When I went for a nail repair and manicure at Dol's (co-owner is Dolores) on Tuesday it was on the recommendation of someone in a nearby pharmacy. I asked there simply because it was the first shop when I turned onto the main street. The very helpful clerk was about to point out other choices when I said "that's fine, I'll go to Dol's". I was not disappointed. I had a lovely conversation with Sarah as she was doing my nails. I'll be back.
I asked Sarah for a recommendation for a hairdresser. Since I wear my hair short I'll need a trim in a few weeks. She said that ?? at the salon next door was very good. Good enough for me. Of course I can't recall the hairdresser's name but I'll just call Sarah as I have her card.
Today I walked to the library to return my book and a CD and pick up two books that I'd requested. As I walked along the street I checked to see if my recollection of all these salons was correct. Yep - take your pick. Every other shop offers beauty services. And there's a spa at the Mill Race Hotel.
After collecting my new books I headed back and decided to stop for a Capuccino and a scone at Sugar and Spice. Delightful and very tasty. That was lunch. I wouldn't advise it as a nutritious choice but it was filling and gave my feet a break.
Heading back home, the hill starts just as you round the corner from the main street. It's gradual at first and then gets steeper. Moss Cottage, my fine little nest, is just at the top of the hill and there is a nice easy slope downwards on the driveway. En route home I took a couple of photos. One is of the sign pointing the way here and the other, which is directly across the street, carries a rather long-winded "No Trespassing" sign. I couldn't resist taking these pictures.
Sign pointing to Moss Cottage -
perspective doesn't really show the hill but this is where it gets seriously sloped
And directly across the street, on a fence surrounding what looks like a probable construction site, is this warning. Ignore at your peril!
Shortly after getting home I set out for some groceries at Aldi. Almost everything I wanted was there but had to make a visit to SuperValu for a couple of other items. The only thing I couldn't find in town was a set of measuring spoons. Our method of measuring at home with measuring cups and spoons is not used here. It's done by weight. However, my recipes use cups, tsp, tbsp, etc.
Buying the groceries was easy. Getting home was something else. Timing is everything. There is a school right across the street from Moss Cottage. It lets out at the exact time I was coming home. Cars with waiting parents lined one side of the street most of the way up the hill, on the other side, and at the flatter area on top. This is not a wide road. Luckily nobody was parked on the "UP" side, going in my direction. There was quite a wait as I joined the parade of cars. Naturally they all wanted to turn at the top - exactly! That was my destination.
Finally I was able to turn into the driveway. I guess the locals know that getting down the hill into town is best done at other times of the day. There was simply no way to move in that direction. My best guess is the car parked farthest down the hill pointing into town, would, once the kids were on board, move off and let the next one follow. Presumably the parents have this all sorted out. I'd sure hate to be doing it for the first time, or be in a hurry and have to wait for the school parade to end.
Note to self: shop in the morning!
One of the library books I picked up is "The Wicklow Firebrand" - the story of Feagh McHugh O'Byrne. He is a possible ancient ancestor according to legend and what I've read. I think he was the King of Leinster. We are among the Byrnes of Leinster and he was among the first to take on the surname. At least I think that's the story. Once I've read it I will post an update. Off to reading land now.
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