Anniversary Waltz (more of a Wander) through France (1 Viewer)

[Taran_Las]

David,

When I stayed at Mende aire last summer it was free. The charge was for cars in the car park.

Happy anniversary​

 

[DavidG58]

We have only moved 30 miles to Mende, as above, twisty journey bit like parts of Scotland in places, some markers on roadside showed over 800metres high

Saw this which we thought might be an eagle or something, now think it was a Buzzard which in France are called something like bird of many colours, there don't seem to be 2 the same

Moving on from there with more and more twists and turns, we got 1 mile from Mende and suddenly heard an almighty cascade of water, turned to see a mini tsunami heading forwards towards us

Stopped at roadside and realised a towel had dropped in the shower, landed on the shower handle which lowers to turn on, you can guess the rest

Actually you cant, to avoid issues with smells coming back from the grey tank we push down the shower plugs before travelling, now you can guess for yourselves

It probably took a few minutes for the shower to fill unnoticed by us in the front, then a left hand bend sent most of the contents under the door on their way to us

Thank goodness for under floor heating and access to water on the aire , but at least we have a freshly cleaned floor

 

[Fenman]

Now I am certain you are related to Ianthebuilder.
Happy mopping.

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[Anthea M]

I Shouldn't laugh really but glad it was sorted ! We had something similar when someone ( HWSRN!) didn't screw the lid of the 5 litre newly filled drinking water bottle tight enough !! Love the photo of the aire looking at the huge bridge! The French love their statement bridges!

 

[Fenman]

That bridge is something else. You could stand the Eiffel Tower below it and it wouldn't touch the carriageway.
And, of course, a Brit had a hand in it.

 

[yodeli]

Wahooo you're not far away from Gevaudan and its legend of "La bête du Gevaudan".... brrrrrr gives you the goose pimples!
Also not far from you is Laguiole! Come on , do treat you with the best handmade French knife. There's a nice campsite in Laguiole , very peaceful, also a covered swimming pool which might be open, not sure though.

Anyway, you are in a beautiful part of France... Lucky you!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Gévaudan

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[gus-lopez]

That bridge is something else. You could stand the Eiffel Tower below it and it wouldn't touch the carriageway.
And, of course, a Brit had a hand in it.

Trouble is you can only really appreciate it from underneath . If you are actually on the road the best you get is fleeting glimpses when travelling North to South & nothing in the other direction unless I missed them.

 

[yodeli]

Here is a link to Aubrac , the region of the knives Laguiole

http://www.tourisme-aveyron.com/fr/decouvrir/incontournables/aubrac.php

 

[Fenman]

I have a beautiful folding Laguiole knife that is usually in my pocket when we are over there but I wouldn't dare carry it over here.

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[Brendan]

Stopped at roadside and realised a towel had dropped in the shower, landed on the shower handle which lowers to turn on, you can guess the rest

Mix some washing up liquid in and get some use from your 'bubble wand-tool'.

 

[DBK]

We have only moved 30 miles to Mende, as above, twisty journey bit like parts of Scotland in places, some markers on roadside showed over 800metres high

Saw this which we thought might be an eagle or something, now think it was a Buzzard which in France are called something like bird of many colours, there don't seem to be 2 the same

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Moving on from there with more and more twists and turns, we got 1 mile from Mende and suddenly heard an almighty cascade of water, turned to see a mini tsunami heading forwards towards us

Stopped at roadside and realised a towel had dropped in the shower, landed on the shower handle which lowers to turn on, you can guess the rest

Actually you cant, to avoid issues with smells coming back from the grey tank we push down the shower plugs before travelling, now you can guess for yourselves

It probably took a few minutes for the shower to fill unnoticed by us in the front, then a left hand bend sent most of the contents under the door on their way to us

Thank goodness for under floor heating and access to water on the aire , but at least we have a freshly cleaned floor

I wonder if your buzzard is a rough legged buzzard, an uncommon winter visitor from Scandinavia? Supposed to have hairy legs!

 

[Mousy]

Happy anniversary David and Bev. Congratulations. Glad to see you are having such a lovely time xx

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[laird of Dunstan]

just got back from the derbyshire peak district , it was freezing cold ,hope its warmer where you guys are

 

[chaser]

Just read this thread, sorry about Blaye, when we are there in September it's all dust
Are they now chargeing as I see you mention 3 euros, new to us if they are

 

[DavidG58]

Just read this thread, sorry about Blaye, when we are there in September it's all dust
Are they now chargeing as I see you mention 3 euros, new to us if they are

No problem at all, just added to the mix, the locals were all out taking photos so it must have been quite rare

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[DavidG58]

