I love visiting gardens and spending time in nature, it's something I don't do enough of, because it's just so relaxing; watching the bees go about their work, and listening to the bird song. Saffron has the most beautiful garden, located on the Sligo/Roscommon border, and she is part of the Secret Gardens of Sligo... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday! The week flew by, we had a wonderful time last Sunday for Andy's birthday and our wedding anniversary, we didn't have anything planned, but we headed to Strandhill, even though it was lashing rain, and we had a really lovely time. I've written about the food here. It's been a busy week, there's... Continue Reading →
Focus on Sligo Food – The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston’s in Strandhill
I think it's very important to say if you get good food and service these days, as people are very quick to complain about poor experiences, and I want to shine a spotlight on The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston's in Strandhill. We were out over the weekend, and one of our party is coeliac,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It feels like the calm before the storm, as I sit here on my own and think about the past week. It's Andy's birthday today, and also our 34th wedding anniversary - where do the years go? Lucy and Laurence will be over to visit later today, it's the second time this week we've seen... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a busy week, and there have been lots of coffee, and lots of chats. I love talking to people, everyone has something interesting to say, and I find it very theraputic. I'm also buzzing with ideas - and I need to settle myself a bit, because I'm going to get exhausted, I'm telling... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts – Manchester in May 2024
This is a Sunday Thoughts with a difference, I'm just back from Manchester, I had to go for a work trip, and Lucy tagged along with me, we got to do lots of things in our spare time, including visiting a pug cafe, afternoon tea in an Alice in Wonderland themed tea room, and more.... Continue Reading →