A lovely relaxing weekend enjoying my new home. Went to Garadice lake with Brendan and Coco yesterday and marvelled at the ice that’s still on the lake … it’s like sheets of glass.
Coco was in dog heaven and ran and sniffed and checked everything out. I just strolled happily enjoying the quiet and the fresh air. I’d made us corned beef sandwiches with mustard and Brendan brought along a flask of tea … lovely.
I rang both my parents on Saturday as it was their birthdays.
Pa was 78 and Mum was 74 … they’ll outlast me for sure. Both are full of life and energy and I love them very very much.
Dad and I chatted away happily about all sorts of things. He’s always been so supportive of everything I do. And I’m green with envy as he and my stepmum Liz got a Wii for xmas … and they’ll never love it as much as I would!! Dad did say that he’s played golf on it.
He usually plays golf on Saturday mornings very early because of the heat. He didn’t on his birthday as it was in the high 30′s C … in the morning! He was born and reared in Ireland [as was Mum] but he can’t understand how people can live in this cold.
I was reared in Oz and can’t stand high heat … go figure.
I was cooking the corned beef when I rang Mum and we had a fine time exchanging recipes and she told me how Gran used to cook it.
Always lovely to talk with them.
And now it’s Monday and I plan an active working week:
- asking for advice and support from Leitrim Enterprise Board about Life Dreaming
- doing 2 days research and writing for my Dublin contract
- continuing the pr for my Blogsite Design workshops. My free ad in the Visual Arts Ireland enewsletter should get some takers
- talk with one of my SKIL2 mentors about interface design and getting someone to build the prototype
- do some online research and writing for Mary in Oz
I also want to email some family and friends and have a catch up … and Coco wants to go play outside … and there’s the marmalade to make … and groceries to buy … and dreaming to be done.
I’m typing this from my warm bed because … I can.
I can work and be comfy at the same time … and it’s Monday so I like to ease myself into the week.
I hope you have a lovely week.
slan
Liz
Sorry to be the one to break the news sis but Santa bought Bridie and I a Wii for Christmas as well!!!
Yeh. Mum told me … and Liam got one as well.
Sometimes life is just not fair!
Are you using it? Did you get Wii Fit or the EA Sports Active? I want the Sports Active as it seems to work you harder … and I really need to do some good exercising.
Happy that you have one tho sis. Enjoy it. I’ll get one soon.
xxxx Liz
Pretty photos… looks like the snow has cleared.
I am sure I could find you a Wii fit here, but it would
110 volt.
Your teacozy is almost done… I have posted a few pics of
all the ones in progress on my blog.
Have a wonderful week.
hugs~kimme
Kimme … you’re a treasure. Thanks for the wii offer. I think I’ll try and source it here in Ireland. Can’t wait for the tea cosy and am going to your blog right now.
Have a fab rest of the day and week.
xxLiz
The Brunette and I visited Liz in her new home recently. Fab in every respect as it’s given Liz free reign to let her artistic side flourish. A real fire, enough wall space to display her art works, enough floor space to display her collections of fabulous ornaments, lighting (electrical and candles) and ‘occasional’ furniture and a large enough kitchen/dining space to get her creative cookery juices flowing. Wonderful!
And what a great visit it was! A real treat to cook for you both and enjoy a great evenings chat.
Hi, Liz,
No word from you in nearly 6 weeks – I do hope you are just a very busy little beaver and that all is OK.
Lindy
Hi, Liz. Long time no blog. I have been so busy doing my microstreams thingy. Glad you are well. Will see you next time we are up there. Take care and good luck with all your thingies. Love Pam and Paul
Hi Liz, I am becoming quite concerned and I am sure I am not alone in my worry about you. No word from you in over 2 months. This is so unlike you. I do hope you are supremely busy with work and that all is well with you.
Lindy
HI Folks
I’m having a break from blogging and will get back to it in a few weeks.
I’ve been taking time to get settled in my new home and just take it slow without any pressure on myself.
The Spring has brought in new work and I’ll be travelling a lot up til June to Dublin.
I’m also working with a good friend Brendan to develop a garden.
Photos and updates to follow soon.
Best regards
Liz