Our names are Richard and Carol Wisdom, I am now 50 years young and Carol will have to tell you herself as I dare not risk it! We have been happily married now since 24th May 1986 “CRIKEY!” that’s 31 years this year! And I don’t regret a single moment. We have two huge dogs Max the German Shepherd and Ted the Leonberger cross who both weigh about 50Kgs each but are really big softies although Max will yack on and on a bit. We live in a beautiful property called La Vergne, the house was built in 1906 and sits in 15 acres of land with an acre lake, we have only one neighbour and they keep to themselves, so it is a peaceful heaven. We moved here with Carol’s Mother Beatrice, who is on crutches and therefore somewhat dependent upon us, we have built her an annex connected to the house which is basically a one bedroom bungalow. I do possess a warped sense of humour, so be warned! We have no children, although Carol does say I am like a big kid sometimes! We enjoy an idyllic life here in France, “We really are living the dream”. You must take us as you find us, we have no heirs and graces (wouldn’t know where to find them anyway) A spade is a spade (unless its a shovel) I tinker, make stuff, break stuff, build things, destroy things and generally act like a big kid. Carol makes things, bakes lovely grub(as you can see from my minor weight problem), puts up with me, tends to our flock, grows all the veggies and flowers, continues to put up with me!, keeps house, and so much more.......

Although not quite a spur of the moment decision it was certainly a huge change when we decided to up sticks and move to France lock, stock and barrel.