Theo had a face to face with his Wilshire Park 3rd grade class in Minnesota on Tuesday night. Before we left, we set up a webcam, microphone, and Skype connection via the internet with Mr. Nowlin’s room. Theo can see his entire class on our computer, while the kid’s at Wilshire see his Orwellian mug on their giant projection screen. A great and squirrely time was had by all, which Theo shared his experiences, and the kids asked him questions like “Do they have pizza in Ireland?”
Meanwhile, the family reported as required to the Garda Siochana’s immigration office for their long-term visas. We had a great time chatting with Agent Oisin while he cheerfully took our $400 fee for entering the Republic, even though we did so four weeks ago today. Ah, well. Perhaps the government will use our donation to fix a few potholes on Dublin Road.
Meanwhile, the family reported as required to the Garda Siochana’s immigration office for their long-term visas. We had a great time chatting with Agent Oisin while he cheerfully took our $400 fee for entering the Republic, even though we did so four weeks ago today. Ah, well. Perhaps the government will use our donation to fix a few potholes on Dublin Road.
Speaking of the Garda, Theo had another run in with them on Wednesday afternoon after he his pals Ruth Ann and Ronan were apprehended for truancy in an Eyre Square pub. He was able to make bail with the money he’s been awarded for reading three ‘Jack Russell – Detective’ books.
The Blog Song of the Day is another traditional tune. This is The Blooming Maid of Galway Town sung by Grace Toland, recorded on Inishowen, County Donegal in 2008.
The Blog Song of the Day is another traditional tune. This is The Blooming Maid of Galway Town sung by Grace Toland, recorded on Inishowen, County Donegal in 2008.
All good and well, but do they have cows in Galway? I like cows. I like to watch 'em eat.
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