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

Good music, good friends and good wine - Heaven!

We all work hard and we all deserve to enjoy our free time, the time we spend with our friends and family, or even our time spent alone, relaxing. And nothing makes that time more enjoyable and relaxing than good music.

Finally, we decided to get the first of our CD music collection going with these superb compilations - and no, I'm not just saying that because they're our choice - they really are very good. I'm still working my way through them but the Cubana and Espresso are excellent. I'll let you know about the rest when I get through them. Try them - I know you'll enjoy them.