Yes...on 4 at the moment, can't decide.

Go for the one that covers most of your face! :w00t: :bag:

That would be this one then..

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..but I don't think it's very elegant, I bet flips got loads of plummage going on. I will take this one incase there is a blizzard.

Right! Now that I've got friday night and saturday DAY sorted....whats going on Saturday night.

For those not racing we need a meeting place.....TE, ILS...any suggestions...Mr Cat was saying that a friend of his goes to the Comedy Store in London as says its very good.

So ....Saturday night peeps....whats it to be????????????

I went to the Laughter Lounge once and found that you had to be Irish to understand the meaning of most of the jokes. You can drink at your seat though, which was nice.

There's an old hotel nearby with a bar downstairs that has diddly diddly music, from what I can remember.

I have bought a rather lovely green frilly blouse for saturday so I want to go somewhere quite nice - will be wearing with jeans though.

I don't want to go anywhere that you have to pay to get in. The beer prices are bad enough.

I bet flips got loads of plummage going on. I.

Oh yes young Cat - my plummage is very tit shaped, and it doubles up in storm weather as a cosy little hat!!! Quite honestly it covers all eventualities - so just the one for me!!

A comedy club sounds to me like the bees knees and I know that TE and Urk love a little giggle now and then ... :laugh:

The International Bar has comedy upstairs which is quite good.

Pity you are all leaving on Sunday, as The George has transvestite Bingo - now that is seriously entertaining!

transvestite Bingo - now that is seriously entertaining!

That is it - I want to play transvestite BINGO!!:laugh:

That is it - I want to play transvestite BINGO!!:laugh:

sunday evening if you are around!

I don't care where we go as long as I get fed, I can't wait to taste the kebabs from that Abrakebabra place!! :eat:

What about a car boot sunday morning?

The best car boot is at......


..... Fairyhouse racecourse.:smartie:

Secrets, have you heard anything back for the racecourse yet? Might try ringing them direct. What you recon stripey pants.

Not a dicky bird Cat, and that thought had crossed my mind too.

I would rather know where we stood before we arrived.

Indeed, my hat has arrived today so things need to be sorted.

Indeed, my hat has arrived today so things need to be sorted.

picture please! for us lesser mortals who aren't able to go.

thank you kindly!

picture please! for us lesser mortals who aren't able to go.

thank you kindly!


Its this one..

http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/d6/27/59_2.JPG

I'm a little disappointed actually as though the top is a nice a suede the underside is man made suede effect in a darker brown, the sides are best worn up more than shown so the manmade material has more show than the real suede. I dont' know wether this is a faux par, flip will know...Flip is this a faux par??

It does look good on though, just cheap.

Does any one know the code for Ireland? Trying to phone the race course.

Fairyhouse racecourse (http://www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie/subpage.php?pgtype=contactus&pg=contactus1)

There you go Secrets, it has a "contact us" page and a phone number at the bottom. I would do it but don't want to step on anyone's toes since it was your idea! :w00t:

How many are going to the horses on the Saturday anyway?

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It does look good on though, just cheap.

That's fine. It will go with my 99p suede effect jacket.

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Now Flipster, about those boots..............

Bella....I keep trying that number but just can't get thru..what do you dial from UK - I'm crap at codes.

So far Me, Patsy, Buzz and Secrets are definates for a table and any others who care to join. Tables are £25 + entrance.

Sorry Cat can't help you with the code! I am not sure about the racing yet, but it's a definite maybe!

Dublin - 00 353 then the number (if the number starts with a 0, drop it).

I can't do it.

Will try again tomorrow

.
boo

Does everyone know what they're wearing in Dublin yet?

In celebration of our recent purchases, I shall start a new thread later where we can show and tell. Would you like that? :w00t:

Does everyone know what they're wearing in Dublin yet?

In celebration of our recent purchases, I shall start a new thread later where we can show and tell. Would you like that? :w00t:

Yes I do!! How sad am I? In fact there is one item I am not too sure about as it is a bit dressy but I love it and I hardly ever get the chance to wear it!

It is my bustier top that I got chosen for me by my personal shopper and it goes fabby with my new skirt that I got from e-bay during the week. I even treated myself to a raw silk scarf to drape over my shoulders. I'll post a piccie later and you can let me know if it is too dressy or not!

Take a pic and show it off, my love. :w00t:

Edit: I've created the thread now. Off you go!

It's all on the offical thread!

The number to dial is 00353 1825 6167..I have just got through...to an answer phone. Did leave a garbled message so will try again during the week.

Be JESSUS!!!

I couldn't resist having a bet on this horse today.



1 Thedublinpublican (IRE) (javascript:showProfile('horse','217715')) 10-12 N Fehily (javascript:showProfile('jockey','267')) C C Bealby (javascript:showProfile('trainer','4182')) 513/2 pulled hard, headway to lead approaching 2nd, hit 3rd, headed 4th, left in lead 9th, ridden and mistake last, stayed on opened 22/1

Hope you were all on it?:)

Didn't understand a word of that mate - did you win?

I couldn't resist having a bet on this horse today.



1 Thedublinpublican (IRE) (http://javascript<b></b>:showProfile('horse','217715')) 10-12 N Fehily (http://javascript<b></b>:showProfile('jockey','267')) C C Bealby (http://javascript<b></b>:showProfile('trainer','4182')) 513/2 pulled hard, headway to lead approaching 2nd, hit 3rd, headed 4th, left in lead 9th, ridden and mistake last, stayed on opened 22/1

Hope you were all on it?:)


Secrets, if I hadn't had the pleasure of meeting you (and don't forget Cat hasn't had that pleasure yet, so she is none the wiser) I would think you John McCrirrick!!

Didn't understand a word of that mate - did you win?

Yes.:)


Other winners this weekend include Red Dahlia, Race for the stars, The tattling, and Cashier.:w00t:

WELL DONE SECRETS = If I get to go racing I'm sitting beside you, right? :laugh:


Just had a long phonecall with a nice lady called Niamh in Fairyhouse.

Unfortunately, the restaurant is booked up completely with a big corporate 'do' so their usual 4 course meal, table for the day offer thingie is not on offer for sat 23rd.

however, they do have a small number of suites they can let us have one if there's enough of us.

These usually cost the earth, but she'll do us a deal for e50 a head - ST£35 - which is admission, the suite for the day and a 4 course lunch.

I know it sounds pricey, with gargle and betting on top etc, but it could be a 'reet day owt' as they say..........

she's emailing me more info, but she can only give me the next few days before she offers the suites out at normal price etc. They also want a non-refundable deposit to secure it, but I can put that on my credit card.......

The alternative is just to pop on a bus, pay the e12 entrance, get there early and grab a table at the bar, and eat sambos and chips ?

thoughts?

te, coming up on the inside, steading now before jumping the fourth, lands well, and pulls ahead of Urk by a nose.................

WELL DONE SECRETS = If I get to go racing I'm sitting beside you, right? :laugh:


Just had a long phonecall with a nice lady called Niamh in Fairyhouse.

Unfortunately, the restaurant is booked up completely with a big corporate 'do' so their usual 4 course meal, table for the day offer thingie is not on offer for sat 23rd.

however, they do have a small number of suites they can let us have one if there's enough of us.

These usually cost the earth, but she'll do us a deal for e50 a head - ST£35 - which is admission, the suite for the day and a 4 course lunch.

I know it sounds pricey, with gargle and betting on top etc, but it could be a 'reet day owt' as they say..........

she's emailing me more info, but she can only give me the next few days before she offers the suites out at normal price etc. They also want a non-refundable deposit to secure it, but I can put that on my credit card.......

The alternative is just to pop on a bus, pay the e12 entrance, get there early and grab a table at the bar, and eat sambos and chips ?

thoughts?

te, coming up on the inside, steading now before jumping the fourth, lands well, and pulls ahead of Urk by a nose.................

It's not pricey though is it?
The Panoramic restaraunt with four course meal and table is 38 Euro's without entrance fee - which is 12 Euro's.
Total 50 Euros!!
How many do we need?

Well done Tiger for getting the details, I did eventually get through to an answer phone. But I must say I'm not keen on the suite thing, I would rather pay the entrance and wonder round freely in that case and blow the money I would have spent on a horse.

I have to echo Cat's thoughts on this. I think the atmosphere will be better in the bar, and peeps can eat and drink at their leisure...

Ditto. :thumbsup: :bye:

righty - ho!!


Anyway, we may be able to sneak into the corporate 'do' mid-afternoon when they're all smashed and don't give a flying **** 'cos their company is paying not them and the boss is a b'stard 'cos he ignored my reports and gave all the credit to Sean from the Cork Branch, and of course you can eat what you like from the buffet, they'll only bin the stuff and the drink is free for another 2 hours - you lot order what you want - serves them right the tight fekkers - d'ya know not a decent bonus to any of us last christmas - you guys eat drink and be merry on us !!!!.......




