Pete and Lilly
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skyringI had dinner tonight in Dublin with a beautiful young lady. The absolute highlight of my trip so far.
A cold, rainy day in Dublin. Overcast as my plane pulled in, and barely more than mist when I checked into my hotel, and when I went out shopping for emergency underwear, to tide me over until my baggage arrived I felt kind of special, because all the locals were clad in heavy jackets. Waving umbrellies mostly.
And I was wearing a short sleeved shirt. Tough Aussie takes on Irish weather and wins. I was striding along the street, sneering at all these pansies in hoods and leather and fur.
But the mist became drizzle and the Dublin streets turned into winter. Eventually I was pretty much forced into buying some Arctic explorer gear to ensure I'd get back to my hotel.
And getting back was vital. I had a date with a delightful young lady, and her daughter. Oh, and a bloke who had some minor involvement.
Seriously, it was extremely kind of SirRoy and Yokospungeon to drive all the way into the centre of the city where parking was non-existent, on a cold night, just to say hello.
I couldn't stop smiling with happiness. These are two of the sweetest, warmest, funniest people I know, and their freshly-hatched daughter has chosen her parents well.
It was so good to see them come in through the door, SirRoy hefting a massive multi-featured stroller up the steps. I had eyes only for the infant inside. She was fast asleep from the car ride, wrapped up tight against the cold in something fresh from this season's fashions for the modern miss.
I didn't have the gifties I'd selected in Canberra a few days ago - they were on their way from Singapore - but instead I handed out Tim-Tams, which seemed to go down well.
We had drinks and chippy meals in the lobby. I was given a book and hugs were exchanged, to be passed on to BookCrossers around the world. I've got a list somewhere.
And all too soon they were off again, facing a long drive home.
Best part of all was getting to holdMiriam Lilly. Looking at the picture, I think I need some fine-tuning. It used to be that I could pick up a baby and it would just fall into the right position.
Thanks, SirRoy and Yoko. Seeing you absolutely made my day.
A cold, rainy day in Dublin. Overcast as my plane pulled in, and barely more than mist when I checked into my hotel, and when I went out shopping for emergency underwear, to tide me over until my baggage arrived I felt kind of special, because all the locals were clad in heavy jackets. Waving umbrellies mostly.
And I was wearing a short sleeved shirt. Tough Aussie takes on Irish weather and wins. I was striding along the street, sneering at all these pansies in hoods and leather and fur.
But the mist became drizzle and the Dublin streets turned into winter. Eventually I was pretty much forced into buying some Arctic explorer gear to ensure I'd get back to my hotel.
And getting back was vital. I had a date with a delightful young lady, and her daughter. Oh, and a bloke who had some minor involvement.
Seriously, it was extremely kind of SirRoy and Yokospungeon to drive all the way into the centre of the city where parking was non-existent, on a cold night, just to say hello.
I couldn't stop smiling with happiness. These are two of the sweetest, warmest, funniest people I know, and their freshly-hatched daughter has chosen her parents well.
It was so good to see them come in through the door, SirRoy hefting a massive multi-featured stroller up the steps. I had eyes only for the infant inside. She was fast asleep from the car ride, wrapped up tight against the cold in something fresh from this season's fashions for the modern miss.
I didn't have the gifties I'd selected in Canberra a few days ago - they were on their way from Singapore - but instead I handed out Tim-Tams, which seemed to go down well.
We had drinks and chippy meals in the lobby. I was given a book and hugs were exchanged, to be passed on to BookCrossers around the world. I've got a list somewhere.
And all too soon they were off again, facing a long drive home.
Best part of all was getting to hold
Thanks, SirRoy and Yoko. Seeing you absolutely made my day.
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Date: 2008-10-07 08:50 pm (UTC)Looks like you had a great time!
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Date: 2008-10-07 08:53 pm (UTC)Me, I'm falling asleep with fatigue. My body clock thinks it's the end of a shift a couple of continents away, and despite SirRoy telling me that Dublin's nightlife is barely getting underway, I'm going to punch out a few zeds right now.
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Date: 2008-10-07 08:54 pm (UTC):)
It was great to see you too. Hope your clothes catch up with you soon.
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Date: 2008-10-07 10:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-10-08 12:09 am (UTC)Hope your bags catch up with you soon.
ah sweet
Date: 2008-10-08 12:46 am (UTC)tee hee. Mild amusement that your exalted status cannot guarantee that your bags stay with you!
And by golly the path that you are travelling how can they possibly find you now?
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Date: 2008-10-08 01:21 am (UTC)You, on the other hand, you've swapped pregnancy's glow for a sparkle. You'll find that as you wheel Lilly down the street, grandmothers will stop to say nice things about her, beg you for a cuddle.
And the grandfathers will pause to compliment you, and beg for a cuddle.
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Date: 2008-10-08 01:23 am (UTC)Re: ah sweet
Date: 2008-10-08 01:27 am (UTC)And yes, I'm wondering about the second bit.
Mild amusement. Humph
Date: 2008-10-08 02:53 am (UTC)You have rather trumpeted the Qantas perks. I am sure you will forgive me for finding this part of your interaction a teensy tinnny bit amusing?
Nevertheless thanks for keeping us informed and have a great trip and here's hoping the luggage catches you soon.
Best wishes
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Date: 2008-10-08 03:41 am (UTC)Who cares about clothes? Just keep enjoying yourself, meeting wonderful people, and luxuriating in the wonderful world of BookCrossers.
Go Pete!
Re: Mild amusement. Humph
Date: 2008-10-08 04:50 am (UTC)The clothes and stuff I don't care about too much. The real inconvenience is not having the gifts I bought for Lilly and Miriam, and ResQgeek's two daughters. And the Tim Tam supplies are gone. There's tragedy for you.
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Date: 2008-10-08 06:49 am (UTC)aaaaawwwww *melting at the two gorgeous people in that pick*
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Date: 2008-10-10 07:56 pm (UTC)I am totally flabbergasted here. Skyring is (OK, was) in Ireland and Yoko&Roy have had their baby? (OK, simple school maths could have told me that :-D).
Great news, all around! Pete, enjoy your trip :-) and I hope your stuff caught up with you. Off to find out more about the baby!