Ski area opening and Christmas Eve

The snow is in a very very sorry state. The resort only managed to open at the start of the Christmas week (22nd Dec) and it was limited opening with only a few chairs and pistes. It has been very warm and no snow for weeks. It has been to warm for the snow blowers even.
Still lovely being in the mountains, walking the dog as well as a bit of skiing.

We comforted ourselves with a lot of food and drink!

It is exciting having a special nibbles plate in the La Mongie flat. I bought a bulk lot of crockery for it and this was included (yes perhaps I should get out more that I find such things exciting)

Doesn't look big does it?

But actually it is a huge beef chop from Lismore. One of the best cuts, sadly not very many of them.

When Richard visited he brought us some wine all the way from California. Perhaps nicer than French :) thanks Rich!