Blogs from County Roscommon, Ireland, Europe

A program day here from Camp 101's Got talent puts Daphne and Erica's gang in the finals. The Kildare group with Valerie opted to be audience. Jedwardians placed 4th and were great. Tuesday was our final program day and most started with the high ropes. Haven't had the debrief on it but they are whole, so good enough for me. Today is Christine's birthday and the wonderful Guiders of Kildare made it an authentic Irish celebration with her special breakfast and while off site her tent was festooned with balloons. Our hostesses got into it with banners and cards and a HUGE burthday cake. Then they enlisted helpers and gave her the bumps!! There is photo evidence!! We are fine though the constant changing heat, cold, rain, breezy weather, not to mention late nights, busy days ... read more

A concert for Opening, horseback riding, falconry, pistol range, archery, horse grooming and an obstacle course First Program day Friday Program. A Boat cruise for international Guiders. A hot sunny start to a quickly cloudy day. Spotty showers. Marisa and Kayla worked in the shop Friday - Marisa on cash -go figure! Mehendi painting on palms for some. Swapping is a Canadian tour de force. Lovely little things for our Dollarama treasures. Our QC kerchiefs are gold!Weather is horrible in parts of Ireland but we have to date been spared. Bits of short showers. Sunset around 11 pm this far North makes for long evenings but a bit of a lie in the next day Valerie & Patty have great new friends among our sub-camp hosts. The food has been very good and plentiful. Many potatoes ... read more

Hi Guys, we are nearly a month of married life in and we are lovin it.. I just taught i would upload on my travelblog for all that are not on facebook if you are you would have seen these pic's so if your not on facebook please join when ya can www.facebook.com easy.... Ill update the honeymoon pics aswell later. we had the most amazing day it was perfect. Chat later dudes,... read more

Well its 12th of Jan 08 and Sam is only uploading xmas pics now time flys when your havin fun, it was great to be home again for xmas its hard to believe last year we were swimming in warm waters of Yamba Austraila and this time last year we were heading to Bangkok it feels like ages now. we have done so much since then, this year was quite and cosy at home just the way xmas should be lots of food , drink and laughter my only regret is missing people back home for different reasons i did'nt meet everyone this year, xmas flew and before we knew it we were back at work. My job is alot quieter now thank god it was crazy before xmas, there are some cool events happening so, ... read more