My I is for Innisfree as in the Isle of Innisfree. It's a little Island in the middle of Lough Gill, Sligo, Ireland. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,... Continue Reading →
April!
I was reading John's blog today and I saw his post about an A to Z April blogging challenge. I thought I'd join in the challenge. Today is the start of the challenge and my A stands for April (I racked my brains thinking of that one!!) Well it's still bloody freezing, no one has... Continue Reading →
The Mill, Ballisodare
When we first moved to Sligo there was a lovely old mill in Ballisodare. During the 'celtic tiger' years it was pulled down to make way for 'luxury apartments'. One of the most shocking things I've read this week is a blog about what these apartments are now like. It's well worth a read. There is... Continue Reading →
Hovering
Hovering, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. This photo was taken in the Summer (yes we did have at least one nice day last year). The weather has been lousy today. Not so much April showers as April gales. Jono had an appointment tomorrow but over the weekend I woke up in the middle of the night... Continue Reading →
Cheerful
Cheerful, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. It's been a good day 🙂 I took mum out shopping this morning and while I was in the chemist I decided to weigh myself. I haven't been on the wii fit for a while....and I didn't like having to weigh myself everyday anyway on it. I'm delighted that I'm... Continue Reading →
Pantomime time
Sleeping Beauty, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Jono was given tickets for the Sligo pantomime which is performed by the Coolera Dramatic society and takes place in the Hawks Well theatre. This is the 3rd year we have seen the pantomime. This years one was Sleeping Beauty. The actors are very good and there is lots... Continue Reading →