The Funky Gibbon's (for those of you who remember The Goodies) New Years Message to her crazies. Notice no mention of Dan & Cat as an item, must be one of her 'off limits' topics.
Here we are 1 week into the new year, hard to believe.
Stephanie & Dan will be easing back into their routines, new projects on the horizon, existing ones to finish.
It will be slightly quiet at Lalande for the 1st weeks of the year, with regular much enjoyed contributors badly missed, Maria, Pavlina & Jared who are all exploring new journeys & opportunities in their lives.
Percy Attfield is continuing his recovery in South Africa with Isabelle Jarvis, hopefully they will be able to visit Lalande in the warmer months.
Stephen & Chantal have moved south to embrace an exciting new chapter in their new lives, having relocated from the UK & purchased a new property...not forgetting wedding plans...
Amaury will be kept busy at Lalande moving through his never ending 'To Do' list.....spending his evenings with Natalia as they plan their future together & discuss wedding plans.
Gerry Grady is as busy as ever..which he loves..working with & meeting the public, providing a taxi service to his local community & client base. Michael Potts will be returning to the F1 circuit whilst embracing his wild life & cityscape photography.
Anton is getting so grown up.....
Annalise will be on stylist duties keeping the team picture perfect...and spoiling us with glimpses of the boys, who are also getting big!
Dana Cookbook continues to grow her You Tube channel & has lots of plans for its future, remember to subscribe.
The unsung heroes of Lalande, Dave & Mary Poppins who keep everything ship shape & shinning.will be flat out soon with spring cleaning, preparing the chateau for a new season of guests.
The gardens & grounds of the estate continue to be transformed & maintained by Kirsty Giles & Ombeline, Nick & Cameron plus Davy. I can't wait to see the plantings flourishing & whats in store for the gazebos.These two teams achieved so much this year..animal husbandry..food..flowers..firewood..timber..take a bow you deserve it!
Then we had the pitter patter of tiny paws...the arrival of Lancelot...enough said there, the wee rascal...he is going to need some tough love to get the potty training & walking to the top of his his agenda lol...just as well he isn't a labrador Philip"s back would be broke getting him into a bag never mind carrying it lol!
For all the happy events through out the last year, there has been a bounty of sadness.
Ian the plasterer, Makotso & the contractor who all very sadly passed away, May their souls rest in peace.
Each of us will have had our favourite high points & low points ( Excluding the sad deaths).
For me the highest point was the fundraising for the chapel, I couldn't believe the volume of support & generosity...
My lowest point....I miss Jared & Pavlina's contribution so much...from crafting...florals...photography....their creation of fairytales. They for me were the Ying & Yang of Lalande....there is a consolation, we will get to follow their new journey's...filled with creativity...fantasy & love....
Share your most memorable moments from Lalande during 2023 with us below.