CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Albert1434]

Aloha Page

[clochette]

Hi all, I hope you're all doing well and a  for you my Sexy Lumberjack.

First real day of holiday here. We took the car and followed  the "cliffs path", a path going alongside  the cliffs with nice little beaches all the way, it can also be done by feet. We then stopped on the Bonaparte beach - where French resistance was spending back English paratroopers - where we walked in the sea and had lunch and got sunburned (for our defense  it was very cloudy in the morning). This afternoon  we continued toward  the pink granite coast,  had a terrific  ice cream and a nice walk. We had a nice dinner overlooking  the boats and tiny islands. It rained when we left the restaurant but it was a very good day. With my glasses the sunburn  on my face makes me look like Rudolph  the reindeer...

[Headstall]

50 minutes ago, clochette said:

Hi all, I hope you're all doing well and a  for you my Sexy Lumberjack.

First real day of holiday here. We took the car and followed  the "cliffs path", a path going alongside  the cliffs with nice little beaches all the way, it can also be done by feet. We then stopped on the Bonaparte beach - where French resistance was spending back English paratroopers - where we walked in the sea and had lunch and got sunburned (for our defense  it was very cloudy in the morning). This afternoon  we continued toward  the pink granite coast,  had a terrific  ice cream and a nice walk. We had a nice dinner overlooking  the boats and tiny islands. It rained when we left the restaurant but it was a very good day. With my glasses the sunburn  on my face makes me look like Rudolph  the reindeer...

Hey, Rudolph... I mean Tink.  Glad you and your dad are having a good time.  

[Marty]

7 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

That would look very nice Marty. Would it be a dark stain?

Probably. Maybe mahogany.

Two reasons:

1. It would suit the age of the house, and also match the staircase,
2. A dark stain, rather than a light one, would probably cover up any imperfections, scratches, and chips, etc, that the wood may have suffered over time.

[Albert1434]

53 minutes ago, clochette said:

Hi all, I hope you're all doing well and a  for you my Sexy Lumberjack.

First real day of holiday here. We took the car and followed  the "cliffs path", a path going alongside  the cliffs with nice little beaches all the way, it can also be done by feet. We then stopped on the Bonaparte beach - where French resistance was spending back English paratroopers - where we walked in the sea and had lunch and got sunburned (for our defense  it was very cloudy in the morning). This afternoon  we continued toward  the pink granite coast,  had a terrific  ice cream and a nice walk. We had a nice dinner overlooking  the boats and tiny islands. It rained when we left the restaurant but it was a very good day. With my glasses the sunburn  on my face makes me look like Rudolph  the reindeer...

Wow sounds like you had a very nice time 

[Marty]

7 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Hi, Albert

Sorry for the late response. Went for a haircut, and then spent a few hours in the garden.  

[Marty]

5 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

Hello everyone

Time for bed

Hope you're having a restful sleep, Mr B.  

[Marty]

4 hours ago, Headstall said:

Hey, all. Had a lousy night... spent the morning at the ophthalmologist  because I had sudden onset of floaters and lightning. There were no tears or detachment, so he's not too concerned. He gave me drops that are still affecting my vision so I think I will lay down for a while... I am so relieved... I might be stuck with this for a while, but the lightning might disappear in a few days if I'm lucky. One of the many benefits of aging.  

Hope it all clears up reasonably quickly, Gary.  

[Albert1434]

Marty I hope that when you have the house finish should that ever happen you would post some pictures please

[Marty]

59 minutes ago, clochette said:

Hi all, I hope you're all doing well and a  for you my Sexy Lumberjack.

First real day of holiday here. We took the car and followed  the "cliffs path", a path going alongside  the cliffs with nice little beaches all the way, it can also be done by feet. We then stopped on the Bonaparte beach - where French resistance was spending back English paratroopers - where we walked in the sea and had lunch and got sunburned (for our defense  it was very cloudy in the morning). This afternoon  we continued toward  the pink granite coast,  had a terrific  ice cream and a nice walk. We had a nice dinner overlooking  the boats and tiny islands. It rained when we left the restaurant but it was a very good day. With my glasses the sunburn  on my face makes me look like Rudolph  the reindeer...

Apart from the sunburn, it sounds idyllic.

Cloudy or not tomorrow, pack sun cream before you head out.

[Marty]

2 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Marty I hope that when you have the house finish should that ever happen you would post some pictures please

Sure will, Albert!

Although it may be as well if I were to post progress pictures as different jobs get finished. There's that much needs doing, I may never get everything finished.  

[clochette]

Just now, Marty said:

Apart from the sunburn, it sounds idyllic.

Cloudy or not tomorrow, pack sun cream before you head out.

Oh I will! I didn't pack the soothing  cream as I had packed  the sunscreen  I'm  lucky enough  that it does t actually  burn, it's just warm and a bit tickling,  it'll  probably  turn into a tan in a few days

[Marty]

Just now, clochette said:

Oh I will! I didn't pack the soothing  cream as I had packed  the sunscreen  I'm  lucky enough  that it does t actually  burn, it's just warm and a bit tickling,  it'll  probably  turn into a tan in a few days

And let's just keep our fingers crossed that it doesn't cause Melanoma (skin cancer) in years to come.  

 

[Albert1434]

How you doing Gary?

[Marty]

It's after midnight, so I'm away to my bed.

Good night, gang!

The first half of 2020 now over. Let's hope the second half goes better than the first... 

[Headstall]

1 minute ago, Albert1434 said:

How you doing Gary?

Better, thanks. My vision is back to normal, but I'm still seeing 'lightning.' 

[Headstall]

1 minute ago, Marty said:

It's after midnight, so I'm away to my bed.

Good night, gang!

The first half of 2020 now over. Let's hope the second half goes better than the first... 

Night, bro.  

[Albert1434]

Sleep well Marty 

[Albert1434]

Wow that is strange lighting?

[Bucket1]

Sleep well @Marty

[Bucket1]

13 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Better, thanks. My vision is back to normal, but I'm still seeing 'lightning.' 

That would be a bit scary. I’m glad to hear things are on the mend

[Bucket1]

Good morning young Albert

[Bucket1]

Clo needs a parasol

[Headstall]

13 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Wow that is strange lighting?

Yeah, it's flashes of light when your eyes moves... really disturbing... makes me feel ill. Can be a sign of detached retina, but my retina is okay. Google 'floaters and lightning,' and you can get an explanation. As long as it doesn't get worse my eyes are likely going to be okay. 

[Bucket1]

43 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Yeah, it's flashes of light when your eyes moves... really disturbing... makes me feel ill. Can be a sign of detached retina, but my retina is okay. Google 'floaters and lightning,' and you can get an explanation. As long as it doesn't get worse my eyes are likely going to be okay. 

Did it come out of nowhere?