The sister-in-law is an amazing watercolor artist. Her scenery paintings are quite good but her portraits of people are excellent.
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I misread this at first - I thought it said the Irish landscape will inspire you to move!You're a poet. Excellent. Hopefully the Irish landscape will inspire you to more!
I misread this at first - I thought it said the Irish landscape will inspire you to move!
I meant move TO Ireland, not away from it!
Yep...The Boston Bruins are up 3 games to none over the Carolina Hurricanes in the Conference Finals. One more win to go to get to the Stanley Cup Finals!
That is so totally awesome. Congrats to your son!!! Big hugs too-- well deserved. He put the effort in and it showed in the end. Woo Hoot!!!!!!A little late but I am happy because youngest came home from first year at college last Wednesday...
Made Dean's List first semester and President's List second...
Will go into fall semester as a mid term sophomore...
Went to first shift 8 hour a day job on Friday...
As always Spidey thanks for the kind words...That is so totally awesome. Congrats to your son!!! Big hugs too-- well deserved. He put the effort in and it showed in the end. Woo Hoot!!!!!!
Wishing him the best success in the Fall semester. Be proud thekidd12 . You raised him right. Big hug for you too!!
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Looking good. please take care..... only love and green lights.As always Spidey thanks for the kind words...
Almost forgot, went to the heart doctor for my two year check up on May 6th...
BP great, want me to come back in mid June to check cholesterol, which has NEVER been high...
Stepped on scales for him and got scolded like a toddler...
Had gained two pounds in a year...TWO POUNDS!!!
Did make him laugh though. Appointment was 8:15 AM...
Told him hadn't had time for my daily constitutional...If he would excuse me for about five minutes those two pounds would disappear...
Dr Pepper and Moonpies all 'round!!!!!A little late but I am happy because youngest came home from first year at college last Wednesday...
Made Dean's List first semester and President's List second...
Will go into fall semester as a mid term sophomore...
Went to first shift 8 hour a day job on Friday...
sounds like a perfect day to me.Dr Pepper and Moonpies all 'round!!!!!
It does have some stunning sceneryI meant move TO Ireland, not away from it!
I have never been there but I am told it is beautiful
I love you, kidd!!As always Spidey thanks for the kind words...
Almost forgot, went to the heart doctor for my two year check up on May 6th...
BP great, want me to come back in mid June to check cholesterol, which has NEVER been high...
Stepped on scales for him and got scolded like a toddler...
Had gained two pounds in a year...TWO POUNDS!!!
Did make him laugh though. Appointment was 8:15 AM...
Told him hadn't had time for my daily constitutional...If he would excuse me for about five minutes those two pounds would disappear...
Did coming back to the US feel funny to you last summer? How many years have you been in Ireland now? My Mom tried to go back to Scotland in the 70s but as she had been in Canada since 1946 she found too much had changed. They had been thinking about retiring over there.It does have some stunning scenery
It really didn't feel weird at all. I'm a citizen of the world now! I expected all my Americanisms to come flooding back, but they didn't. I found myself having to remember the difference between fries and chips and crisps. Loved it though.Did coming back to the US feel funny to you last summer? How many years have you been in Ireland now? My Mom tried to go back to Scotland in the 70s but as she had been in Canada since 1946 she found too much had changed. They had been thinking about retiring over there.
Say hi to Gerry!
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Such a trip in Ireland we had... 'twas, simply, grand!It does have some stunning scenery
So happy for you. Sounds awesome. Glad you are back safe and sound!!Such a trip in Ireland we had... 'twas, simply, grand!
Saw your stunning scenery. Did not do all we'd planned.
Didn't matter; what we saw still takes my breath away.
Glad I'm home but 10 days wasn't long enough a stay.
If you go to Ireland and plan to rent a car
Make sure that you bring along a racing superstar...
Which we did. My sister handled driving like a pro.
All I did was program in which way we ought to go.
Narrow, winding, country roads with speeds I thought insane;
80 KPH along a graveled, sheep-filled lane,
Stone wall to the left of you - another on the right...
2 way traffic where just one car found the passage tight.
That is not to mention "roads" that run along a cliff.
Dingle Bay was beautiful but I was frightened stiff,
Looking out my window at a fall to certain death...
We drove that entire loop with me holding my breath.
Ruins dot the patchwork fields of 40 shades of green;
Herds of cows and flocks of sheep with stone walls in between.
Driving into villages with cottages so quaint;
Seemingly competing for the brightest shade of paint.
Seaside towns, a haunted pub, and lots of Guinness stout,
Charging cattle on a Plains of Cashel walk-about.
Met so many friendly people; saw a bit of sun.
I would recommend a trip like this to anyone.
Glad you enjoyed the trip. I love your poem. Hope the blog was helpful.Such a trip in Ireland we had... 'twas, simply, grand!
Saw your stunning scenery. Did not do all we'd planned.
Didn't matter; what we saw still takes my breath away.
Glad I'm home but 10 days wasn't long enough a stay.
If you go to Ireland and plan to rent a car
Make sure that you bring along a racing superstar...
Which we did. My sister handled driving like a pro.
All I did was program in which way we ought to go.
Narrow, winding, country roads with speeds I thought insane;
80 KPH along a graveled, sheep-filled lane,
Stone wall to the left of you - another on the right...
2 way traffic where just one car found the passage tight.
That is not to mention "roads" that run along a cliff.
Dingle Bay was beautiful but I was frightened stiff,
Looking out my window at a fall to certain death...
We drove that entire loop with me holding my breath.
Ruins dot the patchwork fields of 40 shades of green;
Herds of cows and flocks of sheep with stone walls in between.
Driving into villages with cottages so quaint;
Seemingly competing for the brightest shade of paint.
Seaside towns, a haunted pub, and lots of Guinness stout,
Charging cattle on a Plains of Cashel walk-about.
Met so many friendly people; saw a bit of sun.
I would recommend a trip like this to anyone.
That's brilliant, glad you enjoyed the place.Such a trip in Ireland we had... 'twas, simply, grand!
Saw your stunning scenery. Did not do all we'd planned.
Didn't matter; what we saw still takes my breath away.
Glad I'm home but 10 days wasn't long enough a stay.
If you go to Ireland and plan to rent a car
Make sure that you bring along a racing superstar...
Which we did. My sister handled driving like a pro.
All I did was program in which way we ought to go.
Narrow, winding, country roads with speeds I thought insane;
80 KPH along a graveled, sheep-filled lane,
Stone wall to the left of you - another on the right...
2 way traffic where just one car found the passage tight.
That is not to mention "roads" that run along a cliff.
Dingle Bay was beautiful but I was frightened stiff,
Looking out my window at a fall to certain death...
We drove that entire loop with me holding my breath.
Ruins dot the patchwork fields of 40 shades of green;
Herds of cows and flocks of sheep with stone walls in between.
Driving into villages with cottages so quaint;
Seemingly competing for the brightest shade of paint.
Seaside towns, a haunted pub, and lots of Guinness stout,
Charging cattle on a Plains of Cashel walk-about.
Met so many friendly people; saw a bit of sun.
I would recommend a trip like this to anyone.