Mrs. Buckleys Cottage

Mrs. Buckleys Cottage, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. I took Jono to Riverstown today, there was a multicultural day on at the Sligo Folk Park. It was nice to get out in the fresh air and luckily it stayed dry. There wasn't as many animals as last year which was a shame. There were some angry... Continue Reading →

The dog and the bookmakers….

The dog and the bookmakers...., originally uploaded by magnum_lady. I wonder if the dog backed the winner. This poem was kindly written by Roger Turner. Banned By Roger Turner I take him on the bus, Without any fuss, And people say that I’m so good. I guide him safely around, And we are often found,... Continue Reading →

Grand National

Grand National, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well today was Grand National day and every year we have a little flutter. Mum backed Comply or Die and I backed My Will. I only put two euro each way on it, so have probably won about 50 cent. I didn't watch the race though as we needed... Continue Reading →

Come on in, the doors open

Come on in, the doors open, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Lucy went back to school today, she thought she'd better go back as she has two weeks off for Easter. Jono doesn't have school on a Friday and he's still coughing so he was home. I went to see mum, when I arrived the glass... Continue Reading →

Heather

Heather, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well what a day it's been today. As you know Dad isn't well....I'd better tell you the full story. In 2002 mum found out she had bowel cancer, so she spent the summer in St. Luke's hospital in Dublin having chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a treatment called brachytherapy. She was really... Continue Reading →

Dublin, Hospitals and Guinness

250 of Guinness, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Yesterday morning we were up at 5am to get the 6am train to Dublin. It was really foggy and icy so took almost double the time to drive to Ballymote railway station as visibilty was so bad. I had to stop Bertie on the way as he kept... Continue Reading →

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