Boston Marathon

Watching the news about the bombing of the Boston Marathon. What a completely senseless act. I heard an Irish runner who had competed being interviewed on the radio saying how heartless it was to attack runners at the end of this event who had no fuel to get themselves away.

A shocking cowardly act which threatened the safety of people of all ages and nationalities but also threatens the feeling of security of the American people, as they went about their Patriots Day Celebrations, and as they pick up the pieces and start a new day today.

So very sad.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Last night our dog chased a fox up the road.  It was a scary experience but luckily Bones didn't get too far - he stopped at a gate that the fox was able to squeeze through. 

Last week my sister and saw a fox in the city.  She blogged about it here

Sightings of foxes can logged on this tracking site

The picture below is of all the foxes logged in Dublin currently

The last photo is advice about foxes that was given in the newsletter of the Upper Leeson Street Area Residents Association

Fat n' fluffy

A few weeks ago I blogged about making pancakes and how I was disappointed that they were not fluffy enough. On this blog I was given advice not to over mix and that lumps were good.

Today I made pancakes and rather then using an electric mixer I used a hand whisk. The result was lumpy batter and fabulous aerated fat n' fluffy pancakes!

Michie Sushi

Miche Sushi is a little restaurant that is about 2 minutes walk from our house. It is situated down a lane in an old garage. We went this afternoon for some sushi for our lunch. It was so fresh and tasty. It's a tiny little restaurant with only 6 tables! We had sushi and also hot food. All tastes really good.

Iron on this!

There was 50% off Ironing Boards in Woodies DIY this weekend so we took a trip to Woodies in Tallaght to buy one. There were lots of different brands of various prices. I chose a large Brabantia that is guaranteed for 10 years.

I tested it out the minute we got home. It's great! Good cushiony padding and the perfect height. I was able to speedily iron a shirt.

Obviously I am not a fan of ironing (who is?) so hopefully this new board will make the task at hand easier!

Chocolate pudding

What a dessert! An overly generous chocolate sponge pudding from Superquinn. Warmed in the microwave and served with ice cream. Yummy - but I am quite stuffed now!!!

Hungry doggy

We ran out of dog food yesterday. Normally I get Bones dog food "Gain" in Petstop in Blanchardstown.

I wouldn't get to Petstop until today so I decided to go to Petland on Camden Street yesterday. Unfortunately after walking to the shop with the dog I discovered that they don't stock Gain. I probably should have phoned before I set off.

Today I went to Petstore and got Bones his food which he wolfed down when I got home! He eats the small dog food which he loves - it is smaller sized pieces which I think he finds easier to eat. This is about the 5th brand of food we tried with Bones who is one fussy Shi Tzu. Thankfully he liked it straight away and now turns his nose up at any other food!

See below for a charity event organized by Gain in aid of Barretstown. Olympic champion Katie Taylor will be in attendance and it looks like it will be a great day out for all the family.