tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028320629825585767.post9087755818726660502..comments2023-03-02T09:48:38.506-07:00Comments on Jam Everywhere: touchdownJamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15873732007356699331noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028320629825585767.post-11966105256887695992011-09-07T18:13:33.874-06:002011-09-07T18:13:33.874-06:00May another old man offer some suggestions? (I vis...May another old man offer some suggestions? (I visited Dublin on business twice 15 years ago.)<br /><br />Grafton Street is a wonderful place to visit, but the locals (and visitors not on an expense account) shop at Henry Street. From Aston Quay take O'Connell Street north across the river, then three blocks to The Spire. Turn left. That's Henry Street. When I was there the further you went up Henry the cheaper the stores became.<br /><br />Panhandlers (I suppose they're called beggars there) aren't always what they seem. Walking to the office one morning near St. Stephen's Green I gave two pounds to an old lady sitting on a stoop with a waif at her feet. Walking back that afternoon, I saw a very nice Mercedes pull up, and the old lady and waif climbed inside and drove away.<br /><br />If a local says "it's good crack," it means "it's good fun," not an endorsement of illicit drugs. (I heard it said about a rock concert, so it could have gone either way. A co-worker had to clarify it for me.)<br /><br />You think the computer keyboards are interesting? Wait until you have to call a phone number like "1-800-THE-CARD." They don't always put letters on phone keys like we do here in the States.<br /><br />House numbers don't work they way they do here either. I never did figure out the reasoning behind them. The numbers on the street where my office was (Pembroke Lane) seemed to start at 1, marched up one side of the street increasing all the way for three blocks, then did a U-turn across the street and increased back toward the intersection where it started. So #1 and #38 (the first and last numbers on the street) were across from each other.<br /><br />It's a different world, but I'd love to see it again. I think you'll enjoy your stay.<br /><br />DaveDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04813274491601970838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028320629825585767.post-72937372809092866842011-09-07T07:28:28.879-06:002011-09-07T07:28:28.879-06:00Hey kiddo,
I saw your comment on facebook and rep...Hey kiddo,<br /><br />I saw your comment on facebook and replied there too. I hate suitcases because your hands are not free and you have to drag them over all obstacles like steps and curbs and stuff -- I always had an easier time when I used a rucksack. I guess you should not take advice from an Army guy with strong shoulders!<br /><br />Buy yourself a good suitcase and I'll pay for it!<br /><br />Congrats on your first adventure, Love, DadMark Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447640467587419743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028320629825585767.post-91359516618021699422011-09-07T07:02:40.928-06:002011-09-07T07:02:40.928-06:00Yay! You are going to have an amazing time over th...Yay! You are going to have an amazing time over there. How cool that your trip started with a very nice person helping you out. Too bad about the backpacks, but the little "wheely thingie" should be helpful - and worth the money. And best of luck with the job hunting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com