San Francisco
I've always had a great time in San Francisco and our visit back in 2002 was no exception. We packed so many wonderful experiences into
our stay—cable cars, whale watching, the Exploratorium,
Golden Gate Park, Fishermans Wharf, skate boarding at pier seven. In my rose-tinted memories, it was sunny every day, everything was painted in
bright colours, we were always smiling and there was something unexpected round every corner—just like these hammocks and the great little pool in
the hotel courtyard.
This is a picture taken at the Hotel Del Sol in the Marina District of San Francisco.
James and Rachel are in a hammock in the courtyard laughing. For me this picture captures the spirit of the trip.
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Patsy Flynn (née Armstrong)
The Flynn family gatherings at Ryon Hill Farm are legendary. A great location on a hill looking out across the valley of the River Avon.
Lots of room in a wonderful old house. Great company from a large extended family and plenty of people for chaotic games of football and rounders.
But above all great hosts in Michael and Patsy. It is hard to imagine better people to welcome you to a family, as I found when I first showed up at
a Flynn gathering back in 1984.
Patsy passed away this year. She will be sadly missed by so many of us.
This picture is from 2006 when we also celebrated Michael Flynn's 70th birthday. Patsy is up front and centre with a beaming smile as ever.
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