Rain, rain go away . . .

I don't know if I've mentioned to anyone or not, but the rain here during the month of November has been unreal! In fact, it's been raining in County Fermanagh for the past 34 days and counting, and the water level in the Lough closest to me is at it's highest level since records began (in the 50s)! And I get to be here for it . . . how lucky I am! haha!

Plus, did I mention I work outside every day? I'm telling you, my luck just keeps getting better and better. I am quite happy I invested in that Gortex jacket though - it really is a life saver!

I can't complain too much though. In Cumbria (the North west of England) they have had absolutely unreal rainfall amounts this week. One area had over 300mm of rain within 24 hours - that's over a foot! By contrast, the highest amount of rainfall we've had here in a day was just over 33mm. Not too shabby!

In more exciting news . . . JenMac might be coming to visit next week! Yay!

Christmas time! . . . ????

Today was a very Christmasy day for me. Not only was I wrapping Christmas gifts . . . .-keep in mind I have to send them all the way to Canada and I plan on sending my items by surface mail, as it is half the price or air, and therefore need to send my items asap - but the outside of my house is completely decorated for Christmas! It's got lights, a mini-tree in the window, and a LARGE tree sitting out front. Also, there are, as I type this, about 15-20 primary school children singing Christmas carols outside my door.

I'm not kidding.

There is a reason for all this madness, however . . . the BBC is filming a special with the kids from one of the local primary schools! And, they are using my house as a backdrop. I love it, but I think I will feel somewhat deflated after they have left . . . you know, like the holidays have finished and I have nothing to look forward to for a whole year.

I wonder what they are going to do with the leftover tree when they're done???

It's November????

I can't believe it's November already. Time is FLYING by and work is absolutely hectic at the moment! I don't really have time to type, but I just wanted to post to say I'm here and still alive, but absolutely swamped at the moment. I am teaching everyday in November, while trying to accomplish other things both at work and out of work, so life is a bit mad.

I'm taking my second driving lesson in Northern Ireland tomorrow. I haven't had time to practice, so it's a bit of a concern! Also, I'm teaching a new session tomorrow and I don't feel completely trained for it, so that's a bit nerve wracking. And, I just finished work now (at 7pm) . . . hmmmmm, maybe I should go practice and look over my notes for tomorrow???

Or, I could work on my Christmas shopping . . .:-) I must send everything off soon, as it has to make it to Canada on time. There have been postal strikes here recently, but things seem to be sorted out now. I certainly hope so. My next goal then should be to get everything sent off by the end of the week. Surface mail: it takes way longer but is way cheaper.

Any snow in Canada yet? We just have lots and lots and lots of rain here. Boo.