2007 A Good Year ?
Our year started with preparations for . The nicer part of the horticultural business built with some superb help, but no sponsor! With a business to keep afloat and 9 full time staff on the payroll - this is where the horticultural business become really exciting - but so very real and also where some of the pictures will show quite large bags under my eyes! Absolute madness but... I loved every second of it.
On the same day we received Silver medal in the large garden category we won another award & entered the to operate through use of the Irish language.
07 also saw David Milner come on board as landscape manager. His first project was the award winning gardens of . It is, possibly, rarely said, but I am priveliged to work with such a fine team of likeminded gentlemen [and Sara of course!] all who strive for the highest standards of excellence. I thank you for your patience?!! This year also saw [as part of his contract agreement] young Eddie Sweeney begin his horticultural education in Blanchardstown IT. A very proud day for all. Eddie is due to qualify in June 08.
With all things in life it can be made easier; Not less work, just less complex. To this an 'ode' must be paid to the clients we have worked with this year. From my heart I thank you sincerely for your understanding and also for the absolute pleasure it was to work with you on your designs, gardens and projects.
2007 however could not forget a most memorable with The Niall Mellon Township. From my 4 year old niece Lilly [who gave me her pocket money] to the finest colleagues & clients; you all made this possible and I thank you once again for your generosity, understanding and thoughtfulness. It is an event I will never forget made even greater by the good friends and many people who also chose to do great things with their time to help others.
A good year? on one hand no business is ever an easy journey I suppose... but for the people I have had the pleasure to shake hands with this year; for those who stood taller by my side [DG/GC/DK] when life threw and odd one my way...one should really say it was a great year.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh. Nollaig Shona duit. Slán agus beannacht.
peter