September

6th Sept:
Bucks Fizz and peaches for Christian's first breakfast on his return from his last trip to Abu Dhabi, followed inevitabily by lunch at Fouters.

14th Sept:
Soirée Espagnol. Tapas and sangria, paella. Christian's masterpiece from the kitchen, figs and stilton etc shared with Colin, Sheila, Julie, Morgan and baby Holly.

19th - 22nd Sept:
Bob and Chris stayed with us on their way up to Aberdeen. We had to leave them early to take care of themselves as we were due to head off to France.

Like the river of time which runs on relentlessly through life, may our friendship deepen in the years to come. A great stay, your hospitality was beyond criticism as always. Thank you, love, Bob and Chris

Gleaned from Our Travel Notes

21st:
B ad B with Mary in B'ham.

22nd:
Crossed from Dover with Sea France and then a 3 hour drive to the "Cheval Blanc" (hotel of very fond memories) in Montmort. http://www.hotelrestaurantlechevalblanc.com/restaurant.php
Had an apéro in our room and then, as usual, an excellent meal

• Kir
• Foie Gras Salad
• Duo de salmon and monkfish
• Trou champenois
• Coq au vin for me, steak for Christian
• Passed on the cheese
• Sorbet champenois

23rd


29th Sept:Sheila et Colin sont venus pour fêter avec nous notre 5ème anniversaire de mariage.

30th Sept:
Day off for Sept weekend. Premature celebration for family status in Burma .... we're still holding our breath.
 

France Sept '96

Gleaned from Our Travel Notes

24th:
Shopping in Château Thierry. Crossing from Calais. Stayed over with Doreen before going on to Mum's and a trip to Benson's.

23rd:
Lunch in Sezanne after a late start. Then it was off to Martin-Charlot to buy champagne where we were made very welcome with coffee and then, of course, a tasting. Stocked up, had a siesta in a nearby wood and then onto Coparax to meet up with François.
We were made very welcome by Josette for dinner. (an English teacher). A really lively evening with planters' punch, rum, wine and champagne.
 22nd:
Crossed from Dover with Sea France and then a 3 hour drive to the "Cheval Blanc" (hotel of very fond memories) in Montmort. http://www.hotelrestaurantlechevalblanc.com/restaurant.php
Had an apéro in our room and then, as usual, an excellent meal

• Kir
• Foie Gras Salad
• Duo de salmon and monkfish
• Trou champenois
• Coq au vin for me, steak for Christian
• Passed on the cheese
• Sorbet champenois 

21st:
B and B with Mary in B'ham
19-20.9.96
Bob and Chris stayed with us on their way up to Aberdeen but we had to leave them early to take care of themselves as we were due to head off to France.