Eatery 120

We heard rumours that Eatery 120 has closed down.  It was confirmed by the sign in the window.  Its very sad news - we recently had a great breakfast here (search on my blog). We were hoping to visit for dinner.

:-(

It seems that Coffee Society in Ranelagh is also shut down too.  We were shocked by this - we go here at least once every weekend.

Scoop the poop!

There are a few habitual walkers on the street where I live who don't pick up after  their dog.  

I made up this sign and taped a container with free doggie bags to a pole near where they leave the doggie dirt.

I hope they get the hint!

Skull Vodka

I've seen Skull Vodka for sale in the States.  It looks very cool and I think it would make a great table centerpiece at Halloween Parties.

I never knew it was created by Dan Aykroyd though - I just read it in my trashy magazine!!!

Smartie goes through the wringer

Testing times for the Smart Car

Every 2 years we have to take our cars to be tested to ensure they are roadworthy and safe.  The testing takes place in NCT centres all over the country.

Your car's emissions get checked along with lots of other things.  I really hate when the put my car up on a piece of machinery and shake it all about!

Why do all the staff get such a laugh from my power machine?! It always gets a lot of attention!!!

I should mention that I paid €55 for the pleasure  of getting my car prodded.  Then they found an issue with my lights so I have to come back after getting them fixed for a retest which will cost me €28.  I have the car booked in to the garage this Friday but I can't get a retest until 3 weeks and the only appointment available was on Sunday.....*Groan*

I will see if I can get a more suitable date on a cancellation.  

Does your government test your car like this?

BTW, my fail issue was very minor - some cars are deemed unroadworthy and the owners aren't allowed drive them home!!!

House Beautiful UK

Our house is featured in the July Edition of House Beautiful UK which is on sale now. 

Click here to look at some of the pictures.

It's a 5 page layout and I think the house looks great!

Ironworks

I love to see plants peeping though iron gates and railings.  It softens the look of the ironworks and beautifies the area.

Here are some pictures of some railings that I saw today in the Dublin 6 region.

It was a lovely sunny day - don't the flowers look pretty?

Pulled pork

Here is how I made a Pulled Pork Sandwich.
1.  Popped a loin of pork in to the slow cooker for 4 hrs.
2.  After this time smoother the meat in BBQ sauce.
3.  Cook on low for 8 hours more.
4.  Shred in a bowl and add more BBQ sauce.
5.  Pop into a bread roll and voila!