Signing in direct from Ile de Ré this month ! We have been here for two weeks this year, such a treat, but St. Cadbury has punished us by sending not the best of weather. Decidedly chilly for this time of year with quite a bit of rain. However only two days have been cycling free days so I’m not complaining. Plus there is the bonus of Roland Garros on the television ! Today is our last day and we have got the tail end of the storm Alex which meant that on going to bed last night I quite expected to wake up “not in Kansas anymore” ! The storm is expected back tonight and I’m just praying the bridge is not closed and we can get to the mainland and home safely tomorrow. I must say that if I could choose to be stranded anywhere, here is where I would choose BUT I’m missing the dogs bigtime now and looking forward to getting back to them. They have been in the care of Tiffany who came to dog/house sit for us. She arrived in her camping car along with her own three dogs, three puppies, a cat and two kittens she is bottle feeding ! Tiff stayed with us for a couple of days before we left and when we did leave I was happy knowing that the dogs were in safe hands. (Brittany Spaniel Isabella thanked Tiff for her care by eating her shoes. Hmm wonder if that means she doesn’t want her to leave !) Last ‘phone call related that ALL the dogs were together in the kitchen and everything was fine. I can highly recommend Tiffany if you are looking for someone to dog/house sit on any occasion.
Just had to share these lovely photos with you. Dear Robyn has been adopted and doesn’t he look happy ? After his horrific start in life we are so grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Nunn for taking a chance on him and giving him a great new start. First reports are very good and we are all keeping our fingers crossed that Robyn gets over his early beginnings and becomes the lovely chap we know is within.
We are all still keeping our fingers crossed for the Book Sale (s) ! 17th and 18th October, usual place, St. Pantaleon Salle de Fetes, opening at 10 am. There are however, of course, a few changes which you need to be aware of. No lunches, sorry, but our usual yummy cakes. Masks ABSOLUTELY obligatory and hand santisers will be in evidence at several spots around the hall. A one way system which we are working out and which we hope will be straightforward and not make you all look like you are taking part in a Scottish reel or the Okey Kokey ! Different entry and exit doors. NO BOOKS will be accepted on the day, but if you have some to donate make sure to speak to me on the day and I will arrange collection for shortly after the sale so that we have them for the Spring sale. No parking in front of the hall, except for the disabled, there is a large car park just a two minute walk from the hall. Oh, nearly forgot, this year we are extending the sale to Sunday 10 to 2. No cakes, unless there are left overs from Saturday, but there will be coffee and biscuits on offer and books will be half price. Hope to see you on one (or both !) days.
Sue x