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…and the rain came down, and the floods rose up!
On Saturday, Nothern Ireland received more rain in several hours than it usually does for the entire month of August. Let me assure you, we are not usually strangers to rain here, so we usually see more than enough in August as it is! We drove north to the cottage, chosing to drive through Belfast…

The Eyes Have It!
So a new era began in my son’s life yesterday……he got his first pair of glasses. In fact he was given 2 pairs because, as our optician optimistically put it, another pair to wear when the first ones are being repaired! Four out of the 5 of us in our family now wear glasses. On…

On the 9th Day of December – how we do Christmas Dinner in N Ireland
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Hall / Entryway Makeover Update {more pics}
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A review of The French Rooms in Bushmills – Bon Apetit!
When we come up to stay at the north coast, near the Giants Causeway, it is always interesting to look out for new things happening in the village of Bushmills. New shops and restaurants are always eagerly anticipated, and where possible we like to support local businesses. I had spotted The French Rooms a few…