Gardian Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 There’s been some talk on the Forum about get-togethers elsewhere in France. There are relatively few of us in these parts and ‘gardengirl’ and I, together with our respective OH’s, thought that it might be good to arrange something down here.Nothing special, nothing formal: just a civilised lunch at a restaurant. We have a mid-April date in mind and a good venue (c.€30 pp) in the general vicinity of the Pont du Gard (10mins from jct 23 on the A9).If you’re interested in joining us (we’re going to do it anyway!), you’d be more than welcome. Just pm or email me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Grdian,Shame, just a bit too far away for a lunch - and I will back in the UK sometime in April for a brief trip.Dommage - perhaps next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Just bumping this up for the 'Evening Brigade'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 you're too far away :( have fun xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Unfortunately a long way to drive (as in time needed) from Northern Ardèche - but hope it goes well anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 You and that Garden Girl, you are just doing it to make the rest of us envious!GG, wait till I next PM you! I'm going to tell you what for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Fear not, Sweets, you can come to ours:http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/2407489/ShowPost.aspxThis only started because the Coops tour is too far away for les gardians.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 [quote user="sweet 17"]You and that Garden Girl, you are just doing it to make the rest of us envious![/quote]A bit less backchat from the stalls please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Oh Gardian, I've just GOT to tell you. Years and years ago, I saw "A Doll's House" in a small provincial theatre in Somerset. In the story, the woman was waiting for a letter to arrive and she went on a bit about this letter.Well, wouldn't you know, there happened to be a postal strike. I whispered to OH, but there's a postal strike on, she isn't going to get her letter today!Surprising how a whisper can carry when the acoustics are good....[:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Shame to far for me ....Still any one local to carcassonne we could also have a meet ....guess it will be me , twinkle , chateau miow and johnzob again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 [quote user="Pads"]Shame to far for me ....Still any one local to carcassonne we could also have a meet ....guess it will be me , twinkle , chateau miow and johnzob again...[/quote]Pads,And me ....we never did get that meeting before I left the UK. Now only 30 mins to Carca - so next time you're over ..... we should meet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 [quote user="Pads"]twinkle[/quote]Anything involving that 'Twinkle' will be far too raucous. [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Nah she's a purrdy cat really ...you just have to stroke her the right way Well Im over on the 7th March Judith , will probally be in Carcassonne for the market on the saturday if you fancy a coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 [quote user="Pads"]Nah she's a purrdy cat really ...you just have to stroke her the right way [/quote]oh errr misses! [:D]I want to come too but it's a good few hours drive... maybe I'll have to have a mini-break down south [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Rose im out in March with better half but out in June on my own if you fancy a weekend at my place I'll do a picnic and invite twinks CM Johnjob so you can meet them too? Place is a dump... even worse since we pulled a wall down ...but I can offer you a clean bed and a clean bathroom... ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 ooohhh Pads - I'm tempted for June... when are you out? x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Probally the 6th till 22nd ish ...but havnt booked my ferry yet ... so keep in touch with me and I will let you know .I will have Boo my dog with me but she is very friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 [quote user="Pads"]Nah she's a purrdy cat really ...you just have to stroke her the right way Well Im over on the 7th March Judith , will probally be in Carcassonne for the market on the saturday if you fancy a coffee?[/quote]Well, wouldn't you just know it, that's the week I'm planning to be in the UK!! Typical!!!Not booked yet, depends on how this stupid cough bug I got develops (as visiting my 95-yr old aunt so don't want to give her anything nasty!), so we'll see how it pans out. If, not, the next time with luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeJay Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Good idea, we are in Herault fairly near Pont du Gard..................but..............30Euros each for lunch!!!!! Obviously we move in different circles, sorry!! back to the good old 8 to 10 Euros in our small town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 [quote user="CeeJay"]Good idea, we are in Herault fairly near Pont du Gard..................but..............30Euros each for lunch!!!!! Obviously we move in different circles, sorry!! back to the good old 8 to 10 Euros in our small town.[/quote]I think we are talking different sorts of lunch here. For a good quality, gastronomic level lunch around here we have to pay at least 25€ and that's a discount for a large group (20 min usually) with a specially prepared menu with limited choices. The 8-10 euros are the sort where you have a very limited choice, with relatively basic (and probably cheaper) food. Fine for everyday eating out - but for a celebration?When we holidayed over the Avignon / Pont du Gard way, we found all the restaurants were pricier than those we knew in other regions, so it sounds about right for a good lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Absolutely right Judith. You've put it much better than anything I might have said, which might have been unintentionally abrasive!The place we're going to has 3-course menus at €18 & €29, hence the €30 pp guesstimate incl drinks. A choice of 4-5 items / course and not a frite in sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I dont think you can judge a resurant by its price ....I have had some pretty grim 50€ meals and then for 12 € had one of the best meals in france I have ever had, which included a starter then beef Bour, chocolate tart and cheese and biscuits with a small carafe of wine ...All home cooked and local. it really was delicious, sat by the lac with the mountain views you just couldnt beat it ..... But I know its rare to find such cheap gems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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