[almost verbatim from the last Leopardstown Meet me'nurk went to :bag: . Putting our taxi home on their Company Account was a bit cheeky though !!]

righty - ho!!


Anyway, we may be able to sneak into the corporate 'do' mid-afternoon when they're all smashed and don't give a flying **** 'cos their company is paying not them and the boss is a b'stard 'cos he ignored my reports and gave all the credit to Sean from the Cork Branch, and of course you can eat what you like from the buffet, they'll only bin the stuff and the drink is free for another 2 hours - you lot order what you want - serves them right the tight fekkers - d'ya know not a decent bonus to any of us last christmas - you guys eat drink and be merry on us !!!!.......




[almost verbatim from the last Leopardstown Meet me'nurk went to :bag: . Putting our taxi home on their Company Account was a bit cheeky though !!]


Great minds think alike Tiger :thumbsup:

Was talking to my new best mate Niamh from Fairyhouse Racecourse [we're talking doing lunch at this stage!] and although she was personally very disappointed and deeply gutted that we did not take her up on her very generous offer of a suite for the day she understood and said she would not knobble any of your favourite horses to spite yez.

They are organising a bus service from Busáras Station. It costs €13.00 return and leaves 1 1/2 hours before the first race, and returns fairly sharpish after the last one. The race card is being finalised today, with first printing at the weekend, but she's fairly sure the first race is at 1.00 or 1.15 p.m., with the last one three hours later. This means getting out of beddybies, wash and brush up, and brekky to be finished by 11.15 a.m. to get to the station on time.

Busáras Station is about 10 mins walk [max] from Millennium Tower......

love,

Tiger and Niamh


[urk's getting jealous]

You're a marvellous woman and no mistake. Put me down for that one. :thumbsup:

I think I should like a ticket for the bus please Tiggs.....

You are a star to be organising all this for us :thumbsup:

A return to Fairyhouse Racecourse please. :thumbsup:

ya buy dem on da day at da station......:laugh:

Are we all going to muster at a given time at a pre-determined muster point?

be careful tho, you might attract the wrong kind of attention from our native elephants!




Niamh Darling is seeing what she can do about booking seats on a coach, but no joy as yet.....seems it's first come first served :ohmy:

Inspired by Tonee...this shall be the official Dublin song so get practicing people!

Dirty Old Town
By Ewan McColl

I met my love by the gas works wall
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
Kissed a girl by the factory wall
Dirty old town
Dirty old town

Clouds a drifting across the moon
Cats a prowling on their beat
Spring's a girl in the street at night
Dirty old town
Dirty old town

Heard a siren from the docks
Saw a train set the night on fire
Smelled the spring on the smoky wind
Dirty old town
Dirty old town

I'm going to make me a good sharp axe
Shining steel tempered in the fire
Will chop you down like an old dead tree
Dirty old town
Dirty old town

I met my love by the gas works wall
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
Kissed a girl by the factory wall
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
Dirty old town

Whats the percussion?

Don't need none.....it just requires a few alcoholic beverages and then it sounds absolutely wonderful!

Don't need none.....it just requires a few alcoholic beverages and then it sounds absolutely wonderful!

I can vouch for that. Download this song for practice - luke kelly or the pogues are both great.

ya buy dem on da day at da station......:laugh:

oh dear Tigereye I think you've set yourself up as their mummy for the weekend ... be sure to take plenty of tissues to wipe their noses with and make sure they go to the toilet before they get on the bus!!!! :laugh:

Right please clarify for someone who is fast losing track of all that is going on during the Dublin weekend....

Is everyone going to the races? (I can just tell mama Coastie she has no choice!) :naughty:

When will I get to sing along to live music and drink huge amounts of guiness?

Coastie's mate isn't coming...she's off to babysit her brothers two sons and their dog whilst he and the mrs go off on holiday for a week!

We're not going to the races any more Coastie. Did no-one tell you?

We're now planning to hike along the coast with the local Salvation Army. There will be no drinking of Guinness because, coincidentally, it's National Non-Drinking Guinness weekend. Would you credit it, eh!

We're not going to the races any more Coastie. Did no-one tell you?

We're now planning to hike along the coast with the local Salvation Army. There will be no drinking of Guinness because, coincidentally, it's National Non-Drinking Guinness weekend. Would you credit it, eh!

Hmmmm...you're trying to lose me in Dublin aren't you? :unsure: Well at least I'll have Mama Coastie to get bladdered with!

Oh, didn't you know? It's also National Mothers can't get bladdered with their daughters weekend. Bug ger.

Right...fine...stuff the lot of yez I'm not playing with any of you anymore! :kid:

Coastie stomps off and calls her best Irish buddy.....

Yes please go sort them out sweetie...and then come back to mine for a rub down!

http://www.azimut2001.com/images/sfondi/attori/pierce_brosnan.jpg

This sounds like fun?

http://www.discoverdublin.ie/musicalpubcrawl.html

12 Euro's a head.

Oooo can we play people! (excellent Secrets...oh what a sing song could be had by all!) :thumbsup:

Well...if we're singing songs drunkedly...i'm cancelling ALL my ungettable outofable plans for that weekend in favour of 'youse lot'.

'Dirty old town....
'black velvet band'...
'irish rover'...
woo hoo!
Bring it on!
hic!

Yay! This is exactly what we need. Someone to lead us in song. Could you print up song sheets for all the traditional classics please? In large print to make it easier to read through beer goggles.

That is a brilliant idea!
watch this space.
oooooh excitement!

This sounds like fun?

http://www.discoverdublin.ie/musicalpubcrawl.html

12 Euro's a head.


My only concern here is that not one of the people in the advert has a drink in their hands.

I have two concerns. One, I am not interested in the origins of the music, just listening to and enjoying it if I like it. Two, I might get to a particular pub, settle in, pull, then have to leave and go onto the next one in the crawl. I think we just go to "where the music takes us". I used to like Neil Sedaka. Looked a bit like Bob Monkhouse.

Oh, I am not into pub crawls. I prefer to find a place and stay. Pub crawls are too much like a 18-30, let's see who can get the drunkest, lets see who can get off with the guide. Might be a party pooper but not really my idea of a good night, plus it might be peeing down and having to totter around from pub to pub in heels, queing to get in and you might end up with a bunch of people you really don't know and don't want to be with!

Plus, I have been thrown out of many a pub in Edinburgh for singing, don't want the same to happen in Dublin! :ninja:

We're not going to the races any more Coastie. Did no-one tell you?

We're now planning to hike along the coast with the local Salvation Army. There will be no drinking of Guinness because, coincidentally, it's National Non-Drinking Guinness weekend. Would you credit it, eh!
Clarifiy please.
Are we going racing or not? cos I am very confused now! :unsure:

We're not going to the races any more Coastie. Did no-one tell you?

We're now planning to hike along the coast with the local Salvation Army. There will be no drinking of Guinness because, coincidentally, it's National Non-Drinking Guinness weekend. Would you credit it, eh!

Stop it Patsy! you are teasing poor old Buzz, I can see she is all a dither not knowing what is true and what's not! bless her.

psst has anyone told her the meet's in Limerick now?

naughty naughty dol!! :laugh: [Please change your mind and come :thumbsup:]

Nice idea Secrets - I had thought of organising something like that on the Saturday night alright, but as some peeps have pointed out it could be lashing down, don't know how many others would be on the crawl, the pubs might be jammers and you'd just be getting your pint and you'd be off again...It's hard to know what to do.....

Everyone seems alriight with just meeting up on the Friday night - venue to be arranged [me 'n' urk are arguing between posh spacious hotel lounge or Friday night after work atmosphere pub so all opinions welcome :laugh:] and just eat and drink and blither until we feel like stopping, fall over or get arrested.....

and on saturday the committed gamblers will be racing, some will be sightseeing, some shopping, Flip will be drooling over shoes, Bella will be drooling over beads in the designer craft shops, Fee will be done for shoplifting in Brown Thomas and me'urk and ils and anyone else with a tither of wit will be getting squiffy somewhere somehow......

So saturday night [suppose we better eat at some stage :wacko: ] can be either an organised entertainment, a meal, maybe some live music or just all meet up again in a boozer to discuss how our day went, and eat and drink and blither until we feel like stopping, fall over or get arrested.......

[anyone ever see Groundhog Day?......]

So basically lads agus lassies - I'll organise as much as yez want or as little as yez want - So Come On - Whaddayaz bleedin' want?!! :laugh:

Pub crawls are too much like a 18-30, let's see who can get the drunkest, lets see who can get off with the guide.

And your problem is...............?

