Last week at the lake

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:12 pm

So we were mainly confined to the mobile home. We did have a few visitors over the 5 days though, with Francois bringing his son to meet us, the two grand children of the Guardian who works for Francois and also my French friend Val and his girlfriend Charlotte stopped over one of the nights.

I also managed to take a few sunsets one night.

We even managed to get the car stuck at one stage it was so wet and boggy around the track.

So all in all not a great time for work on the lake, but I'm sure it will be one of many memories, and we will sit down and laugh about it once
the lake is all set up and finished Very Happy

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:51 pm

Well, you've got to laugh else you'd cry.... I might feel a bit better about it once I've got over the cold that feels like it's looming!

Would you believe I was so frustrated at the lack of activity that I sellotaped the carpet? (Obviously there's no power, so no vacuum and I ended up with a roll of duck tape, picking up bits off the carpet! And I don't even LIKE housework....)

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:03 pm

Well that looks like a cold and wet time to say the least Crying or Very sad

Shame as a lot of distance travelled and a lot of your time!

If its any consolation what you have achieved so far in such a short time makes up for this setback.

Think you need a holiday after that!!

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:03 pm

That does look like a cracking lake Ron, it must be so exciting creating it for fishing. What a memory in life eh!

I wouldn't mind having a look at the rules and everything, i like the thought of a syndicate lake in France.

Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:10 am

You have a PM Very Happy

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:16 pm

Hi eveyone,looks and sounds like you have both been really busy,wish i could of paid up this year but alas other responsibillitys first,only 11.5months to go!! (HAhA)

Has anyone caught anyfish yet? and how far is the lake from the french ferry ports, Which would be the best route to take? all the best,Trev.

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:20 pm

Hi Trev

No one's fished it yet... including us! I reckon it's about 4 hours from Calais. We've used the tunnel the last couple of times and it's amazing how much faster it is. We bought a 'bulk' ticket cos we'll probably need to take the dog over and I can't face the thought of leaving him for an hour and a half in case he panics!

Hope you're well?

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:57 pm

Thanks Trish, I have just been reading a fantastic book called "The Great Anglers" by John Bailey, there is a picture of a lady called Trishia (page 71) holding two mirror carp,it looks very much like you,is it?

4 hours is not so bad especially to fish such a beautiful lake. My nearest ferry port is Portsmouth-Cherbourg or I could go from Poole-St Malo, which would be nearer to the lake? Where is the nearest main town to the lake? all the best,Trev.

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:28 pm

Do you want me to get you her Autograph Trev Very Happy

yes it was Trish Very Happy

Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:11 am

Yep Trev... it was me. I have an interesting and lucky past, but I don't claim the 'great angler' bit! There just weren't many women anglers around at the time and John wanted something different I think! Thanks for reminding me .. I haven't got a copy and I probably ought to get one.