John O’Connor Fri 30th Oct 3:45 am

This whole trip is such an emotional roller-coaster, sometimes I want to get off, to jump off, sometimes, I wish it could last forever.

I must say I have enjoyed every single moment so far & I wouldn’t change a thing. I gave Badger a bottle of whiskey. He’s been helpful and given me good advice and I gave one to Alan McKenna too and got a chance to tell him what I thought about his kitchen etcs, I enjoyed that.

I must give one to John Henry too, head of security – very helpful also – and Gerry from logistics. I should have asked for more than six bottles. Everyone has been so kind.

I want to wish all the best to my leaving cert class of ’84 who are having their re-union this weekend. Obviously, I won’t be there.

Before I forget, I must really thank Deirdre for typing out my blog for me…. Why don’t you write one of your own next year. Ha Ha!

Hi to all at home. Are ye going to the rugby tomorrow?

“If Carlsberg did builders, then Marcel would be one” – quote from Ronan Clarke