CLOSED DOORS DINNER

The village bar is closed for 10 days, so it was nice to get an invite from the patrons, Bruno & Marylene, for a meal, and of course plenty of drinks included.

John and Chrissy came along with the Russians Mikhail and Natasha, Robert from the darts team and Andy.

A cold buffet starter followed by mustard chicken, cheeseboard, and a good old Normandy Apple Pie.

The gentlemen retired to play pool until they could no longer hold a cue..

Another top evening in France

ROYAL NAVY ASSOCIATION AGM AND LUNCH

Today was the Brittany branch AGM at the Brit Hotel, Le Relais du Mont.

Not too far east of Mont St Michel.

Roughly 25 members attended and the meeting was followed by a pleasant 3 course lunch with wine.

Marie couldn't make it as she has "swine flu" or something similar.

Still, that saved a bit on the bar bill.

As usual, I am not in the photographs.

Next time I am giving the camera to someone else.

Special mention to Pip and Kay Piper who have just celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.

They had a card from Her Majesty to mark the occasion.

Congratulations!

I don't think I could stick my missus for 60 years.

And now I have taken on the role of Social Secretary (West) and am looking forward to searching out good places for the association to meet, and enjoy a pleasant lunch.

Another fine day was had in France.

FOGGY MORNING

It's that time of year where all the mornings seem to be foggy, then the sun takes over around 11am and a very pleasant afternoon ensues.

I decided to have a trip out on the scooter this morning and stopped at Pluduno lake to take this picture.

Note to myself: We must have a couple of picnics here in summer.

A NEW IDEA FOR COME DINE WITH ME.

One more thing about my last posting.

Lovely drop of lunch.

First two courses sorted.

Then out comes a couple of nice fruit pies for dessert.

Not quite!

I cut in to the first pie and even had it on my plate before noticing it was Steak and Kidney.

Hell, I almost had the custard on it.

Don't drink and Dine!

PLASTERING AND PLASTERED

Went round to Bill and Sharon's on Wednesday to do a small plastering job on the ceiling.

Were met by the friendly duo of Cuddy and Elvis who are as soft as they come with drool included.

After finishing the work it was on to lunch, which of course included a small glass of wine or two

It was addictive stuff too as Andy had to resort to wearing this 28lbs 1948 diving helmet to stop drinking.

And all of a sudden it was nearly 7pm before we left.

If only all days at work were like this.

ANOTHER WINTER OVER

It certainly seems like winter is over today. Lovely and warm out, window boxes are in bloom and even the dogs have come out of hibernation and are sleeping in the sunny part of the courtyard.

Seeds are germinating in the propagator, the veg garden has been rotavated, so we are ready to go!

STILL WORKING

A days work in Matignon yesterday.

An elderly lady wanted her wall repaired, with cracks filling in and a refresh with a couple of coats of paint.

Here is the before.

And here is after.

All my own work.

Hopefully she will have the house painted in summer.

All work undertaken, just ask Bodgitt and Scarper for a quote.