Overeat? Well, maybe

Yesterday we had one of Mark and Carol's great meals—turkey (not just any turkey, but a turkey breast soaked in brine, Bill Clinton's sweet potato casserole (yes, it had marshmallows), mashed potatoes, ham, homemade cranberry sauce (and the "classic" sauce from the can), green bean casserole, and pie. Unfortunately, my camera was having issues, so there are no pictures of Mark's redone family room, new floors, and Erin and Matt, both of whom are looking good and were tolerant of the old folks.

Today we did a dinner for Bridget, who saw the Macy's parade, but missed dinner on Thanksgiving. So, Tom's sweet potato soup, turkey, squash, regular stuffing, oyster stuffing, green beans, cranberry jell, and leftover pie.

Note the definite male takeover of all kitchen duties. Bridget and I sat and watched. Seems fair to me.

The temperature dropped about 30 degrees overnight. Yesterday I walked in shorts and a tee shirt. Today it's all about hats and layers. At least two of us have the proper headgear.

Are there stone walls in Ireland?

I am afraid I am too tired to make good sense (all for good reasons. I'm sure my clock will adjust eventually), so I am putting this link up for those of you who are interested in our trip to Ireland. Just click on the picture, and then click on "slideshow." Remember, you can change the speed of the slideshow.

2007 Irish trip

Thank you Bridget! For some strange reason the rental company decided Tom would have to pay a great deal more to drive one of their little vehicles on the curvy switchbacks of Ireland, so she ended up doing all of the driving (959 miles, for those of you who are asking). Some of you who are astute are asking why I didn't do some of the driving. On the wrong side of the road? Dream on.

Would I go back? In a heartbeat. We just need to figure out how to get to a little village, with a B&B next door to a pub that has live music 7 nights a week.

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