It might be a good idea to have a set place for everyone to converge on to on Sat eve, TE. We will have hopefully exchanged mobile numbers on the Friday night, so will be able to keep in touch that way. I'm up for live entertainment of some sort, but doesn't have to be anything more than a bit of diddly diddly in a pub with snack food if required.

And your problem is...............?

1. That I am not aged between 18-30

2. That I am meeting up with enough nutters as it is that weekend and to throw some other complete strangers (probably a hen party or a stag party) just would be too much for me.

3. The fact that I am not aged between 18-30, don't have big knockers, don't have a cleavage, naval piercing, tongue piercing, long blonde hair to flash at guide means that I won't be copping off with him!

4. I don't do sick!

I am old Patsy, I am good fun but I do like to have a seat! :) That enough for you, sweetness.

It might be a good idea to have a set place for everyone to converge on to on Sat eve, TE. We will have hopefully exchanged mobile numbers on the Friday night, so will be able to keep in touch that way. I'm up for live entertainment of some sort, but doesn't have to be anything more than a bit of diddly diddly in a pub with snack food if required.

I think that is a good idea - a sort of rendevous point from 6pm onwards, that has food, drink and possibly a bit of entertainment of the comedy sort or music or dancing or anything really - but it has to have a seat for Bella though!!:wink_kiss

naughty naughty dol!! Please change your mind and come :thumbsup:

Nice idea Secrets - I had thought of organising something like that on the Saturday night alright, but as some peeps have pointed out it could be lashing down, don't know how many others would be on the crawl, the pubs might be jammers and you'd just be getting your pint and you'd be off again...It's hard to know what to do.....

Everyone seems alriight with just meeting up on the Friday night - venue to be arranged me 'n' urk are arguing between posh spacious hotel lounge or Friday night after work atmosphere pub so all opinions welcome :laugh: and just eat and drink and blither until we feel like stopping, fall over or get arrested.....

and on saturday the committed gamblers will be racing, some will be sightseeing, some shopping, Flip will be drooling over shoes, Bella will be drooling over beads in the designer craft shops, Fee will be done for shoplifting in Brown Thomas and me'urk and ils and anyone else with a tither of wit will be getting squiffy somewhere somehow......

So saturday night [suppose we better eat at some stage :wacko: ] can be either an organised entertainment, a meal, maybe some live music or just all meet up again in a boozer to discuss how our day went, and eat and drink and blither until we feel like stopping, fall over or get arrested.......

anyone ever see Groundhog Day?......

So basically lads agus lassies - I'll organise as much as yez want or as little as yez want - So Come On - Whaddayaz bleedin' want?!! :laugh:


TE that sounds just perfect.

My plan is to throw a change of clothes in a bag the night before we leave, with some euros, toothbrush and alka seltzer and then just do as the mood takes me, as long as I have plenty time to blether with all you nice SO folks :thumbsup:

I'll bring my wheelchair!! :laugh: In fact if it has a dance-floor I'll be on there all night providing the music is good! :thumbsup: I am sorry, I sound like a right party-pooper, which I am not honest. I'll be totally happy with whatever we do as long as we have good food, good drink, and fun! :D The company is already perfect!

Everyone seems alriight with just meeting up on the Friday night - venue to be arranged [me 'n' urk are arguing between posh spacious hotel lounge or Friday night after work atmosphere pub so all opinions welcome :laugh:] and just eat and drink and blither until we feel like stopping, fall over or get arrested.....



Sounds like a fab idea, TE! Flip & I arrive in Dublin in time for breakfast so have all day to explore, posh, work atmosphere........anywhere really I am sure us lot will fit in well anywhere! As Pats says we can exchange mobile numbers etc for arrangements on the Saturday but Friday is a "getting to know you" night! Oooh, I can't wait!! :D :w00t:

Pats the October Music Guide thingie is out this week - that will help with sorting out the venue for sat night......but regulars are:

Upstairs in the Oliver St John Gogarty has live music every saturday night - might be a runner.

The Porter House has music but also has a few different levels so if you wanted a chat you can sort of get away from music a bit too...it also does reasonably priced and tasty barfood....[and some mega micro brewery beers - oyster guinness is yummy]..so it could be the one...

There's two bars just at Millenium Bridge that do amazing tapas and wine, and live / recorded [depending on the night] latin music, which is great for a bop...

Far as I know all are free.

Later on that night for anyone still rearing to go there's the Gaeity Theatre- about 15 mins walk from Temple Bar at the top of Grafton Street - which has live bands on three levels - all different types of music, a cinema and a couple of chillax [irish slang for chilling and relaxing at the same time - national pastime:cool: ] bars.....starts at 11.30 p.m. and costs about £10.

Everyone seems alright with just meeting up on the Friday night - venue to be arranged [me 'n' urk are arguing between posh spacious hotel lounge or Friday night after work atmosphere pub so all opinions welcome :laugh:] and just eat and drink and blither until we feel like stopping, fall over or get arrested.....


Either sounds great to me, TE


on saturday me 'urk and ils and anyone else with a tither of wit will be getting squiffy somewhere somehow......

Sounds even better :drinking:

saturday night [suppose we better eat at some stage ] can be either an organised entertainment, a meal, maybe some live music or just all meet up again in a boozer to discuss how our day went, and eat and drink and blither until we feel like stopping, fall over or get arrested .......

Patsy's idea It might be a good idea to have a set place for everyone to converge on to on Sat eve. I'm up for live entertainment of some sort, but doesn't have to be anything more than a bit of diddly diddly in a pub with snack food if required
Sounds good to me, so I vote for meeting up in a boozer at a set time (say an hour after the gamblers get back from the races) and then going where the music takes us!

The Porter House has music but also has a few different levels so if you wanted a chat you can sort of get away from music a bit too...it also does reasonably priced and tasty barfood....[and some mega micro brewery beers - oyster guinness is yummy]..so it could be the one...


I quite like the sound of this place :thumbsup:

So basically lads agus lassies - I'll organise as much as yez want or as little as yez want - So Come On - Whaddayaz bleedin' want?!!

What I want is for you to tell us where (name of pub) & when (what time you want us there) and then we can take it from there and just do what we feel like at the time, so imo the less organised it is the better! ......

Does that answer your bleedin' question TE? :wink_kiss

I would always plump for the friday night after work pub, TE you could get there about 10am and bag the tables.

:wink_kiss

Sounds good to me, so I vote for meeting up in a boozer at a set time (say an hour after the gamblers get back from the races) and then going where the music takes us!








This idea gets my vote...keep options open...we could met in a boozer with full intention of moving on, but if that boozer is swinging - why move.

Options open with a few suggestions thrown on the table when the time arrives.

1. That I am not aged between 18-30

2. That I am meeting up with enough nutters as it is that weekend and to throw some other complete strangers (probably a hen party or a stag party) just would be too much for me.

3. The fact that I am not aged between 18-30, don't have big knockers, don't have a cleavage, naval piercing, tongue piercing, long blonde hair to flash at guide means that I won't be copping off with him!

4. I don't do sick!

I am old Patsy, I am good fun but I do like to have a seat! :) That enough for you, sweetness.

So, what if the guide liked petite feisty scottish non-blonde over 30-something small-breasted ladies, would you cop off with him? :wink_kiss

So, what if the guide liked petite feisty scottish non-blonde over 30-something small-breasted ladies, would you cop off with him? :wink_kiss

So you know Bella then Pats??:w00t:

So, what if the guide liked petite feisty scottish non-blonde over 30-something small-breasted ladies, would you cop off with him? :wink_kiss

........depends on how big his wallet is! :wink_kiss

TE...can you tell me - what are the top irish songs, sung by drunk irish people and their friends? I think we should get the lyrics and learn them in preparation.

OH HEAVENS!! Usually it's Summertime for the ladies and Delilah for the menfolk!! :laugh:

Dirty aul town is a goody
Cockles & Mussels alive alivo o [can't remember if that's the real title :blush:
The Rose of Tralee gets sung a lot in Dublin :ohmy:

Aondeag - help this poor useless southside jazz head? !! :laugh:

Aon's doing a sterling job over on the other thread, TE.

Bella! What tickets have you got for the Millenium Towers? I've just got a confirmation email.

I want tickets too.

Buzz I am presuming you are holding the flight tickets.

Bella! What tickets have you got for the Millenium Towers? I've just got a confirmation email.

I want tickets too.



Sorry for the confusion, Cat - it is just a confirmation email that I have too! :)

Sorry for the confusion, Cat - it is just a confirmation email that I have too! :)

That's all I have aswell! :thumbsup:

Bella! What tickets have you got for the Millenium Towers? I've just got a confirmation email.

I want tickets too.

Buzz I am presuming you are holding the flight tickets.
Tickets?


Flights??

WTF are you talking about?


