18 August 2006
Sorry if We're Boring You...
...But judging by the number of comments, this is all a bit dull for most people. Come on, give us some comments you guys! (thanks to those that have already done so.)
We got the flight to Cork in Ireland from Liverpool OK, given the current UK airports security scare. We were able to take a small carry-on bag by then, but we still all had to remove our belts, shoes and everything from our pockets to go through. A bit of a jam!
Ireland has been great, we spent a great boozy night with Will (from work) and Lisa and their friends in Cork. I have developed a taste for Irish stout, in particular Murphy's Draught but also Guinness of course.
We picked up the car and on Tuesday we negotiated the narrow Irish roads and "highways" out west first to Blarney Castle and on to the Dingle peninsular, which is spectacular as you can see in the photo. A FANTASTIC drive, lots of turns, constant gear changes, while surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable! Anderoo would have loved that drive :-)
The next day (Wednesday) we spent searching for some of Gail's roots (no not THOSE ones ;-) ) around the tiny village of Ballynahinch in County Limerick. It was agreat excuse to get off the main roads and see some back blocks of rural Ireland. We even had a cup of tea and a scone in the farmhouse of old Mrs Collins near the tiny village (she was an old family friend of one leg of Gail's family). We serched for gravestones and for property and other links. It was very enjoyable, but only partly fruitful.
Yesterday we arrived in Dublin and are staying until tomorrow morning in a hostel in the centre of the lively Temple Bar area on the south bank of the River Liffey. It is a great scene, but boy, is Ireland expensive - our budget is taking a bit of a beating here. The Guiness "factory" tour was very, very good (see photo), especially as everyone ends up with a pint of Guinness at the end (for me that means 2), to drink from the 7th floor glass observatory bar with fantastic views over Dublin.
We fly very early tomorrow morning to Frankfurt in Germany to meet Bruni and Dieter and to pick up their campervan. We are very excited! So, until then...
We got the flight to Cork in Ireland from Liverpool OK, given the current UK airports security scare. We were able to take a small carry-on bag by then, but we still all had to remove our belts, shoes and everything from our pockets to go through. A bit of a jam!
Ireland has been great, we spent a great boozy night with Will (from work) and Lisa and their friends in Cork. I have developed a taste for Irish stout, in particular Murphy's Draught but also Guinness of course.
We picked up the car and on Tuesday we negotiated the narrow Irish roads and "highways" out west first to Blarney Castle and on to the Dingle peninsular, which is spectacular as you can see in the photo. A FANTASTIC drive, lots of turns, constant gear changes, while surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable! Anderoo would have loved that drive :-)
The next day (Wednesday) we spent searching for some of Gail's roots (no not THOSE ones ;-) ) around the tiny village of Ballynahinch in County Limerick. It was agreat excuse to get off the main roads and see some back blocks of rural Ireland. We even had a cup of tea and a scone in the farmhouse of old Mrs Collins near the tiny village (she was an old family friend of one leg of Gail's family). We serched for gravestones and for property and other links. It was very enjoyable, but only partly fruitful.Yesterday we arrived in Dublin and are staying until tomorrow morning in a hostel in the centre of the lively Temple Bar area on the south bank of the River Liffey. It is a great scene, but boy, is Ireland expensive - our budget is taking a bit of a beating here. The Guiness "factory" tour was very, very good (see photo), especially as everyone ends up with a pint of Guinness at the end (for me that means 2), to drink from the 7th floor glass observatory bar with fantastic views over Dublin.
We fly very early tomorrow morning to Frankfurt in Germany to meet Bruni and Dieter and to pick up their campervan. We are very excited! So, until then...
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By no means are you boring us guys,, love hearing about all your stuff and going on's.i,m your site everyday .. dee river the tower,, who cares go write your names on them for all i care,, lol. Sounds like you two are having a ball anyway,, Two weeks today for us remember we are landing in Itlay Rome on the 11th Sep and fly out of Venice on the 20th so with any luck we will be having a drink or two together.. Keep having fun and take care,, The Digby's
# posted by 
: August 18, 2006 6:10 pm
: August 18, 2006 6:10 pm
No, you're not boring me. Sad devil that I am, I check your site everyday for an update.
I was just beginning to wonder about the long silence...had you been spirited away by the leprechauns or fallen in love with the Blarney stone (while kissing it)? but no, as I had initially suspected, you had drowned in a barrel of Guinness.
Glad you are still enjoying yourselves (I thought you told me you were not really a drinker?!!)
Have a good journey to Germany
I was just beginning to wonder about the long silence...had you been spirited away by the leprechauns or fallen in love with the Blarney stone (while kissing it)? but no, as I had initially suspected, you had drowned in a barrel of Guinness.
Glad you are still enjoying yourselves (I thought you told me you were not really a drinker?!!)
Have a good journey to Germany
# posted by : August 18, 2006 9:57 pm
: August 18, 2006 9:57 pm
Hey, do you two know a Lisa in every town - or is it the same one everywhere you go?
# posted by : August 18, 2006 10:00 pm
: August 18, 2006 10:00 pm
Great to see how you are adjusting to "main" road traffic. Watch out for the tractors.How did the land search go? We're also dying to hear about the camper. Will there be room for you as well as us?
