Took meself and the two youngest daughters off to the Kingdom (County Kerry) for a wee swim. After a few beach 'no-no's' (Beal strand 'the water was too far away', and Ballybunion - 'less said..') we arrived at Ballyheigue. I haven't been there since I was a young teen and jeebus knows why! The beach goes on forever, and the Atlantic was.. wait for it... WARM!! A tepid ocean is the friend of a Stew called Map! We swam for what seemed like three days (it was a couple of hours) and it was glorious, GLORIOUS I tell ya. Me heid is browner than usual (yes, miss Pony-doll, I did have slap on it!) and as for the rest of my toned and bronzed bod...:¬)
I went for a pint or two with the plumber on my return and bumped into an old friend, Jon Mon. I was his best man at his wedding many moons ago. We lost touch and haven't seen each other in donkey's years. It was his wife Chris that I instantly recognised, she hasn't aged a day, though Jon hasn't changed that much either. Seemingly the Map HAS! It took Jon a few moments to get me, it was my voice he recognised!
Anyhoo, they have relocated to our neighbourhood in the past month and it looks like we may be seeing more of them. He's a grandfather now, which makes me a grand-uncle (again!) seeing as I'm his daughters' Godfather. (I used to be Catholic. Shhsshh!)
Between coming back from the beach and going to the pub I spent almost four hours with an electronics guy (along with me drummer) trying to figure out the problem with our sound system that has been plaguing us for the past month. We think we have found the problem (fingers crossed) and it can (hopefully) be fixed, though at a (high) cost!
Plan for the morrow? Speedo (white) in the back yard. YES we are overlooked, NO I don't care, they can swoon to their hearts content, as can their wives! :¬)
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There's something therapeutic about floating in the ocean. It takes us back to something primal. Swim in the Caribbean for a real high.
ReplyDeletePlease, oh PLEASE, post a pic of the white Speedo.
A warm ocean is lovely! So glad you are having sunny summer weather. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, DO post pics of you in the white speedo (not just the speedo by itself...) :-D
Hot one here today. High of 30C, and it will feel like 36 with the humidity (or warmer). I prefer a dry heat, but will take this as it's all we got!
Happy summer to you, Map!! xoxoxo
I'm holding up my end of the bargain and keeping the rain off you. We're entering day 4 of afternoon thunderstorms of a violent nature, complete with flood warnings. Next up: a cool system (yeah!) that will get stuck and hover over us through the weekend bringing...you guessed it..more rain!
ReplyDeleteHey, it's the least I can do for you and yours. ;) May the neighborhood husbands turn green with envy.
EPS/UB; You send tickets for the holiday in the Carribean and you can have all the white Speedo pics ya want! :¬)
ReplyDeletePon; It feels like I haven't worn long trousers in months, though it be weeks. The wash basket is never overflowing as is usual, 'cos everyone is practically nekkid all the time. And cold showers have become the norm. The TV is never on as we are all outdoors all the time until it is time for bed.
ReplyDelete'Mr.Sun, Sun,
Mr. Golden sun,
Please shine down on me.' :¬)
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hope; Thanks pal, I KNEW ya'll had a hand in this! :¬)
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That's how I spend most of my nonworking hours every summer... almost nekkid. It's a lovely feeling, isn't it! I would be very happy if I could wear shorts, a tank top and sandals to work every day but for some reason, it's not an acceptable uniform. ;-)
ReplyDeleteenvy eats me up..it's Winter here and damn cold
ReplyDeleteHot sun In Ireland - oh what is so rare?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy. Do ditch the speedos.
Kymbo; It's winter HERE 11 months of the feckin' year pal, and that's a GOOD year! :¬)
ReplyDeletePat; I have a broon heid!
ReplyDelete(There never was a Speedo on the Map, I prefer baggy shorts, they hide a multitude!) :¬)
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