A joyful sunny morning it was until we stopped to fill up the car. 33 liters cost 50 Euro, American translation 10 gallons of gas for $65.00. We are charging the fill-ups. Contacted Brian and we will go there the week of the 27th. Wonder if we can handle Dublin after being here?
YESTERDAY we took another drive to Balleydavid. It is so pretty out there and we found a short-cut. We stopped for a pint and found that the restaurant/pub was the site for a business meeting. About 40 people looked at us like we were police raiding the place. I wonder what kind of meeting it really was? The sheep were more receptive. They would come to the gate to see who we were.
After a few pints in Murphy's, when we returned to Dingle, I went in search of the Dingle Film Festival premier event--Dreaming the Quiet Man. Maureen O'Hara, all 90 years of her, will introduce the film on Saturday night. We got some of the last tickets. Now to find the theater.
Bill made friends with some retired farmers and he is anxious to share a pint with them again before the main event in town--the parade.
When we came out the library yesterday, ( we have read a book or 2 already) there were 3 girls sitting on the bottom step. Bill asked if they had school today and they smiled and said no, they would be in both parades. Told us a little about school, boys and girls are separated, and what they would wear in the parade. When we walked to the car, Bill said, See, it is just like the 50's here--they talked to strangers, go alone to and from school and seem very carefree. And it is true.
We decided to buy lamb chops for dinner. They were delicous. Very mild. It took 10 minutes to cook them and an hour to figure out how to use the broiler--called upper oven without fan on the front of the wall oven. And do not forget to turn on the switch that turns it on located on the stove top.
Time for that pint and to pick out our viewing spot. HAPPY Day to all.
Hi Lois!!
ReplyDeleteMy parents had to change their flights to go to Paris then Shannon. So they will not arrive into Shannon until 3:10 PM your time, Aerlingus... flight # 831.
Please let me know if you get this message,
Thanks!
Love,
Jennifer
Hi Lois,
ReplyDeleteI am a freind of Pat and Monte's...they are so excied to join you in Ireland. My husband and I ARE very irish and have been to Ireland. I spoke to Pat this AM and gave her my 2cents worth, lol Here is a nice link a lot around where you are now http://www.andiesisle.com/ThisBlessingIsForYou.html
Have a wonderful time PJ
PS Happy ST Patrick's Day
ReplyDeletehave a pint for me but make it a local Brew.
Hugs
PJ
Lois , this is a note from my dear friend Celine in Ireland. Where are you? Are you near her?? Hello Tom,I brought my mum to her sisters in Falcarragh and we watched the parade there and then we had a mini-family gathering.Im back at home now and Pauric is coming down to visit.Hope you're having a nice day.I live in a small village called Creeslough and I work in Letterkenny.Where are your friends going to be?Take care.Celx
ReplyDeleteHi, Lois. We're so glad you and Bill are having a great time over in Ireland. Sounds like you really enjoyed St. Paddy's Day. Hope the film festival with Maureen O'Hara goes well. Play any golf? With the price of gas over there, it sounds like maybe you should do some biking! Interesting to hear about the mixed reaction you're getting from the locals. Maybe you should get a Gaelic phrasebook and utter a few expressions to the locals. Maybe, then, your reception will be better.
ReplyDeleteSlainte - Karen and Ray
Lois,
ReplyDeletePlease tell Pat and Monte that Potty O'Shea's in Ventry is owned by Roddy's cousin. Potty is a HUGE football player and quite famous. Please make sure to tell Potty Roddy sends his love. Monte: remember Roddy's oldest daughter was "Miss Irish Eyes" a few years back. This is where Roddy stayed while Jocee was competing in Ireland.
xxoo
PJ