VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY

We turned up as usual for the simple ceremony

to celebrate VE day.

Laying of flowers, a short speech from the mayor,

then a few vin d'honneurs in the Salle de Fetes

SUMMER ARRIVES

A glorious weekend with temperatures in the 70's

At last a chance to sit outside with a cold vino.

Sunday dog walk was a pleasure as everything

is now in bloom.

Also saw 2 hares, and a brace of pheasants 

that had survived the hunting season.

BACK TO WATCH THE CHERRIES

Went to the fantastic city of Liverpool last weekend

to watch the mighty AFCB take on Everton

Graeme Lloyd sorted the tickets out, and on 

arrival at Lime Street, I caught up with

ex Navy chefs Andy Cooke and Touche Hodgson as well.

Of course many pubs were visited pre match.

I am in with the Everton supporters. and was soon

sussed out, but great banter all afternoon.

Lloydy needed a pie to soak up the beer.

All in the ground paid their respects to the

96 who had been vindicated this week,

96 seconds of applause pre match.

Anyway, AFCB lost 2-1 in a pretty average match,

and I had to wear the "Loser's Hat"

NEW VISITORS

Really chuffed to have new visitors this weekend.

My old shipmate from HMS Invincible (circa 91-92)

Den Jarrett, who came over with his partner Gill Maughan.

Had a nice lunch down at St Cast, then Sunday we turned up at the fishing competition at the lake in St Potan for a walk round and a beer at the bar.

They have now gone on a bit of a road trip in Brittany, which I

am sure will be fantastic.

Thanks guys.

NAVY ASSOCIATION LUNCH

Friday 22nd was the Navy Association April function

at Dol de Bretagne.

22 of us enjoyed a good meal at the

Hotel de Bretagne

Looking forward to coming back again in

August with Chrissy and Eammon Smith

to have an overnight stay.

CHEAP WINE

Went to Lidl today as there is a wine promotion on. 3 litres of rose, just 4 euros 80 cents (About £3-90). What's it like?

I had to write this poem.

I saw this wine in Lidl,

As cheap as cheap can be.

I've only had 2 glasses,

And now I cannot see.

But a bargain is a bargain,

We all like to buy cheap booze.

But careful how you pour it,

Don't spill it on your shoes.

The leather has all melted,

Burnt right through to my sock.

Glad there's none on my trousers,

I might have burnt my c**k.

But now I've learnt my lesson,

In future i'll no more,

Drink Lidl's battery acid,

And puke up on the floor.

BUN FIGHT

The new bread making machine is getting some use.

Yesterday Marie made the dough up for Belgian buns. and

after letting them rise for a 2nd time in a home made proving

oven under the stairs, 12 minutes in the oven...

Job done.

They were excellent.