We are off to Northern Ireland at 6:00 AM. Will blog on Tuesday. Happy Memorial Day.
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Baby's Back
FMM: 2 mi
Top O'the Morning, Saturday Slackers,
Nancy & company have arrived. We had a joyful reunion at the airport... The girls have already learned that "speaking English" has its own meaning in Dublin. Jessica thought the customs official was telling her to "have a nice day", to which she effusively replied, "Thank you, thank you sooo much!" He was not amused as he was saying, "How long is your stay?", and he expected a proper answer. I also had to tell Jessica to stop smiling and hang onto her purse and scowl like me (I have it perfected) as she was being approached by nice-looking young men collecting for animal charities on the street. She said that she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling and she LOVES animals. Ah, youth! I knew I needed a breath of fresh air...Despite jet lag, they managed to stay awake at -- you guessed it -- the Book of Hells, er I mean Kells. They loved their visit to a newly-opened tourist attraction: The National Leprechaun Museum. (I wonder where the International Leprechaun Museum is?) They liked the room where everything is huge and you can pretend you're a leprechaun. Heck, I experience that every day. I was thrilled to have Marie close the kitchen window for me as I usually have to climb up onto the kitchen counter to do it. They raved about last night's lasagna, so now my hostess duties are complete, right? At least my cooking repertoire has been exhausted. It's ham sandwiches and chips from here on out...Today they are off to see the world -- at least they will be once they wake up...
Hosting a big slumber party,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
P.S. It's Saturday. Faithful readers know what to do. Don't put it off. Get up now and set those mousetraps!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Guest of Honor
FMM: 8 mi
Hi, Friends & Fam,
My farewell parties have begun; surely you've started planning my welcome home parties, haven't you? If not, get busy! My friend Marie hosted a smashing luncheon for 8 with a gorgeous menu. They use the word "gorgeous" to describe food here; in fact, the food was gorgeous, and I wanted to take a picture of it. I should have because you probably won't believe me. Here goes: a huge salmon served cold, smoked mackerel, prawns (aka "shrimp"), crab salad, tossed salad, fresh moist brown bread and butter, chicken salad, carrot salad, potato salad, tiramisu with ice cream, free-flowing wine, and coffee. We enjoyed several hours of good craic before I finally had to say good bye at 5:00 PM -- my second 4 hour lunch within a week. I am sad to leave my faithful walking friends. We have enjoyed many happy hours walking the hills and enjoying the ocean views in Howth. Their friendship has been a blessing, and I was humbled to have them go to so much trouble for me...Meanwhile back in Dublin Nancy's friend Marie Schulte had arrived from Prague and was reading a book in the Burlington Hotel lobby, patiently awaiting my return. Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I was only 90 minutes late. What's a girl to do? Stop talking?... Nancy and her two friends arrive in a few hours. Soon we'll have a full house of 6. Can't wait for the fun to begin...
Partying on,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Hi, Friends & Fam,
My farewell parties have begun; surely you've started planning my welcome home parties, haven't you? If not, get busy! My friend Marie hosted a smashing luncheon for 8 with a gorgeous menu. They use the word "gorgeous" to describe food here; in fact, the food was gorgeous, and I wanted to take a picture of it. I should have because you probably won't believe me. Here goes: a huge salmon served cold, smoked mackerel, prawns (aka "shrimp"), crab salad, tossed salad, fresh moist brown bread and butter, chicken salad, carrot salad, potato salad, tiramisu with ice cream, free-flowing wine, and coffee. We enjoyed several hours of good craic before I finally had to say good bye at 5:00 PM -- my second 4 hour lunch within a week. I am sad to leave my faithful walking friends. We have enjoyed many happy hours walking the hills and enjoying the ocean views in Howth. Their friendship has been a blessing, and I was humbled to have them go to so much trouble for me...Meanwhile back in Dublin Nancy's friend Marie Schulte had arrived from Prague and was reading a book in the Burlington Hotel lobby, patiently awaiting my return. Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I was only 90 minutes late. What's a girl to do? Stop talking?... Nancy and her two friends arrive in a few hours. Soon we'll have a full house of 6. Can't wait for the fun to begin...
Partying on,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Pictures!
Hi, Blogaphae and Blogaphus,
FMM: 4 mi
Toshiba Ann is back on her mother's lap with a new motherboard. She was a bit of a brat and refused to show me where my pictures are now stored, but I eventually found them. I hope you appreciate them. And I hope I can find them again sometime.
