tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post114144192090444375..comments2023-10-05T12:29:45.781-05:00Comments on Long and Writing Road: The Irish Are ComingBailey Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141662214520563802006-03-06T10:23:00.000-06:002006-03-06T10:23:00.000-06:00I had forgotten you used to live in Texas! I have...I had forgotten you used to live in Texas! I haven't been to the Scarborough Fair, but Beverly swears she's going next year. They had a booth set up at the Irish Festival too.Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141653545454499682006-03-06T07:59:00.000-06:002006-03-06T07:59:00.000-06:00I'm very familiar with the Texas Renaissance Festi...I'm <I><B>very</B></I> familiar with the Texas Renaissance Festival and Scarborough Faire. Those are the ones I used to attend, lo these many years ago. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141617316591561212006-03-05T21:55:00.000-06:002006-03-05T21:55:00.000-06:00Hey EVE! Just checking to see if you had a good ti...Hey EVE! Just checking to see if you had a good time. Hope so. Have a great night. B.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141608001529544122006-03-05T19:20:00.000-06:002006-03-05T19:20:00.000-06:00Eve, thanks for the entries! You're amazing. But y...Eve, thanks for the entries! You're amazing. But you already know that, don't you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141602026228325232006-03-05T17:40:00.000-06:002006-03-05T17:40:00.000-06:00I had nothing planned for the weekend. I probably ...I had nothing planned for the weekend. I probably should have because it was noise, noise, noise all day Saturday. I fled to the library for a while--not noiseless there either but not as intense. Today, the kid upstairs has been running and jumping and thumping close overhead. I guess I'm too keyed up. Have an important appointment tomorrow. And my digestion knows it. Yuck.<BR/><BR/>Well, I don't have an Irish drop of blood in me. I did get to breathe some Irish air in the fall of 1979. On my way home from Germany to Canada, I stopped to see friends from university who lived in Dublin. They showed me some of the countryside and I took myself around the innards of Dublin. I especially loved the Book of Kells at Trinity College, I think. It's such a beautiful illuminated manuscript. So was walking along the river. It's a lovely city. I hope to go back sometime to really tour the country. <BR/><BR/>Fergus, Ontario has one of the biggest Scottish Festivals in N.A. outside of Nova Scotia probably. Diana Gabaldon has been here several times that I know of. She's also been to London, ON where I saw her, got her then-latest book "The Fiery Cross" signed and briefly talked to her. Fergus is about an hour's drive from here but she happened to be there around the time of my brother's birthday. So his birthday "party" ended up on the day I had wanted to go to the Fergus festival.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141600684590510792006-03-05T17:18:00.000-06:002006-03-05T17:18:00.000-06:00Hope you enjoyed the Irish Festival (from one coll...Hope you enjoyed the Irish Festival (from one colleen to another)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141600279653533642006-03-05T17:11:00.000-06:002006-03-05T17:11:00.000-06:00That sounds like my normal weekend. I'm exhausted...That sounds like my normal weekend. I'm exhausted and my feet hurt so will tell everyone about the day on tomorrow's blog.Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141589189502148862006-03-05T14:06:00.000-06:002006-03-05T14:06:00.000-06:00Irish festival=beer. Love it.Nothing but baseball...Irish festival=beer. Love it.<BR/><BR/>Nothing but baseball and housework for me. We are pretty dull.Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966956368329586135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141572649617445772006-03-05T09:30:00.000-06:002006-03-05T09:30:00.000-06:00Dennie - yeah, old dust and mold does me in, which...Dennie - yeah, old dust and mold does me in, which is exactly why I work at a dirty, moldy, dusty used bookstore - sheesh. My Saturday nights are a hackfest.<BR/><BR/>Butterfly - so what you're saying is that you have no plans for the weekend :)Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141571637501501302006-03-05T09:13:00.000-06:002006-03-05T09:13:00.000-06:00I didn't have anything planned for my weekend. My...I didn't have anything planned for my weekend. My sister planned that I would spend three hours helping her shop for my mom's birthday party, and then another three at said party. My daughter planned that I would attend her Brownie cookie booth, then that I would pack her things so she could spend the night with her friend, and then go deliver said stuff. My husband planned that he would skip the party so he could go spend time with his friends (butthead) and my Cost Accounting teacher planned a test for Monday so I have to find time to study for that, in between going back to Walmart for the rest of the stuff for the party and doing laundry and dishes... I need a vacation from my family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141571167944051802006-03-05T09:06:00.000-06:002006-03-05T09:06:00.000-06:00Wish I could have gone - ended up cleaning like a ...Wish I could have gone - ended up cleaning like a mad woman will the hubby was out - sheesh!