Monthly Archives: August 2005

Love Ulster. Hate Hatred.

Posted on August 30, 2005 by levee

Wow. While I’ve been in new-baby-honeymoon-period, an issue has united most Northern Irish bloggers like nothing before! Yes, I’m talking about the latest high-quality, totally unbiased Northern Irish publication, Love Ulster. And like the other decent folk out there, I … Continue reading →

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New baby

Posted on August 30, 2005 by sister in-law

I just had to write and say how gorgeous this wee one is!! Now I am normally a bit uncomfortable around babies due to their size and the fact that they are so fragile and rely on you for everything. … Continue reading →

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New Baby Thoughts: Whose Gene Pool?

Posted on August 29, 2005 by levee

When I first saw my newborn baby, I didn’t think”Oh, he’s got my nose…” I mean, for the first day or so, any baby is still a scrunchy, wrinkly little thing. How on earth is it possible to determine likenesses … Continue reading →

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A New Kid On The Block

Posted on August 27, 2005 by levee

So much information, so little time! I suppose I should start by welcoming our new baby to the fold! After doing battle in the labour ward for a full four hours, Mrs L delivered a beautiful baby boy yesterday afternoon … Continue reading →

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In The Labour Ward

Posted on August 26, 2005 by levee

I’ll never forget my first time in the labour ward (nearly four years ago). I walked in with a heavily pregnant Mrs. Levee, into a large yellow and pink room with a hideous wallpaper border at waist-level. The furnishings were … Continue reading →

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A Class Act

Posted on August 25, 2005 by levee

I saw a real class act yesterday while out and about. At that point, there was a cool breeze blowing and a clear blue sky. Driving up the Springfield Road in Belfast, just past the junction at Lanark Way I … Continue reading →

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Time For Peace…Time To Go?

Posted on August 23, 2005 by levee

What’s keeping us in Northern Ireland? Is it the pretty murals, the sectarian hatred and the ineffective politicians? Hmmm, just keep the car running…. Continue reading →

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Mr de Menezes

Posted on August 23, 2005 by sister in-law

Has anyone noticed the similarity between the brutal killing of Mr de Menezes at Stockwell tube station in London and killings in Northern Ireland? Mr de Menezes, contrary to previous reports, was not wearing a bulky coat and running from … Continue reading →

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The Stupid One!

Posted on August 23, 2005 by mrs. levee

I have just been reading over the recent posts and comments by Mr Levee and my sister and I can see that I am going to become known as the stupid one of this blogging team. I am the one … Continue reading →

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The Policing Problem