Archive for September, 2006

Natural History: Part Two

Friday, September 8th, 2006

The Familiar Tolsel Tippler. A true Gent in the natural environment of Drogheda. One of natures honest partisans, delighting in ignoring the establishment and society in general, this creature shuns the night and prefers to live in the wild open spaces, marking his territory with empty cans of Special Brew and ...

My Thoroughly Modern Ghost.

Friday, September 8th, 2006

      I've been watching "Most Haunted" on telly for the last couple of weeks, in which the presenters travel Britain to stay over night in houses known to be haunted. They make themselves at home, switch off all the lights, and wait for something to happen. Invariably, something creaks, moves, flashes ...

A Velly Jelly Christening

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Baby Cian Ruairi Jelly was christened last week at Skryne Church, Co Meath, and lo, the little Jelly is now Royal Jelly. Arise Sir CJ!   At least I think that's what went on. I didn't see a sword, or notice the Queen hanging around, but I'm sure that's what happens at ...