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.

Compliments of the season....

I hope this finds you all safe and well and eager to get a start on 2007. Christmas was a quiet affair with myself enjoying a quiet day at home with some quality food, whilst New Year's Eve was spent with my sister Kelly and her partner Simon. A good night was had by all and surprisingly not as many sore heads in the morning as we anticipated. I trust everyone spent the holidays with family and friends and for those a long way from those they love I am sure you were missed terribly. I will update you all soon on movements over the next couple of months but until then, I hope the year brings you all everything you desire. Cheers

Weekend in the West Country

Well, the weekend has been spent in a little village called Mungret, just outside Limerick in western Ireland. It is the home village of my good friend Maria whom just happens to be marrying another good friend of mine, Glen. A lot of Guinness and good craic has been had with the family and I have enjoyed my time immensely. I hope to get back in the new year to catch up with the family again and some new found friends. Back to the real world tomorrow and sunny England. Christmas is only a week away and I hope that all of you are going to be enjoying it exactly where you want to be and who you want to be with. (photo is St John's Castle in Limerick on the River Shannon, which on the day of this visit was flowing incredibly fast. click on the map to enlarge)