Booming Banter

Ma is still working on Belfast time so she’s been awake since five o’clock.

She’s been busy with « Friendsgiving » events at the tearoom since she came back so she is crashing into bed at eight.

It’s not a problem for me as it gets me away from JAWS!

Since it’s Sunday, I know we’ll be able to have a snooze this afternoon.

That might set her back on track for the rest of the week.

If it doesn’t we’ll treat it philosophically enjoy the time together and admire what we can see.

Blessing#1890-Crescent Moon

Precious Peeps it’s Pits Perfect.

I am so happy Granny is back as Scooby was horrible while she was away and caused me several injuries with his horrible canines. He is hateful.

Granny came home with a new dog. It’s very quiet.

Auntie Carol gave it to her as a belated birthday gift.

It’s very beautiful and never moves and I’m delighted it’s a girl as I couldn’t deal with another male. In fact I believe it may have been modeled on me!!

I’m excessively jealous of its pretty pink collar that is bedecked with rhinestones.

Unfortunately even if I were to steal it and make a run for it the collar wouldn’t fit my graceful neck.

Maybe I could wear it as tail decor.

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Ma is back! I’m so glad to see her and snuggle.

She’s thrilled with this new direct flight from Cleveland to Dublin it’s so relaxing not having to sweat over making connections.

She’s learned a lot on this trip. First that the Cleveland airport is literally a straight shot up the I-71 from our house and takes just under two hours.

The parking is right at the airport so need to catch a bus. A quick walk does it!!!

She also learned that Dublin airport is extremely quiet at the time the return flight leaves. She was at the gate three hours before boarding!!! Pity her hand baggage was full or she could have done a little Christmas shopping!

The service was great as always on Aer Lingus and the food was yummy even in good old economy class where she was seated.

As for entertainment excellent! Great movies and lots of super shows to pass the time.

I feel it in my bones that there may be more regular trips on the horizon but for now I’ll settle for a good walk!!!!!

Blessing#1888-Smooth Sailing

Ma and Auntie Lorraine hit some tourist spots soon after breakfast on Tuesday. They took in the new Coronation Garden down by Belfast Lough. Seemed appropriate as it was after all the Kings birthday.

Next they took to the CS Lewis trail just around the corner from Lorraine’s home.

It’s been there some years but Ma had never visited. Still so many things to see in the good old home town.

Appetite having been built it was time for an Ulster Fry with Auntie Sandra then on for retail therapy with Auntie Carol, a quick trip to see Auntie Phyllis and then it was time for a beer with Auntie Lesley.

That done it was back to Lorraine’s for dinner and an early night.

Just glad that photos were taken because she forgot to call me!!

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The King was 75 yesterday. Before you jump to conclusions this was not the reason for my Mom’s trip to the UK.

He didn’t invite her to his party.

Even if he had she’d have had to refuse because she hasn’t a minute.

Too many people to see. Too many cups of tea to drink not to mention the wine and beer and all that food.

Even for Kings though there’s never too many cakes!!!

Blessing#1886-Celebrations

Ma can’t go to the UK without there being a milestone historical event.

Last time it was the Coronation that was planned and no surprise.

Yesterday though the former Prime Minister David Cameron was seen walking into #10 Downing Street before 8:30am. WHY?

The current Prime Minister had sacked the current foreign secretary a few minutes early. Shock horror was he going to appoint Cameron as the new one!!!

Since Cameron no longer holds a seat in the House of Commons the PM had to have the King make him a Lord.

Sure enough, after a nail biting ninety minutes the news breaks that Cameron is now Baron Cameron and has been appointed Foreign Secretary.

This was a monumental moment and a humongous surprise to the entire nation.

What was even more surprising was the number of times the #10 cat Larry left and entered the front door. Ten times!!!

Talk about a pet with power!

Only I can be more important in the world of current affairs!!!

Blessing#1885-Openings and Closings

It is shocking to hear that Belfast Market was teaming with canines yesterday.

Devouring the crumbs that tumbled from the vast Belfast Baps that people were stuffing into their faces as they roamed the stalls.

Worse! One of the partakers of this local delicacy was my own Mothers.

Each of these missiles contains enough calories to fuel a small vehicle for one hundred miles. Mother’s was relatively light just two fried eggs and two sausages in that handful!!!

I may never forgive her! Don’t understand why that huge brute looks so sad!

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It’s not a bit fair that I have to stay home on this side of the Atlantic with Dad and the unbelievably hateful hound that is my niece while Ma goes to see everyone in Ireland.

Just look at the fun she is having!

Parties and all those peeps and all that food.

I don’t see why I can’t go.

I’m her Service Dog!! They allow them to fly!!

See all those field and that sun. I could be romping there now over those hills down to the sea!!

As for that charcuterie board surely some must have been had by by Irish cousin “Rocksie” the cockapoo who I have it on good authority spent a lot of time under that table last night.

Blessing#1883-Party Time

It’s not a bit fair that I have to stay home on this side of the Atlantic with Dad and the unbelievably hateful hound that is my niece while Ma goes to see everyone in Ireland.

Just look at the fun she is having!

Parties and all those peeps and all that food.

I don’t see why I can’t go.

I’m her Service Dog!! They allow them to fly!!

See all those field and that sun. I could be romping there now over those hills down to the sea!!

As for that charcuterie board surely some must have been had by by Irish cousin “Rocksie” the cockapoo who I have it on good authority spent a lot of time under that table last night.

Blessing#1882-Party Time

Precious Peeps it’s Pits Perfect again. I’m in charge of this edition because the Grey Gizz couldn’t sleep without his “Mama”

What a stupid old sissy he is. So tied to Granny’s apron strings. He’s on hunger strike as well and that’s going down like a lump of lead with Grandpa.

I told him “don’t waste that good finely chopped bologna I’ll eat it all” but he ignored me.

Dad and I are happy for Granny that’s she’s getting to see her family.

Hope she brings some jelly babies back!

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