P_Laker’s blog Vox 2007-06-30T13:34:33Z P_Laker http://plaker.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00cd970eb8e04cd5/ Some Irish Summers tag:vox.com,2007-06-30:asset-6a00cd970eb8e04cd500d41446f1396a47 2007-06-30T11:13:52Z 2007-06-30T13:34:33Z P_Laker http://plaker.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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We got off to such a great start this summer. After a mild winter and a very early spring we had a very dry May and early June. My garden has been about three weeks ahead of schedule. I have roses and lilies that I haven't seen bloom in 8 years...

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Wigs

Last night we went out to celebrate with a friend who had just been named a Queen's Counsel. It is a great honour and our friend (who has visited P_Lake with his family) was very pleased. He had to rent a full-blown wig for the occasion. It wa...

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]]> Spring! (Or, "What I Like About Living In Ireland" #1) tag:vox.com,2007-03-06:asset-6a00cd970eb8e04cd500cd9718353d4cd5 2007-03-06T08:58:18Z 2007-07-08T16:20:40Z P_Laker http://plaker.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

North Side of the House

One of the best things about living in Ireland is the early spring. Daffodils, crocus, prunus and camellias have all been blooming for a couple of weeks now and the days are noticeably lengthening. Though spring officially started on the 1st of ...

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]]> Pets, and the lack thereof. tag:vox.com,2007-02-08:asset-6a00cd970eb8e04cd500d4141fc3433c7f 2007-02-08T17:32:23Z 2007-03-06T15:04:32Z P_Laker http://plaker.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Kittyhelmet

Our son Simon is allergic to pet hair. It's a shame because I always had pets. First there was Midnight, a true mutt of a dog. I remember when all four of us kids piled into the family station wagon and brought her home. Her jumping and barkin...

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Cross1

I'm not sure I know how I feel about starting a blog. I already spend too much time in front of the computer but I suppose since I'm here anyway I might as well give it a go. I'm enjoying reading my cousin's blog so much. It seems like a nic...

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