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The sporty types in Gascony. Rugby men, golfers, hunters and fishermen
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The French game of Quille, or skittles. Quille de neuf, quille de huit, quille de six.
Playing cards with a gascon flavour.
Has anyone seen the corkscrew? On reflection, it was quite clear to see.
Has anyone seen the corkscrew? On reflection, it was quite...
“It’s already been paid for”. This poor, young lad has caught the eye of the charming lady at the end of the bar.
“It’s already been paid for”. This poor, young lad has caught...
Someone is enjoying his games of boules more than he should.
Someone is enjoying his games of boules more than he should.
When the palombes migrate through SW France, hunters climb up to their cabins in the top of the trees. Sometimes the ladders need repairing. This lazy hunter has strung up a trapeze instead and his fellow hunter is not happy!
When the palombes migrate through SW France, hunters climb up...
When the wood pigeons migrate through SW France, some hunters become obsessed. It is sometimes called the 'Maladie bleue', or the blue sickness, due to the colour of the pigeons. This one has asked his wife to call his work to say that he won't be in for the next few days as he has the 'Maladie bleue'...
When the wood pigeons migrate through SW France, some hunters...
We all know ‘The Laughing cow’ cheese. It’s literally translated from the French brand ‘La vache qui rit’. This cow prefers playing the game of quille, a type of skittles played in SW France.
We all know ‘The Laughing cow’ cheese. It’s literally...
"When are you going to replace the ladder, you idiot!" Pigeon hunting without a safety net.
"When are you going to replace the ladder, you idiot!" Pigeon...
When the wood pigeons begin their migration, the hunters get the blue fever. There is no known cure.
When the wood pigeons begin their migration, the hunters get...
Granny (a rugby fan) shouts "Mark!" when she catches the ball, kicked from the rugby ground.
Granny (a rugby fan) shouts "Mark!" when she catches the ball,...
These wild boar use the hunters' lookout to see if the coast is clear.
These wild boar use the hunters' lookout to see if the coast...
The youngest generation wants to help crush the grapes. A series of playing cards with a Gascon theme. Here, the suit Clubs has been replaced by grapes.
The youngest generation wants to help crush the grapes. A...
The Queen plucks the fruit of the summer, ready to make wine. A series of playing cards with a Gascon theme. Here, the suit Clubs has been replaced by grapes.
The Queen plucks the fruit of the summer, ready to make wine....
A series of playing cards with a Gascon theme. Here, the suit Clubs has been replaced by grapes. The King of the vineyards prunes his vines before winter
A series of playing cards with a Gascon theme. Here, the suit...
Les plombiers Landais. (The plumbers of Les Landes) Plombiers sounds almost like palombières, which are the huts used to hide while hunting wood pigeons (palombes) in Les Landes.
Les plombiers Landais. (The plumbers of Les Landes)...
Porc de France. ‘Porc’ is pronounced with a silent c and rhymes with Tour
Porc de France. ‘Porc’ is pronounced with a silent c and...
Dancing her way back from the market.
Dancing her way back from the market.
Quille de neuf, or Quille d'un oeuf ? Quille is a skittle game played in South West France, very similar to those played in the UK. The nine 'quilles' can be knocked down in different formations to win different points. These ducks have created their own version. I hope the egg is hard boiled!
Quille de neuf, or Quille d'un oeuf ? Quille is a skittle...
These old rugby players have joined up years after their last match together. The old scrum-half feed them the beer as he did the ball, all those years ago.
These old rugby players have joined up years after their last...
This mushroom hunter is surprised that he feels rain… It is known that mushrooms often grow beneath the palombières in the trees. When a hunter has to go, he doesn’t waste time or reveal himself to the pigeons. We see grey cranes passing overhead en route for the corn fields.
This mushroom hunter is surprised that he feels...
This chubby chappie needs all the help he can get to jump clear of the oncoming cow...
This chubby chappie needs all the help he can get to jump...
"All that Jazz" is a well-known standard, but when we're at Jazz in Marciac, we are surrounded by "All that Gers"...
"All that Jazz" is a well-known standard, but when we're at...
This wood pigeon hunter has obviously been distracted while preparing for a day in the ‘palombière'. He has everything required for a fine day of apéritifs, long lunch and digestives. Shame he forgot his gun ...
This wood pigeon hunter has obviously been distracted while...
ATTENTION. Big game hunting in progress…
ATTENTION. Big game hunting in progress…
There is some fowl play going on here ...
There is some fowl play going on here ...
Three points, right between the posts. This happy, rugby-loving gardener just rounded off a perfect day in the vegetable garden. Available in different print sizes, with or without cream-coloured mounts.
Three points, right between the posts. This happy,...
Clearly, this fisherman is not having any luck. Time for Plan B Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts.
Clearly, this fisherman is not having any luck. Time for Plan...
Steeplechase in the vineyards. The wine growers of Saint Mont are an athletic lot! Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts.
Steeplechase in the vineyards. The wine growers of Saint Mont...
Two rugby teams in the colours of FC Trie and Castelnau Magnoac. Available in A4 and A3
Two rugby teams in the colours of FC Trie and Castelnau...
A rude awakening for these walkers taking a nap while walking in the Pyrenean mountains. Available as an A4, A3, A2 print and on canvas.
A rude awakening for these walkers taking a nap while walking...
Golf is a frustrating game, but there are happy moments nonetheless. Available as an A4, A3, A2 print and on canvas.
Golf is a frustrating game, but there are happy moments...
Nothing will get in the way of the weekly game of boules. Print available in A4 and A3.
Nothing will get in the way of the weekly game of boules....
Two happy fishermen in the woods. Drawing by Perry Taylor, watercolour background by Jean-François Lasnier
Two happy fishermen in the woods. Drawing by Perry...
The two happy fishermen are oblivious of the misery above them as they enjoy the pleasures of sitting by the riverbank all day
The two happy fishermen are oblivious of the misery above them...
The sleeping fisherman. A few too many beers at lunchtime perhaps, but this heron is making the most of it. Available as an A4 or A3 print
The sleeping fisherman. A few too many beers at lunchtime...