Dublin and a Haircut

Hiya

Last week was half term break so we decided to take a wee trip down south and visit Dublin. Not only was this my first venture to Dubs, but it was the first time I've been in Ireland proper. Sadly I did not get a stamp in my passport, because as everyone knows, the more stamps you have the better a person you are. Anyway, we got to the bus stop at 7:08am in order to get downtown and catch another bus at 8. This was our first mistake. It was way too early and we were all really cranky. I slept through a good portion of the 3 hr bus journey and when we arrived the weather was wet and miserable. It wasn't raining that hard really, but it was spitting all day and the sun never came out. That aside I love Dublin. The city has a great feel and an identity of its own that Belfast lacks. It was very trendy and felt a lot safer. I would very much like to take some more time there on a nicer day.

We saw the book of Kells, which was astounding. The detail and the intricacy is unbelievable. We went to Temple bar and St. Stevens Green and a few pubs. All in all it was a fun day.

And I got a haircut. Not in Dublin.

Tuesday night we went to the Duke Special concert. People back home probably haven't heard of him, but he's class. His actually name is Pete Wilson and he goes to CFC. I take care of his kids on a sunday - so we're pretty tight. He's got a very distinct sound and is a great performer. Check out his myspace at http://www.myspace.com/dukespecial

If anyone is interested check out Joey and James' myspace as well. They've got some pretty funny videos of us shaving Joey's head. Go to www.myspace.com/lpstanton and click on the links to them.