tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post9105353960329118330..comments2024-03-26T08:41:43.172-04:00Comments on A Breath of Fresh Air: The Honor System. . . . . . . Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-18162954748958807772015-11-29T13:46:00.726-05:002015-11-29T13:46:00.726-05:00So very beautiful. I definitely could live that k...So very beautiful. I definitely could live that kind of life. I'm so sick of the traffic here and the constant construction that is taking place causing havoc everywhere. I crave peace and quiet and a slow paced life. Your brother's home must be so lovely. So much history and such a lovely garden. When we were in Jerusalem, there was a table set up outside someone's home with Arabic coffee and free clothes. No money to exchange, just take what you want or need. A wonderful gesture that would never work here. Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-20648477035596179822015-11-28T14:08:34.810-05:002015-11-28T14:08:34.810-05:00Lovely pictures Mary. We have a farmer that lives...Lovely pictures Mary. We have a farmer that lives right down the road from us. He has the honor system set up in his carport. He puts a sign out at the road when he has veggies for sale. You drive in his driveway, park, walk into the carport, grab a plastic bag, weigh your veggies of choice and drop money in a box.Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-54765568122079301292015-11-27T22:10:40.441-05:002015-11-27T22:10:40.441-05:00Yes, for this time of life I do believe I could li...Yes, for this time of life I do believe I could live right here in your photos. The village is just gorgeous.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-63711699561985920322015-11-26T15:44:23.042-05:002015-11-26T15:44:23.042-05:00I can't recall seeing any honesty boxes on my ...I can't recall seeing any honesty boxes on my travels in France.<br />However, I'm always amazed at the huge, lush vegetable and fruit gardens in the villages.<br />The villagers generously share their produce and often bring boxes full of delicious salad items to the cafe for my family.<br />In Summer most villages have garden competitions - the emphasis is on vegetables more than flowers.<br />Caunes-Minervois looks lovely and it has that wonderful aged patina I love. <br />My daughter and SIL are replacing their old wooden gates and searched for some old wrought iron ones - the price was horrific!<br />I imagine that's the downside of the many brocante tours - driven by overseas markets.<br />They have settled for a new set that looks old!!<br />A lovely post and brings make precious memories for me too Mary.<br />Wishing you all a happy thanksgiving celebration.<br />love<br />Shane x<br /><br />Roses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-17442631021985642182015-11-25T23:33:56.192-05:002015-11-25T23:33:56.192-05:00What an enchanting place - lovely photos. There a...What an enchanting place - lovely photos. There are many self-serve farm stands in our area - we come across a few new ones each summer and of course we have our favorites. One of them is across the street from a horse barn and the young girl who owns the horse often comes across the road to talk to us about her neighbor's good vegetables and herbs. These farm stands are all on the honor system and I've yet to see anyone take something without paying. It makes me feel good to see people being honest. There are also many gardens that have signs that say "please come in and pick what you need" - there are not restrictions and no money asked for. It is a good thing, people who can't afford the summer fruits and vegetables can come to these farms and pick fresh produce - what a nice way to share the bounty.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-78572140671444624752015-11-25T20:12:16.742-05:002015-11-25T20:12:16.742-05:00Your brother's door is a work of art. What a c...Your brother's door is a work of art. What a charming beginning to his property. There are a few places around here with a similar honor system. In late summer and early autumn, bunches of dahlias in mason jars are often for sale that way. I'd love to live in a small village like that - provided a larger town for culture and major shopping wasn't too far away. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-83479355057738773182015-11-25T18:19:01.266-05:002015-11-25T18:19:01.266-05:00Such beautiful countryside...and I love how they h...Such beautiful countryside...and I love how they have the honor system like that. There's a few small farms around here that do that with vegetables and eggs. Do you think you might move back to Europe?Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-40890447567227252282015-11-25T14:01:58.411-05:002015-11-25T14:01:58.411-05:00It is such a lovely part of France, Mary.It is such a lovely part of France, Mary.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-27789238444999352052015-11-25T13:32:18.255-05:002015-11-25T13:32:18.255-05:00Mary, I enjoyed every bit of this post. Just lovel...Mary, I enjoyed every bit of this post. Just lovely pictures and such an interesting, untouched little town. I would love to visit a place like that. Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136566754402476915noreply@blogger.com