Volcanos and a lady named Monique..

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[@katedoesnature1967]

Can't wait for the Brian & Monique wedding video!! Reception will have courgettes served at the top of an old volcano!! Bon Chance!! 🌋😍👵🏻

[@dorianmorton67]

And zucchini too! 🤪

[@carolvosloo1326]

And baby marrows

[@annaholiday3881]

From Château Diaries to Escape to Rural France to Brian’s Life in France…. I like where I Landed ❤

[@chriswilford3576]

Me too ❤❤❤

[@jmk1962]

36 of us watching Brian😊

[@patriciativy9605]

37😂

[@geoffupton]

39 😂😂😂

[@jmk1962]

@geoffupton - It's 36K but don't tell Brian or he'll panic. 😂

[@patriciaarroni2142]

No, stop it, you know there are only 4 of us!

[@pianotekgeek]

Yep, only four but gosh is that tough sitting on the back of that bike with four people, no saddle on a very bumpy dirt road. Ouch, ouch, ooooooh, aaaaaah. Don't know about the others but my butt cheeks are glowing red. Need some ice here. 😂

[@dfree1here]

Brian you are so fun! So alive! I am older now too, and so wise and so fun, but the world looks at me now as though I’m invisible, have no worth because my youth is gone. Once they all chased after, but I don’t mind losing that. Such a sick world, we old ladies are one of the best resources the world has. And we get lonely.❤Bless you Brian you are a REAL man who has an open mind and open heart! I have a son, he is about your age, I raised him to be like you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kmarch6630]

I'm older now but I don't mind at all. I still have fun and can finally take a break from running since no one is chasing now.😅

[@annettewalter2273]

@@kmarch6630deliberately avoided places where I might get unwanted attention once I was widowed. I was widowed fairly young. We have zucchinis in Australia. So sorry for the lonely and anxious people I don’t suffer from either. I am old and have had a wonderful life. I have a wonderful grandson and his Mother and the loveliest brother Sister in Law and their family. My children can’t be bothered with me, their loss. Also fabulous friends.

[@christinejensen3534]

I hear ya. I am old too and sometimes I really resent being invisible but other times it is a blessing. Still trying to get used to it though. I live in the US and am sad that our society treats old people that way.

[@alphaonde8144]

Venez en France rencontrer Monique ! .😍 Le bonheur est ici.

[@millywood6801]

There was I thinking I was the only one old enough to be Brian's mum. He's a grand lad. I've been married to an Irish man for over 50 years, but he doesn't have an Irish accent, I just love listening to Brian. I hope everyone has a good week. Cheers from number 19

[@nexussever]

To be honest, I was having a dreadful day until I saw your vlog. I was so nice to hear a nice person talk about his meeting his newly-found fiancé. 😄 Thanks, I needed to be reminded that there are some very decent people out there. Have a wonderful day.

[@dr.rebeccastout1878]

Love that you engaged with Monique. So many folks ignore the elderly.

[@slowly_radish8374]

Lover of dogs & charmer of sweet old ladies- my kinda guy. You go Brian! 👍👍

[@debbienewton909]

And caring neighbor ❤

[@annesharp3463]

congrats on new engagement let us 36 know when the wedding is looked like a fun lady fair play to her and thanks for the vlog Brian

[@CindyEriksen]

FYI - Extinct is the last stage of a volcano

[@mlaiuppa]

I’ve heard that there is no such thing as an extinct volcano, just various stages of dormant.

[@jimthain8777]

@@mlaiuppa Nope, some of them really ARE extinct. There's sometimes a problem discerning whether a particular volcano is just very dormant or extinct. However, there are some very definitely extinct volcanoes. They are usually tremendously old. Think from the time of the Dinosaurs and before. So the one he was talking about as "dormant" means it has probably erupted at least once in the last 15,000 years. It could possibly erupt again, unless it really is at the end of it's life. They really are fascinating things our world gives us, these makers of new land.

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

Oh Brian, what a treat you are, always make me smile 😊

[@GeekboyNC]

Monique is a keeper! Good luck to you both.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

What a great way to spend a Sunday. Enjoy dancing with Monique 😍😘

[@petrstryk9278]

Glad to see you found a new friend- so nice. Also loved that music while you were biking.

[@doraluna7826]

Thank you for sharing your adventures it was very nice of you to engage Monique on your wonderful adventurous day. l live on the central coast in California and yes l had a wonderful day thank you

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Hi Irish!🍀People could have just looked up what a courgette was on Google, even if they spelled it wrong! 😂😂Loved the music during your bike ride!🎶🎵The town was lovely and it was nice that you got to speak with Monique. I'm sure she had wonderful stories about her home town and much wisdom to depart from living nearly 100 years! What a treasure.

