You made it home, good job! The down hill regeneration does seem to have a reasonable effect. Again beautiful footage.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil. I think it has around a 50% less power burn downhill but am going to test and maybe do a little extra video on it.

@Thenewsystemis

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi that would be interesting to see. You must have done over a 1000km in Elton by now and he seems to be holding up well to all the tasks you throw at him. More than most Ami owners will do.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

@@Thenewsystemis Yup we are at almost 1100km.

Your content that you are showing is really great

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Skull!

It’s clear the amount of effort that goes into your videos. Really informative and fun to watch!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damian. So glad you appreciate.

@rendaowe

Жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi, I really admire how you try to comment on everyone’s comments to you. You don’t always see that. ❤ Love you both!

@MeandMonAmi

11 ай бұрын

@@rendaowe Thanks Renda. We try. Don’t always succeed!

Brilliant! I just came across your first AMI video while looking for content about the AMI and have been binge watching your channel for a couple of evenings now, and I have to say it been a refreshing surprise on many levels. The cinematic views, the rich, lovely colors and grading are an exceptional pleasure as well. The intimate histories perspectives are much like enjoying a good novel I look forward to reading your works.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jack. So nice to hear.

@krispyai4229

Жыл бұрын

“A rare unsigned copy” 😂

@rendaowe

Жыл бұрын

IKR!? I agree with everything that you wrote. ❤

@rendaowe

Жыл бұрын

@@krispyai4229, that was spot on and shows that you were paying attention 😂❤

@jackoneil3933

Жыл бұрын

@@rendaowe Happy for know others also enjoy Tim's videos for the same reasons as well.

Most of your videos are informative, visually appealing and fun to watch. But this one is in a category of its own. Marvellous!

@MeandMonAmi

11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much

Wonderful views. I have always wondered why the French are so lean. A clue comes by looking at the quantity on that plate, no matter how delicious it might be. I am sure it wasn't cheap either. Here in Portugal that plate would have been at least twice as full for half the price. I guess the money you saved on gasoline was well spent on the meal. Keep up the sunny videos.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Antonio. I suspect Portugal is cheaper eats wise though you can get a decent plat du jour for 10 euros in Nice.

@antoniocruz8083

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi €10 is not expensive at all. Here the lunch menu is €8,50 and includes soup, main dish, bread, beer, desert and coffee. Given the difference in salaries the french are better off. Cheers.

What a lovely drive! Beautifull views, and I allways love beautifull food! !! See you next week!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bart!

What a brilliant video guys. Really quite touching with the story of the Princess and some stunning views, the villages are stunning

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richie

I really love your choice in music and songs, they always fit so well with your editing, which I would love to be mentored by you. That view really was quite amazing.

Thank you for that stunning view and sunset. So uplifting to see the blue skies and fun following you both on your adventures with Elton. Pleased you made it home 🚙👍😎

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vanessa. We are having a very lucky run with the weather…

Had a great walk in 2017 as part of a Headwater Riviera walking holiday based in Menton from La Turbie to the WW11 gun emplacement and then down to Eze Village -as you say views amazing. It’s also in their programme for 2022 … one of our best holidays with lovely guides- recommended … Bill from Sussex

Me and my son enjoy your videos... Love you way make them come to life ❤️

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Merci encore pour cette très belle vidéo ! Les paysages sont époustouflants, et il règne une atmosphère très émouvante, dans cet épisode particulier, que je n'avais pas encore vu. La musique des dernières minutes y est pour quelque chose, sûrement. Alors bon vent, avec votre jolie Ami, pour de nouvelles aventures !

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Merci Gilbert

I loved this video, thank you for your history on Grace Kelly and of the towns , and the beautiful landscapes xxx best, entertainment on telly ❤

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicky

Bonjour. Another brilliant video. So pleased the algorithm put you two in front of me. Merci. 💙🤍❤️

@MeandMonAmi

19 күн бұрын

Thanks Ron!

Thanks again that was a great trip, I do enjoy spending some time with you both in the beautiful SOF. Lunch looked delicious I’m glad you enjoyed it. See you again soon xx

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda!

