Nora and Leif, Betsy and George at Southfork, the ranch from Dallas, the TV Show.

I got back from my trip to Plano for the Texas IrishFest this afternoon at about 3PM.   Nicky is very very happy to be back home and with me, though he stuck to Barbara like glue when I was gone.

I left on Friday about 9AM and got to Leif and Nora's shortly after noon, George and Betsy were already there.  We had a lovely lunch of sandwiches and then took a drive out to Southfork for a bit of a tour.   It was fun.   Lots more pictures but my family are the most important part.

That evening we went to a Chinese restaurant chosen by Stenn and Bing.   Bing chose the meal, lots of selections in the middle, family style and unbelievably good.   We were stuffed and then went back to Leif and Nora's for more visit and a night cap.

The next day was the Irish Fest.   It is different that Milwaukee but very interesting.  Lots of exhibits and vendors, good music and lots of good food.

We watch the group Altan, and I got to see Jeff Ward, one of my very favorite tenors, (I call myself his groupie)   Also saw a wonderful presentation by a local pipe and drum group.

We took the train from Plano to the Fair Grounds where the Festival was.   It was fun.  Got back to Plano at about 9:30PM or 10 and enjoyed some Bailey's and Irish and Texas Whiskey and good conversation before retiring.

 This morning after breakfast, a visit to see Bing and Stenn's lovely home and goodbye's, I headed home as did George and Betsy.

A totally wonderful weekend.   We now have quite a southern contingent of Deeley's.

dia Dhuit

Thanks Nora and Leif and Bing and Stenn for your wonderful hospitality and I am SO glad that George and Betsy could come too.


Mary

(I tried to send pictures they till not go.    I will try again tomorrow.)