Category Archives: Blarney Beauty tips

Painted Ladies

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

The Cackler is going nude this Christmas whereas I plan to be sensuous, albeit fully clothed. I refer of course to two perfumes in the Estee Lauder range. She’s Nude in Yorkshire and I’m Sensuous in Itchy Ankle. On both … Continue reading →

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The Swimsuit Round

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

One of my fellow campers at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center refers to me as “Miss Ireland”. I like it. I am not quite ready for the swimsuit round in Miss World, but getting there

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Adventures with Lady Godiva

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

Lady Godiva (yes, she’s from the English Midlands) is making me walk miles every day. She started power walking last year and lost 50 pounds. She is now slimmer than a sixteen year old and every bit as spunky. She … Continue reading →

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Drugging, drinking and depilation

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

I hit the bar at 5pm. “You by yourself? Everything all right?’ said Mano as he tried to direct me to a booth “I’ll sit at the bar”  I said, causing Mano to exchange a worried look with Randy, who … Continue reading →

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