[@marytaylor9185]

You've probably had zucchini bread. Spread butter on slices and enjoy for breakfast or whenever...........great treat with coffee with the guys!

[@heidit8009]

Fantastic biking music! 😊

[@zeenatbaer138]

Me too I absolutely love those random meetings, some of the best conversations I've had.. so many interesting people out there. I used to be a hairdresser and always loved that I could meet all sorts of people, plonked in the barbers chair in front of me, that I might never have met otherwise.. never judge a book by it's cover - everyone has their story.

[@annettewalter2273]

Monique was fabulous. Sounds really with it. Good for her. 💜 she is 13 years older than me.

[@TrekRider61]

My Sunday consists of staying inside out of the pouring rain and watching my French tour guide. Hope you didn't damage you knee with all the dancing with Monique.😃

[@brabusg350]

lovely tour, lovely bikeride, lovely city, lovely lunch and a lovely date 😉😊😂, all @ all a lovely sunday i guess !!! 😜

[@GypsyHoover]

Hi Brian, what a fun day!! From a windy vulcano to a dance with the lovely Monique ..... Man you move fast!! Love the old architecture in that town and their coffee looks yummy!! Thanks for sharing

[@janejennings4537]

Brian you are a very talented funny man. I find your flogs so interesting. You certainly have screen presence.

[@ccoeurjoli]

Comme je comprends Monique 😂 ! Brian, tu es vraiment un joli garçon ! Et plein d’humour 😉 À bientôt avec Dan !! 🌸🌸🌸

[@sallyflavell6221]

Monique looks like a star ⭐️ and a dancer too wow! Cheers for more delightful lunches in France👋🎶

[@arkyartist]

ahhh.... the Life of Brian... great music, scenery, coffee and food.. and a female companion! What a Sunday!

[@debbieandrews1909]

Thanks for sharing your Sunday with us, was looking forward to the Christmas market you said that we were going to...enjoying your vlogs ❤❤❤from Oshawa Ontario Canada

[@marinaclaire6858]

What a wonderful day you had Brian, all 36 of us thank you so much for sharing. 🤗🇬🇧

[@chriswilford3576]

Yes indeed ❤❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@gabrielemueller7865]

You do take us along on some great adventures, Brian, all while continuing to make friends wherever you are! Thanks for sharing.

[@jackiebosence3217]

Just loving your videos, Brian. It's like a breath of fresh air. Thanks for taking us with you. X

[@snowiowl826]

What a great vlog, Brian. You always make me smile. Love the look you gave us in the antique shop you were in. 🙄

[@cathyellingsworth8300]

We've had some pretty surprising storms here in Washington, state. U.S. too. 😬

[@zarahunt771]

I'll look forward to a "Save the date" invitation ❤😊

[@tikishannon]

What a wonderful day! So glad that you and Monique were able to connect. 😊

[@jlotoo850]

Oh you are SUCH a tease, Brian...LOL ♥ That was a cute trick you did there. Of course I was wanting to see who these Monique lady was and to make sure she was good enough for you... You are such a treasure; wouldn't want someone coming along and snatching you up who doesn't deserve you. Consider us your KZbin Aunties---and just know we will be watching our for you, now... Have a relaxing rest of your day. ♥

[@denisevincent4050]

This! My Auntie brain springs into action with a short list of auburn-haired cousins on my Irish lineage. Then I remember that my US cousins are married in Utah. However, my Australian cousins ;)

[@janmccann8081]

Yes, being open to chat with strangers is so important. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendasullivan9423]

The things that come out of your mouth, off the top of your head crack me up!! Your humor is fantastic!! Thank you for the adventures and scenery of rural France. Brenda from Georgia USA

[@lalalabuschagne2333]

Yes A whole. 36 people!!! Awesome 😂😂

[@amandasmith6374]

Love Monique❤❤ I’m retired and absolutely love the random conversations I have every day - the luxury of time 😀

[@niciwaller8696]

Monique is a lucky lady! 😉 It's always a pleasure listening to you Brian 😊

[@marlashaw7399]

KZbin needs to add a hysterically laughing imoge to the thumbs! You totally made Monique's day for her!!! Love that!

