January 13-Dublin

Spent the day in Dublin with Carrie, Flor and Alex. I realized that I hadn't explained what we are doing in Ireland for those who may not know. Carrie is on a 3 month assignment with HP here setting up a new production line and Nan and I were invited to be Nannies. We are not certain exactly how long we will be here, but have booked return flight for March 6.

Took the train into Dublin-only 40 minutes to downtown. Was able to walk to all the major sights. After lunch at a neat pub and my first Guinness, we trekked over to Grafton Street, their pedestrian mall with lots of shopping. We then went to tourism center to obtain lots of literature. Then we went to the Book of Kiels in Trinity University. Quite interesting.

Next we visited Dublin Castle. Alex wouldn't sit on the King's throne for a unique picture. We finished the day off at Gallaghers Boxty restaurant, where they specialize in Murphy's Irish Stout and Boxty dinners. Boxty refers to a rolled pancake filled with your choice of filling. Carrie had lamb, I had Cornbeef and Cabbage and Flor had chicken. Nan had a seafood stew. All were wonderful, but they say I never met a meal I didn't like.

We only got caught in a bad rain once and all our wet gear seemed to hold up pretty well as we hadn't brought umbrellas.

I hope to add some pictures soon. Hope this finds all well. The golf courses on the grounds where we are have a membership fee of $55,000. Needless to say that sort of explains why they play year round, in the rain and wind. Have seem some on the course every day we have been here, but today, Saturday, there were many more then usual.

Hope everyone got the notice of the blog sight. Had much trouble with Charter. They were very selective in sending to certain e-mail addresses. I thank Matt, Jody, Cindi and Louise for helping to get the word out.

Guess that's all for now.

Joe