We have now taken refuge in a chateau in Normandy, Chateau de C_____ to be precise. It is 4 km away from the Graveyard featured so dramatically in "Saving Private Ryan." I didn't see SPR, as often times Scooby Doo is too violent for me, but I'm told it is "Epic" and "Gory." Not my French cup of tea.
It (this chateau) has a moat, a boat, and the addition of two brand spanking new grandparents who have arrived with all their british accents, sass, much better swear words and general outlook on life.
In a nutshell-
"If it is serious, let's poke fun."
Some quotes from today include--->
Doubleoseven- Dad, do you want red or white with lunch?
Janda- Yes.
Grann- Are you going to be helpful or not darling?
Janda- I'm going to be helpful. As always.
Grann- Drink it slowly dear, and have it for later.
Janda- Or I could drink it fast and order another.
The Sin Bin is the new name couch my dearest Grandfather "Janda" has taken for his own. He assumed that his hedonistic habits would result in
a) his expulsion from his room with Grann (my English granny).
b) his inability to walk up two flights of windy, uneven cobblestone steps.
Played cards with doubleoseven, Janda and for a little bit, Shporty. Score (in games won).
Marf- 5
Doubleo- 4
Janda- 0
Shporty- 0
Janda then grumped and said "I'm now going to go to bed in a sulk."
Grann's repartee- "Why change a lifelong habit now?"
I love my Grandparents.
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