Oh Yeah! Feargal is HOME!!

Wowee! can you believe it!!

Feargal left for his Grand Tour on March 22nd 2010.

That's almost 6 years of travelling!!

I am announcing his return on St Patricks Day 2016 as it seems like a good day for celebration.

But

actually

he

arrived

home 

just 

in

time

for

CHRISTMAS. 

A big box arrived in the post. It had come from New York in rather a roundabout way stopping for a short respite in Stratford On Avon where I believe Feargal was oh sooh! tired that he flatly refused point blank to hear anything about Shakespeare! and begged why am I here? I just want to go home.....aw!

Inside the box were many goodies and associated

Leprechaun Grand Tour Souveniers and more... just stuff!

More about that another time.

Isn't that a cute little sleeping box? See the lovely piece of Rainbow Bright tattingto make him feel at home?

Well I opened it very carefully and what should I find inside but Feargal and Miss Scarlett fast asleep.

So I let them sleep it off, opening the box to take a peek every now and then.

They slept right through Christmas,

.......right through the New Year,

We went away on a winter holiday and they were still asleep when we got back tho' Feargal did manage a GO AWAY, CAN'T YOU SEE WE ARE TIRED!!

I guess they were jet lagged! double jet lagged!

And so to today.....when I peeped into the box up jumped a wide awake Feargal.

Next thing Feargal was on his way out of the box.....

Miss Scarlett gracefully stepped out and brought out with her a new edition to the Lep family, A little baby Lep sleeping in half a walnut shell. Haven't found out it's name yet??

 

Well it just so happened that I was just sorting through a bag of St Patrick's Day hair ribbons that I have bought for all The Brownies in my Brownie Guide Pack.....

and didn't Feargal spot them in an instant.....and dived in head first.

What was he looking for.......a pot of gold.....fat chance Feargal!!

Then over he rolled and with a look of ecstasy on his face muttered under his breath...

"Oh it's so soft after years in that hard travelling box!

Come on in Miss Scarlett, it's divine."

So she did.

But wait....what's that sitting on Feargal's shoulder???

Mmmm! Methinks a stowaway!

Anyway.......its

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

from all at LEP HQ

More soon I hope as Feargal tells his story.

How many places did he go to?

Happy Leprechaun Day!

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

To ALL my Tatting Friends, some Irish some not so Irish but all very dear to me.

(I would have posted this much earlier but the internet connection went down mid composition!)

Last night my 5 year old grandson....aided and abetted by his mum.....

set a

Leprechaun Trap

Top view......

 ....and inside a trail of coins and trinkets has led to what looks like a crock of gold....and stuff!

(I have brightened these photos as it is very dark and mysterious inside, but hard to see anything!)

......I wonder if they will catch anything.....

 Here at Lep HQ. we were ready with THE SNAKE on watch

and lo and behold he caught an intruder and trapped it in his coils.

 Elsewhere another Leprechaun continues to sit peacefully in the rocking chair. When disturbed all he will say is....

"Hush!

I'm rocking my baby 

and babies don't keep!"

Tho' in his case he has been rocking that baby for years.....maybe only a moment in Leprechaun time.

Tatted Lep and baby were gifts from Carol Amich at the height of Lep Mania. They are just wonderful.

Rock on!

Elsewhere the house is in celebratory mode.

We all hope that Fergal the Roamer is having a great day.....please log into Lep HQ when you have a free moment.

Wedding Stuff. Part11.Do you take...

Lily and Cristo....do you take this bear.......

.....I do. ....

I now pronounce you bear and wife

Tadgh moves quietly in to turn back the Brides veil....

At last we see her in all her beauty....unveiled!

You may kiss the bride!

Tadgh moves in with the confetti....he is the wedding co-ordinator!

I seem to recognize this confetti from the stag night .....mmmm! so who was it who got GB blotto????

......let the party begin!

OUT TAKE
I just have to show you this out take of what goes on behind the scenes!

 

Poor Cristo he just didn't have it in him after all he has been through.

MARRIED AT LAST!

Wedding takes a back seat....news of Feargal!

Wedding preparations came to a dramatic halt when I got a message telling me to go straight to the Leprechaun's Blog for important news!
(You can always find a link to the Leps blog in my side bar. )

What could it be.......followers of Feargal's World Tour must have been wondering what had happened to the little fella!

Well it seems that our intrepid World Tourer overdid it a bit......way too much partying and late nights took their toll on our little fella......that and skateboarding into the early hours so that he could compete with his rivals....no one told him to take it easy.

