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Date: 22nd May 2011
Careful there Dougie!
Remember life is but the slowest form of death. As I recall you may have a gray hair or two. Had you joined us (dig intended) you may have brought downt he median age of the group. Turned out I was the oldest.
From Blog: USA to Ireland
Careful there Dougie!
Remember life is but the slowest form of death. As I recall you may have a gray hair or two. Had you joined us (dig intended) you may have brought downt he median age of the group. Turned out I was the oldest.
From Blog: USA to Ireland
Date: 22nd May 2011
Kylemore!
Hi Mark- I've only been to Ireland once and have to say that Kylemore Abbey was the most memorable part of my trip - thanks for bringing back such a great memory! Sounds like you're having a ball!
From Blog: Connemara
Kylemore!
Hi Mark- I've only been to Ireland once and have to say that Kylemore Abbey was the most memorable part of my trip - thanks for bringing back such a great memory! Sounds like you're having a ball!
From Blog: Connemara
Who are these guys?
OK....when did you guys get so old? (Although Brian's lookin' dapper). I could'a swore we were all in college not too long-ago....
From Blog: USA to Ireland
Date: 20th May 2011
Congratulations!
Doesn't the car seem really easy and fast now? Enjoy the rest of your journey.
From Blog: Ballyvaughn to Ennis – Day 4 Afternoon (19km/12 miles)
Congratulations!
Doesn't the car seem really easy and fast now? Enjoy the rest of your journey.
From Blog: Ballyvaughn to Ennis – Day 4 Afternoon (19km/12 miles)
Date: 18th May 2011
My Home
Wow lads, best of luck with the trip, I'm Irish (live abroad) Hope you have the long Johns and the extra rain jackets, watch out for mental sheep and tractor drivers who like to take up all the road and drive at 3 m/p/h, Oh and the guinness is pretty good as well (just in case you hadn't heard). Enjoy because the craic is mighty
From Blog: Kilkenny to Ennis
My Home
Wow lads, best of luck with the trip, I'm Irish (live abroad) Hope you have the long Johns and the extra rain jackets, watch out for mental sheep and tractor drivers who like to take up all the road and drive at 3 m/p/h, Oh and the guinness is pretty good as well (just in case you hadn't heard). Enjoy because the craic is mighty
From Blog: Kilkenny to Ennis
Date: 16th May 2011
Glad you made it!
Nothing looks better than seeing you lodgings at the end of a ride. I will drink a Guinness in your honor. I love the first Gaelic phrase. Awaiting to more.
From Blog: Somewhere in Ireland – Day 2 Afternoon and Evening (this was supposed to be 16km/10 miles, but by now you must realize that we were in trouble)
Glad you made it!
Nothing looks better than seeing you lodgings at the end of a ride. I will drink a Guinness in your honor. I love the first Gaelic phrase. Awaiting to more.
From Blog: Somewhere in Ireland – Day 2 Afternoon and Evening (this was supposed to be 16km/10 miles, but by now you must realize that we were in trouble)
Date: 16th May 2011
I'm laughing so hard I may have an accident!
Keep up the posts - wonderful!
From Blog: Ennis – Day 2 Morning (30km/19.5 miles, moderate cycle)
I'm laughing so hard I may have an accident!
Keep up the posts - wonderful!
From Blog: Ennis – Day 2 Morning (30km/19.5 miles, moderate cycle)
Date: 15th May 2011
Tenterhooks.
I am on tenterhooks awaiting the outcome of the day's ride. I can hardly wait to hear what happened next. Jeanne
From Blog: Ennis – Day 2 Morning (30km/19.5 miles, moderate cycle)
Tenterhooks.
I am on tenterhooks awaiting the outcome of the day's ride. I can hardly wait to hear what happened next. Jeanne
From Blog: Ennis – Day 2 Morning (30km/19.5 miles, moderate cycle)
Date: 15th May 2011
forgot to tell you
Mark, I forgot to tell you the most important thing: bike trips are all about suffering. Enjoyed your post, looking forward to the rest of the story. Hope the weather gets better.
From Blog: Ennis – Day 2 Morning (30km/19.5 miles, moderate cycle)
forgot to tell you
Mark, I forgot to tell you the most important thing: bike trips are all about suffering. Enjoyed your post, looking forward to the rest of the story. Hope the weather gets better.