[@tracybrown6207]

Love how everyone chats to each other

[@leokeeney6673]

What a lovely place and meeting a lady who's One, hundred and three.I heard that living beside a Volcano keeps you fit because you always have to be ready to run 😂

[@Ricks43]

Dear Brian, you had realy a quite nice ride, a superb "light" lunch 😅 and of course a lovely company füll of storiesof the past. I'm looking forward for that invation to your wedding ❤ Cheers, Stephan

[@anniewelch3436]

Another happy day with Brian in France. Mercy beaucoup 😊

[@helendorning4450]

What a great Sunday outing Brian. Resonated with Monique as my Mumma Peggy also 93 years young. I truly do appreciate being taken on your adventures every day. Bless you Brian = you are one special human being and win France's best neighbour award as always assisting your elderly neighbours and not just after storm damage. Hugs Helen, East Gippsland Australia

[@carolynwalker2713]

What a Lovely day you had! So glad you found an interesting lunch buddy!!💕

[@marypaddey4625]

Beautiful scenery Brian. Thanks for taking us along.

[@LiberalinOregon]

What an enjoyable Sunday. Thank you for including us.

[@busylizzieb]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventures, it’s great to different towns, villages and cities 😊x

[@shanacrous2214]

What an adventurous day Brian & strangers are just the nicest of people. I'm sure Monique enjoyed her chat with you.

[@pollylemelin5600]

Thanks for the tour!

[@delwyngraham4033]

Thanks for taking us few along places most of us will never get to see live😊

[@sushirules]

How are we so lucky to be able to ride along with you! All my love to Monique...

[@billbahmuller4607]

"You know you live in a small town when the only reason you lock your car doors is to keep people from leaving zucchini on your front seat."

[@polgarauk5606]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeanwoodhouse8899]

😂😂😂😂

[@donnamcquaid2472]

Oh lord an Irishman going to a volcano 😅 crazy man all the best Brian!!! Blessing from Australia 🇦🇺

[@dorianmorton67]

So happy for you and Monique! 🥰🥰.🇨🇦❤️

[@lindabryant4292]

Not only are you a badass (excuse the language), but you are such a charmer. 🧡

[@Sunflower-Oma]

🎉I’m so glad that we are up to 36 of us watching you 🎉🎉

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Really lovely vlog! Connecting with people ( especially over a good meal) is a huge blessing!

[@ansis86]

We call them courgettes in NZ, but only zucchini in Canada. I don’t like zucchini except in a sweet bread. But when I moved here I was shocked to discover that courgettes, which I liked, were just baby zucchini and I’d spent years being forced to eat zucchini when I could have been enjoying courgettes. Who would have thought NZ would be a cultural food mecca 😁 I live in Auckland which is built across a volcanic field with the ever present possibility of a new one popping up randomly somewhere so I’d agree that an extinct volcano is better than an active one (if less exciting)

[@mspussycatnz1]

Kia Ora from Orewa!

[@yinny11-11]

Sounds like if they were bigger than courgette/zucchini, they were possibly marrows. Cos in NZ, courgette & zucchini are used interchangeably but if we forget to pick them they become marrows...and pretty tasteless unless they're cut in half, stuffed & baked. ❤

[@sherrylelee8274]

Kiwi here too living in Auckland 😊

[@stephhunsley]

Kiwi here as well. Ive always called them Zucchini!!! No matter really! Lovely vlog...

[@chriswilford3576]

@@yinny11-11oh yes! Yum❤

[@novagardener2785]

I don’t leave a comment after every one of your vlogs because how many ways can I say that I love your trips exploring the French countryside? They are such fun because you’re having fun and sharing it with us. I have ridden an e-bike, but never down a mountain side. I’ve never been camping or wanted to camp, but you make it look like fun. I have eaten a meal with a 94 year old woman and she is just delightful! Please keep exploring France and taking us along. You really do brighten my day! Thank you.

[@terrylawrence4121]

American here. I had a vague idea what a courgette was. When you said you and the neighbors trade them back and forth in hopes of getting rid of them, I knew for sure they were zucchinis. (Wishing you and Monique much happiness! Don't let anyone give you grief about the age difference)

[@francesbolen257]

Fun day! Thanks for taking us with you!

[@karenmorrison8112]

How cool is that, Monique, grand lady. And your bike ride over that scenery was interesting. 🤗

[@PatriciaStevenson-o7t]

The streets look a lot cleaner than ones in Blighty. No litter! Thanks for the wonderful relaxing chat.

[@daisystroud4586]

That looked like a wonderful city... how I miss France now that I'm living in New Zealand

[@lindamitman4538]

Monique is amazing! Been celebrating my mum’s 90th birthday with her today - she’s a bit of a firecracker too. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Do I need to buy a hat for your wedding Brian😂😂Glad you pulled😂Have driven past Clermont Ferrand many times to go to my house , Never visited there though. THAT IS ONE COOL BIKE Brian and like you say easy on your knees😘

[@pete_bluscorp7718]

stunning views all round mate, loving rural France

[@lyndareilly5752]

Ah Monique, what a lovely lady 🥰

[@LindaStein-ze8bk]

You always pick the best music for your videos. Love it Brian.