Well Miss Scarlett did but he wouldn't listen.....and so he was ordered complete rest for a couple of weeks before he was allowed to continue his tour.  Miss Scarlett fussed over him as you knew she would.

SO

Completely recovered he went on his way, another flight another day.

AND

He has landed safely in

ALABAMA

at the home of the fearless Oisín.

This is what Oisín's mom had to say....in fantastic rhyme

Twas the day before Feargal

One day this week, I walked down the drive,

to see if the post had per chance arrived.

I was checking the traffic with not a little fear,

when two wee voices reached my ear.

I looked in the mail box and what should appear,

but an envelope screaming "we're in here, we're in here!

We can hardly breathe and it's terribly hot,

wherever we were headed, this can't be the spot."

I'd heard a rumour of a Leprechaun travelling 'round,

so I suspected the source of this indignant sound.

I tore open the envelope with excitement and trepidation.

Would it bring happiness or cause a sensation?

Inside was a box that said "open here" on the end,

I did so and out popped dear Feargal and his friend!

Gasping for breath and bent at the knees, he said

"This is Miss Scarlett. She is travelling with me.

My name is Feargal, my mum sent me on tour.

She said I'd find Oisín my cousin, behind your door."

"We are most glad to see you", he said wiping his brow,

but I just can't talk any more right now.

Could you bring us a cold one and let us sit for a spell?

We have lots and lots  of stories to tell."

I brought them inside with their travelling gear,

and whispered "Be quiet" in Feargal's ear.

"Our Isaac is asleep and you'll have no cooling down,

if he finds another Lep has come to town.

He'll be up soon, as will Oisín.

Let's get you both cooled off and you will be ready for them.

I didn't give them a cold one, which might seem mean,

but a Lep drinking alcohol isn't a good thing.

We had some iced tea with lemon and a sprig.

I thought Miss Scarlett was going to dance a jig.

We got them settled and went through their treasures.

So many things of beauty it was hard to give measure.

Treasures from his mum and souvenirs to take back,

the box is getting heavy. It is packed, packed, packed!

By this time my boys were coming awake,

and I wondered how long the discovery would take.

Not long at all, as luck would have it.

the Leps danced with glee and Isaac had a fit!

Oisín introduced Isaac to his visitors with glee.

They were all so intrigued no one even noticed me.

Isaac is having some trouble with Feargal's name,

but he'll get it just the same.

"Miss Scarlett" rolls off his tongue and send me to giggles.

(I don't think he learned that accent from watching "The Wiggles".)

I settled them down with some cookies and cold milk.

Miss Scarlett said it tasted like silk.

Then up from the table for fun and games.

My living room will never be the same.

I am not sure who is busier, 2 Leps or a boy,

but they rode every car and played with each toy.

They told stories and laughed until Isaac's mum arrived,

and then trouble started like a working beehive.

You see Isaac was 'reluctant' to leave the celebrations,

but knew that his mum would hear no protestation.

He tried with his granddaddy  and he tried with me,

but we never interfere with mum, no indeed!

Isaac went home and Miss Scarlett said "Goodnight ",

The Leps stayed up talkig until first light.

They had lots to catch up on and questions to ask.

Granddaddy finally had to take them to task.

"Now you have stayed up all night and a new day is here,

Isaac will be back and you are not ready - it is clear.

You'd better nap quickly and catch a few winks.

Our boy will be ready to work out the kinks."

They had barely dropped off when what did appear,

but Isaac and his mum, "I'm here,"I'm here.

Where are my lep friends and where is Miss Scarlett?

I want to play, let's get started!"

Thus the first day of Feargal  and Scarlett's visit, but it's not over yet, now is it!

Isn't that so cool, can't wait till the photos start rolling in.

 

Leprechaun Rivalry!

The great news is that after three weeks of being AWOL, Feargal and Scarlett have landed on the ground, no one knows where yet.....well at least I don't...but as long as they are fine they can take their time before announcing their destination.

It is becoming increasingly clear that these Leps are not only a sporting bunch but also inclined to rivalry.

One just can't bear to be outdone by another. Or maybe they just like the same things!

It started with Blathnaid on her snowboard.

 Soon joined by Donnacha and his skateboard .....given to Feargal...generous Lep that he is!

NOW it has spread to Finnbarr who has just 'found' a skateboard ....which just happened to be lying around!

Well I needn't tell you what the feeling here was at Lep HQ when young Tadgh saw this.

