Photo was taken yesterday at Gougane Barra, West Cork (Irl)

It may have been cold but it was dry yesterday with some of the first winter snow falling up in the mountains overnight. But with everyone wrapped up, it was nice and snug for another of the Col√°iste Choilm TY retreat days. The many wooden bridges that span across the stream and rivers are always a great point to stop and enjoy the views.

Thought on Wednesday – November – 20/11/2013

‘Life is tough and if you have the ability to laugh at it, you have the ability to enjoy it.’ ~Salma Hayek

Little Jimmy’s mother was on the telephone speaking to the young boy’s dentist. “I don’t understand it”, she complained. “His treatment usually costs 20 Euros but you have sent me a bill for 80. “It is usually 20 Euros Madam”, agreed the dentist, “but Jimmy yelled so loudly that my other three patients ran away!!” Or how about the new taxi driver in town. A passenger in a taxi cab taps the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screams, loses control of the cab and swerves onto the sidewalk, stopping just short of hitting a lamp post. After checking to make sure the passenger is OK, the driver says, “I’m sorry, but you scared the life out of me.” “I’m sorry too,” replied the passenger. “I didn’t realise that a simple tap on the shoulder would be such a shock to you.” “It’s not your fault,” says the taxi driver. “Today is my first day on the job after 25 years of driving a hearse!!”