Last Wednesday though, my mother bought herself a new car, largely so that she could give us her old car for when school started up. Ben's in a different school from the little ones, now. And although I suppose we could walk, it's a hike, and the way home all uphill. He could take the bus, but it's not cheap, and if he were sick, or whatever, I'd have no way to bring him home other than a mile walk all uphill. Thank goodness for my mum.

Oh, that's great. I'm glad that's working out for you; it's hard to work things out in a place that doesn't have a lot of public transport, or at least non-convenient transport. Says the girl from Tennessee, you know? None to speak of there except of a handful of buses.

SA, the public transportation in Dublin won't be looking as great come late Autumn where all it does is rain and be cold all of the time. That being said, it does get you pretty much everywhere you want to go.

True enough! But if I want to be a true Dubliner, I'm going to have to slog through the rain just like everyone else. besides, it was very similar in Wales, so I expect I can muddle through, if a bit wet around the ears. I'm looking forward to taking the DART this weekend, though; I love trains.

And since you and Jars are both around, a note that Hubs and I will be in Ireland from 9/29 through 10/4. We'll be with friends in County Kildare, though, so I'm not sure how doable Dublin will be timewise.

Kildare isn't that far from Co. Dublin! Perhaps we could get together? I'll be free. And I always look for an excuse to get out of the city. E me? Jars, it would be great to see you too if you can swing it!

And although I suppose we could walk, it's a hike, and the way home all uphill.

Pah! When I walked to school, it was uphill both ways!

We can try, SA. But the weekend looks pretty solidly booked.

However, I've recently found out that there's a commuter train that goes well into Kildare -- to Kildare Town, I think. Certainly well past Naas.

Seeing Naas mentioned on this board is very weird.

But yeah, the Dublin train goes as far as Wexford quite a few times a day, I think.

And SA, the Dart! Be sure and get it to Greystones, because the views once you're past Glenageary are fantabulous. Unless you don't like heights.

{{Cass}}

Fay + her kids = OTP.

SA, I'm glad to hear you're settled! How do you like Ireland?

Raq, does Manga gel give your hair the crazy anime spikes??

SA, sorry about the car troubles. I'm glad you weren't hurt. When was your stuff stolen? Yay, for being in Dublin! I hope you love it.

So....I shouldn't move the Buffy rewatch-and-post to Thursdays at 9pm PST?

Oh, damn! I need to get my season one back! Must see J this weekend and do that.

{{{{Cass}}}} You’re allowed to be a wreck, honey. I’m so sorry.

Awwww…all this Dublin talk is making miss the fair city I’ve never seen. Yay for SA being ok and getting settled and all that.

In mememe news, Got the letter from old landlord. It’s actually worse than I suspected, and I’m not sure I’ll be able to proceed with the next nasty letter from the lawyer. Gonna talk to him today and see what he says. Ugh. It may be time to just walk away.

{{{vw}}}

{{{Cass}}}

The Universe needs to back away from my people today.

hola, everybody!

Cass, I hope there's nothing serious going on with your kitty and she spends a quiet, peaceful weekend at the cattery.

Can I request a little freelance-ma, please? I just put a bid in for a huge proofreading job that should be easy but, if they accept my bid, lead to big financial relief for me for the year. I've never bid like this before. eep!

Massive independent employment reaping great benefits ~ma on the proofreading gig. May your bid have Jedi-like persuasive powers.