Lenny's Looking for Some Sunshine

[PhilandMena]

Yep, they scan it now not had that before, that's what called the hold up at the port, idiots with thier phones not logged on to French network.

Its PLF you don't have to fill in and show now, not that they ever asked for it.

I thought they would do this at Newhaven in the same way as they do it in Dover. Saves putting people on next available return Ferry because they fail entry requirements.

 

[Jo662]

Have a great trip Lenny HB , I look forward to reading and seeing photos of what you get up to!

 

[Lenny HB]

I thought they would do this at Newhaven in the same way as they do it in Dover. Saves putting people on next available return Ferry because they fail entry requirements.

Not French staff at Newhaven it's a very small port.
The English guys did a visual check at check in.

 

[Armytwowheels]

Have a great trip Lenny. Coastal Bordeaux has been very kind to us, weather wise, for the last 2 weeks.

 

[jumartoo]

Have a great trip Lenny. Coastal Bordeaux has been very kind to us, weather wise, for the last 2 weeks.

Where are you off to now, Sandra??

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[Lenny HB]

Had a wander around the lake in the rain before setting off.

By the time we had stopped for fuel & food didn't get far today only done 130 miles.
Tried to stop at Bonneval, after negotiating all the traffic carming in the village, flipping nightmare with great big flower planters in the road. Got to the Aire, flipping fun fair on it.

So now 11km down the road road from there at Marboue, of the 7 vans here 5 are Brits but no Funsters.

 

[PhilandMena]

I was looking at the weather forecast for France/Spain and I think you will see improvement in the next few days. Its not great here either but next week is looking better for us but still a way's from shorts and T shirt. Safe Travels.

 

[bobandjanie]

It warms up Thursday here 21°c, the day our first rental guests arrive and we leave. Bob.

 

[WESTY66]

Had a wander around the lake in the rain before setting off.

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By the time we had stopped for fuel & food didn't get far today only done 130 miles.
Tried to stop at Bonneval, after negotiating all the traffic carming in the village, flipping nightmare with great big flower planters in the road. Got to the Aire, flipping fun fair on it.

So now 11km down the road road from there at Marboue, of the 7 vans here 5 are Brits but no Funsters.

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Hi Lenny, have you stayed there before? Either that or a near identical pic, anyhow I follow your Aires with pictures and as co ordinates are a bit long winded have you thought about using What Three Words when you stop at an aire, I find it a really easy useful tool to put in the words on the app and bring up straightaway where it is. Dead easy for an idiot like me

 

[scousebird]

Marboué is one of our favourite stops.

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[Lenny HB]

Marboué is one of our favourite stops.

The river and grass area in front of the Aire quite nice but village not up to much, Bonneval looked more interesting.

 

[Lenny HB]

What Three Words when you stop at an aire, I find it a really easy useful tool to put in the words on the app and bring up straightaway where it is. Dead easy for an idiot like me

I fully agree with that statement.

I spend enough time posting on these travel threads without more hassle.
I use an app on my phone that automatically puts in the coordinates.

 

[WESTY66]

I fully agree with that statement.

I spend enough time post g on these travel threads without more hassle.
I use an app on my phone that automatically puts in the coordinates.

Just a thought to help the simpletons out

 

[Lenny HB]

I over did waxing the loo with Collinite, did the bit around the rim. Now when you flush it the water shoots out over the top of the loo.

 

[scousebird]

The river and grass area in front of the Aire quite nice but village not yp to much, Bonneval looked more interesting.

We went to a bar there and the bloke brought our drinks out with a little bowl of cherry tomatoes

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[Lenny HB]

Hi Lenny, have you stayed there before?

Yes, if you had the post you would have know the answer
Stupid boy.

 

[WESTY66]

Yes, if you had the post you would have know the answer
Stupid boy.

C’mon, gimme a break, you know I only look at the pictures

 

[EuroTrotters]

Inside job today.

We have….

Been shopping
Hide & seek
Spot the difference

Gave in to iPads

P

 

[pagey]

Had a wander around the lake in the rain before setting off.

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By the time we had stopped for fuel & food didn't get far today only done 130 miles.
Tried to stop at Bonneval, after negotiating all the traffic carming in the village, flipping nightmare with great big flower planters in the road. Got to the Aire, flipping fun fair on it.

So now 11km down the road road from there at Marboue, of the 7 vans here 5 are Brits but no Funsters.

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happened to us 3 ago years fair at bonneval so went on to marboue as you say 1 bar and a bakery

 

[daveclare]

I over did waxing the loo with Collinite, did the bit around the rim. Now when you flush it the water shoots out over the top of the loo.

Did you do the whole of the bowl with the collinite. I take it nothing sticks to it for a while.

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[John Barrett]

I over did waxing the loo with Collinite, did the bit around the rim. Now when you flush it the water shoots out over the top of the loo.

Flushed with success?

 

[Lenny HB]

C’mon, gimme a break, you know I only look at the pictures

I noticed.

We went to a bar there and the bloke brought our drinks out with a little bowl of cherry tomatoes

Now that's weird, even weirder you can afford to go to a bar in France.

Did you do the whole of the bowl with the collinite. I take it nothing sticks to it for a while.

That's the idea, won't do the rim again.

 

[Lenny HB]

Just to keep you lot happy.
Steak hash tonight.

 

[John Barrett]

I noticed.

Now that's weird, even weirder you can afford to go to a bar in France.

That's the idea, won't do the rim again.

I've spent a lot of time in French bars. I could make a Pastis last two hours!

 

[Al n Val]

have a fantastic trip Lennie and looking forward to any photo (s) you may wish to show us

Hope the weather picks up as well for you

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[Lenny HB]

I've spent a lot of time in French bars. I could make a Pastis last two hours!

I have in the past, it's got so expensive now, for not much more than the price of a few drinks you can get a three course meal in restaurant.

 

[kenandcaroline]

The river and grass area in front of the Aire quite nice but village not up to much, Bonneval looked more interesting.

try the boulangerie on the corner - pain aux raisins are divine and usually massive ..... last visit we bought a little lemon 'tart' - stunningly crafted and soooo yummy ! ( it was even beautifully wrapped ) .. we stop by even if we don't stopover!

 

[Langtoftlad]

Coldest April weather ever in France at the moment apparently

Stay warm

 

[Lenny HB]

Found a really good site for fuel prices.

Real time petrol prices in your area

The cheapest petrol stations. Find prices of over 55.000 petrol station. Android app available!

www.fuelflash.eu

 

[Manic]

Had a wander around the lake in the rain before setting off.

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By the time we had stopped for fuel & food didn't get far today only done 130 miles.
Tried to stop at Bonneval, after negotiating all the traffic carming in the village, flipping nightmare with great big flower planters in the road. Got to the Aire, flipping fun fair on it.

So now 11km down the road road from there at Marboue, of the 7 vans here 5 are Brits but no Funsters.

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That Chausson makes your Hymer look small.

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