He went green with envy.

He ranted and raved about wanting one and how it wasn't fair...and all that childish stuff!!

Then he went missing for days, seems that he was scouring Lep HQ convinced that there was something to ride on hidden away SOMEWHERE.

Wasn't the little blighter right!

Didn't he chance upon a couple of Snoopy's riding along minding their own business!

he tried his best to get them to hop off, offering bribes of unknown quantity, most likely Leprechaun Gold...more about that in another post!

Nothing would get these chaps to abandon their sport!

Right thought Tadgh....if they won't get off then

I will just have to hop on with them!

Whooo Hoooo!

Tadgh tried every which way to hang on!
First Snoopy the Flying Ace's scarf got in the way, then Joe Cool complained that he coudn't see where he was going.

Until finally he got it! Legs crossed hanging on.

Then it was off outside to find a slope to race down.

Ready to go...it's a tense moment at Lep HQ.

It was neck and neck as they careered down the hill.....hair and everything flying in the wind....faster than a speeding bullet..........would they be able to stop in time before they hit the garage........

Snoopy edges ahead, can Tadgh take the lead.......

Ooooops!!!!!

Man down!!
Snoopy the Ace hits a log while crossing the grid.
Tadgh and Joe Cool sail on.
Tadgh waves to his fans!

The winner!

How smug he looks.

Feargal and Scarlett's Memory Board New Mexico/Arizona!

Feargal and Scarlett landed in Silver City New Mexico around about April 23rd.....they had so much to do...including going to Tucson, Arizona on a mercy mission that they only just left on May 28th...bound for who knows where.....all I can tell you is that it's north!!

Oh my the pair of them had such a good time...from the very first hug with Donnacha.

Feargal and Donnacha had set off south down Broadway in Silver City. They admired the old-fashioned Victorian Era street lamps, and laughed about the very uneven sidewalks and the very high curbs. They were glad for the ramps that someone had made just for their visit!

Miss Scarlet, however, had a surprise spa day as a treat (and a retreat from playful Leps) and Feargal and Donnacha headed downtown. . . .South on Broadway at a brisk pace towards Silver City's Authentic 1800's Buffalo Bar! Which of course, is no place for a lady; even one in a red dress.

The boys had intended to check out the Buffalo Bar, a place of renown (some good, some not as good) and local hangout for Bikers, Hippies and Cowboys. But they were just a few steps away from Curl Up and Dye when they began to be intrigued by the art in the windows of the galleries. 

Oh my, there was so much to be seen as they darted in and out of each Gallery on Broadway and they ended up on Texas Street. Their feet were beginning to be a bit weary, so they stopped in at the next Gallery.

Oh boy the stuff they saw in ANIMAS  was an eye opener for Feargal...I am surprised that he didn't have nightmares.

All too soon they headed off to Tucson Arizona, where they were much needed when Donnacha's 'Dad' had an 'op'.

They made themselves useful looking after Mom between hospital visits and making her laugh!

Feargal was gobsmacked when Donnacha got a present of a skateboard. Both boys had been green with envy when they had seen Blathnaid on her snowboard.

Feargal was insistent that he might have some sort of a board and could do as well as his Idaho cousin's snowboard! Leprechaun's apparently are rather jealous and want to 'keep up' with one another.

The good news is that Donnacha decided to give him the skateboard....aren't Leps wonderful!

When 'Dad' was well enough to go home, they all went back to Silver City and life on the ridge.

I wonder where they are headed, and wish them a safe landing.

Moose droppings!

It seem that the local Moose (one of the local Moose) got a whiff of the Moose droppings sent from Canada by my friend .

 On closer inspection he decided that they are his, and has therefore laid claim to them.

Huh!!

Good job I haven't tatted a Moose yet!

Holidays for stuffies!

Just in case you think that it is strange to send one's Leprechaun on a world tour......check out this.....it was advertised in my local newspaper.

Check out the tour programmes. they are also on facebook, click on the f/english flag sign  to see the  photo album.

This is too bizarre for words!

We at Lep HQ  feel that we must  state at this moment, that while Feargal sending souvenirs home is the greatest of fun for Lep HQ, it was not part of the original idea.....that is you don't have to do this! 

We don't want anyone to feel that they have to compete and so not join in the fun.

We would like him to send a postcard home tho'!

The idea was that you would have some fun....and we would have fun at Lep HQ hearing about it, but then I guess all you Lep Moms know that or you wouldn't be Lep Moms.

I think that our Leps have the best time ever!