[@carolcalf2032]

Thank you Brian. Ihave never cycled up a volcano boy it was thrilling. I’m 75 and have terminal cancer so these adventures are just what I need.

[@maryshanahan6327]

❤

[@debbienewton909]

Prayers ❤

[@andiej9549]

❤

[@chrismckenzie2741]

❤

[@sallyflavell6221]

❤

[@jessejames5375]

Marvellous night dancing with Monique 😊

[@jolandavanharen2062]

Those Clappers you only can get in France😢 have fun in your dancing shoes

[@juliekuehn4584]

Brian, another delightful vlog! You have so much joy in everything you do and it's wonderfully contagious. As you enjoyed meeting Monique, I have no doubt she equally enjoyed meeting and chatting with you over lunch. Thank you for a lovely time! Jules 🙂

[@JaxonsDd007]

My Sunday went well working😊 but when you work for yourself everyday is a work day😊

[@EileenR11]

Fantastic landscape! Thank you for sharing your adventure. 😊 And fair play to Monique - what a character.❤

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Puy de Drome has the best lentils …as well as some delicious charcuterie and fromages 😋

[@chriswilford3576]

Brian, this is the most fascinating vlog on KZbin! It’s relaxing, entertaining, fabulous scenery, great 🎶 music, great food and coffee. In fact everything I love about life, including meeting new people and eating delicious foods. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us all, all 36 of us ❤❤❤❤

[@lhmcd5538]

👏 ‘Changing clapper’ 👏👏👏🤭🤭🤭❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

[@worldcapers]

Loved my visit to Stromboli. Did a day trip in a hydrofoil from Pizzo and got to see the volcano erupting at night with the lava flowing down the mountain and into the sea. It was an amazing awesome sight! And yes there were volcanic bolders rolling down too....😮 Great vlog by the way and yes Brian you are a terrible tease too! ....😘

[@christinewagberg5742]

I live in the states and where I'm from a Stromboli is tasty. Picture a rollled-up pizza but without the sauce. You slice up the Stromboli and dip it in pizza sauce. Absolutely deee-licious. Thanks for the bike ride on a volcano. What an unexpected treat. Ahhhh, Monique. Be careful flirting with a cougar.... See you later

[@primordialpouch565]

what a treasure!

[@donnalewis4895]

Love all the coffee drinking. Keeps me warm.😊

[@matthewprimeau8552]

Thanks for the chuckles

[@MarciaParkin]

Keep the videos coming Brian they are brilliant and really help me through the day as I am currently incapacitated because of a broken leg that is not healing. Plans to get back to France as soon as I can as I absolutely love the place. So your videos keep me thinking about being there

[@sth.777]

Everyone needs a changing clapper and a few Brians and a few Moniques in their lives!😉

[@susansawatzky3816]

Such a lovely day

[@patriciasamalens9840]

Bonjour d'Occitanie Il y a toujours de belle ballade à faire comme de belle rencontre, quelque soit le pays. Merci pour les jolis paysages

[@susanB24F]

Loved the lovely town, and lunch with your new friend! You are correct about the great people you meet in your travels

[@carleenpoppy3152]

You are a joy to watch. I always look forward to your vlogs. As someone who is fairly much house bound and can only dream of travelling I enjoy the view of France you share.🙂

[@alphaonde8144]

Charmante et espiègle Monique😉😍

[@joejames2167]

Such a wonderful day! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@rosews9439]

Thank you, Brian. Your Vlogs always put me in a good mood.

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

😂😂😂😂 I am jealous . Gorgeous views!!! A beautiful city, great coffee ☕️ I ran out of coffee today I was ready to drink the screen😊. Lunch looked so delicious and the unexpected engagement to French Monique with dancing has me jealous😅. Thank you for taking us along I will be looking forward to the nuptials.

[@marcellalessard]

This volcano was so coooool…. Like you said!

[@vanessatayler3507]

Extinct volcano is the other one. Some nice scenery on your travels.😊 Monique sounded lovely. Enjoy your dancing😂😂.

[@riahenley9974]

It was all very enjoyable…including meeting Monique…..😊🇦🇺

[@shangrila9745]

Ah, sacrée Monique, celle qui rit quand on la ....😏 93 years young, and able to get around independently, wow, Bravo Madame 🙏

[@annewhite8465]

Third volcano classification is "Extinct". Thanks for shout-out to Monique and all of us end of lifers, Brian.

[@deniereynolds6119]

What a great day! Thank you! 😊