Monday, April 04, 2005

Tired and emotional

This week has really been a rollercoaster. We’re exhausted. I honestly had no idea how stressful it would be to get the house emptied and everything moved to storage, while at the same time saying goodbye to friends and family.

The house?
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I’m letting the house. I’m going through an agency, so basically I’m just meeting the girl from there at 11 this morning, and it will just be a matter of handing her the key and they’ll do the rest. It’s fairly empty at this stage, and we’re staying at a friend’s tonight so that we can leave it ready for viewing.

Friday’s booze-up
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By the time it came to the booze-up on Friday I was wrecked, stressed and felt that I needed it like a hole in the head. But I have to say I really enjoyed it, and it was great seeing so many of our friends and family there. I only wish I had more time to spend with people individually, rather than flitting around, but what can you do.

Not dead yet
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I’ve been very touched by the emails, cards and text messages I’ve received from friends. My mother was looking at the cards and said “Isn’t it great to get these sort of tributes when you’re not dead yet”. I’m also touched by how helpful people have been, offering storage, or to do a trip with my stuff to my mother’s in Ennis. I won’t forget how good people have been.

Last hurrah
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In addition to the booze-up on Friday, we were down in Ennis on Monday, Leitrim to say goodbye to Jack’s sister and family on Wednesday. We went to see Hal in the village on Saturday, and Kaiser Chiefs in the Ambassador last night. It turns out the lads from Hal are going to New York tomorrow also, quite possibly on the same flight.

Here we go, here we go…
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So, tomorrow it is. 10:45 flight from Dublin to New York, followed by flights to Atlanta and then San José, Costa Rica. Arriving about 20:30 local time. Our first three weeks will be a holiday, touring the country. So should have lots to tell you next week. Dashing off now to get the last of the stuff out of the house before the estate agent gets here!!

Adios,

Éamon & Jack

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