Local library

I was feeling bored this afternoon, so to while away an hour or two I called into my local library.  I don't go regularly enough - funnily tends to be when "I'm bored" - and every time I go, I say I must go more regularly.

I got some great books today.  Plus I got a bag!     

The six books I borrowed today were all different shapes and sizes so this book was really handy.

I got a nice little selection of books:

• A book about Chanel Jewellery - some great pics of stunning pieces: from the 30's 40's and 50's yet are timeless in style
• A book with some ideas for things to make from doughcraft
• Heirloom crafts 
• Some crime books: book about a missing girl who was finally discovered murdered 17 years later, a (true) story of a NASA employee who stole (priceless) moon rocks, and an Ann Rule book.

Ann Rule is my guilty pleasure :-D

And finally!  

This is a new video made by Fingal Libraries about the library services they provide.

Check out my twin sister Enid (of  Renovating LPA blog) who took part in the video.  

Didn't she do well!

What cool services does your library provide?!

Beech Park - Outdoor exercise machines

Murphy's Law!  

After buying my garden chairs yesterday, obviously there is no sun today.

I had planned on sitting outside and reading a book but because of no sun instead I got up this morning and went for a walk.

Very close to me is a new (Fingal County Council) park. It's got a nice little playground, a small soccer pitch, a small GAA pitch and a small trail with outdoor exercise equipment.

I think the outdoor maintenance exercise machines are great!

This one "rider" feels just like a see-saw when you are on it :-)

"Twister"

I don't know if it does anything great for your except ensuring upper mobility...

"Air Walker"

I like this one the best.

"Surfer"

This is a funny one.  You stand on the little platform and using your waist move your lower half of your body like a pendulum.  It takes a bit of getting used to but when you are doing it right it really feels good down the sides of your waist.

I had a really enjoyable walk this morning.  

I'm very lucky as the park is only about 7 minutes walk away from my house.  I shall be back!