Washout

Today was a washout. It's not that it was unproductive, it's that the rain persisted all day long and has intensified now that it's dark. You know how the sound of the rain helps you fall asleep? Imagine how hard it's been to stay awake all day. Well, to be honest there were short breaks. I guess the spout got blocked and then released off and on.

I made the planned phone call to Catherine in Castlecomer. She answered my call – from Galway. Ah, the magic of a mobile phone. Obviously, I didn't go to meet her. We're going to find a date next week. If I'm lucky some secrets from my Kilkenny ancestors might step into the light.

Instead of travelling, I spent much of the day verifying some previous research, accepting information I'd only considered possible in the past, and hoping (in vain) to find more online. And reading.

These photos from today should illustrate my words. There's really not much more to say. It's far too early to go to bed and it would be nice if the rain were to stop, but maybe it could continue when I'm trying to fall asleep. Just saying ...

No need to wash the car now

My view today during a break in the rain
I didn't put a foot out the door

Straight from the weather network this afternoon, but the weekend is looking good

Tomorrow I'm moving, for one day, to Clody Lodge in Bunclody before moving into my next cottage, about 3 kms from here on Saturday. I suppose I should start to pack up now although I don't really have much to pack. Perhaps I'll just wait until morning.

And in case you wonder where I've been staying, here is a picture. The skylight you see is just above and beside my bed and the sound of the rain will be my lullaby. The lower level window is the living room and the ground level one is above the kitchen sink. This picture is from the Minmore Mews website and certainly not taken today.