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My Da22:18 Apr 29 2008
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My Da is just about one of the bravest men that I have met. He has survived the second world war serving his time in the Royal Air Force, and earned medals during this time for his service. He got one of his legs crushed which was nearly amputated when it was run over by a tank. He is still suffering at this stage of his life with it, and the old skin grafs are starting to give up.
I am proud of my Father, he served his country like his fathers before him and our family has a long and distinguished service record to the Armed Forces.
Dad, is well in his 80's now..but he is still a teenager at heart. HIs bravery in the face of adversity continues to amaze me as he took of to Spain today, rolling of in his wheelchair to the airplane. Oxygen ordered and waiting on the other side for him.
I love my Father
He is in me and I am in Him, and he is all to me.
Take Ownership of Your Own Life.23:50 Apr 28 2008
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In life not everything will turn out the way you want them. At one time you will be up at the top of the hill, and the next time you will be standing at the bottom wondering how the heck you got there, and vice versa. These journeys are important to remember, because the beauty of them all is that you take ownership, and see it through to it's entirety. By doing this you will be stronger because you will have more faith in your own abilities, and never will be afraid as your inner strength grows..
Hmm18:07 Apr 27 2008
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I am over it. Are you?
My Saturday23:38 Apr 26 2008
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Well it started when I woke up! ...which is normally at dawn with the loud cries of the magpies. This morning, I thought well I don't have to work so I rolled over and placed the pillow over my head and fell asleep thinking I must get a few cats about the place. Now that would work especially if I could train them to sit on my bedroom window sill! Or the roof :)
I enjoyed the day... I did make pie! Apple crumble that I will have for during the week because we went out for tea this evening , and I forgot I am going out for lunch tomorrow :)
We had a beautiful sunset and we went out with the cameras and took some photographs in the surrounding mountains. Afterwards, we called in on some friends, had a bit of laugh and some wine :)
I almost felt "normal" today and tomorrow is going to be great also :)
Here is a photo of me last fall enjoying my glass of guinness at a pub in southern Ireland....there was a summer breeze in the air today, and I am longing for some long sunny days filled with laughter and love.
Journal14:50 Apr 26 2008
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Your behaviour is cowardly and unimpressive. Instead of sending me stupid emails about my journal here, why don't you spend the day being productive and go jump in cesspit somewhere.
I am tired of this, and reading through my journal you can see how many of those entries have been directed towards you. So, read my lips LEAVE ME ALONE
I am flattered you have a need to stalk me, but it is getting beyond a joke now. Bugger off!
Time Out!23:17 Apr 25 2008
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There is one thing I promised the doc last week and that is I would take time out and relax over the weekends.. Chuckles, well to manage that I had to work 15 hours straight today! with short periods of time out to get my head showered!
So, tomorrow I bake pie! I read, I play and I go out. Sunday I am off with some friends to lunch. I get to pig out on sleeping in tomorrow morning to. My work is completed YAY! - I'd luv a guinness right now 'tho!
Letter07:54 Apr 25 2008
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The Postman brought me a letter this morning from the Education Authority. It really is unbelievable as my tutor has given me a final opportunity to complete my NVQ4 in Food Secruity and Safety. I would love to teach that subject and with this qualification I could, so I am going to consider going for it. Two papers to write up during May if I do, with a written examination in June. A whole load of work, but I have the Company sorted now and I may be allowed the time in the evenings that is required to do this...
Sockpuppet - My Friend21:00 Apr 24 2008
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Everyone has their faults, as well as their good points and Guy (Sockpuppet) is no exception to this. I would say I know the bloke for about six years during which time we have often had many laughs, as well as intelligent conversations and exchanges of points of view some of which were heated.
In an adult world we know we don’t have to agree with everyone all of the time and well if we did that it would make us appear to have no inner strength of our own. This is one thing that I adore about the man behind the puppet that he calls people a spade when he feels they are acting inappropriately, and it is just not everyone else but that also includes myself... when he feels I have gone off the rails he tells me so. He doesn’t mince his words about it either.