Well done lads, i had my camper up to Eze a few years ago and managed to Boondock in the village was waiting to wake up on the back of a towtruck but all ended well another great video cheers!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. Camper life!

Thanks for a most interesting and well-made doc. We always need to know more about facts regarding the people who left a huge mark (Princesse Grace) on history and our lives. And here is the result. To be kept and watched over and over.

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paola. Glad you enjoyed.

Phew I bet you were relieved not to have to hitchhike home ! That view from the Trophée des Alpes. I did a sharp intake of breath - and that view from the Tête du Chien was out of this world! Just fabulous. Thanks guys!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. Mr Boo was more worried than me; It was an amazing day Light wise

Tim the is getting comfortable with Tim

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William. I didn’t know the Hanna stone story. I do now..

Beautiful views and narration. Have you seen 'Bon Jour Tristesse' (1958)? It's an underrated movie and a main character in it falls off the cliff into the sea while also driving in the South of France. Reminded me of the scene from that movie.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Ha no I Haven’t I shall check it out. It’s a very popular pastime!

I have to ask: When a car or truck is behind you, do you feel any pressure to go faster? The drivers where I am are maniacal and I think some would try to push an Ami out of the way! They treat cyclists with utter contempt and hatred. Another great vid. And well done to Elton!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Not really because they mostly understand it’s a voiture sans permis. But there are exceptions!

Brilliant video really enjoyed that ville france always reminds me of a James bond set keep doing these fantasic videos thank you

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee.

Wonderful guys, thank you yet again .

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thank for another great vlog!!! Loved it!!!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maureen!

I was wondering whether you were going to make it! Thanks for that end card.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure

Another great video. TY

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat!

Enjoyed your video. Entertaining as usual and very enjoyable. David and Lyuba

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guys!

Extracted from Trip Advisor : Start from La Turbie - as you can get there easily from Nice by the 116 bus 10:30 bound for Peillon. Hop off at La Turbie and from there its a short distance to the waymarked Randonee - the yellow rectagle - with occasional signposting, up remote hills and wild pathways. We are talking around two hours, some of it involves scrambling up loose stony track - its not a "road-track" until you hit Cime La Forna, but from there follow the "smilitary trategic route" via La Simboula down to Col d'Eze, where you can pick up a bus back to Nice La Revere is the summit of the walk and has the most spectacular views high above Eze - best you will find on the Riviera. You'll need good shoes, water, and a Carte IGN map will be helpful. I've only ever encountered one walker and two cyclists on a half dozen walks, so you'll not be able to ask anyone the way! You can do it reverse - from Eze to La Turbie - but by definition youre going further and futher away from base Nice. If you have the legs for it you can walk carry on walking from Eze to Nice via the Corne d'Or - finest views over Cap Ferat and Beaulieu and villefranche. Bear in mind these are some challenging distance for "normal" folk.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William!

@parkview113

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi sorry to go overboard with this one Tim but had such a wonderful walk that day - am sure we bused it from Menton to La Turbie and then walked up to the gun emplacement I mentioned - had a picnic lunch there - group of about 10..- and then walked down to Eze Village , stopped there for a bit and then proceeded to descent The Nietzsche Trail to Eze sur Met … all this was perfectly “doable in a day and the walkers were by no means that young.. ! One of the best walking days we had and Eze sur Met made such an impression on me - not commercialised at all and yet within such easy reach of Menton; Nice; and MC - perfect ! Realise the dodge bit is finding the route from La Turbie up to the gun battery and then choosing the right route to Eze Village - ( the guy from Trip Advisor was I think right in there not being many who make this route so you are on your own !). Exciting to do though, and once you have done it once you are getting 3/4 points of interest in on the one route… if you end the day at EsM. Bill

I really enjoy the restaurant reviews. More please...

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Yes we enjoy them but the budget curtails them!