Tickets for what flight? :blink:

Can I peep over the parapet of confusion and say I am pretty excited for 3 weekends time! :p

I'm not only peeping over the parapet, but I'm squinting through the telescope and hoisting the Jolly Roger of utmost rapture (doesn't take much).

One of my friends is performing in a comedy club on sunday and one night out (fairly recently) I said that I knew a bunch of people who were coming over from the UK who might be interested in going to his gig. Tonight there was a message on my phone saying that the gig is on this sunday (i got the dates wrong) and all my friends from the uk were invited. So, oops...........

I have the details of the Fairyhouse meeting for the saturday now.:smartie:

There are seven races with the first at 2.30 pm, and the last at 5.30 pm.
Arrangements for the meeting on the evening can be worked around these.
(Obviously time must include the return journey to Dublin after the final race.)

Well done secrets. Now, what to do in the morning? I have been pondering this during my morning constitutional, as you do. I anticipate an early rising in the Cat/Buzz/Patsy suite, requiring at least a dozen cups of tea being immediately to hand, swiftly followed by something large and unwholesome to eat. Or maybe that's just me?

We can get to the course by lunchtime for a few bevvies before the racing starts. How does that sound?

1. That I am not aged between 18-30

2. That I am meeting up with enough nutters as it is that weekend and to throw some other complete strangers (probably a hen party or a stag party) just would be too much for me.

3. The fact that I am not aged between 18-30, don't have big knockers, don't have a cleavage, naval piercing, tongue piercing, long blonde hair to flash at guide means that I won't be copping off with him!

4. I don't do sick!

I am old Patsy, I am good fun but I do like to have a seat! :) That enough for you, sweetness.

Bella I can agree with you on points
1, 2, all of 3 except I do have navel piercing and I do do 4, but hope I won't!
And I definitely need a seat. I have varicose veins

We can get to the course by lunchtime for a few bevvies before the racing starts. How does that sound?

That suits me just fine.

Hey guys!

I hope ye're all keeping well.

Where are you all planning on heading to in town on the saturday night, pub wise???
I am away on a work thing the friday for the night but if i'm not back too late on the sat i will head into town to try and catch up with ye for a few bevies.

Let me kno!

CL

Hey Crystal :bye:

Good to see you :D

I don't think Tigereye has decided on the venue or time for Saturday night yet, so keep checking the thread for details nearer the time.....


I hope you will be able to make it, as it would be great to meet you!

Mama Coastie gave me a slightly shocked look when I reminded her that this trip is only two weeks away.... :laugh:

'Wow that came around quick!' were the only words she managed before she checked her diary to ensure I wasn't winding her up!

Well done secrets. Now, what to do in the morning? I have been pondering this during my morning constitutional, as you do. I anticipate an early rising in the Cat/Buzz/Patsy suite, requiring at least a dozen cups of tea being immediately to hand, swiftly followed by something large and unwholesome to eat. Or maybe that's just me?

We can get to the course by lunchtime for a few bevvies before the racing starts. How does that sound?

Would I have time to shin that chimney??? :fireman:

And Crystal - get yur cotton pickin butt along to where ever we are gong to be on Saturday - it will be a pleasure and an honour to say "hello, lovely to meet you, what a wonderful city you live in, and aren't the locals wonderful??" And then "Cheers"!! ** glasses chinking**

I get the feeling I really ought to get my Euros sorted soon! :bag:

I get the feeling I really ought to get my Euros sorted soon! :bag:

I was only thinking the same thing this very afternoon, Coastie as it is not long now :thumbsup:

I get the feeling I really ought to get my Euros sorted soon! :bag:

Yeah me too, anyone got any ideas how I can raise the cash?
I was managing to save a bit but i spent loads on ice cream and other "poorly" foods this week.
How much is everyone taking, how much do you think we will need?

I will be taking £150 worth euros plus my credit card. I will probably come back with a fair whack of the cash as I am generally very good at not spending...if you know what I mean!

I was just going to take about E100 in cash and then rely on my bank card. I'm sure I used it there last time without any problems. They have link over there and everything.

I was just going to take about E100 in cash and then rely on my bank card. I'm sure I used it there last time without any problems. They have link over there and everything.

I was hoping they were reasonably well advance on the technology front Pats...:laugh:

I will pay the rest of the hotel bill on my credit card (Mama Coastie only has to take spending money as she has paid me for the room already...doh...!). I already have the money set aside so I can pay the bill off as soon as it drops onto my door mat!

I'll take the old plastic fantastic and a few credit card cheques,and raid my bottle for some beer money.

I have about 800 in Euro's so hopefully i will not need to use my cards.

Depends on the horses really.

I will be taking £150 worth euros plus my credit card. I will probably come back with a fair whack of the cash as I am generally very good at not spending...if you know what I mean!
Tight is the expression I belive you are looking for :bag:

I haven't a clue how much to bring??

Can you use debit cards in Ireland? And get cash out of the ATM's??

Yes Flip, I think they have a basic system of money lending in Ireland these days. :w00t:

Does anyone know who is offering the best rate for Euros?

My local PO exchange rate is 1.39 with 0% commision.

Marks & Spencers exchange rate is 1.409 with 0% commision

Does anyone know of any better deals?

For the sake of a few pence, I'd just go wherever's most convenient, Hells Bells.

For the sake of a few pence, I'd just go wherever's most convenient, Hells Bells.

That's me told then! :ninja:

At least you will get tons of euro' for your stg.
:-)

Yes Flip, I think they have a basic system of money lending in Ireland these days. :w00t:

I know Grouchy - but when you do it - does your money come out in Euros or Sterling?? I know I am being particulary thick, but it is souch a long time since I have done this!!! And in those days we used goats and a fine system it was!!

I know Grouchy - but when you do it - does your money come out in Euros or Sterling?? I know I am being particulary thick, but it is souch a long time since I have done this!!! And in those days we used goats and a fine system it was!!

Well, what do you think it comes out in Flip? When an American comes to Britian and he goes to a cash machine does the money come out in dollars...... :huh:

I tell you, it's just as well you are sharing a room with me, you are not fit to be let loose on your own! :excl:

I tell you, it's just as well you are sharing a room with me, you are not fit to be let loose on your own! :excl:

make sure you look after her Bella, have her tucked up in bed by 10.30!! lol

make sure you look after her Bella, have her tucked up in bed by 10.30!! lol
And if she doesn't pull then she can go home with you!

And if she doesn't pull then she can go home with you!

What about if I pull?

What about if I pull?
Then how you gonna get Flip to bed?
You cannot afford to be selfish Bella.......Flip needs you!! :ninja:

Then how you gonna get Flip to bed?
You cannot afford to be selfish Bella.......Flip needs you!! :ninja:

oh Buzz on weekends away it's not uncommon or unheard of for everyone to bunk up together ... some even get a "bunk up" out of it! ... not that I'm suggesting for one minute ... of course, not .... no you're all good boys and girls aren't you!

oh Buzz on weekends away it's not uncommon or unheard of for everyone to bunk up together ... some even get a "bunk up" out of it! ... not that I'm suggesting for one minute ... of course, not .... no you're all good boys and girls aren't you!
Oh as always Dolores.....right down there in the gutter....we can always rely on you can't we :pimp:

Oh as always Dolores.....right down there in the gutter....we can always rely on you can't we :pimp:


hey I'm not the hypocrite who takes the moral high ground!

Then how you gonna get Flip to bed?
You cannot afford to be selfish Bella.......Flip needs you!! :ninja:

Anyone else want to be my second in command....stand-by..... ? :w00t:

hey I'm not the hypocrite who takes the moral high ground!
To whom are you referring please?

oh Buzz on weekends away it's not uncommon or unheard of for everyone to bunk up together ... some even get a "bunk up" out of it! ... not that I'm suggesting for one minute ... of course, not .... no you're all good boys and girls aren't you!

Oh now Dol, tut, tut! I can honestly say that on every SO weekend I have always ended up in my own bedroom with people who were booked into be there.............are you saying that there have games of musical beds and I missed out on all the fun! :huh:

Bella please don't pull this weekend chuck!! I do need you - how will I get the key in the door without you? Keys nowadays look like credit cards - and that is a hopeless area for me!!!:huh:

Bella please don't pull this weekend chuck!! I do need you - how will I get the key in the door without you? Keys nowadays look like credit cards - and that is a hopeless area for me!!!:huh:

Anyone want to crash with me & Flip, I am hopeless when it comes to keys & hotel doors. :shocking:

Key cards are great until you walk into a museum or siomething that has a metal detector....it wipes the card and you don't realise until you get back and can't open your door...this is particularly baffling when you have a had a few drinks and start to question if you have the right room... :blush:

Well, I'm now looking forward to a pleasant sojourn in passportsRus getting my new one sorted out this Friday :glare:

I wish I was more organised.

