MOAN MOAN MOAN!

After being knocked off her bike by the lorry, Marie is still in pain.

Went for a check at the Doc's yesterday, and he has sent her for an MRI scan in Dinan, as he thinks there is some muscle damage, which could require an operation.

As I write this I have flu and am feeling like crap. My first bout of flu for many a year.

Still, soon be Xmas!

NOVEMBER RNA LUNCH

The November lunch for the France North RNA was held at La Borgnette, in Vilde Guinalan.

Just about 30 minutes from our place.

20 odd turned up for a lunch of

Cold Buffet Starter.

Escalope of Turkey, followed by Creme Brulee.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

As usual we made the Remembrance parade in the village.

A brief service followed by a letter read out from Mr Sarkozy thanking all that fought with the French during both wars.

Then it was back to the Mayors for a drink to toast all who served.

NASTY ACCIDENT

So, down the main road she comes on her electric bike. Signals clearly to turn left and the lorry driver zooms past on her left hand side as she is about to turn.

A very lucky escape for Marie.

She was taken to Dinan hospital for X-Rays and they found a hairline fracture of her shoulder.

Bruised and swollen all over as you can see, and pretty shaken up.

All the details have been logged thanks to a witness, and now we await the legal side of things to turn up.

I am of course the "Duty Runner" for all things liquid and solid, and now chief dog walker.

QUICK POST

Marie has been involved in an accident after being hit by a speeding lorry whilst she turned in to our lane.

She is OK, but was very lucky.

Further updates soon.

WOOD BURNER

4 weeks after buying the wood burner, at last we got someone to come and put it in properly after being let down by a previous plumber.

We have a stack of wood for this winter so it's going to be super cozy in the Manoir de Gard this winter.

NOVEMBER COMPETITION FOR OUR READERS.

The 1st November is a public holiday in France.

All Saints Day.

All rather boring for us ex pats, what with the shops being closed, and the bar in the village only open lunchtime.

So, to liven things up we decided to play hide and seek.

Marie went and hid first, but after 2 hours, I couldn't find her.

Can our readers find her.

She is hiding somewhere in this picture.

Mark the picture with an X where you think she is hiding and e-mail us with your guess.

Bottle of Chablis for a correct guess, or a consolation prize for the nearest miss.

Don't forget to double click the picture for a better chance of spotting her.