Howdy from Ireland!

glenda_al

17 years ago

Left Scotland, yesterday, spent last nite in Belfast, tonite into the Republic of Ireland for remainder of trip.

Great group of travelers, great food, most of the time.#

Windy, cool, warm, but not much rain, thank goodness.

Military Tattoo was fantastic!

Got lots of pics to share.

Just wanted to say Howdy.

Everyone else is having dessert, but I skipped so I say Hello!

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jannie
17 years ago
Great to hear from you, Glenda, and I'm glad you're having a good time!
msmarion
17 years ago
Hey Glenda!! Glad you are having a wonderful time. Can't wait for your pictures.
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heatherinohio
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Glenda! So glad you popped in!! I didn't see the good bye post until you had already left. I am so glad to hear that you are having a nice time. I'm hoping the rest of your trip is just as nice. Looking forward to all of your pictures!! :)
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....and how was the haggis?
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17 years ago
Sounds like a grand time. Looking forward to pictures when you get back.
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17 years ago
I'm glad your enjoying yourself Glenda. Waiting for pictures.
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17 years ago
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Zipper_TX
17 years ago
Hiya Hiya Ms. Glenda! I've always wanted to go to Ireland, thanks for sharing, and I'm glad you're having a good time!
caroline94535
17 years ago
It's great to hear from you. I'm so glad the trip is going well.

I'd LOVE to be there, so enjoy it for me, too.
molly109
17 years ago
Oh wow - how I envy you. If you get near Cavan, please
say hello to my Ancestors. :)

Have a wonderful time - safe travel.
bostonpat_gw
17 years ago
WAVES Hello~ Have a ball!
kacram
17 years ago
hey, hey there Glenderama! sure sounds like fun!
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17 years ago
I'm so glad you checked in with us, as I had been thinking about you and hoping all was grand.

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glenda_al
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17 years ago
Blood pudding served every morning, but none for me. ##

Sad, but one couple had to fly back to states, today, as her brothers is very very ill.

Will be back in the states Saturday nite, the 22nd.

See ya!
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17 years ago
Hi Glenda, I am so glad you are having such a good time. Hope to see pics when you get back!

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17 years ago
I was in Belfast last week and rode on "the wheel". LOL I saw some beautiful old buildings. It wasn't as touristy as most places are. I had to hunt for souvenirs.
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17 years ago
Nice to see you! I'm glad the trip is good!
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17 years ago
Hey Glenda--glad you had a minute to write. Know we've all been thinking about you, too. Can't wait to hear about the sites you saw--but Irish food ain't exactly gourmet!
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17 years ago
and isn't wonderful you can say from belfast...for so long, you just couldn't feel safe to go there...
donna_oh
17 years ago
Hello

Are ya gonna kiss the Blarney Stone?

Can't wait to see pics!

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zeetera
17 years ago
I'm glad you're having a good time. Can't wait to have you back.
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17 years ago
Glad to hear you are having a great time.

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gramzeeinmd
17 years ago
Hi Glenda!
So glad to hear from you.
It sounds like you are having a wonderful vacation.
Cannot wait until you share all your pics.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
See you soon.
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sue_va
17 years ago
Hi, Glenda, is Ireland as green as they say it is? I would love to be there!

My GGGF came over from Longford. I always hoped to visit the Emerald Isle, but never made the trip. Glad it is going well for you.

I wouldn't eat blood pudding either!

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17 years ago
Glad your enjoying yourself, its been kinda slow around here without you. Have fun & hurry back.
maryanntx
17 years ago
Glad you are having a good time Glenda. Looking forward to the pictures.
petaloid
17 years ago
You're so fortunate to have this experience. I'm very envious!
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Hi Glenda, it's great to hear from you. I'm so glad you are having a good time. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Linda
Kathsgrdn
17 years ago
Hi Glenda! Glad you're having a good time!
lindyluwho
17 years ago
Glad you are having a good time. I love blood pudding. Actually they also call it black pudding. It taste like sausage. At least try one bite just to say you did. I love pub grub too.

My first DH was from Belfast and I've been to Ireland 4 times. It really is very green. My DD's cousin now lives in England but was home for a visit a couple of week ago. He posted pictures on facebook. Made me want to hop a plane for a visit.

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gneegirl
17 years ago
Hi Glenda - good to hear from you, from sooooooo very far away. You sound great, like you are having a great time. Glad to hear that. Be sure to post pics when you get back!

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des_arc_ya_ya
17 years ago
Is Ireland as beautiful as I've always heard that it was?
pixistix
17 years ago
Hi, Miss G . . . I didn't know you were in Ireland!! Have a great time and do me a favor, will you? I know sometimes there might be a guy wearing a kilt in Ireland . . . if you see one, check to see what he's wearing underneath it and report back to me, OK?
veta
17 years ago
Hi, Glenda. Thanks for checking in.
Hellion
17 years ago
Hi Glenda, glad you are enyoying the trip. Did you skip dessert to go to the Irish Pub? LOL. Continue to have a great time.
organic_donna
17 years ago
glenda,
I'm in Ireland on a layover. Dublin.
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czech_chick
17 years ago
Glenda, glad you checked in and told us you are havin' a good time!

Can't wait to see your pictures!

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alisande
17 years ago
Glenda, you do get around!! Looking forward to seeing your sights when you get back.

Howdy from Ireland!

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