Above you'll see Rachel J and her friend Kate, Donna & Dana Y, and me with my pals at the yacht club. ( Notice the boats in the background?)...I am in full "mother mode" around here; I wish I had a new motherboard myself. Nancy will be glad to get on the plane if only to avoid one more e-mail or phone call from me with a question, suggestion, or a downright order. I did _take a break last night and went to the Abbey Theater to see the world premiere of _Bookworms_, a play about a book club. It was quite entertaining and even featured two actresses from _Ballykissangel_, our formerly favorite Irish TV show..My friend Marie is having a going-away luncheon for me at her house today after we walk at the seashore. I nearly cried when she told me she was doing it...Marie Schulte is coming from Prague tonight. We'll take her to the National Gallery tonight. Tomorrow morning Nancy, Jessica, and Maura arrive, and the fun begins. I can't wait!
Excited and delighted,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
P.S. I know there are duplicate pix. If I could figure out how to get them off and how to make my text go where I want, believe me, I would! Gotta go on my last FMM with the Seashore Ladies!
The Reunion
FMM: 3 mi
Hi, Blogi,
I am off to pick up Toshiba Ann. I can't wait to hold her on my lap once again tickle her little keys. While Delly is a nice guy, there's nothing like your own flesh and blood, er...I mean laptop. Talk about happy laptime! (sorry, this one is an inside joke). Nancy and company arrive on Friday, so I have shifted into mother mode. The lasagna meat is cooking on the stove (Just call me Mama Oconnelli), the brownie mix is on the counter, and the grocery list is growing. Can't wait to see my little baby once again (and I do mean Nancy )!
Happy and sappy,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Hi, Blogi,
I am off to pick up Toshiba Ann. I can't wait to hold her on my lap once again tickle her little keys. While Delly is a nice guy, there's nothing like your own flesh and blood, er...I mean laptop. Talk about happy laptime! (sorry, this one is an inside joke). Nancy and company arrive on Friday, so I have shifted into mother mode. The lasagna meat is cooking on the stove (Just call me Mama Oconnelli), the brownie mix is on the counter, and the grocery list is growing. Can't wait to see my little baby once again (and I do mean Nancy )!
Happy and sappy,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Compliments I've Received
FMM: 2 mi
Hi, Bloga and Blogus,
If you took Latin, you'll understand the salutation. I must be getting reflective in my waning days of Irish captivity. I have been focusing on nice things people have said to or about me. Don't worry; this won't take long. My dentist here remarked, "I wish I could get the Irish people to floss like you." Well, if you move to a foreign country and have an abscess, a root canal, gum cyst surgery, and your husband breaks a crown, believe me you are a most motivated flosser. With my eating habits, I am walking around with floss hanging out of my mouth most of the day...Donna's daughter Dana told me that my purple patent leather wheelie cart is much "cooler" than her mother's black mesh one. I have style and I didn't even know it.....Bob thanked me for last night's "delicious dinner" (a frozen Tesco brand quiche, salad from a bag whose expiration date I refuse to reveal, and a left over mini muffin). He was serious, too. Aren't you curious what a bad dinner would be around here?...The young Latvian man who cut my hair thought it was very thick or at least I think that's what he said. He could have been saying "ick" or "sick"....My friend Pam told me that I should write a book. She's been telling me that for at least 38 years. She said that I couldn't write _Ulysses_, but I could write something "quirky". Well, I think I have been writing _Ulysses_ all year, in a quirky sort of way right here on The Blog from the Blog. And I know Nancy feels like I've been gone for 20 years....I'll try to think of more compliments while I'm off hunting and gathering..