Great trip and lunch. Amazing views on the ride up but especially from Trophee des Alpes and Tete du Chien. Such a perfect day for this trip and Elton came through like a champ! Looking forward to my next trip with you and Mr. Boo.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda. Was a great trip!

Fantastic yet again,really opening our eyes to what is near and around the great city of Nice…”Say it again Mr Boo”,made us laugh yet again,although the sudden picture of a dog on screen set our two dogs off screaming at the tv.Great work again lads 👍👍

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guys! Weirdly Halloween can differentiate between real and fictional dogs. Not rain though..

Another wonderful journey with you two beautiful people 😊thank you❤️🇩🇰

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mette!

Thnx for this wonderful and even educating video. We have travelled so many times on the moyenne corniche yet we never went to visit the Trophée des Alpes. We never made that D-tour though we wanted to. Now at least we have an idea what we have missed so far. Thank you guys.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean-Bob. Next time!

Thank you for bringing us to La Turbie.I look forward to learning more about the town. The Roman connection is really interesting. I too missed the "Log Man". Maybe next visit we'll get lucky.Thank you for climbing the stairs of the Trophee Des Alpes so we could see the beautiful views!! The views from the Head of the Dog were also spectacular!! I'm glad Elton got you home safe and sound. Love from Vermont

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebekah. The Trophée was built by Julius Caesar’s son to celebrate colonising the area. I think!

How rude to park in the charging spot like that. The head of the dog, what perfect timing!

We also really enjoyed your video again! We will go and visit the village

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathalie. It’s fab. Also visit the church and the cemetery which fell on the cutting room floor.

Great tour, guys. I’d always wondered where the fateful curve was. We’ll have to try La Fontaine, have been up to La Turbie many times but never eaten there. But my favorite boulangerie on the Côte d’Azur is there - Ma Prèmiere Boulangerie - phenomenal. A definite spot to visit the next time you are up there. Hope to see you soon.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

I think you will enjoy Fontaine. Will check out the Boulangerie! Be great to catch up soon!

Thanks boys always wanted to visit the Roman Monument as we have seen it from Monaco. Hope to visit Nice sometime this year and to say hello to you in L'Acchiardo. X

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. Sadly Mr Acchiardo died recently but it’s in safe hands with his children.

Getting better every video. Never been to the top of tete de chien (hope that’s not a euphenism) any chance of a playlist with each view? Love the music. We’re back in VF from 1 March & have rented an electric Fiat 500……..be very afraid French drivers!!! Paul & Ali ps didn’t expect a Wogan joke….rare unsigned copy!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

An inadvertent Wogan joke. But then I was brought up on him! Glad you are enjoying. Hope you had e a lovely time!

You guys and Elton rock. Live life to the full lads and live it well.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colum. We’ll try!

Your videos are great fun and persuaded me to get an Ami which has just arrived. The type 2 charger it comes with is cumbersome compared with your two pin one. It's really fun to drive though. Love your Ami T shirt and would like one if you get more.

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. I relay hope you love it as much as we do. Shame about the cable. Fingers crossed we should have some T shirts available this week.

Gun emplacement just 1.5 kms nw of La Turbie and walk is just 3kms from there to Eze Village

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know that!

Love your videos do more

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

New one out Sunday

An other great vıdeo thank you

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Didi.

Thank you for those memories. Now if you can get to La Turbie you can manage St Agnes.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure. Now DP…

Congratulations Elton!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Go Elton!

Lovely trip to La Turbie & fantastic views. What books have you written, I'll take a look

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara. I think three or four. All on Amazon/kindle I think

What a lovely area, hope your battery lasted to get back home

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Your best guys...🎉

@MeandMonAmi

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@akirantanen2944

11 ай бұрын

Please make a "rerun" exatly same trip...its a while ago already

That's quite a view at the top. How good to be able to walk around these old places without having to avoid speeding vehicles - or non-speeding ones. Bit of a mystery there you didn't solve - how do they get their wood?

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Brought in from the forests I guess!