<BR/><BR/>but.... my desk is clean and I have ANOTHER cold (though it's allergies - all that dern dust!I knew cleaning was bad......Denise McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08584403086400080056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141568868161132982006-03-05T08:27:00.000-06:002006-03-05T08:27:00.000-06:00Next year for everyone!Next year for everyone!Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141527966441050402006-03-04T21:06:00.000-06:002006-03-04T21:06:00.000-06:00Brandy - they're threatening rain - only 20% but w...Brandy - they're threatening rain - only 20% but with my luck lately ...<BR/><BR/>Joely - glad you enjoyed the movie.Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141527778138291852006-03-04T21:02:00.000-06:002006-03-04T21:02:00.000-06:00Wow, that sounds like tons of fun! Hope you have ...Wow, that sounds like tons of fun! Hope you have a great time! We greatly enjoyed Curious George.Joely Sue Burkharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895058332587825648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141526574781765072006-03-04T20:42:00.000-06:002006-03-04T20:42:00.000-06:00Eve, you're so lucky. I love going to the Scottish...Eve, you're so lucky. I love going to the Scottish games and such! I have both Scotttish and Irish in my family. (can you guess I turn cherry red in the sun?) I hope you have a GREAT time! "Cead Mile Failte", 'a thousand welcomes' in gaelic.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141514907555906522006-03-04T17:28:00.000-06:002006-03-04T17:28:00.000-06:00You're welcome! I'll have to get over there and s...You're welcome! I'll have to get over there and see what you're up to.Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141504498675428412006-03-04T14:34:00.000-06:002006-03-04T14:34:00.000-06:00Love Irish cream (though don't allow myself too mu...Love Irish cream (though don't allow myself too much - honest). I don't have anything planned for this week-end, excerpt running a title contest at my blog. Thanks for the idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141500544564788692006-03-04T13:29:00.000-06:002006-03-04T13:29:00.000-06:00Sounds like fun! Have a great time!!Sounds like fun! Have a great time!!Lishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037890237546942702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141499725097037412006-03-04T13:15:00.000-06:002006-03-04T13:15:00.000-06:00Toni - yep, a little Irish Cream would do ya some ...Toni - yep, a little Irish Cream would do ya some good - Bailey's. Just don't let him have any!<BR/><BR/>Tori - Bebo likes to go to the Renaissance Fair - we have a pretty big one here, but she hasn't been in years. She would dress up for those. Station devoted to Celtic music would be great! Busy today - gotta go.Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141493222641599482006-03-04T11:27:00.000-06:002006-03-04T11:27:00.000-06:00The Irish festival sounds like a lot of fun! I use...The Irish festival sounds like a lot of fun! I used to go to Scottish festivals (and renaissance festivals--I even dressed up for those!). I miss that. <BR/><BR/>I'm listening to Celtic music on Sirius right now. Wish they had a whole station devoted to it instead of just 3 hours a week. Ah well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141492848768220722006-03-04T11:20:00.000-06:002006-03-04T11:20:00.000-06:00I don't drink coffee--maybe that is the problem :)...I don't drink coffee--maybe that is the problem :) Peed off as Dh is at work today and tomorrow. Another day in paradise with the snow continuing to fall! I have cabin fever.Toni Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348843511453338339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141492445289331292006-03-04T11:14:00.000-06:002006-03-04T11:14:00.000-06:00Toni - Brat :) Even though they call it an Irish F...Toni - Brat :) Even though they call it an Irish Festival, there is quite a lot of Scottish stuff there too. Go figure. Like we Irish can't fill up a festival on our own.<BR/><BR/>Susan - one Guiness for you!Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141491298688332162006-03-04T10:54:00.000-06:002006-03-04T10:54:00.000-06:00I hope you and Bebo have a wonderful time tomorrow...I hope you and Bebo have a wonderful time tomorrow at the festival. The Ulster Project sounds like a great project! Have a Guiness for me.:>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141486502426063752006-03-04T09:35:00.000-06:002006-03-04T09:35:00.000-06:00You say ya'll and claim to be Irish ;-/ And what...You say ya'll and claim to be Irish ;-/ And what's that about kilts? Do you want a lecture on Irishmens' kilts???<BR/><BR/>I'm kidding, have a lovely day out!!! <BR/><BR/>Must get DH's kilt out of the cupboard and dry cleaned for the wedding this summer (even though he's Irish LOL). And find some new buttons, and flashes, and new socks... Bloody expensive and I bet I don't even get myself a new frock! Anyway (moaning mini has only just got up LOL). Ignore me. Have a BLAST!!!!<BR/><BR/>Paddy's Day soon.Toni Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348843511453338339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23142127.post-1141481264709515482006-03-04T08:07:00.000-06:002006-03-04T08:07:00.000-06:00It's okay - I knew it was short notice but wanted ...It's okay - I knew it was short notice but wanted to make the invite anyway - next year!Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.com