THE HOUSE IN SUMMER

The window boxes are coming on.

The weather has been hot.

The wine has been flowing.

Who needs a job?

EASY LIFE

BIT OF A DOG WALK

Dog walking around the village in summer is always a pleasure.

The scenery is good and the peace even better.

Who misses London?

MID-SUMMER BBQ

It was the second Gardhouse Mid Summer BBQ last night, something we are going to make an annual event of.

18 of us had Apero's, BBQ Pork, Sweet Chilli Chicken, Merguez Sausages, lots of salad, cheese and desserts, along with much wine, whisky, & pastis

A 6-30 pm start, it went on till 1am

Guests were a mixture of English, French, and Russian

John Beasley, Karen, Dolcie, Bruno, Marylene, Mikhail, Natasha, John Roberts, Chrissy, Monique, Yves, Corrine, Vivienne, John, Robert, Mark, and ourselves.

People chat away, but Bruno who was a bit pissed got confused as to who won the war, and salutes the Fuhrer!

People chat away, and Andy thinks he has a chance with Dolcie. Andy 45, Dolcie is 19.

We call it Gary Glitter syndrome over here!

MATIGNON MARKET

Wednesday is market day in Matignon. You can tell it is nearly tourist season as it has doubled in size the past few weeks and takes up the whole main road through the town.

We all went to the Hotel de la Poste for a "formule midi", which was very good.

It is owned by the couple who live opposite us and we were made very welcome.

ANOTHER AFTERNOON'S LAKE FISHING

We let Andrew fish, whilst Al, Marie, Leanne, and Flo enjoyed a picnic by the lake at St Meloir des Bois

There cannot be a more stunning view in the area

And the peace was marvellous

Arthur proved he can swim

And the dogs had a great time.

SEA FISHING

Mikhail had the boat out again on Saturday morning, so the two Andy's and Al went fishing for the day, just off St Cast bay.

A bit overcast in the morning, but a red hot afternoon.

And a tiny bit of luck. Red Gurnard, Pollock, Mackarel, and some sand eels.

Then back to Mikhails for seafood stew.

LAKE FISHING

Andy is a keen lake and river fisherman, so we spent Friday afternoon at Pluduno lake.

He caught a carp early on, but then it went quiet.

Still, it's a great spot to spend a few hours and have a picnic or glass of wine.

Flo poses beutifully for the camera

Pluduno lake. Peace and quiet