Sunday 8 July 2018

1000th post!

I wasn't sure what to do to make this post a little special, so back to the time machine, faithful followers.

1981: Matt's first time in La Tranche, just 11 months old
Tine, her mum Jeannette & Matt
Matt loving the sea
1983: Matt drowning his Maman...
...and getting a wet bottom!
1986: Nadine now 3&1/2 years old in the garden of the big house at Baie d'Aunis
Jean taking Matt for a ride on the campsite tractor
Our usual spot on the beach to the left of the jetty, 'where all the northerners go' as we once heard someone say!
Nadine loving the little orange corvette... 
...later joined by Maman & big brother. 
Nadine already confident in the sea
1987: the year the Kershaws came too. Nadine, Joe & Alice ready for bed...
...and Matt apparently in feet first!
'Calin plage' - beach cuddle 
Janice & Tine with Joe & Alice
Two jetties ago, Matt with his Deidre Barlow specs!
Nadine's joy shines through on these two photos

Outside our summer home behind the big house, thanks to Jean & Monique... 
...and the view from inside.
Nadine predicting the name of her brother's bar in years to come...
...and her turn for a ride on Jean's tractor.
1989: At the Camping Baie d'Aunis swimming pool with J&M's beautiful daughter Cécile
Philippe's turn for beach fun

I love this one, Tine & Phil oblivious to the axe-murderer and international spy in their midst! 
A final photo to sum it all up, picnic lunch in the shade of the trees

Thanks for staying faithful, readers!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wonderful blog, bruv. A great trip down memory lane and so many wonderful memories made. ps can’t believe I’ve read 1000 editions of you sharing your family adventures. xxxxx

Nadine said...

Amazing selection of pics! Bravo Papa xx

Ann said...

What lovely memories for you all Dave. It's great to see them xx

edith said...

Did you ever think your holidays would become everyday life?