New table, nice restaurant and flowers for Alanea

I considered my limited options today for about 2 seconds.  I could stay home all by myself and worry about the crazy world or I could pester Dave until he took me in the car to Plan de a Tour outdoor market and wine cooperative and then a nice restaurant in Vidauban and then home to help put the new patio table together.  I was in the car faster than you can say ALLEZ.  Alanea bought nice flowers (5 euros K) and Dave chose the restaurant in Vidauban (32 euros).  I did not get anything at the restaurant but my picture taken with old Dave.  The table works and Alanea is happy with her flowers (and 5 litres of rose in a box for 18 euros).  A nice day sunny for a drive in the French countryside.
PS
April 9th is Dave's 64th birthday.  The old bugger can still cut the mustard, especially now that Alanea bought a whole new set of sharp Swiss Made knives today (how much K, you have to ask LOL).
Spring time in the VAR.

What a world

There are so many things going on right now that I don't know where to start.  Normally I would write a little note and then post a few photos however the world appears to need intervention.  Since readers of this blog are seeking knowledge not content I ask that you stay tuned.  Send suggestions, I will consider all.

Italy

I do like car riding except when the roads are windy then I can get an upset belly.  This trip was good because Uncle Rick drove his car like a star.  I went to Milano with Rick, Karin, Alanea and of course old Dave.  Dave carried me when I got tired of walking and I did not get to go in the churches or the Last Supper by Leonardo De Vinci but Dave told me all about it.  Jesus was OK.  I did go to the Duomo, but stood outside.  I went to lunches at nice places and had gelato at KOKO.  Alanea went to La Scala for a lighted tour of the theatre while Dave and I walked around and looked cool.   The apartment was huge and I did not mind staying alone a few times while Dave took care of Alanea instead of me.  I share old Dave sometimes.  Here are some photos.  Milan is a nice place, very civilized.  Dave bought sexy Castelli bike bib shorts, he thinks they will make him look like a hot young Italian cyclist, Alanea just shakes he head at Dave.  I would go to Milano again.

Italy tomorrow

Dave and Alanea are taking me to Milano tomorrow.  More to come and some nice photos.  A Bientot!

Edit

Dave and Alanea were watching old Rocky and Bullwinkle episodes, Dave even did a uTube search on Bonanza.  Alanea likes Adam.  I am going to bed, Dave's a weirdo.

Spring is coming

It is the 9th of February, Gramma Silcox's 90th birthday was on the 6th.  She is happy when people visit and after having 6 kids there is no shortage of possibilities.  I am doing good but in 10 minutes I am going to have a bath, which I hate.  Chester is doing good in Guildford, he has taken over the house and Brad and James are now his people forever.  I hear that Toronto and area has lots of snow this year but Auntie Dianne's photos will not save to Dave's computer.  I am going to post some nice Mimosa photos in a week or so when it really gets warm but for now the rain has stopped, the sun is shining and I am just happy to post a few of Alanea's garden with Dave and me.  Dave is standing beside Alanea's prize lemon tree with 2 lemons, behind him are the shutters he is painting when it does not rain and the last photo is the mountains in the distance with what passes for snow north of Nice.  Alanea and Dave joined a fitness club in the village.  It is shiny, new and keeps them busy for a few hours every morning.

Announcing the arrival of my new friend Chester

There he is Chester the newest little boy in Guildford, UK, my big secret news.  He is hiding under a book shelf / catch all shelf area at the bottom of the main staircase.  I know where he is, I was there once.  Uncle James always has nice shoes.  Soon he will know the whole house and likely sit half way up those stairs.  Uncle Brad and James sure are lucky to have a nice little boy like that to come home to now.  James has a new job and does not have to go away on long flights anymore.  Uncle Brad has had a little scare that might make him reconsider long hours and take a little time off when he can.  Uncle Brad needs to take a later train to work or an earlier one home.  I have been very patiently waiting to share my news about Chester and Dave is proud of me.  Dave says Alanea will want more pictures but for now I am waiting for Alanea to come home from 4 days in Greece.  Dave is going to make another pizza tonight but I get nothing because my belly ain't what it used to be.  A bientot.  Tiff