Leann

Let's start by putting the record straight ..... the greatest day of my life ( apart from getting married to Lyn & Adam & Camryn being born ) was the 23rd August 1984 ......... not because it was my 12th birthday .... more for the fact that I got the best present in the world that day from Holy God ! .... a baby sister .... I had already got two brothers ... big deal ... how different could a sister be .... little did I know that this little person would change my life for the better forever more .... Leann arrived to a fanfare .. only girl amongst three big brothers ... a girl after years of football , hurleys , skateboards , action men & bikes .... a princess amongst rogues .... quickly I realised that I loved her ... despite the fact that she stole my birthday from that day forth ( I enjoyed 11 good years of parties , so cant really complain , I had a good run ) .... and so our unique relationship began ... many years have passed since that day & we have shared many gags over "Gavin's birthdays - the lost years" but one thing hasn't changed .... in fact it's grown .... & that's my love for my baby sister .... I only hope she knows that she will always have a special place in my heart & I will love her forever .... she's probably crying as she reads this & close to getting fired .. & the brothers are probably saying .... never mind Leann , what about us ...... but this is about you Lee & only you .... I love you ... WMF .... Gav

Marie Keating

Spoke to the lovely people at the Marie Keating Foundation today. Hope to do something with them in the near future in terms of raising awareness amongst young men in relation to testicular cancer. Watch this space. Take Care . GT

Milestone

300 days done & dusted .... feeling like a beer to celebrate ... but must hold that thought for another mere 65 days ...... it's a coast to the finish line now .... except for the minor speed  bump that is christmas ....... however ... I never even thought that I would get this far .... so happy days ........ the truth ? ........ the truth is that this has been one of the best things that I have ever done ........

BMB

The year began as I'm sure most of you are aware with the whole "no drink" thing.... what I could not have planned for is what grew organically from this ..... that is of course BMB ..... my new charity for raising funds & awareness for survivors of testicular cancer .... I wanted something to last long after 2010 is done & dusted .... I feel that BMB will be just that thing ..... we have already had the three brilliant performances of "be my love in the rain" to kick things off officially in terms of getting the name out there ..... 2011 will begin with a charity parachute jump ..... all in association with of course BMB ...... watch this space & tell the men in your life about this new venture .... know your facts ..... know you're safe

Twitter

Tweet me tweople ...... @yearwithoutbeer @bemybrother ................. looking for volunteers to do a parachute jump with me in Jan 2011 ......... kick the new year off with an adrenaline injection ...........

Breaking point

I have resorted to ibeer for a fix ........... bank holiday with no beer ..... give me f@cking strenght

Take a parachute and jump

Thanks to the inspiration of Sean lyons .... I am looking to kick off 2011 in fine style ..... a parachute jump for charity .... in aid of my good friends in St. Lukes ..... trying to do it in conjunction with testicular cancer support group .... be my brother .... BMB ........ watch this space ......

Don't Care

Ain't budgin  ...... good food ....... good company ...... great nights ...... love bank holiday weekends relaxing with family & friends at home ( throw in X factor too )  ..... my guilty pleasure .......