, and the gardens were growing. Continue reading →

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Lac du Vignaud

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Jason

Alex and Jessica ditching work at the lake one beautiful spring day in early May. I was the only one brave enough to jump in that day… it had been five years since I last had the chance and I … Continue reading →

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