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Sean Connolly loves everyone (_connolly) wrote,
@ 2012-08-05 12:18:00

Back in Cork after a relaxing week in Seattle. Hope no one missed me while I was gone! I've come bearing gifts! I may have gone a bit overboard, but I want you to know how much I love you.

For Lavender Brown, : Hand-blown glass ornament

For Cedric Diggory: Seattle Coffee and a hand-made handwarmer mug

For Seamus Finnigan: Huckleberry Popcorn, a handwarmer mug, and Blown Glass paperweight

For Sarah Fawcett: Copper and glass candle votive and about a dozen lavender scented votive candles.

For Trasa Flynn: Beeswax candle, and for Sib: A nightlight and a children's book!

For Aidan & Connor Lynch: A handwarmer mug (one for each of them) and Seattle Coffee (for Connor) and decaffeinated tea (for Aidan)

For Meaghan McCormack: A dozen or so catnip toys and A necklace

For Jessica Moran: A pair of blown-glass earrings, lavender candles, a set of glass coasters

For Brianna Mullet: a set of glass coasters, square candles, and a blown-glass necklace

For Barry Ryan: a handwarmer mug and a variety of coffee

For Caoimhe Ryan: a necklace and a fused-glass dish

For Dexter Vaisey: A Fused glass serving platter

For Percy Weasley: A handwarmer mug and Cinnamon Orange Green Tea

For Oliver Wood: A handwarmer mug and some hot chocolate

Private
I didn't go see her. I just couldn't. Aidan drove me all the way to Colorado and I just... I couldn't make myself go in.

I feel like such a failure. I'm an outsider to her life now. I wonder if she still thinks of me at all.

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	percy_aspires 2012-08-05 05:47 pm UTC (link)
	Glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for the mug and the tea is quite delightful. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-05 06:43 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! It was a much needed week of relaxation. I'm glad you're enjoying the tea. I figured the mug would look nice on your desk. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	connor_lynch 2012-08-05 07:14 pm UTC (link)
	Oh Coffee! My favorite! Thanks, mate! My morning is already so much better now. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:21 am UTC (link)
	I'm glad you liked it! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	girlfromventry 2012-08-05 08:30 pm UTC (link)
	You are absolutely fantastic. Have I said this before? Probably not, but it's true! I love presents, and these ones were excellent. Thank you! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:21 am UTC (link)
	Anything for you, Jessica. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	girlfromventry 2012-08-06 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Careful, you'll make me blush. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:25 am UTC (link)
	Is that somehow a bad thing? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	girlfromventry 2012-08-06 03:27 am UTC (link)
	Well, no, I suppose not. Might give some folks the wrong idea, though. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:59 am UTC (link)
	How is that even possible? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	girlfromventry 2012-08-06 04:04 am UTC (link)
	I'm sure someone will find a way? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:06 am UTC (link)
	You're like my sister, Jessica. If anyone wanted to imply something more than that, it would be... weird. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	girlfromventry 2012-08-06 04:08 am UTC (link)
	Yes. Yes it would. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	chasingglory 2012-08-05 08:51 pm UTC (link)
	You can keep your key. Thanks for everything, and welcome home. You should come over and tell me about Seattle. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:21 am UTC (link)
	Would you like me to cook some supper? I'd gladly come over. We need a relaxing visit now that the Cup is over. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chasingglory 2012-08-06 03:26 am UTC (link)
	Feed me, Connolly, or we can get takeaway. Whichever. I just want to know about your trip. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:00 am UTC (link)
	I've got a few recipes I want to try, so I will cook. Let's find a cheesy movie to play in the background while we pig out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chasingglory 2012-08-06 04:08 am UTC (link)
	I can manage that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:19 am UTC (link)
	Perfect. I'll be over at 8. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chasingglory 2012-08-06 04:22 am UTC (link)
	I look forward to it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	tentrusts 2012-08-06 02:44 am UTC (link)
	They have excellent coffee there, if I'm not mistaken. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:22 am UTC (link)
	That's what I hear! I don't drink coffee, myself, but I brought a few bags back to share with whoever wants some. If you'd like, I'd gladly owl you a bag! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tentrusts 2012-08-06 03:54 am UTC (link)
	That would be fantastic. I'll return the favour sometime. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Owl to Rolf _connolly 2012-08-06 04:03 am UTC (link)
	A Handwarmer mug and a bag of coffee (Reply to this) (Parent)

