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Saint Patrick's Day

I was very excited this year to spend Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland. It made the day even better to have some friends over to celebrate and enjoy the day with me. Nathan, Emily, and I (John had to work) spent the day in Belfast, capital city of N. Ireland. We began the day by taking the city bus tour; seeing the Titanic Quarters, the peace walls, Stormont, and so much more! We then watched the parade and afterwards, did as all the Irish do on this day, visited the pubs. Guinness, Smithwicks, and several drinks later we found our way back to our cozy garage. I've inserted pictures I've taken and also some from the local papers. I was really impressed with the costumes and outfits and floats that day.

After Nathan and Emily left, Jenna and Adam came. We flew down to Cork one day while they were over and spent some time at the Blarney Castle, and yes, we all kissed the stone. Jenna has more pictures than I do, so if you want to see more, you'll have to ask her to show you them. We also went to the Belfast Castle for our dinner one evening. Gorgeous!! There is just so much to see over here, you should all come. We could go to a different place each time and then, by the time John and I move over, we would have seen the whole country. Come on, give me and excuse!

Visitors

Hey everybody!! This is a thank you to everyone who has come over to visit and to anyone thinking about coming. Having guests here this past two weeks has really lightened my spirit and brightened my mood. I know I get grumpy when I don't have much contact with my loved ones, but I didn't realize just how different I am. These past few weeks with Nathan, Emily, Jenna, and Adam over have shed some light on my behavior. I can be a real grouch. I guess you guys are like food to me, without you, I just can't go on. So keep on coming!!!!!!

Hey everyone!!! I know there isn't much chance of anyone reading this right now anyway, with the way that I have been MIA without my computer and skype, but just in case, I thought I would update while I'm at the library.

John and I have finally saved enough money to put the roof on the house. We are sending the cheque out later this week. I am so relieved and excited. It's about time there was a big step at what feels like a monster of a house.

We have some visitors coming at the end of this week, and then again the week after that. Nathan Duncan and a friend of his and Jenna Busald and Adam Schwering (John still laughs when I mention last names like these. He thinks they are so strange; nothing like all the McC...'s and O'....s that's common over here. )

If you have a few extra dollars, plan a trip. I would love to see anyone who wants to come over, and although we don't have electricity or heat without the generator powered up, we still have a good time over here. :)