Guy is consistently getting it wrong with some of the management of Vampire Rave because a lot of the time he voices opinions that not all like, but yet he would be one the first to champion that same person to others when he believes they have done something that is righteous. (That includes his enemies if he finds good in what they do, and I find that an admirable trait.) Not all people are comfortable with both ends of that scale, when the scales tilt at some negativity but that is predictable human behaviour .I think we all have been there and worn that particular tee-shirt.
Maybe people dislike him because he is open, explicit, candid and sometimes rude in his views and points on Vampire Rave, but I personally think that is more honourable and has more credibility than blogging incognito which allows room for imagination, guessing and sprouting of more negativity to others by taking that action. He takes responsibility for his actions by allowing no room for guessing games and takes the consequences on the chin.
Guy has a following of his own that creates and allows for a sensationalism among others that a lot of people regardless if they like him or not enjoy. After all, that gives people a vocal point and being human it is a fact of life that people will talk about and judge others.
Now, I have put together some bad, and some good traits of our still resident Sockpuppet, and it may surprise some people just how supportive he can be towards the Rave and people there at times also.
This journal entry is not written, nor meant to be offensive to anyone who personally dislikes the man – I know many who do, but hey you can’t please everybody all of the time. He has been a good friend to me, and to Images , he has also got under both our skins but then I think that is normal in true friendships. We can’t be nice and smiley, smiley all of the time. Friendship is weathering the storm and being able to come back after disagreement when you agree and recognize your mistakes with each other, otherwise it was never a friendship in the first place. There are two sides to every story.
Hmmm08:03 Apr 24 2008
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I need a magpie shooter, any offers? The one thing I don't like about living in the country is the magpies. Man they "Squawk" so loud! Now, with dawn approaching earlier I am awakened at sunrise each morning with the sound of them rawking. I could shoot the buggers really!
***21:35 Apr 23 2008
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Just want to say thanks to those that cared, it meant a lot and helped get me through things today. *hugs* back :)
Journal Overdose21:46 Apr 22 2008
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Tonight I was told to put my work away and relax, so I can sleep good. I have a big day at hospitial tomorrow and I can't help from feeling over-anxious. I think I need a hug.
Well..17:53 Apr 22 2008
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I knew it was too good to be true. I called the agents in Spain today and it has been sold. Well, it was a steal at 88,000 euros but of course they had other property at a much more expensive price. I told them to stuff it, I detest fake opportunities as it just a waste of everyones time. I am cross.
Spain21:42 Apr 20 2008
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What with the worldwide property crash I am seriously considering buying a two bedroom duplex in Southern Spain. I know the area..it is great and nearby all sports facilities, the ocean, golf course and nightlife too. The price of the duplex has dropped considerably by nearly 40,000 euros, and I am really just at the stage do I wait a while longer, or do I go for it? It's like playing eeny meaney miney moo! Oh and yea, its got a pool!
Oh, here is the photo!!
P.S. I have just sent off the query form and got the go ahead from Dom!
YAY!11:02 Apr 20 2008
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At last I have a free day! *crosses fingers* Hubby is taking me out for lunch to a pretty hotel in Donegal. I am loving just being to take time to relax!!.. that is something which most of take forgranted, and maybe I should start that too :)
Prayers22:12 Apr 19 2008
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We said Requiem Mass tonight for Vera, since she died during Holy Week on Holy Saturday.... Mass could not be said. Holy Saturday is a day of waiting and silence. and there are no special services on this day.
Tonight was her Memorial, four weeks exactly from her death.
***16:58 Apr 18 2008
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Today has been a particularly nasty as one of my friends is upset due to being bullied. What is it about some people that because they haven't got the acumen, intelligence, or gracefulness that they have to resort to violence and threats.
That sort of behaviour should have a zero tolerance level. It shows a lack of decorum and self respect also.
A Lesson you learn in Life with time and maturity is to..23:26 Apr 17 2008
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Deal with the faults of others as gently as your own.
23:06 Apr 17 2008
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Clean your finger before you point at my spots.
The Irish Wedding Invitation!07:18 Apr 16 2008
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How daft is this? Yesterday we got a wedding invitation personalized to us in the post. It is on the 13th June and the Giants Causeway Hotel is hosting it. The invite says RSVP - but there is no return address, and wait for...we don't who the bride and groom is either!!! So, if you know of any John & Rosemary's getting married please let me know, as they also omitted their surnames from the invitation!! hahahaa Looks like I am going to have to do a little bit of dectective work!