Pondering while wandering,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Hi, Bloga and Blogus,
If you took Latin, you'll understand the salutation. I must be getting reflective in my waning days of Irish captivity. I have been focusing on nice things people have said to or about me. Don't worry; this won't take long. My dentist here remarked, "I wish I could get the Irish people to floss like you." Well, if you move to a foreign country and have an abscess, a root canal, gum cyst surgery, and your husband breaks a crown, believe me you are a most motivated flosser. With my eating habits, I am walking around with floss hanging out of my mouth most of the day...Donna's daughter Dana told me that my purple patent leather wheelie cart is much "cooler" than her mother's black mesh one. I have style and I didn't even know it.....Bob thanked me for last night's "delicious dinner" (a frozen Tesco brand quiche, salad from a bag whose expiration date I refuse to reveal, and a left over mini muffin). He was serious, too. Aren't you curious what a bad dinner would be around here?...The young Latvian man who cut my hair thought it was very thick or at least I think that's what he said. He could have been saying "ick" or "sick"....My friend Pam told me that I should write a book. She's been telling me that for at least 38 years. She said that I couldn't write _Ulysses_, but I could write something "quirky". Well, I think I have been writing _Ulysses_ all year, in a quirky sort of way right here on The Blog from the Blog. And I know Nancy feels like I've been gone for 20 years....I'll try to think of more compliments while I'm off hunting and gathering..
Pondering while wandering,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Monday, May 24, 2010
A Knack for Craic
FMM: 7 mi
Hi, Lads and Lassies,
Sorry about not blogging Saturday. I hope I did not add to your slacking by causing you to click on Tiztalk dozens of times. Surely you remembered to do You Know What without being reminded!...I've experienced two firsts: I've dined at a yacht club and been on a pub crawl. I went to a charity luncheon sponsored by the Peninsula Society at the Howth Yacht Club. The ladies I walk with (aka "the Seashore Ladies") had a table. We ate, drank, yakked, laughed, and took pictures. It was a gorgeous day to sit by the ocean. It started at 12:30 and was still going when I left at 4:30. And you thought only American women knew how to have a good time. As if that weren't enough fun for one day, Bob, Donna, Dana, and I went on a pub crawl that evening. I had my first beer in about 20 years; I've sworn off for another 20. We eventually ended up in the basement of a bar where a Bob got a taste of what he is always seeking: traditional Irish music...Donna was gloating about the fact that - unlike my previous guests - she hadn't lost a passport, debit card, purse or anything while visiting. Well, on the way home, she suffered what I would call a delayed "Tizzie effect." She left her reading glasses on the plane. The flight attendant announced that a pair had been found, but she didn't realize they were HERS until later. Now who would do that??..While Donna and Dana were in the air, we received a call from Rachel Juergensmeyer and her friend who are staying at a hostel. We met them for dinner and enjoyed hearing about their adventures in England...In Other News: Nancy and her pals are coming later this week...Molly starts her new job today.. My laptop needs a new motherboard. I guess I have worn it out with 9 months of nonstop surfing, e-mailing, and blogging. I should have my best friend (Toshiba Ann) back by Thursday. I promise to add lots of pictures...
Still slacking and yakking,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
Hi, Lads and Lassies,
Sorry about not blogging Saturday. I hope I did not add to your slacking by causing you to click on Tiztalk dozens of times. Surely you remembered to do You Know What without being reminded!...I've experienced two firsts: I've dined at a yacht club and been on a pub crawl. I went to a charity luncheon sponsored by the Peninsula Society at the Howth Yacht Club. The ladies I walk with (aka "the Seashore Ladies") had a table. We ate, drank, yakked, laughed, and took pictures. It was a gorgeous day to sit by the ocean. It started at 12:30 and was still going when I left at 4:30. And you thought only American women knew how to have a good time. As if that weren't enough fun for one day, Bob, Donna, Dana, and I went on a pub crawl that evening. I had my first beer in about 20 years; I've sworn off for another 20. We eventually ended up in the basement of a bar where a Bob got a taste of what he is always seeking: traditional Irish music...Donna was gloating about the fact that - unlike my previous guests - she hadn't lost a passport, debit card, purse or anything while visiting. Well, on the way home, she suffered what I would call a delayed "Tizzie effect." She left her reading glasses on the plane. The flight attendant announced that a pair had been found, but she didn't realize they were HERS until later. Now who would do that??..While Donna and Dana were in the air, we received a call from Rachel Juergensmeyer and her friend who are staying at a hostel. We met them for dinner and enjoyed hearing about their adventures in England...In Other News: Nancy and her pals are coming later this week...Molly starts her new job today.. My laptop needs a new motherboard. I guess I have worn it out with 9 months of nonstop surfing, e-mailing, and blogging. I should have my best friend (Toshiba Ann) back by Thursday. I promise to add lots of pictures...
Still slacking and yakking,
I remain
Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth
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