andrew on May 24th, 2009

We picked Tui and Karen up from the airport and have been cruising along the canal for a while now. We just moored and are about to walk into Bath.
Happy birthday, Grana! Many happy returms of the day!

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andrew on May 21st, 2009

After leaving the zoo, we headed north from Dublin along the coast to Howth Head.  We were searching for a place to walk in the sand and perhaps even immerse ourselves in the briny water.  Originally an island, but now connected to the mainland by a tombolo, Howth Head was very rocky and did not [...]

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andrew on May 20th, 2009

The one place in Ireland that the kids decided they really wanted to visit was the Dublin Zoo.  The rest of us were skeptical, since it seemed that perhaps zoos are much alike throughout the world.  We decided that since we were planning to do some things that the kids might be less interested in [...]

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andrew on May 14th, 2009

Molly’s parents came to visit while the kids were on holiday.  It was really nice to see them.

Among other things, we went to Chatsworth House, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and a spectacular estate.  We’ve been meaning to visit for a while, so it was nice to have a chance to [...]

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andrew on May 4th, 2009

We celebrated River’s ninth birthday last month.

It is sometimes hard to believe how grown up she has become.  Nine years have gone quickly, and it is a pleasure to watch her grow and change.

She had a couple of friends over for a birthday dinner and some games.

I think they had a nice time.

A few days [...]

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