Rumor Has It

 The bears are heading back to Hawaii!

Sharry Anna Skelton

May 13, 1947 - April 5, 2026

 

Sharry was comforted by her children and sisters during the last week of her life. In her final moments, her son Mark held her hand as she stepped over the threshold from here to there. 

 

Sharry had a beautiful soul and was loved by all who truly knew her. She devoted her later life to her grandchildren and they have her shared wisdom to help them through their days. We all are truly blessed to have had her in our lives. 

 

Rest in peace my friend. 

 

Bits And Pieces Around Barnatonicane In The West Of Ireland

Altar Wedge Tomb at Toormore.

Offerings for the wee people.

View from the Altar Wedge Tomb.

Kirsty at O'Sullivan's Bar in Crookhaven.

SS Irada propeller from ship that sank off the coast of Crookhaven in 1908.

One can't swing a dead cat around these parts without hitting an O'Sullivan or one of their properties.

Kilcoe Castle. For those of you old enough to know who Jeremy Irons is, this is his castle. It was built in the 1600s and purchased by Irons in 1997.

Our resident donkey, Barney, here on the estate.
 

May the Road Rise to Meet You

View from the ferry from Cairnryan, Scotland to Larne, Northern Ireland.

Crossing the border from Northern Ireland to Ireland.

Monty and Wilbur enjoying a Guinness on a wet day in Ballylickey, Ireland.

 

Bears 'n Bagels

 Monty and Wilbur in Strasbourg enjoying a couple of bear size bagels. 

Bears on the Move

 Monty has had enough of the craziness and convinced Wilbur to join him in going to Europe. After a short stint in Paris and Dijon, they are on the TGV train from Dijon to Strasbourg. Baguettes, pain au raisins, croissants, French ham and Coke with real sugar have opened Wilbur's eyes to the way food should taste. Germany is just across the river from Strasbourg and Monty says the bratwursts and pretzels are to die for!

I Don't Think We Are In Hawaii Anymore

Wilbur and Monty at Mt. Rainier National Park. More to follow.