At long last! We just got off the phone with Fr. Greg moments ago! Here are a few observations from our conversation:

• Attendees at the Diocesan Liturgical event at Clonliffe College on Saturday had never heard a bell choir and were very impressed!
• After concelebrating at the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin, Fr. Greg was approached by members of Wooddale Church (ironically, less than 2 miles from our parish) who commented that they came all that way and they end up hearing a presider with a Midwestern dialect!
• Fr. Greg offered an imitation of tour guide Sheila, mimicking her in full Irish brogue - very entertaining for those who are familiar with his exceptional talent). She commented that ours is the best choir she's ever heard!
• Fr. Greg noticed since his last visit to the Emerald Isle that they've got some new 4-lane roads - things are getting bigger and better. For those who have traveled to Ireland, many of the cars have scratches down the sides from the narrow passageways. By the way, bus driver Sean is very quiet (let's see how long that lasts around Fr. Greg), yet skilled. Fr. Greg commented "he can thread the needle!" 
• People are certainly getting a workout getting the bells in and out of their cases and off/on the bus.
• Thus far, good meals, good places, and everyone's getting along wonderfully.
• On Saturday night, the evening began at a local pub with the performance by a lone guitarist. As the night wore on, more musicians joined in until around 10:00pm there were 4 fiddles, 3 flutes, a guitar and a drummer. 
• Fr. Greg has found time for beauty rest so all is well in keeping the balance.
• As for temps - it's been in the low to mid 60s during the day and high 40s/low 50s in the evening (Jeff's been sweating it out in his heavy apparel).
• They've now entered a really beautiful part of Western Ireland, complete with spectacular views. Many have never been to Killarney - where they'll be for the next two days. 

We've been promised photos from Doug, so stay tuned for more...