Fee, you don't need a passport to get into Ireland, does your driving license have photo ID on it?

Well, I'm now looking forward to a pleasant sojourn in passportsRus getting my new one sorted out this Friday :glare:

I wish I was more organised.

It sounds like you need a personal assistant to organise you :ninja: :laugh:

Fee, you don't need a passport to get into Ireland, does your driving license have photo ID on it?

Yes, but it is currently in Swansea after my latest 'caught on camera' experience. :bag:

Ah.... I see........nasty b*ggers those speed cameras! At least you don't have to worry about them in Dublin! :w00t:

Yes, but it is currently in Swansea after my latest 'caught on camera' experience. :bag:
Fee, you silly thing...what did you do. Or can you tell. Speeding? Streaking? Hit and run? tsk, tsk, tsk.

My apologies in advance but I may have to miss this meet. My aunt just broke her hip in England and many of my family are away (can you believe China, Japan, Italy and Bosnia) - typical! So I am planning my time over the next few weeks and looks like I will be in the UK!

My apologies in advance but I may have to miss this meet. My aunt just broke her hip in England and many of my family are away (can you believe China, Japan, Italy and Bosnia) - typical! So I am planning my time over the next few weeks and looks like I will be in the UK!


DOH!

I hope your Aunt gets well soon Tonee...maybe you could send a photo or a representative along to the meet in your place? It's been done before.... :whistling:

My apologies in advance but I may have to miss this meet. My aunt just broke her hip in England and many of my family are away (can you believe China, Japan, Italy and Bosnia) - typical! So I am planning my time over the next few weeks and looks like I will be in the UK!

Tonee, I'm sorry to hear about your Aunt, and that you will have to miss the meet. I hope she recovers quickly.

Fee, you don't need a passport to get into Ireland, does your driving license have photo ID on it?

Bella luvey - are you with Ryan Air??

If so the only valid ID they accept is a current passport. So check won't you, and do something drastic and quick if you haven't got one!!

And tonee - so sorry to hear about your aunt, hope her hip mends sharpish so her kind and caring neice can get home to meet up with us lot!! Barmy isn't it - we are in Dublin and you are over here 'just when we needed you most'! OOoo I feel a song coming on!!

Flippy, I am with Ryanair - just checked the docs and they will accept a valid driving license on UK domestic flights. I am taking my passport anyway.....just in case! :ninja:

I'm picking up my Euro's today - woo hoo.

I bought mine yesterday Cat!

Flippy, I am with Ryanair - just checked the docs and they will accept a valid driving license on UK domestic flights. I am taking my passport anyway.....just in case! :ninja:

Ditto...it don't feel right flying without a passport!

I picked up my Euro's today and I have been caressing them all evening. Think I might sleep with them tonight.

Do I have to organise my own travel insurance, Catherine?

I have done so anyway. £7 from the Post Office. Can't be bad, eh? I've already got my E111 health insurance card thingy from when I went to Barcelona. Means you don't have to keep filling in E111 forms.

I always get my insurance from the Post Office Patsy, I think it is really good value for a weekend!

Ok. Post office it is then.

Do I need anything else?

Just health (E111) and travel insurance. That's it. Oh, make sure "they" disable your tag for the weekend. Don't want it going off at an inopportune moment, do you?

Can I just ask a little question - if I forget this week to get Euros, and I shall try my hardest not to, but will I get by with a few english pounds and a plastic card??

You won't be able to use pounds at all Flip. You can use your plastic in a hole in the wall when you get there, but I'd advise you to get at least £20 worth before you go, for the bus fare alone.

for the bus fare alone.

bus?? Bus?? Bus love - pray tell what is a bus??:huh:

It's what Bella will be pushing your well-heeled, well-oiled, sorry ass onto in order to get into Dublin. Don't worry, they have roofs and everything nowadays. :w00t:

Has a meeting point (pub) been decided for friday night? Quite liked the look of the John Golighty.

What time does everyone arrive?

Flip, Coastie, Mama Coastie and my good self will be there in time for breakfast.

Cat, Patsy & Buzz - you lot arrive around 5ish don't you

What about the rest, Secrets, ILS, Bob & Fee?

Then there is the resident contingtent - have I missed anyone out? If I have I do apologise.

I don't mind where we meet but suppose it would be a good idea to have a meeting point in the first instance - Good thinking Catherine!

Has a meeting point (pub) been decided for friday night? Quite liked the look of the John Golighty.

I think TE is waiting for the Landlord of the John Golighty, to get back to her before she anounces the venues for meeting up on Friday and Saturday night Cat, but I think the meeting time for Friday night will probably around 8pm to give you, Patsy and Buzz time to get from the airport and booked in to the Towers.

Has a meeting point (pub) been decided for friday night? Quite liked the look of the John Golighty.

Anywere that serves Guiness and food is fine with me! :thumbsup:

Just name the time and the place and Mama Coastie and I will be there with bells on...

BTW - Mama Coastie isn't a big black woman from Jamiaca...she is white, average height petite-ish and blonde! :wink2:

Thank God Bella pm'd me last night with 'plans'!!

I was convinced I was on the 7.55pm flight Friday night!! And I had arranged to work Friday morning, take the school harvest festival service for school at Church at 2pm and then go home and leisurely pack!!

Yikes no!! I will have to pack like a loony sometime on Thursday, after a full days work and then rushing out to partake as a clothes horse in a fashion show!!

But finnnily enough on Friday gone at 2.30pm ish I thought to myself this time next week [bar one day] I shall be in Dublin with my mates slurping a guiness or two!! Hooorah!!!!!

ooooooooooooooo I am soooo excited!!

[oh and I have got myself an invite to a party hosted by Donna Air next Thursday - woo wooo :w00t: - so many excitements!!!]

I shall be landing around 12.00pm friday, and intend to, drop suitcase at hotel, find somewhere to eat and drink, stagger slightly around the shops, book into hotel, shower and change for the evening.

I shall be landing around 12.00pm friday, and intend to, drop suitcase at hotel, find somewhere to eat and drink, stagger slightly around the shops, book into hotel, shower and change for the evening.

Where are you staying mate? Is it close by to the Mill Towers?

Waltons Hotel is located at numbers 2-5 North Frederick Street, at the uppermost end of O'Connell Street, Dublin's main thoroughfare. The hotel overlooks Findlaters magnificent 19th Century church and 20th Century Rotunda Hospital and is within walking distance of all of Dublin's major tourist attractions. Cultural, historical & entertainment hubs are only moments away from Waltons Hotel.

This famous landmark building is also the home of Waltons Music store, a name synonymous with Irish music and Dublin's vibrant music culture. Waltons Hotel, now in their third generation as a family run business, were outright winners of Dublin Junior Chamber's 1996 prestigious 'Cultural Heritage Award'. They have authentically restored this beautiful Georgian building to create an exceptional Hotel in an uniquely attractive environment.

http://www.holidaycityeurope.com/waltons-dublin/map.gif

Does "uppermost" mean closest to the river, or furthest away, Secrets?

I'll let you know when i get there.:w00t:

:w00t:








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I think the Towers is where the bus stop is right at the bottom of secrets picture and the river is just a little south of that. I'm sure TE or one of the other Dubliners will be able correct me if I am wrong though!

Hi..
Waltons is VERY central...you will have no trouble walking to town from there.
Not even 5 minutes...you should be able to SEE everything from there.
Head towards the big spire!
Have a gawk in the 'Garden of Remembrance, too..its' got a fab sculpture at the end, (from a lovely old legend)

Right...

So far I'm interested indoing:

The Viking thingie (big splash in the Liffey!)
The sing along a pub crawl
The Guiness museum

The Viking thingie is that the same as The Dublin Tour Bus thingie. if not what is the difference apart from getting soaked in the River......'cuse my unforgivable ignorance but I have forgotten the name of the river! :bag:

Coastie - are you interested in the sing-a-long pub crawl SO style or one of the more organised doo-das?

The 'Viking Splash' is different to an ordinary 'hop on hop off' bus tour.
It's more racous...and you can yell and holler and you get to wear a silly hat.Just sit on the inside seat, or put a small child between you and the rail and you wont' get tooooooooooooo wet on the Viking Splash.
:-)

Righty - ho!!

The manager in Gogarty's said he couldn't hold tables / seats for us on the Friday they are mad busy and it's bedlam there at teatime, but upstairs on the saturday evening is quite quiet until quite late, so we may use it then.

But the nice people in The Brazen Head said if we could get there early - ish, say 6 p.m. he would reserve three tables in the bar for us. So I was thinking [me and urk have to work so we can't get into town much earlier than that on the friday anyway] we'd either meet up earlier in Zanzibar [ a HUGE pub round the corner from the MT] at 5 and we'd walk yez up the quays at 6p.m., or just head straight there for six.....

anyhoo - here's some info on our illustrious meeting place!!!

