Table

I just finished restoring our dining table.We bought it well over a year ago for 100 euros with a load of other stuff and i havent had the time to work on it.It was in pretty bad condition and the timber is so hard it laughed at my belt sander even with 50grit paper on it.5 pads and 2 belts later it still didnt come up as well as wanted.The wood was too hard!But after putting the 'vernis' on it has come up very nice,with some nice grain and all the damaged parts and imperfections give a lot of character.Its very low so i bought some brass egg cups to put under the legs and they work beatifully,bringing it up to a perfct height

End of year festivities

Lola had her end of year Gala for her gymnastics class on saturday nite with an impressive display of gymnastics and dance from all involved in her association, from toddlers through to adults.It was quite a professional display by all

Saturday morning Lola had her first surfing session for the year.The

water has warmed up enough now for her to go surfing and she was so exited to get back into it.She did really well and had about a dozen waves with 6 or 7 being really good long waves. It was only about 1-2 ft ,a perfect size for kids learning and she had a blast of a time and cant wait for the next time.trouble is , we have to wait till the swell is small enough and it lokks like being solid for the rest of the week

More apolgies for my slackness on updates.We have been busy,i've been busy working for Jez and Corinne has been busy with her job too.The weather has been crap,really bad for june which is normally one of the best months.No sun and no waves.Maybe good to rest my shoulder without the waves as it is much better now.

Lola had her school end of year concert /party which was a bit of fun for all

We had Lolas communion(i still dont really know what it is),with a long church service and short ceremony for the communion.Thr church was full with hundreds of people as there were 4 different villages attending the formalitiies.So many people that there wasnt enough room for everyone.Afterwards we put on a big lunch for the family,with plenty to eat and Geo brought along some magnificent wines.A big day.

The waether is finally warming up and there is also waves too-finally!I walked through the forest chasing waves a coulpe of days ago with Peter Lawson,who is back with his family for the second year in a row.the waves werent too good but we decided to surf anyway,and then after he tore his hamstring, we had a long, slow,painful trek ,about 2kms over sand dunes and thick sandy tracks to get back to the car.He then struggled to get in the back of my van.Poor bloke had a very painful trip back to his place.Not very happy!!3 weeks into an 8 week trip has just spoiled his holiday.

Work?!!!?!!!!

Sorry I havent been updating very often but i've been busy working.I had to build a catwalk for Element surfwear for the release of their new range.I had to build it and then transport it to San Sebastian, assemble it on sunday,which was a big day(12 hours) and then return to unassemble and pack it up and bring back monday night.We started about 9pm and got back here about 1.30am.next morning we unloaded and had to get the hire truck back.It was big hours but it paid well.Jez has had me busy with lots of work and theres more to come building stands for a trade show next month.

Ive been surfing a little more(nothing special) and the water is warming up.Shame ,my shoulder is still giving me trouble with physio work twice a week,sometimes too sore to surf,other times its ok.

Barry leaves Paris today and Kaye leaves next week.Sounds like they had a great time.

Not much has changed with the house as i havent had time to do much

I'll try and update more regularly