	getyeririshup 2012-08-06 03:01 am UTC (link)
	These are ace, mate - thanks so much!! Listen, you have to come out to the farm this weekend or something...Mum's been asking after you like mad. I think she wants to feed you, and there will probably be lots of hugging involved. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Feed me? Have I lost weight or something? I will gladly stop by. America was lovely, but I'm happy to be back home. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	getyeririshup 2012-08-06 03:42 am UTC (link)
	Er, no. It's Mum. She loves, therefore she feeds. Especially when she hasn't seen someone in awhile. Wow...I'd not even realized you'd gone, but I've been a little wrapped up lately. Glad you're back, mate!! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:07 am UTC (link)
	Thanks. I left pretty much straight from the Cup. Needed a vacation before Trials and pre-season starts up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	getyeririshup 2012-08-06 04:11 am UTC (link)
	Understood, mate. It's still a bloody shame about the way the Cup shook out. Just let me know when you might want to swing by, and I'll give Mum the head's up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:18 am UTC (link)
	I'm not ashamed of it in every way. We can't win every year. It was an honor just to be asked to play a second time, and we played two very intense, evenly matched games. It's refreshing to play against the best in the world! How about tomorrow? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	getyeririshup 2012-08-06 04:23 am UTC (link)
	Oh you shouldn't be ashamed - you all played brilliantly. I just always want Ireland to win...sometimes I go a bit overboard in my national pride. Your attitude towards it all is much more balanced, mate. Sounds brilliant. I'll let her know - 6:30 okay? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:25 am UTC (link)
	Nothing wrong with National Pride. See you then! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	getyeririshup 2012-08-06 04:27 am UTC (link)
	Excellent! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	healerfawcett 2012-08-06 03:02 am UTC (link)
	Sean, this is absolutely gorgeous. ~~I'm a little overwhelmed~~. I love it, and I love the lavender candles - the atmosphere in my flat improved instantly!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 03:24 am UTC (link)
	Happy to hear that you liked them! I don't know why, it just reminded me so much of you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	healerfawcett 2012-08-06 03:43 am UTC (link)
	That's ~~...er, don't know what to say to that actually~~ really really sweet of you. Thank you again!! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:07 am UTC (link)
	You're welcome! Anything for my friends. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	madamabutterfly 2012-08-06 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Sean, you are so sweet! Thank you. Siobhan loves her presents very much, so you'll get a Very Big Thank You Hug next time we see you. We're saving the book for bedtime tonight. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-06 04:09 am UTC (link)
	Let me know how she likes it! I'm just glad I could make the two of you smile. No thanks necessary. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	madamabutterfly 2012-08-06 05:15 am UTC (link)
	She's always got smiles for Uncle Sean, you know that. And thank yous are very necessary when we're trying to teach manners. I'll let you know how it goes. ~~Merlin knows she can use all the help she can get at bedtime this week.~~ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ceddybear 2012-08-06 04:48 am UTC (link)
	Cheers, mate. That smells absolutely brilliant. One cup means I'm not obligated to share it with JJ, right? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-10 07:44 am UTC (link)
	It's all for you. I have a few extra, if JJ wants one. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	keep_wood 2012-08-06 05:27 am UTC (link)
	Well, look at you. Thanks, mate. You're a good man. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-10 07:44 am UTC (link)
	You're very welcome. Anything for my mates. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	aidan_lynch 2012-08-06 12:57 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks, mate. You're one in a million. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-10 07:45 am UTC (link)
	I'm far from one in a million. But I am happy that you liked your gift. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	thedragqueen 2012-08-07 08:12 am UTC (link)
	I can only accept this gift if you agree to come over and let me use it on you. ...If I had a knut for every time I said that, I'd be rich! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_connolly 2012-08-10 07:46 am UTC (link)
	That... is an intense way to put it. I will see you soon. (Reply to this) (Parent)