Barbizon - France

[Patricia Lotte]

Just returned from my holiday in Barbizon (France) where we have our family home. It's just south of Paris, so close enough to go to the capital for shopping, theatres, etc, but far enough to enjoy the fresh air of the forest. A beautiful little village known as the 'village des peintres' (i.e. village of the painters) as many renowned painters were, and still are, based there. As the village is in one of the largest forest in France, there are loads of circuits for cyclists and pedestrians that are simply gorgeous. So relaxing and beautiful. And of course, many gourmet restaurants for those who enjoy good food.

[Patricia Lotte]

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[georg ruf jr.]

Nice pics Patricia. Makes me want to go there.
Is that your mom in orange? You playing with Katia?

[Patricia Lotte]

Yes, you're right Georg. The only one missing was my dad as he's still in Abu Dhabi (although he will be going home for a couple of weeks next month).

[Michael Alexander]

Man! I'm soooo jealous, included is a pic of our holiday home, down south....

[georg ruf jr.]

But that looks nice too Mike. How long did you stay? are those the personal waiters?

[Michael Alexander]

Thats Shannon and Cameron.... and the other two go to the same Creche.... I plan to paint the place next time we go down.....

[Michele Alexander (Voden)]

No jr, that is Shannon and Cameron playing outside and that's me sitting down. The boy is CJ, Stephen's son.

It's a good job Mike took the photo after cleaning day!

[georg ruf jr.]

Must've been built by the greens. Natural air-conditioning. No electricity requiered.
What an example the Alexanders are. Be proud of your husband Michele.


Got any more pics Patricia?

[Michael Alexander]

@Michele, damn you beat me to it, but you're right, that is CJ, I never recognised him, he is growing up sooo fast..... 

[Michele Alexander (Voden)]

I'm the environment friendly, non-meat eating greenie - not Mike! He just does as I say!



Mike -you'll remember when the photo was taken Stephanie (Stephen's daughter) and Kayla and Ethan (Paul's children) were out collecting wood for the fire!

[georg ruf jr.]

tststststs!
Now what kind of behaviour is this?   
We should be behaving. This is Patricias topic.

[Michele Alexander (Voden)]

Sorry Patricia - didn't mean to spoil the topic!

Lovely pic's!

[georgswa (Georg Ruf) (RIP)]

Thanks Patricia, i enjoyed those pics

Cycling in the Fontainbleau forest ???? saw any gremlins ????

Pity "Froggy Daddy" could not join you

Beautiful setting of your home

We may be travelling the loire this year not sure yet throwing the dice where to go LOL

Regards to the rest of the family, from your square head friend from schermany

[georg ruf jr.]

Yes Patricia.

We're sorry.