At last we really are here. It's been a bit of a nightmare with cancelled sailings and flights all over the place, but all is now well.
This is another version of the photo I posted a week ago. It will be 33 C for the next week or so, and the pool is ready for use; the pump has been running permanently for over a week (unattended), and the water level was a bit low! I am really looking forward to my first swim (tomorrow). The water is 23 C.
No horrors. Everything electrical, plumborial, and gaseous, is working. The satellite internet connection is still operating, and the Champagne in the fridge was at the perfect temperature. The only thing that's a bit dodgy is the pool's 'pump' itself; it hesitates before coming on. Something will have to be replaced.
After an overnight Channel crossing (with cabin and ensuite), we drove almost non-stop, and arrived at home in the early afternoon. No hiccups, just a small rattling noise from the engine; which I'll have seen to next week. And Rory (our mower) won't start; he needs a new battery.
We arrived in perfect sunshine, and, as Kimbo had left the Fridge running, cold drinks were waiting for us
Of course such journeys for an old codger are very tiring, and this was no exception. Both Lady M and I were exhausted, but in a good way!
It'll take a while for my health problems to settle, but all seems to be heading in the right direction. My extreme pains have gone, and I'm hopeful.
Actually, there is one other problem (with a friend/neighbour) but I'll report about that later.
Thank you everyone for all your recent comments. I hope you understand that in my predicament, I was unable to reply.
26 comments:
Glad to hear you had a good trip and are now ready for a summer of fun.
Very happy to read this good news. Enjoy all that this wonderful place has to offer.
A few small problems to sort out, but generally all is well. Summer started last night.
Thank you Yael. We continue to think about you EVERY DAY. x
I've been checking daily for a positive update. So glad for you!
Hope you can enjoy life's simple pleasures in the weeks to come.
I am so glad to hear that you have arrived safe and sound. Now relax and have a wonderful time.
Thank you Cro for checking in. I can now relax knowing you are safe in your sunshine paradise. Enjoy.
Good to hear you arrived. I look forward to further news in due course.x
Excellent news that you are in France. I had visions of you incarcerated in a Brighton hospital for whatever reason! Glad that you are feeling better. Enjoy your first swim.
Like many, I was thinking "Is he in France or is he in hospital?". So pleased that it's the former. The heat will do you good. Enjoy the summer.
Welcome home Cro.... back where you belong...
So glad your mobilty problems have eased.... now enjoy yourself!!
Shorts and voluminous t-shirts/shirts being the order of the day, I now wear linen &/or cotton now in summer with no tucking in of shirts, they hang loose outside for extra cooling.... my shirts and t-shirts are American size 3XL... which apparently is 5XL British (an obese nation trying to kid itself, perhaps).... they are therefore much longer and wider and I get an updraft of air across my body because they are so loose [I'm a UK 2XL loose fit normally] and NO, very loose t-shirts don't look crisp and neat.... but sorry, personal comfort is far more important than appearance.... and if in discomfort, you can't think straight!!
Now, get in that pool for a few lengths... that will also help your aches as the water supports your limbs!
And you must get Rory a solar trickle charger.... at the cost of less than 25% of a replacement battery, it will be worth it!!
I prescribe sunbathing by the pool, oil massages from your Swedish bombshell and hourly teaspoonfuls of red wine - Dr Pudding The Online Doctor
Glad to hear you made. Am sure the warmth and swimming will help with your mobility issues
Me too. We have a few problems to sort out, but we shall swim this afternoon and normal like will be resumed.
Thank you Carol.
Don't forget the release of tension!!
Wonderful news, about health and homestead. You sound much happier. Wishing you a warm, mobile summer.
Glad to find out you were able to make your trip and arrive at your little corner of paradise! I do hope your health improves and doesn't give you any more problems. -Jenn
This is wonderful news! I've been hoping for this kind of update.
A week in the sun will make a world of difference, wish I was there.
Let the games begin!
Sorry, I haven't been replying. Thank you everyone for your comments. It's been chaos here. It's very hot. But we're getting there.
That is good news. Enjoy your summer.
No reply needed. Glad you made it back to France... and are doing better. Take care.
Glad to hear you, Lady M and Billy are in France safely. Wishing you a relaxing, healing summer.
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