I think it is obvious that life here in Ireland is very different from life in the UK. Whilst some things stay the same – lots of (almost) familiar forms, daylight saving time, TV licences – the basic structure is very different. For the first time we are personally responsible for most of our services. […]
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This week, a very rubbish post
Posted by Jennie Finch on November 28, 2021
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/a-very-rubbish-post/
Yes, yes, let’s talk about the weather!
With thanks to WS Gilbert for the title In the UK everyone talks about the weather. It’s a national pastime and one we came to expect and accept. It seems it is the same in Ireland. One important difference here is you cannot go into a shop, pick up a paper, put the money down […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on July 19, 2021
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/yes-yes-lets-talk-about-the-weather/
Learning to appreciate what we have
It is a given that Ireland is wetter than Britain, sitting further out in the Atlantic. It is generally quite a bit warmer however. The locals were delighted and a bit apprehensive when we woke to a light dusting of snow in the New Year. We took the dogs into the park and they trotted […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on June 13, 2021
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/learning-to-appreciate-what-we-have/