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| Claddaugh ring |
Monday, August 6,
2012 is our wedding anniversary so before I add my Ireland blog, in
special recognition to my partner in every way, I wanted to share what is
written in my book with one exception. Monday marks our twenty fourth (24th) Anniversary. I love you dearly! Follow the story of the Claddaugh ring next week.
SPECIAL
THANKS
MANY
THANKS TO MY PARTNER, FRIEND
AND
HUSBAND
MEET
DOUGLAS EARL ADKINS
My husband is the love of my life. He has been my partner
for more than twenty years so with that said, I want you to meet the man that
in some ways is my co-author. We travel
most journeys together and this one was no different. While I wrote my book, he put up with all the
"stuff" a writers spouse or partner would, by simply being ignored
for hours or days in between as our minds are working faster than our
fingers. It is then, the partners in
your life step up and put you back together!
So, how could you not call them your co-writer! As in a co-pilot, they are as important.
This book or writing a book has been my dream not his, yet
he supports my efforts and applauds my persistence to finish.
Now that my first book has been published, I am sure he
must be wishing he could go back to work! Retirement is one word he wishes I
could remember the meaning of as now in addition to the "Honey-Do's"
(which he writes for himself) now he blogs, edits and has become ignored again
as I write my next book, plan our next trip to Ireland and write or answer
hundreds of e-mails each day! For all
your future blogs and edits, I thank you for your unending patience.
Dear, you are my partner in every way. Thank you for all that you are. I love you Dearly and certainly give you
credit for being my co-author!
Above all, I dedicate this book and every book I write to
you.
Mamie
Dublin Ireland
Seems only right to start at the beginning where our
Extraordinary memories begin as we celebrate our anniversary early all through
Ireland for three weeks!
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| Fitzwilliam Hotel Lobby |
The crisp fresh air was a bit chilly with dew still on the
ground but the sun was shining when we arrived at the Fitzwilliam Hotel-St.
Stephen's Green.
We were greeted with an alert and compassionate hotel staff that accommodated
us very quickly. It was a treat to feel
so welcome after a long flight, as though we had never left home!
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| Hotel Room |
Check out our room!
This was certainly a welcome site after flying sixteen (16) hours! We wanted to catch a two hour rest before
our meeting with the head of the hotel Public Relations/Sales Director, we had
set up prior to arrival. And then on to
Guinness Storehouse for a tour at noon.
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RosemaryAdkins and
Bronagh Kelleher |
She, Bronagh Kelleher was so gracious to agree to a meeting
without ever knowing why we ask for this meeting. Of course, we wanted to get
her ideas of where to visit but mostly for details about the Fitzwilliam Hotel
so we could share it with you. Also, we wanted to negotiate a special offer for
your visit there, exclusive to my book.
The hotel was decorated in quiet tranquil color
decors. Our hallway, as the others were
painted a two tone grey with luscious burgundy colored carpets with an edging
of white script lettering using the letter "F" for Fitzwilliam on the
border in white. The doors themselves
were a heavy dark wood unlike so many hotels that offer white cold steel doors
giving you a chill as you enter the rooms.
These hallways were most pleasing to the eyes
and set the mood to relax when arriving at your room.
The decor was extremely tasteful and restful
in every corridor, room and lobby of this fabulous hotel.
This Five Star Hotel
certainly earns its rating in every way.
Oh, don't worry about arriving early in the morning tired and needing a
place to relax-The Fitzwilliam Hotel offers a feature we have never before
seen. They offer you a dayroom to
clean up in and rest until your room is
ready! How easy is that? No extra charge for that luxury either.
Now back to the experience of a lifetime! We had a complimentary tray of fruit that
came (at a perfect time I might add) and most important- our room was ready at 7
AM. Have you ever tried to check in that
early anywhere? Most all locations in
our past, you have had to wait to check in later. Much later!!
In this hotel, they believe that the guest arriving are tired and need a
place to rest and clean up, so they have a room available that you can use just
for that purpose if your room is not yet ready to occupy!
Want even more luxury-be sure to check out their
Penthouse-never could you imagine being so spoiled!
The head Concierge, Robert Devine and his staff will assist
your every need. Upon returning to this amazing room, your room was not just
cleaned but tidied up so everything was neat and orderly for your enjoyment.
Be sure to say hello to Bronagh and Robert if you get there
before we do!
There is so much to tell you about this Hotel, but I can't
give it all away so be sure to pick up my book for those special offers
exclusive to the book from this hotel and read about all the many more
attractions this location has waiting for you.
We had truly found ourselves the place to be
in Dublin where a five star hotel did not mean stuffy and pretentious but
polite, buzzing with activity, friendly and exquisite all in one!
THE
FITZWILLIAM HOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION
To order your special signed
paperback copy of my book - go to:
To order E-Book go to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Dreams-Ireland-Traveler-ebook/dp/B0080JHKY2/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336367828&sr=1-1
To see a youtube trailer go to: http://youtu.be/brQlay8bPoo
Thank you for following,
Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins
Linda Hale