We've finally had a few days of real winter. Still raining. Spent all day timing at the State Disabled Swim Championships. Arranging for B&G & the Joneses to meet the English cousins when they come in a fortnight or so. Dad & Mum
We've finally had a few days of real winter. Still raining. Spent all day timing at the State Disabled Swim Championships. Arranging for B&G & the Joneses to meet the English cousins when they come in a fortnight or so. Dad & Mum
# posted by : August 19, 2006 5:46 pm
: August 19, 2006 5:46 pm
Yeah Ian - you're a terrible bore...(just kidding matey). It sounds like Ireland was fab. I remember whwn I was there I was amazed how clear the air was - no hint of city smog. As for the booze - say no more!!
I hope you're now well informed regarding Gails roots (ooh err).
Looking forward to the next update...
Colin
I hope you're now well informed regarding Gails roots (ooh err).
Looking forward to the next update...
Colin
# posted by : August 19, 2006 8:23 pm
: August 19, 2006 8:23 pm
http://www.southwest.com.au/~lockley/index.htm
I can't believe you're on holidays for five minutes and you're already crying about how no one cares! I just thought I'd add the addy for your old website - I didn't realise how much of a cool cat you really are. Hope you're both having fun, hope Gail hasn't go sick of you yet. Bit filthy that you are standing in front of the guiness sign, not asleep underneath it. Remember, you're an ambassador for Australia, so outdrink the bastards or get a liver problem trying.
Tim Manning
I can't believe you're on holidays for five minutes and you're already crying about how no one cares! I just thought I'd add the addy for your old website - I didn't realise how much of a cool cat you really are. Hope you're both having fun, hope Gail hasn't go sick of you yet. Bit filthy that you are standing in front of the guiness sign, not asleep underneath it. Remember, you're an ambassador for Australia, so outdrink the bastards or get a liver problem trying.
Tim Manning
# posted by : August 21, 2006 7:37 am
: August 21, 2006 7:37 am
Hey,
Nice pix guys, Yeah I think I would have liked to turn and burn the bike on those country roads.. Cant belive you where at the Peak district and didnt get any pics of the tens of thousands of Rock climbs there... ;-) Glad your having a blast. Andaroo
Nice pix guys, Yeah I think I would have liked to turn and burn the bike on those country roads.. Cant belive you where at the Peak district and didnt get any pics of the tens of thousands of Rock climbs there... ;-) Glad your having a blast. Andaroo
# posted by : August 21, 2006 8:28 am
: August 21, 2006 8:28 am
Ian,
If you didn't absolutely plastered at the Guiness brewery, then I'm going to dis-own you.
Kim
If you didn't absolutely plastered at the Guiness brewery, then I'm going to dis-own you.
Kim
# posted by : August 21, 2006 9:18 pm
: August 21, 2006 9:18 pm
How can he maintain his hirsute and laid back manner by drinking at breweries? Shame for you all, Shame I say
# posted by : August 22, 2006 12:20 pm
: August 22, 2006 12:20 pm
*YAWN*
justttt kidding :)
but more photos would be good.
Dad, maybe i'll give you some lessons whenyou get home :D HAHAAA. Joking.
But seriously... more photos.
I like the fact that your 2 children are not at all mentioned
"Missing you guys" or "have bought you many gifts".
House is good. Work is tough buttt money is good.
on the market for a car stereo.
be warrrned father, your gonna have to pay me back when you get home.
IM KEEPING THE RECEIPTS!
Miss you lots.
XXx Gem.
P.S im sure Ben's going to be glad you enjoyed his home town Cork.
justttt kidding :)
but more photos would be good.
Dad, maybe i'll give you some lessons whenyou get home :D HAHAAA. Joking.
But seriously... more photos.
I like the fact that your 2 children are not at all mentioned
"Missing you guys" or "have bought you many gifts".
House is good. Work is tough buttt money is good.
on the market for a car stereo.
be warrrned father, your gonna have to pay me back when you get home.
IM KEEPING THE RECEIPTS!
Miss you lots.
XXx Gem.
P.S im sure Ben's going to be glad you enjoyed his home town Cork.
# posted by : August 23, 2006 3:04 pm
: August 23, 2006 3:04 pm
Good Onya Gemma
Wind the old man up - that's what he's there for.
He's not the only one that can have fun....:-)
It's so hard being on holiday whilst the rest of us just have to carry on. Keep banking those receipts...
Colin
xxx
Wind the old man up - that's what he's there for.
He's not the only one that can have fun....:-)
It's so hard being on holiday whilst the rest of us just have to carry on. Keep banking those receipts...
Colin
xxx
# posted by : August 24, 2006 9:27 pm
: August 24, 2006 9:27 pm
It seems that you are having too much fun to give an update of your adventures. Have pity on those of us who are working hard, paying our taxes and keeping the world economy ticking over.
More news, please - or your blog will be deleted from My Favorites... you have been warned....
More news, please - or your blog will be deleted from My Favorites... you have been warned....
# posted by : August 25, 2006 7:38 pm
: August 25, 2006 7:38 pm
Yeah, I noticed that there is no mention of you missing your precious offspring, left thousands of miles away to fend for themselves while Mum and Dad swan around Europe like a pair of ageing hippies.
Those poor dear neglected darlings...(the children, not you)...crying themselves to sleep every night...hoping in vain for a mini mention on their dad's blog...don't be surprised if you return home to find they've sold the house to pay for their trauma counselling expenses.
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Those poor dear neglected darlings...(the children, not you)...crying themselves to sleep every night...hoping in vain for a mini mention on their dad's blog...don't be surprised if you return home to find they've sold the house to pay for their trauma counselling expenses.
# posted by : August 25, 2006 11:46 pm
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