From Blog: Ennis – Day 2 Morning (30km/19.5 miles, moderate cycle)
Date: 9th May 2011
Have a wonderful trip, Mark!
Tip one up for all of us back home when you get there, Mark.
From Blog: Getting ready to hop the pond
Have a wonderful trip, Mark!
Tip one up for all of us back home when you get there, Mark.
From Blog: Getting ready to hop the pond
Date: 11th April 2011
looks great!
I like Ardawn House! Not for me of course, but for you guys it looks terrific! :)
From Blog: Final preparations are under way
looks great!
I like Ardawn House! Not for me of course, but for you guys it looks terrific! :)
From Blog: Final preparations are under way
Date: 11th March 2011
Thanks Mike, these are great tips. We will check those spots out. Thanks for the advice.
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Thanks Mike, these are great tips. We will check those spots out. Thanks for the advice.
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Date: 8th March 2011
Some hiking suggestions
Hey Mark and Geoff. Im glad that you are excited about your upcoming trip to the Emerald Isle! I see that you are considering hiking Mark. May i offer some suggestions? If you will be in Wicklow, you should check out Sally Gap. It is a great place and it is near a lake that has water as dark as ink!. In County Clare, check out the Burren. It's a limestone landscape with little vegetation worth speaking of. It's almost like being on another planet! Also in Clare are the Cliffs of Moher. They are spectacular! If you guys will be in Dublin, the Dublin mountains are very popular with hikers also. Hopefully what i've posted is of some help to you folks! Enjoy your travels! -Mike
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Some hiking suggestions
Hey Mark and Geoff. Im glad that you are excited about your upcoming trip to the Emerald Isle! I see that you are considering hiking Mark. May i offer some suggestions? If you will be in Wicklow, you should check out Sally Gap. It is a great place and it is near a lake that has water as dark as ink!. In County Clare, check out the Burren. It's a limestone landscape with little vegetation worth speaking of. It's almost like being on another planet! Also in Clare are the Cliffs of Moher. They are spectacular! If you guys will be in Dublin, the Dublin mountains are very popular with hikers also. Hopefully what i've posted is of some help to you folks! Enjoy your travels! -Mike
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Date: 8th March 2011
Hi Geoff - you're an inspiration as usual. I think this whole trip is based in part on a healthier outlook on life. I'm pretty excited about the biking portion. I can easily picture you and Brian miles ahead of me, though...should we be exploring some hiking options too?
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Hi Geoff - you're an inspiration as usual. I think this whole trip is based in part on a healthier outlook on life. I'm pretty excited about the biking portion. I can easily picture you and Brian miles ahead of me, though...should we be exploring some hiking options too?
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Date: 7th March 2011
Hey Mark, Thanks for the update. To be truthful I am walking and biking more for health reasons with a sidenote to be at least semi-fit for the bike ride. I may eat my words here, but I don't think 30 miles per day will be to bad, I've done a couple of 10-20 mile rides which take an hour to two to complete. Keep in mind we have all day to putte along. Connemara and Redbreast Whiskey are my pursuits along with some local music.
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Hey Mark, Thanks for the update. To be truthful I am walking and biking more for health reasons with a sidenote to be at least semi-fit for the bike ride. I may eat my words here, but I don't think 30 miles per day will be to bad, I've done a couple of 10-20 mile rides which take an hour to two to complete. Keep in mind we have all day to putte along. Connemara and Redbreast Whiskey are my pursuits along with some local music.
From Blog: 9 weeks to go...
Date: 1st March 2011
Three cheers for "bucket list" trips!
Have fun planning --- sounds like a dream come true, Mark!
From Blog: My first entry
Three cheers for "bucket list" trips!
Have fun planning --- sounds like a dream come true, Mark!
From Blog: My first entry
Date: 27th February 2011
This is awesome!
Good job Mark. Can we add pictures and stuff too?
From Blog: 10 weeks to go
This is awesome!
Good job Mark. Can we add pictures and stuff too?
From Blog: 10 weeks to go
Elaine
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Lamb so cute!
I love those little pink ears! Been faithfully reading your blog but most often on my Droid so not inclined to leave messages. It's been a total delight so far - I feel like I'm there!
From Blog: Dingle Peninsula