Ireland

[Paddy]

Hi Paddy,

I am still in the area but have moved to Clonsilla. How are things with you?

I agree, most Saffers here tend to keep to themselves, which is a pity - the few I know do not even mix with the locals. Must get quite lonely at times.

The last 6 months have basically been spent hibernating, spring is almost here. In the last few days the bite has been taken out of the cold although I still don't feel as brave as the dafodils. Must make it out into the Wicklow Mountains in the next couple weeks, the colours will be terrific, especially the yellow in the hedge growth. Went to see the film Tsotsi about 3 weeks ago in town, excellent film by the way, but most of the Saffas coming out of the audience didn't even acknowledge my remark, just put the head down and disappeared into the distance in pairs.