It's been one week since...

Yes, I am a lame blogger. Getting wireless here for your personal computer is not a simple matter. In addition, CW and I have been having the t.v. or no t.v. debate and that has slowed down things as well. ODC has never had t.v. in her first five years so...Well, a bit to report. I have been officially been granted permission to remain in Ireland for one year and am entitled to work (too bad) and benefits (?). It would have been longer but due to my recent marriage, Irish Immigration will renew my status after a year and give me an additional four years. Still working out what health benefits, etc.. we are entitled to. Since the huge influx of foreigners (me and 50,000 Polish Butchers), the social services have tightened up bit. But hey, it's great seeing the "dark" Irish on the streets in this new world. We did move into an apartment--Apt 3, 12 Dyke Parade, Cork. And this is why I don't allow posts--can you see the multitude of "woman in comfortable shoes walking by" comments I would receive. See, so there. Anyway, the Irish family that has seen it says we got good value (1100 Euro per month ) and it's furnished as are most apartments here. 5 minutes from St. Maries (ODC's school), 8 minutes from Fitzgerald Park (Cork's Central Park or maybe I should say Edmond's City Park), 10 minutes from University College Cork (UCC) Health Club where we get a discount as CW is a graduate (so she says). Am preparing a small picture book of my Irish daily life that will be on view at Daphnes so you can envy my life or most likely appreciate yours even more. Speaking of envy, We will be travelling to Paris for a few day in October before flying to Edmonds/New York the last two weeks in October. Hope to do a couple of guest bartending shifts at Daphnes if allowed. Missing so far? Big, powerful hot showers--taking a shower here is like being drooled on by a passed out drunk. YDC has chosen not to sleep anymore so we are delirious at the moment but all in time. The apartment is decent sized so guests from the States are now officially invited...C'mon, after years of having Irish people who CW supposedly was related to lounging in my apartment, it's time for revenge. Well, I know most of you must get to the Monroe Fair I mean the Taste of Edmonds--is there any difference? I remain your humble reporter.