It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Off Topic Chat

Just noticed that sunset in Dublin today isn't until 17:05, that's practically a full extra hour of daylight compared to the earliest sunset in December, which is at 16:06 for 10 days. It's so noticeable at this time of year and nice for it to be still bright after finishing work. I used to find it so hard trekking into and home from the office in the dark. We'll have nearly another hour of daylight by the end of February.

Happy February y'all!!

Definitely milder today. I'm just back from walking around to the Post Office and I had a few too many layers on!

Looking forward to the rugby tonight. I don't remember Ireland having many Friday night games before, but I think it's a great time and a nice way to start the Bank Holiday weekend. That's hoping that they win, of course.

Yes, Nerja in Spain. Lovely spot with a lovely winter climate, blue skies and warm days.

Still buzzing after the rugby... what a performance from Ireland.

Off to Glencullen for a friendly match soon so if nothing else will get some fresh air. Loads of our lads missing so can see us taking a bit of a tonking.

If we play at 80% of that level for the remaining games we'll win another slam. Ireland and France mils ahead of the other 4. Only fear is England building momentum and the Twickenham game being a decider with us carrying injuries or suchlike.

We are the real deal.

Very jealous Cork Lass. I spent a week there two years ago, drinking a lot of sparkling Sangria from Esquina Paulina. I would love to be sipping one in the Spanish heat right now. Enjoy!

Are they retired? If not, can you tell me what jobs they have so I can apply. 😄

Absolutely snowed under in work lately, one of my colleagues has left for a month on stress leave and he needs it and fair play to him hope the break does him good. He's a good guy and very genuine but does think about everything too much so happy for him doing this. But unfortunately it does up my work load and I was shattered when I got home yesterday. Sorry for the post but don't exactly feel very seasonal at the moment.

Think this could be my last year where I am, am giving a lot of thought to start looking elsewhere later in the year.

But on the bright side I chilled for most of the day yesterday and am doing very little today, wife and I will go out for a bite to eat and a drink at about 5pm. Hope everyone is having a great bank holiday weekend.