So the camper van crew turned up.

All very predictable for a Saturday party.

From left to right..The team is..

Paul, Me, Jock, Tim Benger, Marie, Moldy, Carol, Bomber.

This photo was taken at midday and all are well. 

A few hours later, and the bar has been drained.

That picture is not me, just my older brother!

1. Jock Rennie. No further comment needed.
2. Your football team is Shite, and your drinking habits put Hurricane Higgins to shame.

This picture is not blurred, it is down to the photographer.

But we all came back for an acoustic guitar session with Mouldy that would put Queen to shame.

This photo proves I am not drunk or indeed hungry.

It was nearly 4am.

What a great day. great humour, great friends, and if anyone wants to visit when these reprobates return...Get on it!

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A BOOZE WEEKEND

The  camper van crew are on their way this weekend. 

Bomber, Mouldy, Tim, Jock, Carol, and someone who we have probably not met, are coming for a Saturday party in France.

AUTUMN CROP

Sorry everyone for the fact that I have not done much on the blog lately, but there really has been a quiet period the past 3 weeks or so.

After a bit of a damp early summer, the crops have not been as great as in recent years.

Tomatoes were poor, as were the potatoes, although we have quite a big crop, they are rather small in size.

Plenty of Apples and Plums as usual, and currently still doing well in the ground are, beetroot, butternut squash, pumpkins, watermelons, lettuce, carrots, and sprouts. 

It's been a bit damp recently too, and we need to cut the Manoir grounds at least one more time before winter.

GOOD START

A 17-3 win over St Malo last night has given our new team the best possible start in the National Darts league.

The team was Myself, Andy, Christophe, & Nico.

Long old night in this new format tho. Darts finished at 1am, then the hosts gave us a meal.

Didn't get home till 2-30 in the morning, and am feeling it today.

NEW DARTS SEASON

 The new darts season starts tonight, and for me a new team, new league, and a nice new shirt.

After John moved out the area, and Seb went on the pro circuit, I have decided to sign for Matignon. First match tonight in France nation Division 2 North West is against St Malo.

Then just for fun the new Phoenix Internet Darts starts next month.

You can play teams from anywhere in the world with this clever invention, all linked up by live TV.

More details soon!

RNA LOCAL FUNCTION

As Social Sec (West) of the France North RNA, I was tasked with organising this months function.

So where better place to hold it than in our fine village restaurant Auberge du Manoir

39 members and guests attended and enjoyed a fine 3 course meal with unlimited wine. 

Good to see all the faces again.

Next function..Trafalgar Day Lunch in Pontorson.

Nothing like rubbing the French noses in it in their own backyard!

VISITORS PARTY

We have had Nick and Paul out for a week and they were joined by my brother and Nikki on Saturday (A full house nearly)

had a bit of a cocktail party in the garden.

Of course the cocktail eats were of the highest order, and the Bloody Mary's and Pimms were outstanding.