I am not Irish
but I have relatives that are
my Aunt Dorrie
was born and raised in Belfast
and came to Canada as a young girl
is was here she met my Uncle Bob
my mother's brother
they fell in love
got married
had 2 kids
and in 1968 they went "home"
for a visit
my Uncle and the kids fell in love
and they moved over in 1969
needless to say
I did not know my cousins very well
I was very young when they moved
and they did not come back to Canada
until 1982
In 1988
Gram and I
went over for a holiday
I fell in love too
but came back home
We flew into Belfast
and toured the entire time
County Antrim
simply beautiful countryside
Belfast Castle
Lady Dixon Park
roses, roses and more roses
I think I drooled the entire time
Giant's Causeway
is the place that stands out in my mind the most
it was spectacular
isn't it amazing what Mother Nature can do!
I sampled the local fare
Irish soda bread
along with an Ulster fry
my arteries and hips are still
paying for that I am sure!
and when we got married
a gift of Irish linen arrived
from my Aunt Dorrie
Uncle Bob has been gone now
since 1998
Aunt Dorrie is enjoying her retirement
and her grandchildren
~*~*~
So in the spirit of everything Irish
here's a cupcake
and a mug of green beer
I do not think I would have them together though
I cringe at that combo!
Happy St. Patrick's Day
xo
but I have relatives that are
my Aunt Dorrie
was born and raised in Belfast
and came to Canada as a young girl
is was here she met my Uncle Bob
my mother's brother
they fell in love
got married
had 2 kids
and in 1968 they went "home"
for a visit
my Uncle and the kids fell in love
and they moved over in 1969
needless to say
I did not know my cousins very well
I was very young when they moved
and they did not come back to Canada
until 1982
In 1988
Gram and I
went over for a holiday
I fell in love too
but came back home
We flew into Belfast
and toured the entire time
County Antrim
simply beautiful countryside
Belfast Castle
Lady Dixon Park
roses, roses and more roses
I think I drooled the entire time
Giant's Causeway
is the place that stands out in my mind the most
it was spectacular
isn't it amazing what Mother Nature can do!
I sampled the local fare
Irish soda bread
along with an Ulster fry
my arteries and hips are still
paying for that I am sure!
and when we got married
a gift of Irish linen arrived
from my Aunt Dorrie
Uncle Bob has been gone now
since 1998
Aunt Dorrie is enjoying her retirement
and her grandchildren
~*~*~
So in the spirit of everything Irish
here's a cupcake
and a mug of green beer
I do not think I would have them together though
I cringe at that combo!
Happy St. Patrick's Day
xo
5 comments:
I love the story.
I have always wanted to go to Ireland it sounds so beautiful.
Ziz
What a lovely story, Lori! I am steering clear of the green beer but I'll take a cupcake...:) I definitely want to go to Ireland someday! Have a fabulous evening! xxoo :)
I loved this story Lori. I would love to go over there someday. It looks so lush and green:) I could go for some cupcakes and I'd like to try that bread...yummy:) Happy St. Patty's day to ya!
So lovely to hear about your Irish connections, so it is, to be sure !!!!
I don't have any Irish in me, so St. Patrick's Day isn't something that we celebrate here in the U.K. (apart from the Irish living here, of course !!).
Have a lovely day, Lori and, I'm sure that you will be thinking of your Auntie Dorrie and your cousins, over in Ireland. XXXX
I would absolutely love to visit Ireland, great photos Lori.
Happy St Patrick's Day!
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