RUGBY RUBBISH!!

I thought England were a bit lucky against the French yesterday and my euphoria after the hammering of Italy two weeks ago soon dissipated after such a promising start. It seems that gone are the days of an England steam-rollering, so reminiscent of the early 1990s.

Still, France are a much better side than Italy and just before half-time, I was saying goodbye to the Grand Slam. The England v. Ireland game should be interesting as Ireland slotted three tries in against the French. Not so sure now that the boys can win the World Cup, unless handling and discipline improve....

Even though the French may not really like les rosbifs, they're not all bad! Alsacians can certainly brew a good litre of malty lager, as well as make some of the finest, best value, white wine in France. No, it's not all sweet either! But please don't tell your neighbour! Otherwise my annual jaunts to Colmar to stock up on wine and schnapps may be wrecked by the eternal Brit abroad.

Snow forecast here next week. Woke up to a light dusting last Friday morning, but it soon melted. Thankfully, our 5 square metres of logs delivered last May aren't yet depleted. Probably, 21 days' worth left. Then the Ice Road Truckers will have safely returned to their homes and be tucked up in their nice warm beds in air-conditioned homes!

Fancy driving blind, and on ice?!? Must be mental!!!