Fred

Joe had told us he wouldn't come today, as some of the soil they resited yesterday was rather damp, and would benefit from a day to dry out.  So we thought we might visit a nearby nursery that specialises in trees.  And then eat out afterwards.  

But further reasearch this morning revealed it is only open for casual visits on Friday and Saturday.  By the time we realised this, W had got quite keen on the eating out part of the day, so suggested we go into New Ross for dinner.

We had eaten at Brandon House once before, back in March last year, very soon after moving in.  It was much quieter today.

We chatted to our waitress about Fred.  He can't lay the tables, or clear up afterwards!  He doesn't bring the food to your table, just to a central point in the room, from where the waiting staff have to collect it and take it to the actual table.  He frequently gets in the way!  My photo was taken as he brought some of our food into the room.  A waiter brought it to our table, and Fred then headed back to the kitchen, meeting another waiter in the doorway (who had to step back out of the way), who was bringing some more of our food.