Oh, To Be in Tullamore in September

I regularly go along to a couple of our homeless centres to lead morning prayers. This morning I headed for the Granby Centre which is across the other side of the city from where I live. If I'm in anyway organised I leave with plenty of time to get through the notorious Dublin traffic. Today was one of those days - but for some reason the traffic was lighter than usual.

(I suspect everyone is in Tullamore.)

Approaching my destination I passed a Spar convenience store and a sign outside for Tim Horton's Donuts caught my eye! I've told you before that I'm a sucker for donuts and Horton's are a great import from Canada. For me, they rank up there with Dunkin' Donuts, but still just a smidge lower than Krispy Kreme - these later two currently unavailable in Ireland :-(

Noticing that time was on my side I swiftly pulled over and went for a Boston Creme. There was also an automatic coffee machine with the selection of sweet, sweet nuts of dough. Naturally, I pressed the button marked 'Regular Latte'. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the coffee was - better than some served by so called baristas, especially the ones who where a long black cloak and where a silly wig!

I returned to my car a sat for a few moments enjoying this unexpected delight. The world just seems a better place when you have coffee and donuts in the car.

Turning on the car radio I listened to a news article from the popular National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Attendees were being asked why they come to the show yer after year. Here's my favourite answer: "I like tractors. And cows."

:-)