We're back now from salty and floral île de Ré, or the Isle of Rhé. This furry tourist, above, enjoyed people-watching from a window overlooking the farmers' market in St Clément des Baleines. His carefree let-it-all-hang-out attitude is reflected in the relaxed rental sign just below. Discover the sign's missing letters in today's vocab entry, here:
une location (lo-kah-syon)
: rental, renting
Audio File: listen to Jean-Marc read the following French terms:
location de vélo = bike rental
location de meubles = furniture rental
location d'un immeuble = property/real estate rental
location de voitures = car rental
location de maison de vacances = home vacation rental
mettre en location = to rent out
prix de location = rent
Reverse dictionary: rental
rental contract = un bail
rental charge = une redevance
A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse
This story column will return next week. I've got more anecdotes to share with you–and some exciting news too! Meantime, if you would like to take a wild stab at just what it is, this scoop I've been keeping from you, then click here and offer up your most imaginative guess!
Jean-Marc and I will be reading your comments, and I know my mom, Jules, will get a kick out of some of your far-fetched guesses. So get creative and have fun figuring out just what it is we've been keeping secret.
Click here to leave a wild guess, and many thanks for playing along with us!
Amicalement,
Kristin
Vélos, or bikes a-gogo on the île de Ré.
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Hollyhocks, oysters, salt (fleur de sel), bikes…
I’ve been and those are my fab four.
and …John L….moules frites for a break from oysters!!!
A bicycle parking lot.
You have a new dog?
My wild guess?? That the exciting news is in the form of a movie that they are proposing to make about your fabulous life and wonderful books and blog…am I close? 🙂
A movie based on your blog.
PS Love ile du Rey.
What is Kristin’s big news? The suspense is intense! All that comes to mind is that they are moving to a new vineyard with bigger space and more grapes? Tell us soon! Welcome back from vacation!
a new baby? 😉
You are expecting a baby! Well…it happens. And what could be more exciting?
Yeah, since Jean-Marc is involved and reading the guesses, I’m going with baby, too.
your wines won a prize!
Since all my guesses have been taken I’ll just say welcome home and looking forward to more stories and photos, especially after seeing all the beautiful colors in the two from today. I might add a guess related to all your wonderful photographs — they’re being published?
But you wanted us to get creative, so how about…
Your farm has been selected as the site for next year’s G10 summit.
Well the dog and the baby have been taken already. How about a new book with the both of you writing together? Or a TV programme featuring the winery and you both.
You’ve decided to open une location de maison de vacances chez vous for all your friends who want to come visit you en france! Bravo! Quelle bonne idea, n’est-ce pas?
My guess for your “stand-by situation that has you on a roller coaster of emotion” is either that you are expecting a little one or…. Angelina Jolie might come for a visit. 🙂
I like Rose Johnson’s idea. 😉
GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF OUR PRECIOUS FRIENDS,
I LIKE the guess that Kristi is going to BLOOM IN PROVENCE….can you imagine Kristi having a baby at this time of her life….as a matter of fact that is the first guess that came to my mind also.
How wonderful of all of you that believe that Kristi’s career is still going to climb up into the clouds – I like to pretend that one day there will be a little movie about her life in France too !!!!
I am most excited about her ‘secret’ and will be happy when Kristi reveals what is really going on in her life so we can all put our two-bits into the pot. I can’t wait to be able to talk about this with all of you out there in this big wonderful world.
I must say one of my greatest dreams is coming true.
XOXO
JULES
OUI , our next door friend sells his 52 hectares property in a couple of weeks and
he told us that a wine maker will continue
the wine business .COULD BE YOU !!!
You’ve been chosen by the Venutians for first contact! Should you stay, should you go? Will they have grapes? Wifi? And perhaps most importantly, do they speak French?
All of my guesses have been guessed. My immediate thought, tho, was a new baby. Can’t wait to hear the “secret”. Welcome back.
Hmmmm, kids are too young to be engaged, so my guess is –Your wines will be sold in a large American retail outlet?
With all of the news about the olympics, I’m going to “go for the Gold” and guess that Kristie has been signed by a big publishing house. Lee Mears, Bradenton, FL
Not a movie but a TV series. Can’t wait to see it! Bonne chance….
