I've been a very bad blogger of late but it's not entirely my fault you see. I'm getting ready to head down to Ballymaloe on Sunday evening and beginning the course on Monday morning. I can't believe it has come around so quickly, just lightening fast. As a result, I've been trying to get things wrapped up at home - clothes washed, house cleaned, errands ran, etc etc, the list goes on. Also, some very kind friends have had me over for dinner as a farewell which meant I haven't had to cook much myself lately. I'm taking their invitations at face value but I've a sneaky suspicion they know i'll be looking for guinea pigs in the coming weeks...
I also received some sad news on Monday, my lovely Gran, Frankie Woulfe, passed away after almost 84 years on our earth . She had a very good life and was very good to the people around her - the past couple of days have been a testement to that and we've heard some amazing stories about her. One friend of the family lined the inside of her grave with daffodils which was a beautiful gesture and made the grave seem much more than just a hole for a coffin. She passed away at home surrounded by her sister, daughter, son, the priest & the doctor and it was all over before 5.30pm - she wouldn't like to put people out by passing away outside of business hours.
Miss you Gran. X
Sorry to hear about your gran Sarah! Best of luck on Sunday, I'd say you're so excited! Looking forward to reading all about it!!
Posted by: lorraine@italianfoodies | April 11, 2008 at 11:34 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about your granny Sarah. Hope all goes well next week, keep us informed of your progress. :-)
Posted by: Maz | April 11, 2008 at 02:25 PM
My condolences on your Gran Sarah. Best of luck at Ballymaloe... looking forward to hearing about your progress!
Posted by: Deborah | April 11, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Sorry to hear about your granny Sarah, hope you're ok girl.
Best of luck in Ballymaloe, am SO SO jealous and if you decide you hate it after the first day give me a shout and I'll swap with ya!!!
Posted by: Rachel@fairycakeheaven | April 11, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Sarah, so sorry to hear about your gran. Sounds like she made a wonderful impact on those lucky enough to have known her.
Best wishes for Ballymaloe, can't wait to hear more about it.
Posted by: Jen | April 13, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Sorry to hear about your gran, Sarah.
Best of luck with Ballymaloe and let us know how you're getting on :-)
Posted by: jen | April 13, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Where is the blog gone Woulfie???
Just going off on a 3 month holiday is no excuse for neglecting the blog.........
Posted by: MMMMMMMMMH | April 16, 2008 at 03:22 PM