Monday, 24 July 2017

Day 1: The fun begins.



Other than having a break-down near Brive, their journey went according to plan (ahem!).

The big German car is now at a specialist garage having its gearbox looked-at, and Kimbo is driving a courtesy Renault Clio. He's not happy with it, although to me it looks perfect. 

Above, Harvey J helping Uncle Claude.


The Fire Brigade made an appearance.


Unwanted boarders were given fair warning.


And so to lunch.....

Yup, it's all aboard HMS Dangerous Fun for the next two weeks.




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37 comments:

  1. Jennifer24 July 2017 at 04:57

    Wonderful! I can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 05:58

      Last night we had a 'camp fire', plenty of story telling, and the boys slept in their caravan. Great fun.

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  2. Yael24 July 2017 at 05:44

    That is the post i was waiting for:) looks fun.

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 05:59

      We all had a great day; the weather could be better though.

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  3. Gail, northern California24 July 2017 at 06:11

    Heaven on earth. Did Bok rub his eyes in disbelief?

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 06:36

      He's been having a ball. He adores the boys.

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  4. Sue24 July 2017 at 06:40

    Fantastic! Love the watering can.

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 06:43

      We needed it last night, we had a real blaze going..

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  5. local alien24 July 2017 at 07:25

    I like the lunch. Cool fresh and tasty.
    Those boys are so lucky. An adventure holiday!

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 09:14

      Bizarrely, the one thing they always ask for are 'Grumpy's hard boiled eggs with mayo'. No idea why they find this so special.

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  6. Rachel Phillips24 July 2017 at 07:43

    Only 2 weeks?

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  7. Susan Heather24 July 2017 at 07:55

    I liked the colour of the caravan. I don't know why anyone would have a big German car but hope it gets fixed.

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 09:15

      That's what I've been telling him; he doesn't listen.

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  8. Tom Stephenson24 July 2017 at 08:04

    Does the fun begin at 5.30 am for them as well?

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  9. Jacqueline @ HOME24 July 2017 at 08:16

    Brilliant ..... the boys must love every minute .... there are even tractor rides ... delicious food and a pirate hideout ... I wish that I was one of your grandchildren !!! XXXX

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 09:16

      We cater for all tastes. A bit rainy here this morning.

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  10. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe24 July 2017 at 10:27

    I am sure the boys look forward to their vacation and adventures with their Grumpy all year long. You and Lady Magnon are making many wonderful memories with your family.

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 12:27

      It's their alternative home. Last year a friend of Harvey's Skyped him and asked if he was 'at home'. He replied 'Which home do you mean?'.

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  11. Vera24 July 2017 at 10:48

    Wishing you the best of times with your family.

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 12:28

      It been pretty good so far, and we're only on day 2.

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  12. Jane Karwat24 July 2017 at 13:31

    How could they not have fun. Are those deviled eggs? My grandkids love them too.

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 14:13

      Hard boiled with Mayo and a sprinkling of Curry powder.

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  13. coffeeontheporchwithme24 July 2017 at 14:35

    Memories are made from doing things, not from things themselves. You are helping to create the memories they will have for their entire lives. That's great that they slept out in their pirate caravan! -Jenn

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 14:37

      That's our aim for their time with us; do as many things as possible. New experiences.

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  14. angryparsnip24 July 2017 at 15:41

    Oh My Goodness, this looks and sounds like so much fun. How lucky the boys come and spend a "summer in the country" with grandparent in France.
    A dream of mine.

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. Cro Magnon24 July 2017 at 16:09

      I'm tired. Too much rushing around.

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    2. Maria24 July 2017 at 16:25

      That's healthy tiredness, Cro :)
      What lucky boys!
      Greetings Maria x

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    3. Cro Magnon25 July 2017 at 04:39

      I was even more tired last night. I must be doing something right!

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  15. Brenda24 July 2017 at 17:34

    Grandpa may be tired but what a wonderful summer these children have with you and Lady Cro. They'll remember them these days when they're old and grey, god willing.

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    1. Cro Magnon25 July 2017 at 04:40

      I certainly still remember some of my childhood holidays; mostly on family farms.

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  16. KitKatCot24 July 2017 at 18:54

    Just imagine, in 50 years time, men telling their grandchildren about the summer holidays when they were young. 'We had such great times with Grumpy'

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  17. The Weaver of Grass24 July 2017 at 19:58

    That salad looks delicious - recipe please as I am having visitors at the weekend.

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    1. Cro Magnon25 July 2017 at 04:45

      Nothing special Weave. A shredded Little Gem lettuce, a rough cut Tomato from Haddock's, and halved hard boiled eggs with Mayo and a tiny sprinkling of Curry powder. The boys love it.

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  18. Graham Edwards25 July 2017 at 22:42

    Ah. Childhood moments on holiday to be recalled so many years later - one hopes.

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