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On another low key day Jackie drove me to Lymington to collect my laptop, the battery of which had needed replacing.
Later I scanned the last of the colour negatives of the French holiday taken towards the end of 1985.
In the evenings Matthew, Sam, and Louisa liked to sit and contemplate the pool;
Jessica kept an eye on proceedings.
One day Matthew, starting with Sam, took family members in different combinations on a paddle boat trip on a local lake.
Louisa joined in, as did Becky, whose trailing arm is visible here;
and, later, Jessica.
Back at the gite Matthew, with an improvised rod and line, went fishing,
and introduce Sam to the pastime. The little chap made his own rod.
Before bed, Sam and Louisa made an exciting den with kitchen furniture. The scabby knees still look impressive.
This evening Jackie produced an excellent meal of Chicken fillets marinaded in sweet chilli and mango, on a bed on vegetable rice. The vegetable included onion, mushrooms, peas, beans, sweet corn, and carrots. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Barbera d’Asti.
Despite repeated attempts, intermittent loss of connection has made it impossible to load most of today’s pictures. I am giving up and going to bed, hoping that there will be some improvement in the morning.
October 8th. All pictures are now inserted
I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing technical difficulties, Derrick. Thank you for trying…I enjoyed the photos you were able to upload. It looks like the kids had fun on the paddle boat.
Thanks a lot, Jill. Now resolved
Those are great photos, Derrick; you make us believe that your life is one big holiday 🙂
I hope that your health and that of your computer connection will be well before long. Meanwhile, at least you are eating well. That must mean that at least Jackie is in good form. Like. 🙂
Many thanks, Mary. Life is really one big holiday now. 🙂 Yes, we are both getting better
For those of us familiar with the main characters of the play, your narrative gave us the opportunity to imagine what the photos might be like. That’s always fun, too!
Thanks very much, Cynthia. Nicely put
I hate technical problems with the laptop! I like the pictures you were able to get on the post, though! I hope you can get the rest up soon. It sure sounds like you guys eat really well! I bet my husband and I would have a grand time at your house! 🙂
Thanks very much, Patsy
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The photos you did upload are great. It looks like it was a wonderful holiday.
Thank you, Merril
Oh dear – how the internet connection going awry can frustrate our plans! Between that and computers and viruses and batteries and heavens knows what else it’s a wonder any of us are sane!! Hope you had a good sleep any how!!
Many thanks, Pauline. Now resolved. 🙂
Thanks for sharing the lovely memories 🙂
Thank you, Geetha
Welcome Derrick 🙂
A beautiful virtual trip through memories, Derrick 🙂
<3
Thanks very much, Monica
😀 You’re welcome, Derrick <3
Despite the glitches in the internet world, your memories are being recorded.
[and you sound back in good health!]
Many thanks, GP. I’m working on it again today, with considerable frustration and limited success
Cute photos. It looks like a fun time all those years ago. I used to love boating on lakes when I was a kid too.
Many thanks, Bun
I prepared the cauliflower bahji, and we all enjoyed it. Please convey my thanks to Jackie 🙂 Regards, Lakshmi
Many thanks, Lakshmi. Jackie is very pleased especially given your nationality 🙂
I love your photos! So sweet and what a yummy dinner
Thanks very much, Lynn
you are most welcome
Great photos again, was I the only one waiting for a picture of a surprised-looking fish?
🙂 Thanks, Quercus
I’m back to see the photos. I especially like the fort. 🙂
Thanks, Merril
That’s the life!
Thanks, Leslie
Hurrah, Derrick! Quite a wonderful collection of photos.
Such a unique combination of family members and Captain Matthew at the helm of the adventures! 🙂
Louisa is a really strong girl who doesn’t hold back on trying stuff, as evidence by those scraped up knees. My grandfather used to call my Mom’s childhood character as “scrappy.” I was a little less reckless and too less risks.
Sam as a fisherman made me smile! 🙂
When Louisa was 5, I returned home to find the front door window smashed and no-one at home. She had run into it and cut open the back of her leg. She bears the scar still, fortunately behind the knee. Thanks very much, Robin
All the photos show such a lovely slice of life. And the one of the kids making a Den brought back such lovely memories
Many thanks, Laurie. Pleased to have brought back memories
I agree with Laurie! The one with the kids under the furniture is so darling.
Thanks very much, Crystal
Since you had your battery replaced……some of the default settings of your laptop could have gotten erased. The service centre guys often come up with stories about how a part of your laptop has gone bad and needs a replacement….. and charges extra. So before going for some hardware replacement…..get someone to check your laptop settings.
Thanks very much, Mithai. Laptop is OK
Great to hear that 🙂