Love the videos especially now the third star (Elton the Ami) is added to the cast list. Judging by Tim's accent he's originally from this part of the world - I'm on the outskirts of Bradford well nearer to Brighouse really. But you don't get a suntan like yours here even in summer.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon. Yes we love Elton too. I’m from Dewsbury!

@gordonnorth5698

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi I spent my formative years in Dewsbury and my wife (she who must be obayed) is from Chickenley. Small world!

I have just been informed by Citroen that I need to get a wall charger. Seems a needless complication to me. Love driving it, considering naming it Barry because its plate starts with BG. very envious of the sun and lovely food you enjoy. Yes, I would like a T shirt when they come in. Kevin (Ludlow Shropshire)

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Why do you need a wall charger?

@kevinlawley7830

Жыл бұрын

Citroen supply the Ami with a type 2 plug, not a two or three pin. It only plugs into a wall box or public charger. I tried it with a Masterplug type two EV charging cable with a three pin and it wouldn't fit. It seems Citroen have compromised on the simplicity ethos here as I won't be able to charge it if I visit friends as the don't have wall boxes.

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinlawley7830 You just need the adaptor and it plugs into any domestic socket. They just don’t say so;

Some great editing! 🎥 Does Mr Boo ever drive Elton 🚙?

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amanda. He does. In secret! Maybe a ‘driving Mr Boo’ video is needed?

Hey Tim, was tryna find a Patreon link for your channel, but couldn't fine one? Anyway took me down a rabbit hole lol, didn't know you have a Wikipedia page and you're a playwright? You've done so many things - so accomplished! Do you still write these days or in early retirement?

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ML. I don’t have a Patreon account just a BUY ME A COFFEE one. I still write..

@mell6398

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi will do :) Same as ML on a different device

Thanks for the temperature!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Especially for you!

@Jim_in_AR

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi Thanks! Sometime, please show us more of the nitty-gritty of getting your Ami charged. I haven't been around an electric car yet, and I'd like to see what the process of your charging is (e.g., what's on that card Mr. Boo passes over a reader on the charging station?).

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jim_in_AR good idea!

I cycle up that route to La Turbie from sea level. Really a tough one for me (& the Club) and never knew it went past the famous crash site. Will stop and have a think next time, any excuse to stop going up there!

@MeandMonAmi

24 күн бұрын

That is quite a cycle!

Testing the ami proper. I won't be pressuring mine anywhere near as much when they finally arrive in blighted Britain

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

28:06 Love the videos BTW. At the end of your video, your milometer EV range on Elton’s display shows 68 km of usable range?!? Just caught a glimpse as you were reversing out, but it is clear as day in the next shot when you’re driving on the road. Did you forget that you charged? Or is the display showing a fault?

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

More likely editor error! So far it’s been clocking accurately!

Mr Boo should definitely voice over all your pronunciations 😂😂

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

You saying my french isn’t up to it?!

@gitsme6574

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi 🤐😂 actually you give me hope with My abilities

Great video . Does Elton charge itself up with the brakes like a Tesla ?

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

I think there is an amount of regeneration but I’m trying to work out how much. Might do a little side video on it!

❤️

sir, check your mirrors from time to time. There is a big truck behind you for quite some time. Perhaps it would be an idea to let him pass. For safety reasons? The truck is basically checking the profile of your front tires. He is that close. Pls be aware of your own safety. Sure, the truckdriver should keep distance etc. BUT, i think he might know the road, and wants to go a bit faster. Either way, it is much safer to not have him behind you that close.

@bertjesklotepino

Жыл бұрын

time 7:30 onwards and before

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

I am trying to make myself do it more!

@bertjesklotepino

Жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi sorry for being such a troll on some of these things. Noticed you even mentioned me in a video, and my whining about the thumbs. It is just me. Cant help it. When i see something that might be dangerous (or which is dangerous) i need to point it out. It might save someone in the future. And then i can give myself a pat on the back for having done a good job >;) Anyways, many more happy and most of all safe miles to you both. And i shall try to quit on the trolling, for as much as possible.

