Yesterday we had a bit of snow in Sligo. Luckily it wasn't too bad and only lasted for the day...just as well because I'm back to being 'mum's taxi' today. The snow really didn't stand a chance as we had a storm last night. Quite a lot of homes lost their electricity. Luckily we were... Continue Reading →
Dublin in December
The kids had money for Christmas which was burning a hole in their pockets so against my better judgement I took them to Dublin to have a look at the sales. I think when it comes to shopping I have the bloke gene. I can't see the fascination in traipsing around the shops for hours,... Continue Reading →
Swap Sessions, Sligo
On Wednesday evening we went to Shells Cafe, Strandhill for the Swap Sessions in Sligo. It involved everyone clearing out their wardrobes and donating anything they no longer wanted and 'swapping' it for other clothes. It was all in aid of Motor neurone disease so it was for a great cause. There were some lovely... Continue Reading →
Bank Holiday Tuesday
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. We did :). My mum came over for dinner on Christmas day. We had turkey, chicken and ham plus all the trimmings. Rocket-dog was very pleased with his pressies. He couldn't understand why there were no more under the tree yesterday morning. I ordered the kids some... Continue Reading →
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Well the Christmas cake is iced, the presents are wrapped (well most of them), the stockings are ready to be hung so I guess we are all ready for the big day. It always amazes me how many people leave things until the last-minute. It was like no one told them Christmas was coming. I... Continue Reading →
Christmas at Carrick-on-Shannon
I took my mum to Carrick on Shannon today because it's free parking and there is a big Tesco there....much better than the Sligo Tesco, which to be honest is a dump and half the staff are as miserable as sin. I always find the people friendlier in Carrick and it makes a nice change... Continue Reading →
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