An all day rain keeps us mostly indoors. Though most of us, Kat, Jason, Griffin, Kayla, JR. Colt and Savanna shuttle over to spend some time meeting the castle dogs. Gorgeous doggies, and very good boys and girls. The Irish wolfhounds are so special. Big as ponies and with such an easy, steady calm.
I decide to set up my laptop after my workout while Kat and some of the gang head to the indoor pool. Figured I’d work a couple hours at the desk with the fire going and the rain falling.
I guess I put in more like three before Jason came knocking to see if I wanted lunch. As a matter of fact, I do. So we meet Logan and Savanna. Shortly after we order, the swim team rolls in, and Colt joins us.
I try the chicken soup. It doesn’t restore my voice, but it’s delicious. And as the rain continues, it’s a good day to just linger awhile. We vote on what movie we’ll watch tonight.
Catherine’s arranged for us to have dinner in the Cinema (conveniently located directly across from Colt’s room. So a fun night, with dinner and a show, with the dress code: Pajamas.
We need family friendly so go with Madagascar. How can you go wrong?
Plenty of time before dinner to laze around, check email. BW stayed back this trip as he’s going to Portugal later this year with a photography group. So I catch up on news from home. Dogs are behaving, gardens are thriving. He followed my instructions and fed my sour dough starter! Yay! Deck’s being painted and so’s our gym. Both really needed it.
Then it’s time to meander my way through the castle—so many happy faces—and up to Kat and Jason’s room. Kayla and JR are already there, in pjs. Griffin puts on the Griffin-size provided robe. Adorable. And we meander to the Cinema. You can smell popcorn!
Now I’m hungry.
Colt, Logan and Savannah just walk across the hall.
It’s a big, comfy room with a huge movie screen. Tables set for us in front of the big, comfy chairs—front row! Peruse the menu, get soft drinks to go with our popcorn, place our dinner orders. One of our hosts takes a group shot of the movie-goers.
Dim the lights.
It’s a fun, bright, happy movie, and dinner’s served unobtrusively. Beside me, Griffin laughs out loud again and again during our private family screening.
We loved it. Thank you, Catherine!
I’m off for an early night. Think about reading, think about TV, do a little of both, but bed calls.
Today’s as bright as yesterday was gloomy. The lake’s bold and blue. This afternoon some of us are doing a painting class. Fun! For those not artistically inclined, it’s a great day to explore outdoors, which I may do myself before painting time.
Plans are to head into Cong for dinner tonight. Maybe we can happen on a seisiún ceoil.
Nora
I wake up every morning to read this blog with my coffee! It’s just as magical as your books 💗✨
lol. Me too !
Christina, I was just getting ready to type this same thing. What a great way to start the day, coffee and Nora’s blog!
Thank you Nora for taking us along with you and your beautiful family!
Me too
is it just me or im sorta hearing eve? like i imagine this what eve might sound like? if she ever had to send a message back home while on vacation? and she’s sorta mellowed? heehee.
AWWW those dogs!!! they’re adorable. what giants!
So happy to see Nora and company having fun and relaxing 🙂 Stay safe!
Love reading your blog everyday! Feel like I am with you and your family, and enjoying everything you do each day. The retired me wants to tell you to put the writing aside and enjoy your family time, but the selfish me is so appreciative of your written words, keep writing. 💕💕💕
I love indoor days. Especially when it’s raining. And especially nice with a fire! The dogs look like sweethearts. I hope Griffin didn’t want to ride one of the wolfhounds! The setup for the movie looked awesome! Very comfortable with dinner added in! Nice!
Another exciting day and looking forward to seeing more on your time in Ireland 😊😊😊
Ah, the dogs! Great pictures – I think if I went on such a long trip and didn’t have my five Labs along, I most definitely would be hunting down a dog or two to help me through the vacation. Glad the gang found some furry buddies to snuzzle. 🐾
❤️ it all! What wonderful family memories.
I will somehow save this blog so I can read it over and over. Thank you Nora for taking me to see the birthplace of my Irish Granny (County Sligo late 1800’s). It seems we are all enjoying our morning coffee with you!
I joined you for your interview at the Lodge on the 6th July & just wanted to say how wonderful to see you in person. Even though I didn’t get to as any questions it was really one of the highlights of my trip to Ireland from Brisbane. I have been reading your books for over 40yrs and my favourites are the “Dragon Heart” trilogy, and also “Shelter In Place. Love your books and thank you for many enjoyable hours. Hope you voice gets better soon.