We have just had a wander round Mende, lovely day now, sun shining, a great day for an anniversary, saw a mirror wall and couldn't resist this

then tried to be clever and take without the camera in front of my face

probably better with my face half hidden TBH

note bored dog and funny leg pose on my part, no idea what that was all about

 

[DavidG58]

Mendes has an amazing cathedral

Made all the better with a blue sky back ground

A local feature is roof shaped as ships, cant find the reason, but here is one, rather Dutch in style maybe

The aire from the bridge and another view of the bridge from the other side of the river

Just back in time to watch the end of the rugby with a beer

 

[cliffanger]

Lovely photos David - glad you and Bev are having a good time. Oh and by the way - Happy Anniversary! xx

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[funflair]

We have only moved 30 miles to Mende, as above, twisty journey bit like parts of Scotland in places, some markers on roadside showed over 800metres high

Saw this which we thought might be an eagle or something, now think it was a Buzzard which in France are called something like bird of many colours, there don't seem to be 2 the same

View attachment 93405

Moving on from there with more and more twists and turns, we got 1 mile from Mende and suddenly heard an almighty cascade of water, turned to see a mini tsunami heading forwards towards us

Stopped at roadside and realised a towel had dropped in the shower, landed on the shower handle which lowers to turn on, you can guess the rest

Actually you cant, to avoid issues with smells coming back from the grey tank we push down the shower plugs before travelling, now you can guess for yourselves

It probably took a few minutes for the shower to fill unnoticed by us in the front, then a left hand bend sent most of the contents under the door on their way to us

Thank goodness for under floor heating and access to water on the aire , but at least we have a freshly cleaned floor

Only Hymer could point the handle up! OK technically ours is a Hymer as well but only by default, oh and happy anniversary.

Martin

 

[gus-lopez]

T

David & Bev's next motorhome.

It would probably sink, flooded from inside out.

and suddenly heard an almighty cascade of water, turned to see a mini tsunami heading forwards towards us

Stopped at roadside and realised a towel had dropped in the shower, landed on the shower handle which lowers to turn on, you can guess the rest

Actually you cant, to avoid issues with smells coming back from the grey tank we push down the shower plugs before travelling, now you can guess for yourselves

It probably took a few minutes for the shower to fill unnoticed by us in the front, then a left hand bend sent most of the contents under the door on their way to us

Thank goodness for under floor heating and access to water on the aire , but at least we have a freshly cleaned floor

Habitation check should be good. Water egress ,

note bored dog and funny leg pose on my part, no idea what that was all about

Dog is wondering what you are doing stopped in the middle of a crossing & he's keeping his eye on the traffic.
Or it could be the stunned look is still there from seeing the Tsunami coming towards him.
On the other hand it looks more like a look. He hasn't spotted Ian ?

 

[DavidG58]

anniversary tea a la Godfreys

@yodeli pizza, many thanks

table set as only can be for a new grandma with 2 more on the way

still debating the bird, hence the book, wine now consumed, we love Muscadet, but 2.30 euros not cheap any more

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[TheCaller]

table set as only can be for a new grandma with 2 more on the way

Two more!

Did Bev not have a quiet word with your children & explain what causes it.
Bit late now.

I suppose St Valentine's day & a wedding anniversary is an appropriate day to be planning for a new generation.

 

[cliffanger]

Lovely bit of knitting - Bev will be too busy to take orders for woollie hats I'm thinking.........?

 

[DavidG58]

Two more!

Did Bev not have a quiet word with your children & explain what causes it.
Bit late now.

I suppose St Valentine's day & a wedding anniversary is an appropriate day to be planning for a new generation.

we do have 2 daughters

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[Granjan]

Happy Anniversary,, Dave says is she knitting life jackets?

 

[TheCaller]

we do have 2 daughters

That's what I thought!

I was just beginning to wonder if there was another one you hadn't mentioned. Oh well, nothing like getting it all over with in a rush! Time flies - I suppose no.1 grandchild is already older than I remembered.

 

[DavidG58]

posted this on photo of the day by mistake, had to modify my words to apologise

popped out a while ago and saw this on hill top a few miles away, some kind of sign maybe?

if it means the sun will continue to shine I might take on religion (maybe)

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[DavidG58]

now this is just rude, even Bev thinks so

before and after photos

note the marked out bays on first photo

38 marked bays, 3 motorhomes in, they park right in front of us

 

[sedge]

Try 'Shiftez-vous' LOL

 

[yodeli]

now this is just rude, even Bev thinks so

before and after photos

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note the marked out bays on first photo

38 marked bays, 3 motorhomes in, they park right in front of us

Oh NOOOO! And of course they're French ...I bet!

David , you must learn a bit : When there's a large space , always park where you have one side safe, next to the kerb for example! In this case, in spite of you having plenty of room , you should have parked right at the beginning of the lane , where they are, to make sure no one could steal the sight !

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