XMAS LUNCH

We had the Millard's staying for Xmas,

and with local friends, there was 9 of us

for our normal Xmas lunch at the Auberge in the village.

As ever we were the noisiest table.

Plenty of good food and wine was consumed.

No washing up as well.

All for the very reasonable price

of around 50 euros a head.

FOOD FOOD FOOD

All this time on our hands, so it's good to get

stuck in to some decent home cooking.

We had friends round for a curry evening.

I made Kurzi Lamb.

A whole leg marinated for 3 days in

yoghurt and spices.

Then I started to prepare for Xmas.

Nice to have some finger food in to go with drinks.

Above is Pumpkin and Parmesan fritters,

delicious with chilli sauce.

Marie's turn next.

Xmas themed cupcakes.

CHILLY

Slightly later than normal, the frosts have arrived.

Heating is on.

The cost of the oil for the winter was a bit of

a shocker. Over 30% up on last year.

Luckily we have loads of wood, so after

a good dog walk, it's always good to

come back to a roaring fire.

NOVEMBER 11th

100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.

As usual we did our bit up the village, 

and laid a wreath. 

A good turnout by villagers on a reasonably warm day.

The Mayor read out a proclamation from

the President.

We sang the French national anthem.

Then back to the village hall for a few glasses

of vino.

TRAFALGAR LUNCH

Saturday 20th October, 66 members and guests got 

together for our Trafalgar lunch with the 

Royal Navy Association.

As usual a tot of rum for all, followed by a 

4 course lunch and wine.

Afterwards there was a short play, written by yours truly, about HMS Victory's return to Chatham after the battle.

TRAFALGAR LUNCH

SCOTS WEDDING

Really honoured to have been invited to Bomber &

Carole's wedding in Inverkip.

Truly a memorable day.

No1 in all the weddings we have ever been too.

Then wedding day 2 went up to Gourock,

for another heavy session.

A great 3 days on the west coast.