More Tax Forms & More Snow

I completed my 2008/9 tax repayment forms today and will get them in the post in the UK this weekend when back for the United game on Sunday afternoon. We've had a bit more snow here in Basel today, just enough to make it look pretty and not too much to cause any problems at all (though it needs a lot here - I must get a photo of one of the little pavement snow blowers they use here). Just looked at Zurich airport (right) and there is a bit more snow there but hopefully not enough to worry me on Saturday when I depart.

Tax Forms Completed..

..for Claire...for 2007/8.

Maybe I'll get round to doing the next ones now. I did at least get ₤350 back for my tax claim in 2007/8 so hoping to get at least that for Claire.

A Haggis Supper

I managed to bring back from England a small (but perfectly formed) haggis in order for us to enjoy a proper Burns night supper. Unfortunately friends weren't able to join us but it meant that there was more for us! It was a very simply cooked haggis (in the oven for an hour) and served with neeps (found in La Manor in Basel) and our own home grown tatties. I even found a decent whisky sauce recipe.

Suffering A Cold

Claire has just said to me that I always seem to be ill at the end of January and she may be right. I'm just suffering a small head cold but it's infuriating - especially as it's stopping me playing on the Wii with Claire - she is addicted I'm sure.

New Toy for Us

After a little nagging I've finally got round to getting both the Wii station and the Wii-Fit board for Claire and I. It's probably more for Claire than me as she is very excited about it indeed.

Les Crosets at New Year - Leaving Day

We had to negotiate the heavy snowfall from the previous night and both cars needed the snow chains to get down the hill to Val D'Illiez. Unfortunately Duncan had a small accident (no injuries to people just automobile) on the way but managed to get back to the Eurotunnel.

Les Crosets at New Year - Day 7

A really fun NY Day ski as we got the opportunity to ski with the kids as they had no lessons today. It was amazing to see how fast they were going and how quick they had picked up the sport. A fall for Adele late on was scary but she got a ride on a Skidoo with the emergency services and thankfully seemed better when back at the chalet. Last night we saw a great firework display and were very lucky that we had a clear sky so that the valley display was so memorable.