Saturday, September 19, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Another slightly foggy morning, but warm.

We’re working on the transfer of the vehicle from Greg to Kevin. This morning I will ride to Mullingar with Sonja to put the transfer of title in the post so we will get the new registration.

Kevin is being shown “how to” feed the just-weaned baby deer in the paddock by our house so Brendan can do other things over the weekend. Brendan works for Gregg five days a week and has his own twenty acre farm and family not far from here.

Sonja and I will also shop for necessities for tomorrow’s birthday party.

When we returned from town, the four of us enjoyed a lovely lunch out back at the lodge. German sausage that looked like hot dogs with Colemans mustard, potato salad, pancakes and black currant jam. The pancakes were a test. We saw them in the store on the bread aisle and were curious. They were pre-cooked, wrapped and sealed in clear plastic. I asked a woman nearby “What do you do with these, do you eat them cold, or what?” She replied, “You put them in the microwave and then add syrup or whatever you like.” Who knew! We actually warmed them in the toaster and added jam. They were acceptable.

Greg received a phone call for a safari booking during after-lunch-tea, so it was decided that I would accompany Greg in the jeep with the couple when they arrived.

Long story, short . . . . There is now a plan for me to do the guided, narrated tour. I will love doing this. If Kevin joined me, all the better!

Henry, the Highlander
We were home by 6:00 pm for an early dinner of leftover venison Bolognese sauce and penne pasta and a dvd of “Spinning Boris”.

We’ll meet up with everyone at the lodge tomorrow at noon to ready for the big birthday party.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Big birthday party today from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, of course it’s raining! No worries really, we have “all weather facilities,” and it may stop raining. It’s still early.

We slept in ‘til 9:00 am today knowing that we didn‘t have to be at the “office” until noon. I went out and fed the animals and stoked the furnace then came in for breakfast with Kevin.

This birthday party is for two children, one aged 6, and the other aged 2. We’re all looking forward to the fun.

After attending to the critters we arrived at the lodge around 11:30. As we cleaned, polished, and prepared for the party safari the rain stopped. By the time Kev and I were blowing up the balloons, the sky began to clear.

The sun was shining brightly as all the cars arrived with the guests. The big bouncy thing (like a bouncy castle w/out the castle) entertained the children until everyone arrived and then we headed for the “loo” before boarding the safari train.

One hour later, after being the Safari Woman on the tour with Greg, the Safari Man, and seeing and interacting with all the animals, photo opportunities, going “fishing” in the lake, and making a wish on the Ogham (pronounced ohm) Stone, we completed the circle back to the lodge.


Lunch was waiting for us and then the birthday cake celebration. It didn’t seem like the children wanted to leave until the giant bouncy thing was flat on the ground, but parents scooped them up and they were off, all smiles. T’was a grand day!

Kev, Sonja, and I relaxed with a cup of tea after cleaning up and reflected on the day. What a great team we are becoming. The future looks very bright.

Kevin and I are looking forward to a relaxing day tomorrow with nothing but a few animal duties.


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