6 Jun 2008

Ron, Sammy & Leon enjoy a few days relaxation with us...


They arrived on the 2nd slightly damp I met them at the services to ride the rest of the way with them


a bit a a social gathering in the kitchen


and the pool gets some use - even if it is freezin ;)

The lawnmower threw a drive belt so needed replacing 66 euros later
I was compeled to slow down and raise the cutting height




Ditch clearing to prevent the road getting wet and slipery











a beer after a bit of commune work road clearing

Ron discovers an ant hill bigger than him




Wendy over zellious with the washing liquid





we have discovered that a blue tit has nested in one of the breeze blocks we have used for
steps in the garden... this will explain the cats promanading around the house.





They left for the ferry today at 7am





2 Jun 2008

What a blinding long weekend

Well the sun came out for a couple of days but then quickly shrank away and soaked us through again.

Once Simon and family had departed we sorted the house out to receive guests once more. We were expecting 2 couples for 2 nights and possibly one more couple for 1 night.

As it happens the 2 couples arrived in good time a Swedish couple on an FJR complete with a parakeet they had rescued and a Father and Daughter from Barnsley also named Lang and who may well be related.





We were also joined by Pete and Bruce who came for 1 night stayed for 3 nights and departed this morning in the rain for the start of a 3 year journey around the world on two XT trail bikes... Whilst they were here relaxing we became good friends - funny how you gell with some people almost immediately. We convinced them to set up a blog to document their trip and to keep everyone up to date on their travels. it is http://www.pbrtw.blogspot.com/








Last night we were invaded by 8 absolutely soaking Southern Irish bikers on route the the MotoGP in Spain. Really pleasant bunch who were obviously knackered but still bright and cheerful even though they were drenched, Must have been Wendy's fine cooking and some good wine and cold beers.







Tonight we are expecting Leon & Sammy on their Bandit 600 and Ron on our FJ1200 Wendy is well excited...

We are really enjoying the new life we have embarked on even though it is quite hard work and tiering the social aspect is a buzz meeting new people all the time though I wonder how long my liver is going to cope with the constant battering - it must think we are on an extended drinking holiday...