It's been 4 days.

As usual the weekend was a busy one especially on Saturday. On Friday, I was planning to go to at least one of the activities in relation to the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Weekend in the Celtic Ross Hotel in aid of Action Breast Cancer. Instead I found myself going to Cork to collect a van which had been in for service & then on to Castle Café with an unexpected delivery. Home (within the speed limit) & load to drive to Drinagh Superstore, Skibbereen, which was celebrating the 21st birthday.
Returning home, I had less than half an hour to unload the van, quick change personally and it was a return visit to the Celtic Ross to enjoy a wonderful dinner alongwith almost 200 other ladies. I didn't quite dance the night away, but I found myself up beyond the witching hour of midnight! This event is now in its 7th year & this weekend alone has raised over €12000 hours. It's an amazing feat for any hotel & especially a family owned West Cork Hotel. Many of the ladies had travelled many miles to attend & so many come on the recommendation of a friend but book in from year to year.
Until tomorrow. In haste now as I leave in 5 minutes & I'm late (it's 5:08am).

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