Mad Eejits

Our Fifth Wedding Anniversary - 27 Sep 07

Continuing on the theme of writing about things that happened whilst we were away last week, I thought I’d better not let this one slip by.

Last Thursday was our 5th wedding anniversary and even though we were already ‘away’, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to spoil ourselves for just one night. So, with Ben enjoying the company of his Nana and Granda (my parents), we took ourselves off to the Beech Hill Country House Hotel, just outside Derry – Our second luxurious hotel break within two weeks, no less, but probably our last for a long, long time.

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Back In Town - 23 Sep 07

We’re just home tonight from our little family holiday. Yes, it does seem like we’ve been away a lot recently, but given how long it had been before that, since our last break, I think we’ve deserved it.

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Our First Family Holiday - 16 Jul 07

We’re just back from our first little trip away as a family. Our destination wasn’t anywhere exotic, the weather wasn’t fantastic and we were only away for 5 days, but it was still nice to get a break and we certainly enjoyed it.

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For Cod and Ulster - 25 Jun 07

Surely only in Northern Ireland could you take a well-known, and potentially sensitive, political slogan and turn it into the name of a fish and chip shop? That’s exactly what the owners of ‘For Cod and Ulster’ have done, mimicking the ‘For God and Ulster’ motto of various Unionist organisations.

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NI Smoking Ban Starts Today - 30 Apr 07

Since 6am this morning, it has been illegal to smoke in enclosed public areas, such as shops, pubs, restaurants and, of course, offices, in Northern Ireland. I’m sure there will be those who will moan about about the ban, but personally I think its long overdue.

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