Liam Friel is the word conjurer who changes the simple to the profound; he shares the sanctity of the moment and makes it eternal. Long after we are all gone his words will grace these pages and provide all the humour that one needs to get through the day! This book is like a social history in verse. It records the characters and events, the fun and the frolics of work, rest and play as only Liam Friel can! He injects fun and is funny; he laughs with his subjects but never at them and that is what makes him stand out. His work is positive and uplifting. He is continuing a family poetic tradition and doing so in style. Those of us blessed to know Liam Friel are well aware of his many human talents from generosity to kindness. This book gives us a glimpse of another side of Liam Friel. Not only can we enjoy his words but also his art. His girts know no bounds! His attention to detail in his words is echoed in his paintings.

- Liamy MacNally