Holidays & Bank Holidays

The August bank holiday always heralds the last dash for sunshine - particularly if, like this year, we haven't seen too much of it. Apparently many prospective 'staycationers' are giving up the ghost and last-minute bookings for foreign holidays have gone through the roof.

We were in Wexford last week, and the sun was making its best attempts to break through - rudely interrupted by a couple of all-day downpours, so you may need your brollie or your raincoat if you are staying in Ireland. However the weather forecast is promising some good weather for this weekend, so hopefully the barbecues I am going to on Saturday AND Sunday won't be rained off :)

I'll certainly be bringing along a something which is ideal for a Barbecue, party or on hols. It's my Boombox ghettoblaster - looks like an 80s boombox, sounds like an 80s boombox but is actually an mp3 player, made of cardboard - so can be discarded easily after the party (or barbecue or holiday) is over.

Or perhaps the X-mini tiny speakers would be even more impressive. They fit in the palm of your hand but pack a powerful punch with their bass speakers.

If the mood takes you to have a barbecue don't forget to check out our BBQ Fire Bucket - order by 4pm Thursday and you'll have it Friday, in time for the weekend.

Whatever you are doing this week, wherever you are, have a great one!


B

Father's Day Sunday 21st June!

It never fails to amaze me how Dads love their barbecues! I noticed it particularly today when I mentioned barbecueing to the father of a friend of mine. His eyes lit up as he discussed best barbecue tools and his favourite sauces. As far as I knew, this was a man whose closest acquaintance with the kitchen was boiling a kettle, yet here he was telling me all about his secret recipe for a barbecue marinade.

I have also noticed amongst many friends that being a father gives them the opportunity to relive their childhood by playing with the toys they never had. Remote control toys are a particular favourite, which require Dad to spend a lot of time ‘showing’ little Johnny how to fly his helicopter or drive his car.

Don’t forget Father’s Day is 21st June – and just in case you’re looking for some truly original gifts for your Dad check out our great range. Order by 3pm on Thursday 18th June to guarantee delivery on Friday.

Happy May Day

Yes, today is officially the first day of summer! From here on in, it's all barbecues, holidays and sun.... Well, in theory anyway.

Here in Dublin, the day started off hesitantly with an overcast sky. Unable to decide what to do, it then decided to drizzle and then rain heavily. Having done that for about 2 hours, it then got bored and decided to let the sun shine. Let's just see what the rest of the day and indeed, the weekend, has in store for us.

Since it's a Bank Holiday weekend here, I was trying to work out what to do so as not to waste the time off. This evening I'm meeting a friend of mine for a bite to eat after work - we haven't seen each other in too long. Tomorrow, I'm meeting my little brother (not so little anymore...) in town to take custody of my baby nephew for a full day's baby-sitting (I may need a hand with this one)...

Then Sunday should hopefully, weather permitting, allow some emergency gardening to be done. I'm nearly convinced that I saw gazelle behind some of the shrubs, but I could be wrong. Monday, I am leaving deliberately plan-free so that I can just chill and do whatever I feel like.

So, for the moment, I wish you all a happy May Day.

Cheers,

Fred