Woke to over an inch of snow this morning but I was taking no prisoners – out G must go to fetch the bread and croissants whilst I had a leisurely shower. Jolly good bread it was too.

We ventured forth at lunchtime for a well deserved beer – G fixed the leaking water pump and I cleaned the oven – mine host was our favourite type; spoke to us slowly in French and interjected with the odd word in English when we were stuck. Also, politely, corrected our ‘le’ and ‘la’ and general pronunciation. This is what really teaches us.

Afterwards I wandered off with Muttley in search of the Supermarche – couldn’t find it! Evidently we can sort out our groceries and they will drive them to the boat: Mr Pargny (uncle of mine host). Just the ticket as we don’t have the car at the moment; if only I could find it!

As I left the gendarmerie were all over a car they had pulled in, including sniffer dogs, so all is still a little tense here.

The big peniche left this morning so we were able to drop back and lose the skinny gang plank – treacherous in the snow and ice this morning. Also on free electric so water making laundry day today.

Only 9 more sleeps until we collect the No Problems