The Secret is Out

I have been informed that it is OK to reveal what was to be kept a secret. Well, not really a secret but kept off the internet. Apparently it is OK for me to announce it here because nobody reads my Blog anyway.

We have lost a son but gained a wonderful daughter. Ian and Eileen were married at 10:00am on May 2nd during a small family civil ceremony. This was the wish of both Ian and Eileen. It was a very happy occassion for all concerned. The ceremony was followed by lunch at Jack Astors with some of Ian and Eileen's friends and a family dinner at a local eatery. The complete story in pictures at: http://public.fotki.com/colin1944/ian-and-eileens-wedding/

Sometime in 2009 there will be another ceremony in Ireland, more formal and including both families and friends from both sides of the pond.

I am pushing for late August so that Linda and I can continue on to the Goodwood Festival in the south of England in early September. Time allowing, we hope to also take a jaunt to Europe via the Chunnel. One thing I have to do before I depart this dear old earth is have a dash around the Nurburgring at speed:-) I understand the Nurburg Taxi Service in a BMW M3 is somewhat hair raising and well worth the money.

That is it! Linda and I are both very pleased and wish Eileen and Ian a long, happy and prosperous future. GOOD LUCK KIDS!