Feargal sends more stuff home!

Recap:

Feargal's first stop was in Zurich,Switzerland to visit Finnbarr, they both moved on to Toronto where they left Maebh behind and were joined by Scarlett.

Feargal and Scarlett traveled on to visit Donnacha in Silver City, New Mexico, also going for a stay in Tucson, Arizona and are now back in New Mexico. That's Ok with me, he can stay as long as he is needed.

Postie recently brought a parcel of Feargal's 'stuff' from his time with Finnbarr PLUS some other lovely goodies obtained for me....unobtainable in my neck of the woods.

You already saw the Myra Piper book in my last post.

 Here we have .....Feargal's Swiss suitcase, and his cowbell.

Gorgeous new Teal colour SewMate shuttles...my all time favourite shuttles, lots of floss threaders for loading beads onto my thread...now why don't we have them here???

Wonderful samples of Turkish metallic threads, Altin Basak Nakis Simi....I am using them in my current project! and they work really well.

Isn't the shamrock that Finnbarr's mom tatted pretty?

Tadgh wanted to show off Feargal's stuff.

He thinks that the suitcase is perfect for sitting on at the airport waiting to check in.

 He reckons that if a chap didn't mind getting his hat squished...he could travel in it....and not need a seat!

Tadgh was horrified when I asked him to sit on a pile of moose droppings, a bit slippery but taste delicious was his verdict.

 Tadgh is enjoying Feargal's time away!!

Another day, another postcard!

You just can't imagine the excitement at Lep HQ when the postman brings another postcard from Feargal or his cronies. This was meant to bring a little light enjoyment into some lives, but we didn't realise how much enjoyment it would bring to Lep HQ's life.

This time it was a postcard from Feargal while he was in Toronto, massively delayed by volcanic ash (and I still haven't got my specs!)

This is what he wrote.....can still see Maebh's input here..especially with the little tatted flowers again...what a joy that Lep is!

I wonder what is happening now that he is away from her clutches influence.

Maebh sends a card, Feargal sends his souvenir home!

Great excitement here at Lep HQ....as the vocanic ash crisis settles down (fingers crossed)....we got post!! Yup that's right real snail mail post!

Maebh sent a postcard from her time in New York with Mini Boss.

Here is what she wrote.....

She is a good lass is Maebh. She may look ferocious at times,

but underneath that attitude beats a heart of gold.

I am sure that stealing wanting that Spiderman Cookie held by an innocent child was hugely exaggerated!!

For instance when she saw the picture of my best ever Cherry Blossom...she says that she sang to the tree to make it do it's best!

You may well be wondering why Maebh seems so fierce gifted..she turned the cats paw into a radish, threatened me with warts on my nose and an evil troll in my roof!!

Well this is what I have been told .....

"Maebh says that although she attended the Lep Academy she befriended a wizard when visiting a magic shop to find some blown glass shamrocks.....   She apparently learned a bit of the other stuff...."

Maebh told Feargal that he should send his souvenir home......

....so like a good and obedient Lep (did he have any choice!!) he did.

I think that this was bit of an excuse so that she could send 'stuff' to me!!!

Seem that she had been rifling sorting through her mom's thread stash to see what was new and interesting.....with her mom's permission of course!

She loaded up some cards with Lizbeth 20 (she knew that I only have one ball of it) in 4 great toning colours of solids and varigs.  Thanks a million Maebh...you are doing great work.

She crammed as much thread on as she could get away with!

Hey! did you see the little tatted flowers on the postcard she sent..more on the envelope with the goodies in....her tatting is improving.

Oh! you want to see Feargal's Canadian souvenir???

Cute isn't it??

Tadgh and Nollaig went ballistic...get it ball-istic!

I told them they should leave it alone as it's Feargal's......would they listen.....nope .....they ran off to play with it in the garden.

Yesterday the weather was wicked, fog, sheeting rain and wind....and now the petals are falling down off the Cherry Tree like snow.

Tadgh decided to play in this snow.

He wasn't really too sure what to do with it.....Nolláig didn't have a clue either!

He tried to kick it but he kept falling over....... he tried to stand on it........

.......sit on it.

Exhausted he fell off and it flattened him.......

........he decided to sit on the wall and hold it while he thought...

...this was a fraction of a second before he fell off in a puff of wind!!

Finally in desperation he climbed a tree to show it off.......a Maple tree!!

very funny Tadgh!

He says to tell Feargal that he will keep it safe and BTW, what IS IT FOR???