Early in the morning along the River Lee

No writing yesterday as I was on the road all day, literally. It was dark for the first few hours leaving home & dark a couple of hours before I got back. Believe me, I'm not complaining. It's great to have the work. Please, please stay safe by being seen. The number of vehicles with no lights on in the city in the dark yesterday was crazy, but worse was to come as I drove home last night & if I hadn't seen the red jacket held by a pedestrian, I don't know what would have happened. It is terrifying to wear no reflection on dark days and we're going to see more of this before it gets brighter!

Boat Crews training on River Lee 11.11.14
 
Out on the road, I sometimes see some lovely or interesting things. Yesterday morning as I drove along the river from the Ballinure G.A.A.Club, Mahon, to Castle Café, Blackrock around 7.45am, I noticed these four boats on the river and the crews were having a grand chat. Of course, by the time, I'd parked & hopped out of the van to take this photo, they were all on the move again. It was just such a lovely quiet moment & I suppose I was envious of the crews to be out on the water at that time. I wonder what club they were from as these weren't the usual racing boats which are little more than cigars on the water, but far more substantial. If you have any ideas what I was seeing, please let me know.
I'm taking time out from office work (one of my not so pleasant jobs) to write this, but this evening will be a lovely special time as I've been one of the 10 very fortunate people who will be meeting in Maryborough House Hotel to taste their new menu courtesy of AA Foodies. Until tomorrow or maybe even later tonight,
Avril

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