Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold is a picturesque town –

one that you’d imagine when thinking about old charming English villages.

It was beautiful, charming and quaint and we were there for an 

art exhibit with family.

Ian’s uncle, Tristan, is from a family full or artists 

and his mother is a pretty renowned one.

Ursula McCannell celebrated her 90^th birthday

with an exhibit honoring her work at the Fosse Gallery in Stow.

Ursula has been painting and even selling her work for more than 75 years

and we were fortunate to be with her for this very special occasion.

pretty garden behind the pub

 

ian's favorite

 

To learn more about Ursula and to see better pictures:

http://www.fossegallery.com/artistsdetails.php?name=Ursula%20McCannell

enjoy!

the mcgees

“ardbog day” overlooking tower bridge

The day started with a march led by the Ardbeg chopper 

and a tractor over the Thames.

200 sheep balloons created a flying "flock of sheep" 

over the streets of London!
Ended at Potters Fields (overlooked the Tower Bridge).

Live sheep (stamped with “ardbeg”), peat digging, sack races 

and a great band, along with plenty of Ardbeg and the release of 

their new limited edition whiskey, Ardbog.
(perfect Islay setting)

It was really fun to meet some of Ian's colleagues and their friends! 
Really fun bunch and I'm sure we'll have plenty of other times to hang with them.

Drinks were interesting (not my personal fave, but definitely creative)!
Smoke-jito – Ardbeg’s take on the classic Mojito 
Lavender Fling – Ardbeg, apple juice, lemon and lavender syrup
 
But the star was ARDBOG –
Mix of regular bourbon casks and aged in Manzanilla sherry casks.
All matured for at least 10 years. 

Enjoy your weekend!

xx

the mcgees