Happy Valentines Day.....

I just sincerely hope if you were with that special someone that you let them know how much you love them, just make sure you do it everyday as well.

Mungret, Limerick, Ireland 27th January 2007....

May God be with you and bless you, May you see your children's children, May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.

Well, it has been years in the planning and after their fantastic ceremony in Mauritius it was the real party, home with the family. Only eyewitnesses can really appreciate the amount and quality of food that came out of this family kitchen, expertly cooked and warmly appreciated. It was what it was always meant to be, a celebration amongst the nearest and dearest to acknowledge the union of Glen and Maria. I was especially glad I made the flight over and a huge thank you to the whole family unit as we all descended on Dermot Mac and Geraldine's house to basically, destroy it. Thank you all again for the warm and friendly hospitality and hope to see you all soon enough.

A heartfelt congratulations to Mr & Mrs Richards.......I was honoured to share it with you, enough said really.

Let me introduce you to the golden child....

This is the nickname given to a very special person in my little life. I haven't seen him in a few years and he is like a brother to me. Jack, I miss you mate and these projects rock. Everyone please click on the link and sample some awesome artwork by my little cousin. Well, younger, he is over 6 foot tall. (There are three images to look at once on the page)

http://www.artsdigital.ws/sites/vagallery/artg.php?year=12&id=16&show=52

just a quick one...

I will be updating with news of the wedding party in Limerick soon but am saving it until I receive some pictures, if any!!! The person in question knows who she is he he he he. Just thought I would share that if anyone doesn't know England finally looked like winter today. Snow from top to bottom. We didn't miss out here in Sheffield. I don't know why I still get excited at the sight of snow!! must be a childhood thing. -6 celsius overnight so a little cold to boot. For those of my friends in Canada, yes I know -6 is nothing compared to what you get!!! he he talk soon and stay safe.

Mungret is NOT a little village!!! by any standards!!! I've been told off!! HA HA

For those who have read the blog in relation to being in the west country of Ireland I need to make a correction. I am returning there this weekend to attend the wedding celebrations of my good friends Glen and Maria but need to correct something. It seems that I may have offended some of the local clan with mention of Mungret being a little village!! I did not mean this in an offensive way and must mention again how much I enjoyed my last visit. As well, before I am ostracised completely I must give an honourable mention and shout out to Maria's mum who made us feel so welcome and cooked the best food I have had in years. There, that might save me being sorted out upon arrival in Shannon on Friday night, that is if they decide to pick me up. HA HA, see you soon, congratulations to the happy couple again!!!

I do actually have a job....

Well not for much longer as I am leaving at the end of February but a couple of work pictures have cropped up on an email and I thought I would share them with you in case you had forgotten what I look like. A couple of pics of some of my team and I hosting a function at the club. As you can see by my shocking appearance it is the end of a very, very, very long day. Think this one was in the region of 14 hours?
Scarily I can remember seeing similar pictures of my father like this when I was growing up. Correct me if I am wrong Dad but does this not look alarmingly like functions at the Carindale Hotel!!! I hope everyone has a giggle at these and notice that yes I am aging rapidly!!!! Just in case mum does not have her glasses on if you click on the photos they will appear in their actual size mum.......... enjoy

I Survived the Bog of Death!

Finally got back out into the countryside I love the most over the weekend. Took part in a 13 mile walk with the Ramblers group of Sheffield (20-30's) branch. Part of which was 5 kilometeres across a muddy peat bog. Great fun!!! covered in it, as you can hopefully tell I am being a tad sarcastic. I loved being out walking again but as usual the British weather didn't let us down. Cold, wet and windy. Have also started bouldering again so some pics of me up a wall may appear soon.