We're starting from Dublin and will spend some time in Ulster early on, before doing the Wild Atlantic Way (with diversions inland). Hope to hook up with an old mate who lives in Cobh (Cork port) but sod's law dictates that he's away in Brittany about the time we hit that area, so who knows?
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The thought of buggering off to Ireland soon for six weeks touring in my van makes me quite happy.
Always wanted to explore more. It's about 35 years since our only visit (to Crookhaven, County Cork), so we're ready for it.
Memories of driving along Roland Avenue and Hen Lane every weekday, watching the progress on the skyline.
It all seemed so positive and full of promise...
My dad was born on the same day as Fats Domino - so 'ave a piece of that pizza! 😉
(Edit - which was also Johnny Cash's birthday, but a few years apart).
Or Gilmour 😉
Vera. Every time my missus watches that particular programme, my inner Floyd goes straight into 'does anybody here remember Vera Lynn?'...
Yes it was.
Me and a couple of mates from Climax Widd Rd used th skive off up there regularly to browse records and then have a brew and a batch in the D& T.
Had a quick look, but can't see her mentioned. Just recently heard that Judy Loe passed last month. Actress and widow of the great Richard Beckinsale (and much more recently, TV Director Roy Battersby), and mother of Kate Beckinsale.
Liked her.
Yep. Always used to grow my own tomatoes (and lots of other veg) when I had a 160ft back garden. Really haven't the patience or room now, but really miss good toms.
Might bung a few plants in next year for old times' sake.
I lost a stepbrother about 20 years ago. Sadly we saw it coming. Nothing could save him.
Then a colleague, who seemingly had everything, took his life. Nobody saw it coming. Sometimes it's like that.
So sad for Matt and his family and friends.
Rest easy fella. x
They didn't even have to rebrand.
Just got carte blanche to start from near the top and pick and choose from various squads (inc many from Cov) at inflated wages, while still not having paid back their manifold non-rugby debts.
They've admitted to a wage bill of 1.1 million next season, which is...