What a marvelous weekend with my sister, Nora, her husband, their son, Stenn and his wife, Bing, and my brother George and his wife Betsy.    This is the 4th year we have gathered in Plano and taken the train to Fair Park on that first Saturday in March for the Texas Irishfest.

We converged on Friday afternoon and went out for dinner.   Then Saturday, which was the most beautiful day that could be expected, we went to the Irish Fest.  We all did out thing, seeing musicians, wonderful dancers and vendors up the wazoo.

My brother George, who is in the middle of treatments, is doing quite well.   He is a trooper and always full of joy.    He and I walked all over those fair grounds and did what we WANTED  to do.   His Betsy is a true jewel.

We left the park at about 4:30PM to get back to Leif and Nora's house for Shepherd's Pie make especially for us by our Stenn.  Bing brought Chinese dumplings too.   With the Hor de vours that Nora served while the rest of the meal was served, we were properly stuffed.

We ended the evening with the second annual Whiskey Tasting Contest.  George, Leif, Stenn and I were the participants,   Betsy, Nora and Bing did the serving and scoring.     Uncle George won for the second time with two right our of the four.   I am proud to say that I DID get one right.

Sunday we gathered again just for a moment to say goodby before we travelers, headed for home.

I had an uneventful trip  except that it rained most of the way.    We realy did need the rain here in Lawton..   Stopped once to eat something and was at Bart and Barb's to pick up Nicky by 2PM.    Barb is much better but still weak as a kitten.  I wish she could regain some strength.

Nicky was very glad to see me and to come home.   He is a good little friend.

Dia Dhuit

Mary