One Big Spray

I've gotten a bit more of this Crazy January project done over my vacation.  it gets put back in the cabinet for now, though.  Time to buckle down on other things.

Still Filling

This is the first time in a while I can -see- progress on this.  It was more filling in, but the child looks a bit more solid now.

It Got Us Through

This Skoda Yeti was the car we rented in France.  It was a free upgrade from the compact car we were supposed to get.  We drove approximately four thousand kilometers in eighteen days.  The Yeti went through this, including back country roads, with little fuss.  It was small, but roomy enough for the two of us.  We did not feel crowded in the front seats.  One thing we were annoyed with was the Yeti's extreme reluctance to go in reverse.  It was always a fight when we had to back up.  This was consistent the whole time, and seemed to be a "feature" of the car.  It also had a very large turning radius. 

This was the first Skoda we've driven.  We felt it was solidly built, but will not be looking to drive one again.  The reverse is definitely a problem for us.

Bordered

I've got all the red border done.  Yay, major progress!  I started on the arbor supports, too.  Feels good to get so much done!

On A (Needle) Roll

I erred and started something else in France.  At least I had brought it with me and not started a brand new project!  This is the Forget Me Not Needle Roll from Sweetheart Tree.  I've got the beginning of the letters done.

Got Lost, Great Food

 Sometimes the GPS is imperfect.  Sometimes that imperfection results in serendipity.  Such was the case on our last night in Normandy.  We were looking for Deux Tonneaux, but found Prieure instead.  It was a very good find.  Unfortunately, the place doesn't take credit cards, and we were a bit low on cash, leaving the next day.   There was also no cash machine in the village. Because of that, we didn't order all we would have.  I got the prix fixe meal and Andreas got a main course of rabbit.  We shared the salad, which was fresh and wonderful.

 Here's a picture of the front area with a plate and the outdoor dining area below.  This place is also a hotel and has a playground for children and a wonderful canal running through the property.

 Here is Andreas' rabbit.  He said it tasted good, and he loved the fries too.  He also said that he could get rabbit at least as good for half the price at home in Moldova.

 My beef  was tender and flavorful.  I didn't eat the potatoes, of course.  It was traditional and not very spicy, though.

 Cheese for palate cleansing.  I could get Andreas to only eat the brie.  Cheese is good!

Dessert was creme brulee, which was perfectly made - crispy crust and smooth, creamy pudding.  I definitely recommend this place, but bring cash!  It's a couple of miles outside of Pont l"Eveque in St. Hymer.  Go. Enjoy.  And pet the dog for me!

In The Middle

Yay!  I'm on the last spot to fill!  All the backgrounds are done, and all that's left is the center iris.