The supreme secret is that Jules is moving to France to enjoy her newest grandchild that is on the way and will be present when Jean-Marc makes THE movie after he has broken ground on the new bicycle park that will be in front of the charming little guest rooms to be built overlooking a grand expanse view of the new vineyards next door…Cheers from sunny Florida
Location de Chiens Adorables. At least, in a perfect world. As for the surprise, I’m thinking movie option perhaps?
My first guess was the popular ‘new baby’. However, Jules’ mention of one of her greatest dreams doesn’t really support that. Nor does twins? Maybe Jules is moving to France?
Hmmmmm, I’ll say that JM and Kristi have purchased neighboring property and Jules and her hubby will be coming to take up residence in the farmhouse on site!
I like Holly H’s guess. My guess is that you are coming to the USA with a tasting in every state (hoping).
My first wild guess was that you are having a baby but that has been said!! Maybe Max is going to college in USA??
A. Jules is moving in with you to babysit Braise and Smokey while you go on book tour.
B. you are moving into Orange to; teach writing workshop; open boutique/winestore/moving to paris
C. having future little winemaker
D. moving winery to Scilicy
E. none of the above.
Or maybe Jules is coming to live with you??
How’s this for wild guess?–You’re moving to Arizona, starting a vineyard in Sonoita in Southern Arizona and Jean Marc will be doing a blog called “An English Word a Day”
After what Hollywood did to Under the Tuscan Sun, I’m fervently hoping it is NOT a movie.
ON VERRA BIEN. IL FAUT ETRE PATIENT! 😉
My first thought was a baby.
But perhaps you met a publisher who will give you an advance on a new book.
Or maybe a world wide distributer for your wine.
Qui peut dire.
On verra bien.
Mike.
MY GUESS WAS A NEW ADDITION TO A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. WHATEVER IT IS, I AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE BACK LIVE, ON LINE. IT HAS BEEN A LONG,LONG TIME FOR YOU TO BE AWAY FROM YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY. WELCOME BACK.
GUS ELISON. FLORIDA
GUSELISON@AOL.COM
You’re going to Disneyland?
I agree with Paulette – her comment contains everything in one neat package. Welcome back!
Hmmm! Jean Marc has decided to become an interior designer. That really gets a laugh from me. No, seriously, I think you have decided to move to California to try your hand at the vines there. You will keep your French vineyard in some form. Oh, no, that means you will not write your blog anymore.
You are adopting a child!
Anytime I hint of a special secret or surprise, my dear friend Sallie shouts “you’re having a baby!” maybe baby will be in the form of… a new book, expanded winery, tv series based on your books… So many possibilities – my heart is excited for your new horizons!
I’m guessing Max is going to college in the USA??? Second guess is that you have been offered some sort of fabulous book deal! Whatever it is, sounds like it’s very happy news!!! I wish you all joyous events in life. You give so much to others. Annette
You will have a television reality show about life on the farm with husband, kids, dogs, and all the vines!
A publisher came forward raving about your marvelous work!
Salut! I have been lurking on your blog forever, and I love it. Thank you for being a warm comforting spot in my day. ( and thank you for helping my begin my journey to learn French!)
So I would guess baby since I am surrounded by them but thats taken. I have to say I think you are expanding your wines to the wider American Market and each bottle will have a french word and definition.
For your dad : the weather here in north Texas is 112. We are in severe draught. And Jules your a bright star in my day too!
I think Sandy is right! Your buying another vineyard and Jules is coming to live with/near you.
Do tell soon!Angela
Aahh…typing error…”you’re” not “your”
Not sure, but welcome back to the famille Espinasse! Hope it was a wonderful and relaxing vacation.
All of the great guesses have been taken 🙁
I’m glad you’re home and safe.
The best guesses: I think that Jules is coming to live near you, Jean Marc has purchased more land & vines, AND you will be publishing a book of photos from the sud!
I have missed your posts. Please start back soon —– I miss that touch of France.
It is cool on the OR coast!
My first thought was also “baby.” It happens, and I have a brother who is five months older than my son to prove it. Anyway, don’t drag the suspense on too long! Bonne chance, whatever it is!