The Brazen Head
Atmospheric Pub
Brazen Head - Dublin 8, Dublin City
20 Lower Bridge Street Dublin 8
phone Podge [he's the guy that's holding our tables ]at 01 677 9549



www.brazenhead.com/ (http://www.brazenhead.com/)




It's a great boozer, does food, and there's some live diddly idle da at around 9.30 on the friday night......


See yez there!! :thumbsup:

Te 'nUrk

ooh YUM...I LOVE the Brazen head....(hee..is Podge any relation to Rodge?)
It's much nicer than the Stags Head...etc....
I really wish i could make it but I am away in Waterford for the weekend.
Twas arranged ages ago, I thought I could get out of the Friday nite in Waterford but can't really.
Sulk.
It will be triff!!!

Sounds ideal TE - I am too sure about going into a bar and asking for Podge though! :shocking: :w00t:. A podge is Scottish terms has quite a different meaning from someone's name! :naughty:

There are a few of us that arrive early doors, so we can arrange to be there before 6 to keep the tables!

Brazen Head, what fab-dabby-doo name for a pubs, sounds like our sort of place plus we don't have to stagger much to get home and rest our weary heads! :thumbsup:

Will there be live music TE?

And is it the Gogarty's for Saturday night then?

Awwwwwwwwwwww, Aondeag, what a bummer you can't make it, we were all looking forward to meeting you!

I am sure Dublin may come into the equation for another meet in the future, you will just have to ear-mark your diary for that one! :D

ooh YUM...I LOVE the Brazen head....(hee..is Podge any relation to Rodge?)
It's much nicer than the Stags Head...etc....
I really wish i could make it but I am away in Waterford for the weekend.
Twas arranged ages ago, I thought I could get out of the Friday nite in Waterford but can't really.
Sulk.
It will be triff!!!

Ah fekkity fek fek AD!!! :cry:

Could you even meet up with some of the early arrivals on the friday - Flip and Bella will be here before the sun comes up apparantly.?

BUM BUM BUM!!!

te. Sulking too.:sad:

Mama Coastie and I will be arriving with Bella and Flip! :w00t: The party will be pumping before you know it!

Pub sounds great TE, Well Done :thumbsup:

Aondeag - I'm gutted would so have liked to meet you! :cry: As you can't make this meet book some holiday and come to London in Feb!

I just want to Say OMG
I'm scared.
I'm going to meet all you looneys in the flesh.
TE you are doing an amazing job trying to get all us folk together, looking forward to meeting you. Who is this urk that you mention so frequently.
I know I'm slow with the happenings, I stil don't have any money or sorted out what to take. Hpe it's hot as I can just take my suitcase from my summer hols that I still haven't unpacked yet. I now regret doing everything I could use up all my euros on the ferry back from France, it was about 70e I think.

How many of us are going to Dublin? How many staying in M Towers?

I'm scared.
How many of us are going to Dublin? How many staying in M Towers?


Awwww don't be scared Bob, we really don't bite and I will take you under my wing and make sure you have a great time :hug: At the end of the weekend you will wonder why you ever felt scared.

I think there are about 11 of us flying in to Dublin, and we are all (except Secrets) staying at the Towers.

I just want to Say OMG
I'm scared.
I'm going to meet all you looneys in the flesh.
TE you are doing an amazing job trying to get all us folk together, looking forward to meeting you. Who is this urk that you mention so frequently.
How many of us are going to Dublin? How many staying in M Towers?

Well, exactly who is Urk? I think TE justs brings hims out for SO meets and to pose for photos, other than that I haven't a clue! :w00t:

Ahem....looneys...speak for yourself! :laugh:

I think all of us apart from Secrets are at the MT, Bob. I have lost count at who, from Dublin are going to be meeting us though.

You'll be fine Bob! :D

Bobski my baffled bouncey babe!

Fear not - are you bringing your bikini and your ski's?

Great choice of pub TE looks just the job. How is the weather there - its boiling here - will I still need all my furs?

Bobski my baffled bouncey babe!

Fear not - are you bringing your bikini and your ski's?

Yes my skis of course and my helmet just in case.
I always pack a bikini for skiing too. I wanted to be like one of those women you see on the postcards :bag: Is there a ski slope in Dublin? If not I'll have to make do with the liffey. I could get behind that bus someone mentioned.

Yes my skis of course and my helmet just in case.
I always pack a bikini for skiing too. I wanted to be like one of those women you see on the postcards :bag: Is there a ski slope in Dublin? If not I'll have to make do with the liffey. I could get behind that bus someone mentioned.

If you're bringing your skis, bikini and helmet I shall bring my boat, bike and bullfrog.

If you're bringing your skis, bikini and helmet I shall bring my boat, bike and bullfrog.

Its a deal- but I don't know what a bullfrog is

It's a B thing, Bobski. You are "in" today, because today's letter is B. The B in Dublin. I'm guessing tomorrow's may be L. She's very traditional like that, our Cat.

According to the 10 day forecast it is going to be showery all over the weekend Cat :sad:

Dublin 10 day forecast (http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:O4MDS5okv-MJ:www.weather.co.uk/weather/local/EIXX0014+10+day+forecast+dublin&hl=en)

According to the 10 day forecast it is going to be showery all over the weekend Cat :sad:

Dublin 10 day forecast (http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:O4MDS5okv-MJ:www.weather.co.uk/weather/local/EIXX0014+10+day+forecast+dublin&hl=en)

Never mind I have my HUGE camaflage tent/kagool - it can cope with about 5 full grown adults.

Never mind I have my HUGE camaflage tent/kagool - it can cope with about 5 full grown adults.

That's me covered then! :w00t:

Actually I might take my wellies then - they will go nice with my suede mini skirt on saturday - very Sienna/Kate Moss.

MORNIN' PEEPS!!


Unfortunately ILS is right about the forecast - we've had really nice mild weather for the last ten days, but my friendly sources at RTE telly assure me that it will indeed be a mixed bag of light rain, heavy rain and middly type rain for a lot of the weekend.....:cry:

Copy Cat and dress accordingly. And sure fekkit, you can't get wet in a pub...Fairyhouse race course is mostly under cover and the Viking Splash you'd have got soaking anyway....:wacko:

getting giddy now..........:laugh:

OMG, it's this weekend you are all meeting up.:shocking:

I'm jealous that I can't be there with you.
so a quick message, just in case I don't get on before you all start making your trips.
I hope you all have a fandabidozy time, and don't be doing tooooo much of the "urking" business, your gonna want to be able to walk back to the hotel.:w00t:


Have a fabulous time the lot of you.:bye:

Yes, as me Mum and I as well as some others are not going...sniff, sniff...y'all have fun, but not TOO MUCH. Stay out of dark alleys and don't buy any Rolex's for $10.00. Check in w/us poor lot from time to time and let us know how the fun is going. Have fun and be careful. Lots of Love, MSGIRL :heart:

Thanks for the good wishes girl, only wish you were both coming too!

Get saving for February in London girls, and I hope to see you both there!

I'm coming next year SOMETIME!!! Hell or high water. If I can come and it's not an actual meet time would y'all accomodate one just to meet ME??? I will charm and enthrall with my accent and lovely green eyes..... :laugh:

I'm coming next year SOMETIME!!! Hell or high water. If I can come and it's not an actual meet time would y'all accomodate one just to meet ME??? I will charm and enthrall with my accent and lovely green eyes..... :laugh:

I'm sure something could be arranged Msgirl, just let us know the dates and I am sure we can arrange something! :thumbsup:

I've seen the boat myself and it looks great..red and sleek...and posh.
Can't wait to try it out.Some peeps mite find this of interest:

The Liffey Voyage:
The Docklands Authority is delighted to announce the launch of the Liffey Voyage, Dublin's new tour service on the River Liffey.The bright red glass-roofed tour boat 'Spirit of the Docklands' is the newest way to experience the capital.The Liffey Voyage operates between the city centre and the Docklands, exploring the historical sights and landmarks along the River Liffey.
A tour guide delivers entertaining snippets on Dublin, offering passengers an intriguing insight into the city's folklore and history.
The tour departs from a landing station at Bachelor's Walk.The boat was built in Sweden, carries 50 passengers,as long as they behave themselves!) is 23 meteres long and capable of travelling at 9.5 knots.The service operates from 10:00am a number of times daily,with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes.Tickets cost 11 euro for adults..9 euro for students and OAP's..and 6 euro for children.(children under 4 are free)

I'm coming next year SOMETIME!!! Hell or high water. If I can come and it's not an actual meet time would y'all accomodate one just to meet ME??? I will charm and enthrall with my accent and lovely green eyes..... :laugh:

That's fighting talk MS. I, too, have green eyes and I, too, can do accents. Bring it on, girlfriend.

