I'm Back!

A special 'Allo' to Justin.

Sorry I missed your birthday. Nov 10th right!.
Bonne Fete!!!

Can't wait to jam! I hear you are really starting to rock. Let's get together play guitar and cards with your mom and Dan. See you soon!

London Bridge

Hi,

Sitting here with Chantal and Kasey riding in the car back to Mississauga. I have a few funny (or scary) blog stories.

I arrived in plenty of time to jump on the plane at Gatwick. Did you know they serve drinks at 8 am in the morning? I needed one badly because I lost my glasses. Anyone remember last years glasses story? Ask me and I will tell you all about it. So, anyway, sitting having a drink 'cause I'm so angry with myself. One last chat with MissViss while sitting there. Phone credits ran out and I am heading for gate 20, as I get to gate # 10. My name gets called over the loud speaker. "Louise V....last call to board". I start running and running, yelling, "Excuse me, they're calling my name". Run, Run Run. Wave at the flight attendances who spot a frantic woman. They knew it was me. They wave at the pilot, open the door and thank God, I'm on the plane. Whew!!!!!!!!

Sat next to Sharon and Dilap, in the middle between the two. Two great people. Sharon was returning from a visit to England to her family here, and Dilap (sounds like Philip) lives in Brampton returning from a work adventure. We laughed and shared stories of our journey.

Great to be back! Let's Party!

Weather in Toronto: gorgeous sun, 4 degrees

Air buds, Sharon and Dilap. Hoping the middle seat would be empty

get going Loulou!! AM drink

Grl ride home. Kasey and Chantal. Thanks man!

Rememberance Day

We live on a planet with billions of souls, all unique.
Let's live together in peace!

My last day!

Good Morning Canada!

I have my day planned. I will be doing the bus tour thing. I can hop on and off all day. Tea with the queen; Big Ben; Trafalgar square, Piccadilly circus and more.

My last blog update will be tonight. But keep checking after that until I get home, there is still one surprise for all of you (I hope).

Happy Birthday Kelly B.!! Did Melissa make you a cake?

MLT (moi l'aime toi)

Eire: great place & great people

Eire bear's tag rings very true to my heart. Bye bye Ireland!

Beautiful souls on upper Shanbally

Leaving Cappoquin Wednesday morning.
Sherry drove me back to Cork 'cause it was a really late night, last night.

Hoping on the plane. I was the last one on.

London Calling!

Sitting in the Reload internet cafe wirelessly connected with my Toshiba. A little tired from the wicked car, plane and train rides. I made it!!!!

Paddington Station (the tube) - terrible pic of me. Many more groovy ones to follow.

Returned the blue's mobile ( it was a Toyota Yarris ). That was fun. I had no problems driving, manual transmission and all. Thanks Kristin you were an excellent driving instructor. Rogers has not been on my mind, except for you, Kristin (and the rest of the team), Carolyn and Jennifer.

Sat down and rang my mom at lunch today. At the restaurant I inquired from the waitresses where to stay tonight. Found a great hotel strip near Hyde Park. The hotel attendant helped me find this cafe and I here I am. Still feeling grand!!

It's 7 pm here now. I'm going to grab a bit and a beer; maybe chat with some brits. Talk to you soon.


My Eire bear. A present from MissViss.

Weather today: same as yesterday

Last night in Cappoquin

I can't beleive it time to fly again!

I'm sitting here in Kerry's and Seamus home with Luke finally getting a chance to blog.....


"hallo canada lou lou fixed the internet. slan'(goodbye in irish)" said Luke, Kerry's oldest boy. Liam and Kiera are her two other beautiful lads.

Everything is grand!

Friday got back from Killarney. That night we just took it easy playing guitar. Saturday night was a blast, out in Cappoquin. On Sunday, we were all in slow mode until late in the day.

Yesterday, took the girls to school in the car. Sherry and I went to Youghal to walk down by the ocean. Today, we went for a long walk in the Comeragh mountains in the morning then headed up to Mount Mellary Abbey (were I got aunt Mae's beads last year). Said a little prayer for everyone.

This evening James made a fabulous bbq and is now minding the girls while Sherry, Kerry, Vanessa and I have a few pints and laughs, one more time.

Sherry is sitting here prooofing it for me, Josee.

In the morning Sherry and I are going to Cork where I'll catch the flight back to London. Two more sleeps (don't plan on sleeping tonight) then the plane ride home. I have 187 pictures and video clips to share. When I am in London tomorrow I will put together some for you.

All the remarks are keeping me smiling! thanks people.

Weather: today we had everything; gorgeous sun in the morning; saw a rainbow; windy

Another lovely day!

Good Afternoon!

Yesterday was shoppping fun for me (yes I did say fun, Gigi!). I got the Christmas presents I wanted. We even picked up a guitar for $ 69 Euros. Deirdre loves it. I insisted that Sherry bring her guitar with us on the trip. So, yes, we have jammed together. I even have the videos to prove it (these you shall see on my return).

After the girls finish shopping we are going to ride around the country side. More picture opportunities!

Hi Ann,

We are heading back to Cappoquin on Friday. Monday and Tuesday we will be just taking day trips. The girls do have school and we took them out 3 days this week already. On Wednesday my flight leaves Cork around lunch time and I will be off to London. Here's a picture of the car and the girls. In the background is the public library (written in Galic). We were in Dungarvan at Christine's apartment.

the car

Saoirse keeps asking me why I say "man" all the time. Just a Canadian thing, man!
Aurevoir!

Weather today: sun and clouds, light breeze; around 9 degrees (I'm guessing)

MissViss & me

Saoirse

scary faces

Killarney

Hello.........

Sherry, Deirdre, Saoirse and I are doing the tourist thing here in Killarney. It's a lovely town. James is working and looking after the pets, Bandit, the cat and Ceili, the dog.

We had great fun on Halloween. Fireworks, bonfire and loads of laughs at Vanessa's with all the lads (that all the kids, girls and boys).

I've included just a few pictures for now. Stay tuned over the next few days, I'll will have more to share. I got a great picture of the girls with the car but they are still on my camera back at the hotel room.

I am at Webtalk, an internet cafe doing this. I am so glad I am able to get the picture program running from here.

Thanks to everyone for the great comments. This is so much fun!!!!

Weather today: sunny with a few clouds; a warm 11 degrees