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Well...its decided, I'm gonna buy a Mackintosh, a wide brimmed hat and change my name to Dave(dick) Tracey.. cause this lil food recording notebook of mine is being whipped out more times than ya could shake a thick stick at! Only last night as me sainted mother was tryin' to feed me, there were chorus's of...
"Stand awayyyy from the muffins mother, thats a misdemeanour without plea bargain - according to my notes"
"No Mom... my notebook says that if ya get caught having maple syrup on mashed potatoes - they'll take ya downtown and 'thingy' ya"
"Just half a lettuce leaf and a slice of cucumber will suffice Ma'am - I'm trying to keep up with Magnum PI"
And then I broke! I was late getting home ya see and the Dad had already caught the bus to the Pub... so by the time I got there he had finished and was at the bus stop to get the bus home.. so we decided to nip in for a quick one..'sure it can do no harm'. Well maybe it was the tearful look in the barmans eye or maybe its cause I won't be in Dublin next week but from some distant place I heard a mans voice coming from my mouth saying...
"Barkeep - I'll have 2 pints of your finest black Guinness stout my man - and may it hit the bottom of my tummy with a satisfying thud" [not a notebook in sight]
I'd swear that that pub hushed and Gerry the barmans chin might have given a quivver..and for a scary moment I thought that he was gonna yell, by way of celebration for a prodical eegit, "Drinks are on the house" but instead he smiled with a wink saying
"Comin' right up, take a seat Daithí, remove that mackintosh and sure I'll bring them over to ye"
So there y'are...15 extra feckin' glorious grams of velvety carbs, but I had been sooo good for sooooo long - and as I sipped through the creamy head...sure twas like a jazzy new orleans marching band preceeded the tasty nectar in joyous celebration...twas only glorgious. Sometimes ya just have to do what life asks of ya, don't ya. And sure the Da is 83 now and so these times are precious or at least thats the way it seems to me.
The Internet in Ireland, tis a peculiar thing, before our economic boom of the last15 years or so.. we hardly knew what it was.. now we are the 2nd biggest producer of pc thingys outside the US.. (due to low tax rates and our silicone valley here owned by dell and intel etc etc) however, as per usual most of the investment and infrastructure was confined to the cities and in rural parts it can still really difficult to get broadband. The phone system still uses copper wires which are bleh... and where I am hills and valleys seem to be blocking most signals...However hopefully this latest company will do the business and get us up and running soon... God then Sarah will be here and I'll have to start actin' semi sane!! (No then she would suspect something!!! must act normal must *twitch* act normal *twitch*), Sarah as ya might imagine is an expert at rolling her eyes and tellin' me when to apologise, chuckles..
Jaysus.. sorry for going on so long!! but it has to last for a few days ... (will make a note in me new notebook to keep it shorter!)..
Be good and stay safe - see ya in a week and if any of ya are going on hols... 'bring me back a cowboy hat!!!!!'
*muahhhhhhh*
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Never apologize for a long post, Dave22! I'm sure I speak for many that your posts are always fun and bring a smile. I'm happy that you enjoyed your pint so much! I think a lot of weight is gained by eating and drinking things that we don't even take the time to appreciate.
09 июл 08 написано членом: amryk
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I LOVE your posts!! And I'm glad you enjoyed your Guiness!! You deserve it, you've done so well!! I can't wait until your internet is up and running!! :D
09 июл 08 написано членом: Keri15
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I agree with above. You deserved a treat, glay you enjoyed it! Interesting about the pc's, etc. I didn't know that.
09 июл 08 написано членом: kimbulie
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Once in a while -- just once in a while -- even Guiness is soul food! Sounds like this was good for yours! Or, as John Wayne said, "A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do." We'll miss ya!!!
09 июл 08 написано членом: gramnbear
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Woo-Hoo!!! On the MAC!! You'll sooo love it!! Hubby has a kick but Mac, and my next is a notebook, too. =D LOVE THEM!! Can ya say "NO VIRUSES?" lol Serious... the programming is easy to use, trust me, or hubby wouldn't be able to use the dang thing. lol Seriously, great choice!! :) Awe... one wee pint of the yummy dark stuff now and again, is gonna be alright, I know it. :) Yes, I believe we all go looking for you wee journals Daithi!! =D Have a great day!
09 июл 08 написано членом: bullytrouble
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*turns from the bar, and tips up my stetsun as I sashay all lobsided (aka John Wayne) towards the swingin' doors... saying in a cowboyish gravelly voice "Ahhh mans gotta do what a man's gotta do Pilgrim 'n' I gotta mosey on yonder now, be gone a week or two iffin the injuns don't scalp me, watch yer top-notch ya'll, meet ya in the saloon when I get back"
09 июл 08 написано членом: dave22
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Dave, you are hilarious!! We'll miss you this week! Enjoy your time off with the family and hope you come back with some interesting stories! Waiting on pins and needles :)
09 июл 08 написано членом: katrinat
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Keeping that journal is a real eye-opener isn't it? And as for the guinness, it's ok, you have to treat yourself once in a while...just count the 15 carbs and don't eat anything else for the rest of the day..LOL. My Mom is 82 years of age, and you're right, every moment with them is precious. Have a wonderful time on your holiday! And, Daithi, your journals are NEVER too long :D
09 июл 08 написано членом: mbhpro
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My hubby and I both have iMacs at home (yes, two, it is our indulgence, we don't even have cable and I've given up carbs, what else do you want!) and we love them. My sister-in-law has the notebook and she takes it everywhere too. Enjoy your new "puter" as my husband would say! As for the beer, just don't let it give you an excuse to go off your diet food-wise and you'll be fine. :)
09 июл 08 написано членом: sararay
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...hmmmmm, I think I'll wait til Dave leaves and then I'll tell HIM to update his journal!! :) I wouldn't want to suffer from withdraws!
10 июл 08 написано членом: BadAndee
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Dave, doesn't all that consumed beer foam up and cause irregular bloating and distention in yer belly? Hey, I guess YOU DO KNOW what it's like to get a visit from TOM! LOL
10 июл 08 написано членом: BadAndee
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yeah, I concur with all the wise people above that thou shalt NEVER keep your journal short!! Thou shalt never deprive us mere mortals from the humor of the dick-tracy-crossed-irishman!! Sp, looks like I missed the news--where are you headed to and how long will u been gone? We'll miss ya :( Oh, and am glad you enjoyed your guinness---I enjoyed vicariously through you!! (Although, that barkeep should be flogged for being such an enabler!!!) Ok, now that you re-learned the taste of that mighty fine pint--promptly UNLEARN it!! No going for seconds, ok? ;) Keep up the terrific work keeping all temptations and tempters at bay! Who knew journal-slinging could be as powerful as gun-slinging!! hah!
11 июл 08 написано членом: 08willbegreat
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