It would be jolly nice to see you.

I received my Allen Carr - The Easy way to Enjoy Flying today. Just in time eh!

I don't hold out much hope but then again I didn't when I embarked on the smoking one which stopped me over night never to wish for a weed again (2 and a half years ago).

We shall see....my plane crash dreams started a few nights ago. :shutup:

I've seen the boat myself and it looks great..red and sleek...and posh.
Can't wait to try it out.Some peeps mite find this of interest:

The Liffey Voyage:
The Docklands Authority is delighted to announce the launch of the Liffey Voyage, Dublin's new tour service on the River Liffey.The bright red glass-roofed tour boat 'Spirit of the Docklands' is the newest way to experience the capital.The Liffey Voyage operates between the city centre and the Docklands, exploring the historical sights and landmarks along the River Liffey.
A tour guide delivers entertaining snippets on Dublin, offering passengers an intriguing insight into the city's folklore and history.
The tour departs from a landing station at Bachelor's Walk.The boat was built in Sweden, carries 50 passengers,as long as they behave themselves!) is 23 meteres long and capable of travelling at 9.5 knots.The service operates from 10:00am a number of times daily,with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes.Tickets cost 11 euro for adults..9 euro for students and OAP's..and 6 euro for children.(children under 4 are free)

This would be a goody for sunday morning.

We shall see....my plane crash dreams started a few nights ago. :shutup:

Which she felt obliged to share with me at work today :shocking:

Which she felt obliged to share with me at work today :shocking:

Aint freinds great! :laugh:

I collected my Euros today! :w00t:

That's fighting talk MS. I, too, have green eyes and I, too, can do accents. Bring it on, girlfriend.

It would be jolly nice to see you.
My accent is ever so lovely as are my green eyes...are we twins??? Pratice saying y'all and leave the 'g' off words endin' in 'ing'. Say you're "fixin'" to do somethin', i.e. eat, drink, maul a man. When you talk about someone you are really irritated at or dislike, always include the phrase "bless their heart" and practice gesticulating alot, you know flutter your hands around and touch everyone's hand or arm. You might make a right Southern Belle or even an honorary GRITS...girls raised in the south! xxoo msgirl

CALLING ALL DUBLINERS

I have to pack my bag on Thursday after I finish my round of watches....now can you please let me know today what the weather is up to in your part of the world so I know what to pack!

Your's cheersiness

Coastie

CALLING ALL DUBLINERS

I have to pack my bag on Thursday after I finish my round of watches....now can you please let me know today what the weather is up to in your part of the world so I know what to pack!

Your's cheersiness

Coastie
RAIN and more rain apparently

RAIN and more rain apparently

Ahh yes but is it cold rain?

Ahh yes but is it cold rain?
Not too sure on thetemperature, but I can assure youit is wet. HTH :thumbsup:

We have rain here too at the moment! I had planned to go and get my hair straightened tomorrow but will now cancel it and once in the rain it just won't cope! Ah, well more money to spend in The Brazen Head!

I bought a new brolly yesterday though, looks like I will be needing it! :(

Just a quick to all who are staying in The Millennium Towers:

Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12 noon and there is a 24 hour reception so that those of us who arrive before 2pm, can leave their luggage.

Ooooh, it's getting exciting now! :D :photo:

Thanks for that Bella- I didn't know check in was 2pm. was going to travel in my PJ's and get changed when I got there. Now I will have to make an effort!

I'm more or less sorted but I've tipped the place upside down looking for my water proof trousers, can't find them must have lent them or left them.
i don't like umberellas. Maybe we can all do some kind of anti rain dance when we get there.
Does anyone know how early we have to check in at the airport, presume its the same for each one

Does anyone know how early we have to check in at the airport, presume its the same for each one

Ryanair is 2 hours before flight time, Bob!!

Ryanair is 2 hours before flight time, Bob!!

That is just stupid- it only takes 40 mins to fly!
I won't risk being late though, has anyone seen how much the flights are at the moment! ILS, you were right to advise to book early, if I were to book now it would be nearly £400!
I have a really early start then on Friday

I won't risk being late though, has anyone seen how much the flights are at the moment! ILS, you were right to advise to book early, if I were to book now it would be nearly £400!


I hadn't Bob, but I have just looked :wacko:

Aerlingus is only half an hour before flight time!

Well the local airport likes you to be there an hour before at least so guess what....we'll be there an hour and a half before! :)

Eeeek, I hadn't realised it 2 hours before for Ryanair I thought it was just an hour! I had better re-book my taxi - blooming norah - I am going to have to be up at about 4am! If you see sprawled across the table at The Brazen Head, I am not drunk just having 40 winks!

How cold is it in Dublin?

It's gorgeous here at the moment.GET HERE QUICK!!!!
The sky is blue...it's sunny but a bit chilly...about 16 degrees.Rain is forecast for later but at the moment it is lovely.
And the trees are the most amazing autumnal colours...
A fine fresh day.
:-)
dont' expect it will last. :-(

If you see sprawled across the table at The Brazen Head, I am not drunk just having 40 winks!

Yeah yeah, pull the other one Bella :wink_kiss

Yeah yeah, pull the other one Bella :wink_kiss

Look I need to get my excuses in quick, I don't want people thinking that I am a drunken lush!

I have decided to get up at 5.15 and get a taxi at 5.45, that'll get me to the airport at around 6.15, and flight is at 8.05. I phoned Ryanair and the check-in desk in open 2 hours before and it is advisable to book in as early as possible and check-in closes 40 mins before flight so that gives me plenty of time!

check-in closes 40 mins before flight so that gives me plenty of time!

Unless there is a traffic jam :ninja:

It's still fine and sunny here folks. Let's hope it lasts.

I know most of you have done this already but in the interest of time [mine] could all of you list your arrivals / departure times so we have a complete timetable? [Just nosey I guess!!]

just a few notes:

The Air Coach leaves from right outside the airport every 15/20 mins. It costs €12.00 return. retain ticket stub! :wacko: Ask driver to let you off at Abbey Street / O'Connoll Street Bridge [ or nearest stop ].Except Secrets [You want the nearest stop to Parnell Square}.

For the girls - when you elegantly disembark from the bus you have three choices -

get a taxi to millenium Tower [You'll have to get off on the main road, the tower is in a pedestrian alley]

get on the Luas [our tram system - tell driver / other passengers you want Millenium Bridge stop - 1 min from tower]

or pick up your bags and walk following the Luas tram lines west along Middle Abbey Street. This street is parrallel to the river liffey. Keep walking for about 7 / 8 minutes and you'll come to a SPAR MINIMARKET on your left hand side. This left turn is your alley. You'll now be heading towards the river. 30 seconds later Millenium Tower is on your left.

The minimart will be dead handy for picking up mixers, nibbles and milk etc.

[b]to early arrivals on leaving the tower after check in turn left. There's some nice cafe's there for morning coffees and lunch, and you're on the river there too. The manager in the tower will also be able to guide you quicker around possible destinations for shopping, sightseeing, restaurants, pubs etc, than me trying to type them all out!!

to all: my mobile is 086 355 4705.

If you need to engage 'roaming' on your phones better do it today. Alternatively, when you turn on your phones after arrival here it should just hunt for the irish network automatically.

Also to all: The official meeting place is the Brazen Head Pub @ 6 p.m. [see website on previous posting}. Unless anything changes today, me'n'urk will be unable to get to the tower / nearby pub in time to escort you all, so am trusting you can follow the following: :wacko:

leave tower [secrets - if you need further instructions pm me :thumbsup:]
turn left.
walk to river.
cross millenium bridge
turn right.
walk to next bridge.
walk to the one after that.
the next one gives you Bridge Street on your left.
Large Pub 'O'Neills' on corner.

Opposite O'Neills is a lighting shop. Kinda hidden by the shop is The Brazen Head. If by any chance you get there before me [unlikely] ask for Paudge [pronounced podge - sorry bella!! :laugh:] and tell him that you're part of the group booked for 3 tables in the bar from 6 p.m ]

order large drink.
order another.
ah, sure you don't need to be told any more!

later babes.

te

TE - you are a star of the highest order, what can I say? I'll get the beers in when I see ya!

I'll just follow the crowd, I am utterly hopeless with directions I honestly do not know my left from my right! If all else fails I am sure some lovely Dublineer will direct us...........probably even join us! :w00t:

Roaming - I had no idea my phone could do that or had to do that - note to self..... ask Mr B when he comes home!

TE - You are one in million! Luv ya :wink_kiss

Bonnie - at that time in the morning I am hoping that the traffic will be fairly quiet, the schools are on holiday so the roads are even quieter and it should really only take us about 15/20 mintues to get to the airport if we get a clear run at it!

