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Christmas 2007 in Birmingham

Finally got around to adding some photos of our Xmas trip to Brum! We had a great time and it was great to see everyone. The boys loved it, can't wait to come back again soon, although I'm sure my folks are enjoying a nice calm house environment again!
Edit (08/01) - I've added some photos of when Steph's parents came here after the New Year too. They got some more presents, and you can also see Papy and Ben playing on the Wii!

Added : 08/01/2008  by Richard  Add a comment  View comments (4)  Permalink

Holidays in Chatelaillon Plage - 2007

I've finally found time to add some photos of the first week of our holidays in Chatelaillon. You'll see that the boys have a new trampoline, Steph's dad has a new car, and that the boys managed to spend a fair amount of time in the pool despite the bad weather. Ben can even swim without his armbands on!
You may also notice a couple of creamy white New Zealanders who came to visit us before disappearing to the other side of the world!
The photos are here.
As soon as I get some more of the second week I'll get them added.

Added : 31/07/2007  by Richard  Add a comment  View comments (4)  Permalink

The Weetman Collective.

Just a quick message to advertise the facebook group that has been created by cousin Gaz....all Weetmans should get in there asap...this link may be useful, although you'll need to create a facebook account to use it. Have fun!
The Weetman Collective.

Added : 21/07/2007  by Richard  Add a comment  View comments (1)  Permalink

V.I.P. day on Tour de France

What a fantastic day! Yesterday I was invited by the Tour de France organisers to spend a day with them, for the stage between Marseille and Montpellier. I arrived in Marseille at around 10ish, and had full access to the 'Village du Départ' where all of the journalists and riders go before the race. There were plenty of famous riders there (although I don't know enough about the sport to know who they all are) and loads of entertainment (see the BMX guy in the photos, and the girls that are very flexible). I then got taken in one of the official cars, and drove just behind the advertising 'caravane' and in front of the riders. The 'caravane' is made up of around 200 vehicles that are sent out before the riders. Basically they are just there for advertising, but they give out loads of goodies to people who are waiting on the road side. My guide for the day told me that, on average, people wait for just over 6 hours just to see the riders go past (which takes about 30 seconds...). Anyway, after about 14km, they stopped and left us on the side of the road, where we watched the riders go past and then got into helicopters for a 25 minute ride over the race. It was a great experience (first time for me) and a really original way to see the race. It turns out that I was in the helicopter with Michel Hidalgo, who is one of the previous coaches of the French national football team.
The trip from Marseille to Montpellier was quite quick, as the roads were all closed off for the race. It was amazing to see the number of people that were waiting for the race to go past, they were everywhere along the 182km of the race.
When we got to Montpellier, we were in the VIP area, right in front of the finish line. After the race there was loads of Champagne and stuff.....All in all a very good day, and well worth the trip!
I've added some photos here. The photos are all mixed up, but I'm sure you'll get the idea!

Added : 20/07/2007  by Richard  Add a comment  View comments (3)  Permalink

Matthieu four today !

Just a quick message to say thanks to everyone for sending so many cards for Matt's birthday. Special thanks to Matt Savin for his magic painting book, went down a treat!
Just one week left at work for me now before I'm on holiday for two weeks.....can't wait!

Added : 09/07/2007  by Richard  Add a comment  View comments (10)  Permalink