Hmmm21:04 Apr 15 2008
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I often wonder about how good it would be to go live in the heat somewhere.. I miss it already, it is so damn cold here at 7C most days. *shivers* I need to be warm!!
Wow!18:15 Apr 13 2008
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A Client of mines has been successful in a tender to go build an entertainment complex out in Romania...and wait for it... Guess who has been asked to carry out the occupational safety and health on the project? Yea.. you got it!
ME!!!!
I am wondering if I can snuck off and go visit Dracula's Castle already!!!
Today20:18 Apr 12 2008
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Was really kinda comical.. It felt good to be awakened by a cup of coffee given to me in bed by hubby. Rare is such a treat as it is usually up with the lark and a race out to the car to get somewhere on time! (and with no coffee!)
Hmm, I was wondering..if the day started off so well would it continue? Lawks, I know I need a break from the awfulness that surrounds me... Humming, I skilly wag it into the office for a meeting with potential buyers..yes, I was in a good mood, well slept for a change and under no pressure and willing to accept the faq that even during illness I can negotiate a market place for the Company.
Well, *smiles* I succeeded. I sold off the part that really was causing me stress, and still retain ownership! *happy dance* so Hubby takes me out for dinner to celebrate...damn American platters are sooooo BIG! I am stuffed!! n' I left half the plate too!! hahaa
***19:50 Apr 12 2008
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Threats never work..they are always a last resort when all else fails, but they do tell the personality of a person and it isn't very nice. As you grow up a little you will learn these lessons in life and you hopefully will mature with more gracefulness :)
Damn21:50 Apr 11 2008
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What do you think I am, fuckin stupid? Your plan was so naive, and childish it is laughable. I no longer have any respect for you..whatever happened to honesty and being straight-up about things. That was just dirty play. Fuck you.
Brrrr18:26 Apr 06 2008
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This is a bad sign for summer, having snow in April! *sniffs* I want to go back to Spain! One day I hope to have a small villa there :)
My Vacation In Spain23:54 Apr 05 2008
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First of let me say that it was very beautiful over there, and this time I went on long distance tours in the North of Spain to see the village of Cuenca, and a major city called Zaragoza where currently Expo 2008 is being held.
I wonder if any of you can recognise these rock shapes from a famous movie?
Anyway we pushed on into the Mountains and stopped around about here for a bar-q-que and of course Sangria!
This was the Mountain Shack we partied in, and gosh did we have a ball!
After the midday barby, I took a walk into this quaint village, man it was weird! I didn't see anyone and it was quiet as hell, so I figured I would get out of there by sundown!
It's unfortunate that in everywhere you go that there is always graffiti particularly in a place so beautiful..
Well, if I had to name the village above I guess it would of called it, "The village of the Dead" one could not hear a sound, a baby cry or a radio being played.
So, I think it was time to move on.. it got eerie after that and I started to feel I was being watched so I hurried back to the hotel! vis this beautiful shortcut...
Weird place, I got the shivers race up and down my spine en-route back, and when I looked at the top of the Mountain there was the Holy Cross on top overshadowing the entire village..
So, phew man was I glad I got in and closed my back on the door!!
Chuckles, well what can I say, "OLAY!!" to you brother and thanks for the lend of your warm sweats even 'tho they did drown me! I had a great time in da mountains!! :) :)
Assumption... the Basis of all Stupidity.20:17 Apr 05 2008
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Sometimes having confidence can lead to complacency, and in this.. we put ourself or others at risk. We must always consider things which are outside of our control and take precautions for self, or product protection. This is a lesson to be learned in life, and here endeth the lesson.
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COMMENTS
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Sinora
06:47 Apr 30 2008
Now THAT was a joy to read first thing on a dull and wet morning.....thank you for sharing x
Vampirewitch39
17:23 Apr 30 2008
Dad's like that just make you even a better person. :)
Jamie
13:15 May 01 2008
That is wonderful. =) ♥
ChaosBleed
17:09 May 01 2008
If my little girl see's me in a similiar light I would be the proudest man alive :)