Bonnie - at that time in the morning I am hoping that the traffic will be fairly quiet, the schools are on holiday so the roads are even quieter and it should really only take us about 15/20 mintues to get to the airport if we get a clear run at it!

You'll be fine - im only pulling ya plonker :wink_kiss

You'll be fine - im only pulling ya plonker :wink_kiss

Bonnie, I know you are sweetie! Wish you were coming with us! :wink_kiss right back at you!

That said I have been caught in traffic and had to do a mad dash through the airport o get a flight to Cardiff once, it is not an experience I would like to go through again. I think my poor heart is still suffering from the strain!

Is there anything glaringly obvious that I've omitted to tell anyone? Any ideas?


worriedly,

te.

I think you have covered it all TE, except where and what time are we all meeting up Saturday evening.

Is there anything glaringly obvious that I've omitted to tell anyone? Any ideas?


worriedly,

te.

Have you warned the Dublineers? :ninja:

TE you realize you are going to have to take care of that lot??? Have you the nerve pills or beer to handle it???? heeheehee xo msgirl

I don't know MSG - Just bought an industrial size bottle of Rescue Remedy next door [herbal sedative] I think the pharmacist is worried about me! :wacko:


Ah sure when they all arrive safely into the warmth and cosyness of the Brazen Head Pub I'll relax.

And definately after the 1st large vodka and coke....
after the fifth large one I'll probably be telling them all to fek off home! :laugh:

ILS: Saturday is such a moveable feast with peeps coming and going and racing and such I was going to more or less leave it 'til tomorrow night [love saying that :thumbsup:] to formulate a deffo plan. some will want to meet earlier than others, not sure what time the gamblers will be back, how many will be mooching around shops, galleries etc for the day.

The Oliver St John Gogarty is reasonably quiet early on sat evenings [ quiet being a relative term in Temple Bar! :wacko: So if you like we could put an interim time and place for sat as:

Oliver St John Gogarty, Temple Bar. 5.30 onwards?
It's big and yellow and easily found.

Tomorrow night : :beer: those who are staying in Dublin can arrange an earlier meet to suit?

still worriedly, 'might have to go for a pint' worriedly I might add,

te

lmao TE!! Are you a travel agent in real life, when you're not on the industrial size herbal remedies???? haha xo msg

LOL!! Am thinking of trying mixing the voddy and remedy in one shot glass..... or would they cancel each other out? :wacko: I'd be too zonked to be giddy, and too giddy to be zonked...... or something.....


ahem. anyway....

Sunday morning there's a lunchtime jazz session in Chief O'Neills [the big pub in Smithfield market] from 12 to 3. Its along those famous tram tracks that go along by the tower [middle abbey street], it does food, it has the big chimney attached that you can pay £5 to go up and get a great view, and it's only 10 mins walk from the tower. For those of you leaving mid-afternoon you can get the Luas tram right outside the pub to bring you to O'Connoll street and the blue air coach. It's also part of the Jameson Distillery [best whiskey in the world] which do tours, if your constitution on a sunday morning could hack it?!! :laugh:

btw, you can get the luas from the tower on saturday to straight to Busaras to get the coach to fairyhouse racecourse if you don't fancy the walk.

oh yeh, my mobile from Britain is 00 353 86 355 4705 if anyone needs / wants to call me tonight for anything?

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek ::w00t:

I know most of you have done this already but in the interest of time [mine] could all of you list your arrivals / departure times so we have a complete timetable? [Just nosey I guess!!]



leave tower [secrets - if you need further instructions pm me :thumbsup:]


Thanks for all that organising TE.
I am due to arrive around 12.00 midday so shall be able to chill out and settle in before the evening.
I'll just ring a cab from the hotel to get to the Brazen Head lol - i think i spent over £100.00 in taxi's when i went to Edinburgh - but it's so much easier isn't it.:laugh:
Due to catch the plane around 6.00 pm to go home.

The Bedford Broads flight is 4.30pm so ETA at The Brazen Head 7- 7.30pm

I think our flight home is at 6pm so that Jazz (yeaaaahhhhhhh jazzzzzzzzz) sounds good to me.

You are certainly the hostess with the mosted Tiger.

mon pleasure, mon petit mogster!!


are you working tomorrow? Or will I be the only member of this weekend bash online tomorrow [I can't finish work until 4 p.m. :cry:]

Secrets, you can come online in a cybercafe and talk to me from dublin!! :laugh:

So folks, looks like I won't be able to make it this weekend. It was just too difficult to plan while trying to find a job and a place to live. But good news..I have some temp work coming up and will hear about a long-term job tomorrow.

Everyone who is going though, have fun!!! Wish I could be there!! I will definitely be at the one in London...so hopefully I can meet most of ya there!!

Safe travels! :)

Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it IM :cry:

Thanks for your good wishes and looking forward to meeting you in London in February :thumbsup:

mon pleasure, mon petit mogster!!


are you working tomorrow? Or will I be the only member of this weekend bash online tomorrow [I can't finish work until 4 p.m. :cry:]

Secrets, you can come online in a cybercafe and talk to me from dublin!! :laugh:

Yep, I have to go in till 12. But would have to have got up and at it to get the boys off and delivered. Will dash home, Patsy should be here waiting for me (do you think it's wise, I am leaving her a key in a secret place so she can let her self in), I should be home by 12.15 - change of outfit, wet wipes ahoy as no time for a shower, and hopefully at the Buzzmeisters by 1pm.

Bedford station 1.15pm...train to luton - lots of them so should be at Luton airport by 2pm.....quick peruse round the shops as it has apparently changed in the 4 years that I was last there. A swift 8 pints in the bar and board at 4pm........carry on drinking onboard, not fightened at all.....17 bloody mary's later (only drink these on planes as love the peanuts), land in Dublin.

Can just about see my way down the plane steps...Pats and I drag a comatose Buzz in a sheet across the tarmac, where we wait for luggage. Pats collapses....decide to leave them both wizzing round on the luggage conveyerbelt and get the bus on my own to The Brazen Head.

See you there :thumbsup:

So folks, looks like I won't be able to make it this weekend. It was just too difficult to plan while trying to find a job and a place to live. But good news..I have some temp work coming up and will hear about a long-term job tomorrow.

Everyone who is going though, have fun!!! Wish I could be there!! I will definitely be at the one in London...so hopefully I can meet most of ya there!!

Safe travels! :)


Never mind matey....The Pub for the London Meet is quite near my house..do you want to stay over???

Patsy! How many cups of tea do you envisage having...I am desperate for room so don't want to over pack.

I was thinking along the line of max 4 each, each morning so 24?

Buzz....same question.

LOL Cat, get your priorities right! I never thought about tea - I do like my cuppa in the morning!

I am off to bed, so for those who are going to Dublin I will see you all tomorrow. Everyone have a safe flight and for those who are not, we will fill you in with the whole horror story on Monday! Be afraid, be very afraid! :w00t:

See you tomorrow Bella!
Cat, have you gone to bed?
Are you taking your running things?

Patsy! How many cups of tea do you envisage having...I am desperate for room so don't want to over pack.

I was thinking along the line of max 4 each, each morning so 24?

Buzz....same question.
Bloody hell...how much room to tea bags take?? :blink:

4 in the morning will be fine....thank you....

Look at me up at 6 in the morning....can't think why :w00t: :w00t:

I'm leaving in five!
Time for one more cuppa.
see ya all tonight!

I'm leaving in five!
Time for one more cuppa.
see ya all tonight!
Travel carfeully Bob, have you got your skis and bikini?

I am going to wash myself now so that I am not smelly when I get to Dublin (unlike cat who will be minging) so I will see you all later......

Yep, I have to go in till 12. But would have to have got up and at it to get the boys off and delivered. Will dash home, Patsy should be here waiting for me (do you think it's wise, I am leaving her a key in a secret place so she can let her self in), I should be home by 12.15 - change of outfit, wet wipes ahoy as no time for a shower, and hopefully at the Buzzmeisters by 1pm.

Bedford station 1.15pm...train to luton - lots of them so should be at Luton airport by 2pm.....quick peruse round the shops as it has apparently changed in the 4 years that I was last there. A swift 8 pints in the bar and board at 4pm........carry on drinking onboard, not fightened at all.....17 bloody mary's later (only drink these on planes as love the peanuts), land in Dublin.

Can just about see my way down the plane steps...Pats and I drag a comatose Buzz in a sheet across the tarmac, where we wait for luggage. Pats collapses....decide to leave them both wizzing round on the luggage conveyerbelt and get the bus on my own to The Brazen Head.

See you there :thumbsup:

LOL - sounds like you have everything under control!!! Hope Pats doesn't trash the house!!

it's gas - some of them are here already.......eerie..

eeeeeeek - can't wait.

see you later hon.

te
:thumbsup: