BlogPostWed26Aug09
15.40 pm Wednesday. Already this day has been another winner! Began with a bit of laundry –(I’ve discovered it dries on the rack faster if I place it in front of the gas fireplace instead of the bathtub) – and then off to the Actons Hotel health center down by the harbor for a water aerobics class in a lovely indoor heated pool. Alana teaches the class and did a super job – lots of fun – and saw two other people I already know. Then to lunch at Fishy Fishy with Joan – a repeat of smoked salmon over lettuce with capers, etc. while Joan had mussels which looked scrumptious. I may try them one day when I have my digestive enzymes with me – but not without, for sure. I’m not safe with oysters or clams, so mussels may present a challenge, too.
From Fishy Fishy I strolled back toward the apartment with a quick stop at the Kinsale Health Food Store – a new opening. Next stop – the apartment to pick up my laptop and off to the Internet Café.
More later. Nap time now.
Thursday morning – 9:00 am. Never got the nap. Margie showed up to fix the refrigerator control knob and 5 minutes later Joan rang the doorbell with some tape to tape the letter box flap that keeps clacking away when the wind blows – which is pretty often – especially at night! She also brought some Haagen Dazs raspberry smoothie which was very thoughtful – but since my fridge has no freezer compartment – we ate some while she was here and then I came close to finishing off the 500 ml along with my Snickers for supper!
In my reviewing tourist info yesterday I ran across a brochure on Youghal – one of my favorite places since it’s pronounced “yall” and reminds me of home. So I’ll post my photo of the Youghal gate – “completed in 1777, the third one at this point in the town walls. The tower was used as the town gaol until the middle of the 19th century and prisoners were executed by hanging from the windows.” An interesting point about architecture – notice that the upper windows are shorter than the lower ones. This is typical of the houses as well – I understand that it is a way of making the houses look taller – an optical illusion kind of thing – and is seen all over Ireland – at least all over where I’ve been!. It is more obvious in the Jameson Distillery photo.
Enough – off to yoga class!
15.40 pm Wednesday. Already this day has been another winner! Began with a bit of laundry –(I’ve discovered it dries on the rack faster if I place it in front of the gas fireplace instead of the bathtub) – and then off to the Actons Hotel health center down by the harbor for a water aerobics class in a lovely indoor heated pool. Alana teaches the class and did a super job – lots of fun – and saw two other people I already know. Then to lunch at Fishy Fishy with Joan – a repeat of smoked salmon over lettuce with capers, etc. while Joan had mussels which looked scrumptious. I may try them one day when I have my digestive enzymes with me – but not without, for sure. I’m not safe with oysters or clams, so mussels may present a challenge, too.
From Fishy Fishy I strolled back toward the apartment with a quick stop at the Kinsale Health Food Store – a new opening. Next stop – the apartment to pick up my laptop and off to the Internet Café.
More later. Nap time now.
Thursday morning – 9:00 am. Never got the nap. Margie showed up to fix the refrigerator control knob and 5 minutes later Joan rang the doorbell with some tape to tape the letter box flap that keeps clacking away when the wind blows – which is pretty often – especially at night! She also brought some Haagen Dazs raspberry smoothie which was very thoughtful – but since my fridge has no freezer compartment – we ate some while she was here and then I came close to finishing off the 500 ml along with my Snickers for supper!
In my reviewing tourist info yesterday I ran across a brochure on Youghal – one of my favorite places since it’s pronounced “yall” and reminds me of home. So I’ll post my photo of the Youghal gate – “completed in 1777, the third one at this point in the town walls. The tower was used as the town gaol until the middle of the 19th century and prisoners were executed by hanging from the windows.” An interesting point about architecture – notice that the upper windows are shorter than the lower ones. This is typical of the houses as well – I understand that it is a way of making the houses look taller – an optical illusion kind of thing – and is seen all over Ireland – at least all over where I’ve been!. It is more obvious in the Jameson Distillery photo.
Enough – off to yoga class!
Hi grandma! I just remembered to get on and join as a member and follow your blog! Things are going pretty well. I am taking an Accelerated math class where i learn 9th and 10th grade math. It is hard but dad helps me. School is going well though. We also have a new principal with stricter rules. I am so busy these days with school work and other activities. I got a membership to a nearby gym and i take kickboxing classes on mondays. I also have dance on tuesdays and wednesdays. The craft room is done and i got carpet tiles for it too. I love the curtains! I went to the Jonas Brothers concert recently with Harper and it was really fun. My birthday is coming up and i am starting to think of things i can do for my party. Kelsey just got her permit, and i went driving with her today! It was scary at first but she is getting better. Everyone says hi! I hope you are having fun in Ireland! We all love and miss you very much:)
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Sydney
Sydney: What a thrill to get comments from you. Please keep it up. I'm enjoying writing the posts, but it's much more fun when I know someone is reading them. So far, you, luke and one other friend are commenting this way - and that's GREAT! Others are relying on email responses, and that's OK, too.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are your usual BUSY self! Keep on having fun!
Love to you and all the rest of your family!
Congrats to Kelsey on her new status as a DRIVER!
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