Stormy weather

Lots of rain and thunderstorms here in Key West, Florida.

There was a half hour break in the weather where we sat by the Community Pool.

I also took an afternoon nap to get over the jet lag.  Ciaran was on the deck at this time and said it was unbelievably hot!!

Check out all the great vehicles I spotted on the walk to the Old Town Bakery this morning.

We also called to my parents and sisters on Southard.  My parents rented a house for the month of June.  It's a great traditional Key West Conch house with balconies.  At the top of the house is a huge bar area with large deck off it - perfect for socializing!  My sister will probably blog about it and I will link it when she does.

Air France

We flew with Air France to Paris and then on to Atlanta.  We then took a Delta flight to Key West.

I was pleasantly surprised by the levels of service from Air France and the food was possibly the best plane food I've had!

I was amazed by Charles De Gaulle airport - it was full of really high end shops including Hermes, Miu Miu and Tods.  We rushed from one flight to the other so we had no time to stop for a Laduree macaroon.

On holidays!

We leave Dublin in the lashing rain - we are on our way to the Sunshine State - Key West, Florida

Vote for our house!

Our house is up for a public choice award in the Irish Architecture Awards!!  (So happy!)

Click here to vote for Emerging Practise:ODKM Architects (Ranelagh House)

Photos from start to finish.

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!!!