Saturday 2 October 2010

The Big Birthday

Clive had a big birthday, so last weekend, we all decamped and went here.
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Time is very short so here's a visual blog.

We took all the children and grandchildren and stayed in two big chalets. Even Aussie boy came over - he doesn't usually look like this - either jet lag or booze. Somebody is doing a lion impression in the background (behind the chair).

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Here's the view from our window...
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...and the sunrise over the duckpond - or the lake, according to the kids.

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Speaking of ducks - they were early visitors.

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And they weren't disappointed.
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Clive had a big surprise - this was his pressie from the family. The only time in his life he has ever owned a brand new bike.
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Of course, I had to hire one to keep him company. First time for forty years and I could still do it!
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We cycled to watch birds (Clive in the hide - below) and we all spent ages in the pool. Amazing, those rapids. We also had a hilarious game of ten-pin bowling.
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The birthday party had crackers and hats (and champagne).
Tobes got a bit overexcited.
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But those yoga lessons paid off.
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We all had a wonderful time and I can't recommend it enough.
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Books due on Tuesday - cutting it a bit fine - will blog again before the show.

7 comments:

Heather said...

Many Happy Returns Clive. Centre Parcs looks good - I haven't been myself but two of our daughters and families have and they loved it. It's lovely when the whole family can get together. Looking forward to the book.

Aussie Jo said...

Happy Birthday Clive
Looks like you had a wonderful time, and exercise as well!!!

Jackie said...

Happy birthday. Looks like you had a good one.
(OOoh your word verification is erm...bultshi)

Jackie said...

Oh I have just realised..I meant to add the word 'Clive' in there.

Gina said...

Happy Birthday Clive! Looks like you all had fun.

Wabbit said...

Happy Birthday to Clive! May he peddle many happy miles on his shiny new bike!

I've decided that you love having a bad boy cat.

We're traveling up the US's Pacific Coast Highway and I've never seen so much continuously gorgeous scenery! And it's the middle of the night here and I cannot sleep. So thank you for entertaining me and good luck with the move. The new book looks enticing!

JP said...

happy birthday Clive - glad you had a great time