Monthly Archives: October 2009

Marathon and Dublin Done!

After that turbulent four hour ride on the ferry, many sick persons anxiously leaving the boat, a two hour drive north to Dublin, and a rowdy entrance to our cheap as chips hotel – we have seen, done, (Jock has … Continue reading

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The Boat Sure Rocked!

Just a bit of a look into our crazy journey across the feared Irish Sea! I loved it. I think many of the others who were sick did not. We’re off now to explore Dublin a bit. Hotel is lovely. … Continue reading

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Music Heals

In preparing for this road trip, I made a couple of CD’s for the car. (Sorry, Courtney for taking so long to getting your CD’s to you!). Also, in order to get my mind off the BBC’s Question Time from … Continue reading

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The Luck of the Irish?

Heading to Ireland tomorrow, so thought I’d post one last time before I set off for two weeks. I am so excited for Ireland. For many reasons. First, this is the first time we’ve had two weeks to travel and … Continue reading

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1:56:16

First off – I did it! I finished my first half marathon! fist pump in air Woo WOO WOOOOOO! It may have taken me three tries, but hey – third time’s a charm, right?! Third country, third marathon and I … Continue reading

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