I think that's possibly the longest title I've ever given a blog post! So where to begin, well I'm a bit tired today mainly due to the massive thunder-storm we had during the night and the fact Rocket-dog kept me awake trembling with fright! The weather did improve as the day went on and we... Continue Reading →
Grand Designs
I've always been interested in home design programmes. Imagine being able to design your own home. What kind of design would you go for? What features would your house have? Would you be minimalistic or go for the cosy, lived in look? Would you have a mansion or a cottage? In my mind I have... Continue Reading →
Hospitals and back packers
Well today I spent five hours in Sligo General A&E. Not through choice I have to say and I felt like a fraud. I went to the GP yesterday about my hand as it's been swollen for quite a while and I didn't know if it was connected to when I shut my finger in... Continue Reading →
Cakes and bakes
For some reason I was in a baking mood yesterday....a very rare occurrence in this household. Above was meant to be a Chocolate Fudge Cake (minus the fudge) because I didn't condensed milk...so we googled how to make fudge sauce without it....it failed. The brown part of the cake is with chocolate fudge topping but... Continue Reading →
Dublin in December
Another long overdue blog. We had two trips to Dublin last month (one after the other...always the way). Not for pleasure, both hospital visits. One for blood tests for Lucy and I...to see if we have a bleeding disorder (we have to go back next month for further tests). The other for Jono's spinal check-up.... Continue Reading →
It’s a long way from Clare to here
A couple of weeks ago I had to deliver something to Ennis in County Clare. So myself and Jono made a day of it. It's a fair old drive from Sligo, it took us just over 2 and a half hours. We've never been to Clare and we've always wanted to: Jono to see The... Continue Reading →