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This is the "non-professional" list of random brain firings from my trip to Ireland. If you don't understand a phrase, it's because it wasn't meant for you. If you want more information on any particular item, I could be persuaded to follow up in the comments...
And finally (for now, at least)...
Update:
This is the "non-professional" list of random brain firings from my trip to Ireland. If you don't understand a phrase, it's because it wasn't meant for you. If you want more information on any particular item, I could be persuaded to follow up in the comments...
- Where does an Irishman keep his golf clubs? Anywhere the Scotsman puts them...
- Hurling... Lacrosse for real men.
- Driving on the left side with roundabouts is insane. Fully sober, I would have driven worse than someone blowing a .20 on the breath-meter.
- I love you, I love you, I love you...
- Why... Why... Why...
- As with my trip to Canada last year, I am again reminded... Americans *do* have a major obesity problem.
- A friend is someone who hears you snoring after they put you to bed, and consider it a good sign that you've finally crashed.
- A good friend is someone who buys you nasal strips for the next night because it will cease to be tolerated at that point...
- And you're with *really* good friends when you're not worried about any of that, as the friend who bought the strips has nearly been murdered by other friends for nasal sounds...
- Just because a shirt is "fashionable/normal" in the States does not mean it works in other countries.
- At that point, wearing a tourist shirt is a step up.
- Indian food, Cobra beer, the local, electric screwdrivers, and 2:30 in the morning do not mix.
- Waking up the next morning finding the results of the above combination in the kitchen probably isn't the best thing either.
- And for once, the American had nothing to do with it.
- I'm not as old as I thought I was... I can still go for 48 hours on virtually no sleep with few drawbacks (see nasal strip thoughts above).
- Morning, friends, and cameras are a dangerous combination.
- Wearing t-shirts is a good idea in the above situation.
- If you choose to disregard the t-shirt and/or sleeping shorts, make sure no one has any lead time or warning.
- Google and Flickr remember everything (see above).
- And again, the American had nothing to do with any of that.
- Have I mentioned how *fat* the average American is?
- A drunk Irishman is your best friend within 15 seconds of meeting you to get directions to the loo...
- Getting rid of the drunk Irishman will take the next 30 minutes.
- Putting the American in the front side passenger seat for the group's entertainment is great fun for them.
- Only grabbing for the dash once is great fun for the American.
- Speaking in front of a non-American crowd for the first time is a bit different...
- If you're fortunate, good content translates well and bails you out.
- If something says "5 euro", you pay 5 euro... not 5 euro + tax.
- American politicians... are you listening?
- "Bollocks" *does* need to see more usage over here.
And finally (for now, at least)...
- Meeting, making, and having international friends is an amazing thing...
Update:
- "Ireland For Dummies" is a funny book... in Ireland.
- A cell phone fits nicely in a Pringles can.
- A vibrating cell phone makes a great noise when in said Pringles can.
- Hiding the Pringles can in nearly plain view when someone is trying to find said Pringles can is hysterically funny when non-sober.
- Paul is incredibly cute (in a funny, sad way) when begging for said cell phone in above Pringles can.
- Don't irritate Kitty.
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Posted by Ben Poole At 04:06:17 On 22/06/2006 | - Website - |
Posted by Duffbert At 06:08:23 On 22/06/2006 | - Website - |
Posted by Eileen Fitzgerald At 09:08:34 On 22/06/2006 | - Website - |
Posted by Coatsie At 04:58:34 On 22/06/2006 | - Website - |
It's true: I'm a pussy cat most of the time, but if you upset me, be prepared to see my siamese-like side.
Loved all the comments - all of them meant something, that must mean I was there too much or had too much blood in the alcohol stream to forget any of them.
So fab to see you, sorry your journey home left so much to be desired
Posted by Kitty At 14:42:58 On 21/06/2006 | - Website - |
Posted by Eileen Fitzgerald At 05:43:36 On 22/06/2006 | - Website - |
Posted by Duffbert At 15:06:44 On 22/06/2006 | - Website - |
Nuff said.
Good to see you in the old country, on your first trip of I hope many!
---* Bill
Posted by Wild Bill At 13:44:56 On 21/06/2006 | - Website - |
Posted by Kitty At 16:19:24 On 22/06/2006 | - Website - |
ah.. em... yes.. *cough*...
no comment.
Posted by Paul Mooney At 00:59:51 On 21/06/2006 | - Website - |