Realm: second star to the right, straight until morning
Hi everyone!
Well, we are back home in one piece. A bit jet lagged, but back. It was a grand time! The weather was great for the most part. ( actually, we had every kind of weather possible, but it wasn't bad...
I will fill everyone in more later... have to go close on the house in a hour....
Music is holy, art is sacred, and creativity is power
Everyday is EARTH DAY to a farmer
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." Oscar Wilde
Some men are drawn to oceans, they cannot breathe unless the air is scented with a salty mist. Others are drawn to land that is flat, and the air is sullen and is leaden as August. My people were drawn to mountains- Earl Hamner Jr.
Catriona, that old saw about four seasons in one day also has held true on many a day here in Chicago .
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Mike F.
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
Hi Jason, I'm so glad you and your wife made it back to this great country of ours! I'm looking forward to hearing about your wonderful vacation, especially Ireland. Take Care!
Realm: second star to the right, straight until morning
Hi everyone! Sorry it has taken so long to get back ... getting ready to move, work and playing 2-3 times a week, its been crazy. The trip was GREAT! I was not that fond of London, neat place to see. i just wouldn't want to spend A LOT of time there.
Strafford upon Avon was beautiful! I loved it. Not too crazy with people. Very relaxing. York was also very cool!!! Loved just walking around and checking out the old viking and Roman infulences. Very neat, I would love to go back there.
Scotland, what can I say. I LOVED IT! Glasgow was built up more than I thought. But we found a few pubs that were really nice! ( Thanks for the help Jules) Edin. OMG! Wish i had more time to spend there. We were there and it was the queens Bday celebration. There was a 21 gun salute! That was cool! Stirling left me with the sence of sadness and joy. Just to see that battle sight was very stiring to the sences. You can see where the English had come from and Stirling castle in the distance. WOW...
Well, i guess i should get to work... will post more ASAP.
Welcome back, barddas! Great ye liked it over here. Aye, Alba is a beautiful place, touching to heart and soul, especially when ye go to see the historic sites. I had a similar experience when i visited some of the clearance villages in Strathnaver at the end of March. It honestly felt weird to walk among these stone walls which have not 200 years before a flourishing community with children and dogs running about. I can really say that was touching and good work by those who are setting up that Strathnaver trail. Highly recommendable, and educational. Apart from that it's a place of striking beauty.
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Scottish in Heart :-))
In the darkest heart the pride of man will walk allone
's ged tha mi fada bhuat cha dhealaich sinn a chaoidh