Vroom

Classe de neige successfully accomplished. They did have some snow, and Herne returned yesterday with a badge and an official stamped booklet to show that he has reached 'Flocon' (snowflake) level in skiing. His football match against Mazamet today has been cancelled, probably because of the unremitting rain. But never mind, it's the first day of half-term hols.

Transporting a family of five with no public transport has been a bit of a juggling act, on top of which our faithful Audi estate is now reaching a mature old age at 12 and a half. So we've decided to get a second car. Here it is in the garage forecourt. Still an Audi, an A3 this time, smaller but newer. We'll pick it up next week once we've sorted out the payment, insurance etc.