Yani and BBQ's

These early days of summer have been filled with the smells of BBQ's and Puppy breath!  Last Friday we climbed the Dublin Mountains to a place known as the Hell Fire Club (long and disputed history) for a BBQ with our Tribes Kids Clubs.  We had 22 kids and half a dozen leaders ascend the steep hillside on a perfect day.  I have been to this get spot many times, but I have never been there on a day that wasn't filled with stiff gusty winds - but it was calm, warm and sunny - a perfect day!

Many of the same kids AND all their PARENTS are invited to our final event tonight at our local community centre.  This will be a night to chat, play a few games and enjoy grilled burgers and sausages together.  We are expecting around 50 or so and are making the preperations now.  Let's see, I need . . . a grill, burger/sausage buns, red sauce, brown sauce, mustard, tomatoes, cucumbers, crisps, fizzy drinks, cups, paper plates, etc, etc!  We will also be showing a video presentation of all the year's events, especially for the parents - good times.  New friends.  Relationships.  

 
(This picture is of Sarah and the supplier of 'Puppy Breath'  - new guide dog in training pup Yani)

Yesterday was the last Mums & Tots gathering for the summer.  27 Mums came and cramped the room with little ones and sounds of laughter and yes, the occasional tears 2 year olds make!  Lots of new friends that we treasure - another video presentation and plans for summer teas . . .  starting today!