Good morning. What’s the name of the new hotel up there that replaces the Vista Palace? It’s near the A8 entrance up there . Thanks

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Maybourne

Pinsa, drool, cheese pull YUM.

@MeandMonAmi

9 ай бұрын

I’m a pinsa convert!

Sorry I forgot to ask a question which might help you out. Couldn't you charge the AMI using a Car Battery you keep in the AMI? There should be a way to make the connections work.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

I think the effect a car battery would have would be so minimal. It’s has a 12v battery as well

@Jamienomore

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi I thought that would have been a handy way to put a Charge into the AMI when you can't get to a charging point.

@TwizyMan

2 жыл бұрын

The Ami has a 48 volt electric motor so a 12volt battery would be useless unfortunately.

first part is mono?

Love your vlogs but today's contained a classic. "I haven't had a stroke in weeks" & the expression on Mr Boo's face. Ooh you are awful, but I like you!

@jimmykucera8627

2 жыл бұрын

Very Cryptic 🥸

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

My humour is trapped in 1974!

@KoffieMoffie

2 жыл бұрын

Living as I do in far off Chiang Mai, which of course you know well, it is a rare treat to hear a polished raconteur describing what lies behind the images. Thanks to Covid I have literally not been in face to face conversation with another Englishman so it is joyful to hear your weekly vlogs. And of course to revel in the hidden gems of the oh so special northern English humour. Thank you so much.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

@@KoffieMoffie That’s so lovely to hear. We can’t wait to get back to Chiang Mai!

Maybourne?

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

That’s it

How do you switch on the main beam and half beam lights? As you are in France...I think you should both wear wigs, false beards and moustaches and do a cookery video called, 'British Cooking In France by the Hairy Quadracyclests'.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

The lights come on with the ignition and ho off with it! That’s it!

@Jamienomore

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi You mean the lights are on all the time? I know when you turn the key all the electrics come on, but, in all the AMI Videos I have watched I have never seen anyone at night switching the main beams on or half beams when another car is coming down the other side.

Playlist with each video……blooming autocorrect!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

Oooh, I wish you wouldn't do time lapses going downhill! 🤢😂

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Fasten seat belts

would be much improved with instrumental soundtrack only no whining wimps

When you talk about "km of autonomy", is that influenced by French "autonomie"? I think I never heard that term being used about range, except your channel. I'm more used to "autonomy" being about levels of autonomy, or self driving cars. 0 No Automation 1 Driver Assistance 2 Partial Automation 3 Conditional Automation 4 High Automation 5 Full Automation When you say you have X km of autonomy, it sounds to me like Elton will drive for X km, before you have to take control, but I know it is about range.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think it is because everyone laughs at my use of autonomy!

@thorbjrnhellehaven5766

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi I don't mind at all. I was kind of confused the first times. Now I've gotten used to it, and get the point without much extra thaught, thow it makes me smile whenever I think about how confused I was the first few times. After realizing French use the "false friend" of autonomy for "range". I think it boosts the authenticity of Frenchness of your show. 🙂👍❤️ (As a Norwegian I'm familiar with a few "false frends" with our neighbor langeuages Swedish and Danish, where the same/similar word mean different things: "le" = laugh - Norwegian smile - Danish, Swedish "grine" = cry - Norwegian laugh - Danish, Swedish

was yesterday powerless, was empty at 3 degree, today minus 2 degree, this is really not funny. Make some tests in cold Bavaria, would be nice to drive with German Opel Rocks-e to meet Citroen Elton ;-) with some Rocks-e-drivers ,-)

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thats bad news. We are as low as 3 at night here but not yet tested it in sub zero

@EdmediaDeyerlerEric

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi but how many degree at day. At home at night under minus 5 degree

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Yesterday we were at 7 in the mountains. Not as cold as you

@EdmediaDeyerlerEric

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi at 3 degree around 62 km as - - comes, yesterday at minus 2 after 53 km - - comes. But some say when - - comes then the battery should hold 5 km again at rest

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

@@EdmediaDeyerlerEric if We get chance we will attempt to drive up to the ski slopes here and see what happens!