SNOW, OR NOT A LOT OF IT

We have been watching the snow back at home.

We had the same warning of impending doom, 

for Brittany. 

10cm of snow we were promised for Thursday night.

And as you can see..DISASTER

Luckily I had these skis I bought in Poundland's sale.

We wouldn't have got out the house without them.

Had to dig ourselves out the house.

Good to have the tools to do it.

In other words..Weather forecasters lie like Politicians.

CHICKEN SITTING

Looking after Alan and Jane's chickens

for a few days, whilst they are in Portugal.

First morning, rather chilly at -2C.

Great day to be on a scooter.

COMINGS AND GOINGS

We have both been back to the UK this past fortnight 

but for differing reasons.

I went back to see my Mum in Bournemouth, 

caught flu by the 2nd day, and

coughed and spluttered all week.

The week was finished off with a couple of

days in Pompey catching up with some 

old members of the Navy's finest branch.

Marie has gone back to Cornwall for

Aunt Gwen's funeral and a family visit.

NAVY IN THE VILLAGE

Here we are. 1st Royal Navy Association 

event of 2018. 

At the Auberge in our village.

22 people, 3 course meal with wine.

Love having lunch with everyone of these guys.

JANUARY WEATHER

We have been watching the snow back at home.

It really is a rarity here. Only 3 times in

10 years has snow settled on our village.

It has been a very wet and windy January tho'.

And a quiet January so far.

Plenty of dog walks in awful weather.

Project January is kicking in, with

the kitchen getting a makeover.

Pictures when it is finished and not before.

NEW YEARS EVE

Always a good excuse for a party at home.

Good old English cider..

A roaring wood fire....

Our local friends..

And a mixture of Russian food and 

a gurt cheeseboard, along with fine wine.

A very Happy New Year to all who

take the time to read this blog.

XMAS AND NEW YEAR

We had Bob and Lesley over for Xmas.

One of the great joys is a hassle free Xmas day, so

for the 6th year running we booked the Auberge

in the village.

The prices Xmas day are the same as any day

of the year. So no rip off.

5 course lunch started with tartare of sea bass.

Then a half lobster, with the claw in a bisque.

A 3rd fish course of turbot with poached clams.

Meat at last. Roast Pigeon.

And finally Pear Souffle with Mango sorbet.

Washed down with Bourgogne wine and Brandy.

As ever fab food and service.