Monday, 27 May 2013

A sunny day in France...

Who’da thought this would be unusual?



We arrived on Saturday after a nightmare journey through the UK. We left my school at 3.30 and had a good journey (by bank holiday getaway standards until we got to the M25. Here we were met by almost solid queues to the Dartford crossing. Still we arrived at the Shuttle terminal just before 8, in plenty of time for our shuttle, only to be met with chaos – fairly usual for any busy period! We finally got to our hotel in Boulogne at midnight.
I know that others experienced even greater delays, but I’ll leave that sorry story for them to tell…
Our journey down to Le Petit-Pressigny on Saturday morning went without incident and we arrived around midday. We can't believe how green everything is! More about this in another post…
On Sunday the sun came out… 

If, as is attributed to Aristotle, "One swallow does not a summer make, nor one fine day”. What about two swallows?
Looking at the weather forecast I think Aristotle was probably right. The rain returns tomorrow.
I have lots more to write but there’s a busy morning ahead. Our friends John and Maureen are coming for lunch and I’ve a roast and a James Martin inspired ( I rarely follow a recipe completely, always thinking I know better!) croissant butter pudding to cook.
Watch this space...
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11 comments:

  1. Craig27 May 2013 at 08:07

    Pleased to see that the rainy weather in France broke for your arrival. Bank holiday journeys are not fun. The countryside looks lovely as a result of all the rain. Enjoy your break.

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  2. Tim27 May 2013 at 09:28

    Welcome home...
    Thank you for bringing some sunshine!!
    Now planting spuds like crazy...!!!!!!
    Can you use a pumpkin...??

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    1. GaynorB27 May 2013 at 17:42

      Thanks, Tim - for the sunshine and the offer of the pumpkin. We'll call in in the week with your Bovril (beef!).

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  3. Janice27 May 2013 at 10:58

    Sunday was gorgeous here too...but grey skies have returned today....and we are meeting 2 of the grandchildren ( and their parents) at Montpelier later today...hope it cheers up for their half term stay as well as yours. Jx

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    1. GaynorB27 May 2013 at 17:44

      Thanks, Janice.

      Enjoy your family time and I hope the weather picks up again. In the Touraine today has been fantastic... but the forecast isn't good.

      Make hay while the sun shines... x

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  4. Jean27 May 2013 at 11:52

    Good, innit ?!

    The JM pud sounds good too!

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    1. GaynorB27 May 2013 at 17:45

      It was excellent.

      Look out for the evidence and my interpretation of the recipe... x

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  5. ArtyZen27 May 2013 at 21:42

    May the sun shine on you for as much as possible this holiday week, Gaynor. I somehow think you'll have a great time even if it doesn't.
    Axxx

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    1. GaynorB28 May 2013 at 08:38

      I think we will!
      Besides, if the weather gets in the way of a social life them my reports get done. It's a win, win situation...

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  6. Aussie in France28 May 2013 at 08:28

    In French, the expression is "une hirondelle ne fait pas l'été", which is interesting, isn't it? I think we're in for what is widely called "un été pourri" (a rotten summer). I've stopped getting inquiries about my gîte now that the awful weather has well and truly set in. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope it improves.

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  7. GaynorB28 May 2013 at 08:40

    Some friends are in the same position. Last year 18 weeks, this year 11. Still, there will hopefully be a late rush of bookings.

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