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Written by Kumari
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Wednesday, 08 November 2006 00:00 |
We have just got back from our visit to the UK. It was as mad as ever and sorry to all those people we didn't get to catch up with.
We were thinking of swopping the Toyota but have decided to keep it as its perfect for out here.We stocked up on all the things you cannot get out here and bought some things for the chalet which are cheaper over in the UK.
We came back via Hull Zeebrugge for a change which worked really well.Normally I fly back with the girls and Jonny takes the car via Dover-Calais but this trip we decided to try the Hull option.
The ferry is a bit more expensive but it saves on the long drive down to Dover for us.
The road at the bottom of the village is being widened this week so it is closed between 8am and 5pm. The only person they open it for is the school bus. I think I will have to be making a cake for them so maybe we can get the same favour. A trip to Ste Foy which is normally 10 mins is now 20 mins as we have to go via the forest road.It will be great when it is finished, especially for the coming season.
We are all stocking up on our wood for the winter.The villagers of Le Loissel get 2 trees given for wood but ubfortunately we have missed out this year as our tax bill went to our address in England instead of here. They will only give you the trees with proof you have a tax bill for a French address. Typical!!!!
We have ordered 8m3 which will be arriving this week.
Our friend Mac, whose wedding we went to, arrives today to give us a hand with last minute jobs on the chalet, oh yes and stacking logs!!!!!He will probably stay on a bit with us as its "silly season" here now, when all the chalet owners start panicking, wanting jobs done for the chalets to be ready beginning of December. Jonny has a large chalet to plaster out and the owners are wanting to be in for xmas!!!!
Val D'Isere and Tignes are due to open at the end of the month, so we will be hoping to head up there on the first day.We are all doing the snow dance at the minute!!!!!!
Before I say bye I would just like to wish my lovely niece Rohan a happy 3rd birthday! Bye!!!!! |
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Written by Kumari
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Wednesday, 25 October 2006 00:00 |
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Its nearly the end of October, its gone so fast. The kids have been back at school for nearly 2 months and we have been working in the chalet ever since. Things ae coming along nicely though and both bathrooms will be finished I would think in the next week or so.
The weather is still pretty mild and we have had lots of sunshine.We have had a bit of snow up high but not much frost at the moment.Its been great to sit out and not have to get wrapped up, infact we havent packed our summer things away yet!!!That will change though as we are heading back to Uk tomorrow for a short break and no doubt the weather will be cold and grey, especially when we land there.
It was my friend Sue's 40th birthday party the other week and we went up to the Chalet Alpage at Les Pigettes, owned by Simon and Andrea Farley. It was a great day, we were outside and she had a band playing (Andy Sissons and Co) for those that have seen him, and she had made lots of different curries. The wine was flowing and everyone was up dancing on the mountain side.
Below is a picture of Sue (still standing!!!) We have got to sort our lift passes out in the next week or so, a reminder that the season is nearly here. We are looking forward to it very much and Jonny is already planning what new skis hes getting this year!!!I cannot decide what to buy, but hopefully will get to try some at the start of the season.
We went to the neighbours the other day for luch. It was really nice and they had made so much food. We must have had about 4 desserts, the girls loved it!!! I've added the photo below as I think its really typical of rural french people!!!!Its a neighbour and his aunt I think, Jonny took it whilst we were there!!
Ffion has started wearing a tea towel on her head and saying lets play grandmas, now I realise why!
The new lift in Ste Foy will definitely be opened for this season, its nearly finished.We all love to ski there and this year wil be better with the extra lift. It will be so quick too compared to the other 3, no doubt everyone wil head there.
We are doing some last minute bookings for 19th - 23rd Dec and 7th - 11th Jan if anyone can be tempted. Please contact us if you fancy coming out. Will close for now as have to be up at 5am in morning to head for the airport. Bye for now!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Written by Kumari
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Sunday, 24 September 2006 00:00 |
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We have had lovely weather here over the past couple of weeks, which has meant we have been able to get out on our bikes and go down to the lake for picnics.Today though its miserable and just when we were trying to get the outside of the dormer stained and finished.
The alterations are coming on well and Jonny has finished the plastering job up in Val D 'Isere.
We had the neighbours round for sunday lunch yesterday, they loved the yorkshire puddings, I couldn't make enough.They stayed most of the afternoon and then we went down the village on the bikes with the girls.
Martin from Grizzly ski is sorting out his new stock this year, once again he will have the latest skis and boots to hire.
We are trying to sort the menu for next season. We are having a few friends round on Saturday and will try out a new recipe or two.Jonny went to our friends' "cave" the other day and bought a few bottles of red to try for next season. I think we nearly finished them all this weekend!!!! Everybody is predicting a good season for snow again this year, due to the summer we have had. Lets hope they are right!!!! The girls have settled into school although Fi has been a bit tearful some mornings. She is only just 3 so I suppose its only natural, but they do start school so early here.
Below is a photo from the other day before the weather broke. Not much more to report at the minute so will say Bye and write again soon. |
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