It's In The Jeans

Ahoy,am I alone in these thoughts on what it is like for an Englishman on limited funds in France at the moment. From what I can make out, rent here is very reasonable and so are some foods, however unless we are really talking basics, food is actually more expensive in the supermarkets here than in the UK, except prawns. Add to this the Pound crashing against the Euro and you have a fantastic recipe for a diet. Thankfully wine still manages to be very competitive and according to BBC Radio News, high in calories. Talking of competitive prices, if you know any fisherman in France, they can buy products in the Chandlers tax free, something I am sure I will look into at some point. No red diesel for private boat owners here, however, they do sell different types of diesel for fishing boats, private boats and heating. Although the prices at the Petrol station seem to compete with these, so the Ol' girl has been filled up with many trips to the local garage with 30L drums.
We had hail here today and a little rain, glad I had not started finishing the anti-foul. I did however make a cover for the windlass out of an old pair of jeans. I am sure it will make her look even more tramp'ish, bet it works though and that's the important bit. I would like to waterproof it, think I will Google home made waterproofing agents.
Another thing I'll Google while I'm at it, is Burgoo, a sailors dish of oats, fish and schnapps, I hope it tastes better than it sounds. I will give you a critic once I have tasted it!