#Irish traffic jam

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 6 February:

797 – Death of High King of Ireland, Donnchad mac Domnaill, called Donnchad Midi. His father, Domnall Midi, had been the first Uí Néill High King from the south-central Clann Cholmáin based in modern Co Westmeath and western Co Meath. 1685 – Coronation of King James II. He was King of England and Ireland as James II, and Scotland as James VII. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the…

[weepingfoxfury]

The man on the radio is on good Thursday form and busy chatting with a guest about traditional Irish music ... there's a whole lot of violin, accordion and harmonica going on. Weatherwise, someone stole the landscape ... foggy and misty with the trees dripping their way through the morning. The traffic lady seems to be saying 'If you don't like traffic jams, just don't go out there!'

Today’s groaner: Which insect is hard to understand? … A mumble-bee ;-D badoom tish … here all week!!

This hooman is hallucinating a wee bit after just 2 hours sleep … I'm beginning to think there are bluebirds in my coffee cup. Some dude is now on the radio singing about the fact that it's still a rainy night in Georgia. Feeling pretty disjointed so heading through one of the garden portals that the lost postman has kindly put up signposts for ... fingers crossed the one I head through lands in slumberland.

Thursday, Thursday, Thursday and I'm about to hit the horizontal ... Mr Snippy has already beaten me to it with his ever cuddled, ever present pillow ...

[icepoptroll]

15 (+1) questions tag game! tagged by @woozysioux

1- are you named after anyone?

No. My actual first name is Erin which is a variant of the Irish word for Ireland so I guess I'm more so named for part of my heritage?

2-when was the last time you cried?

a little less than a week ago

3-do you have kids?

No, but hopefully someday after I've made a good stable life for myself

4-what sports do you play/have played?

I'm mostly made of pudding actually and not athletic at all really, but I do practice yoga and I ran track (badly) in middle school if that counts at all

5-do you use sarcasm?

Nooooo, me, using sarcasm? Never

6-what is the first thing you notice about people?

Their facial features

7-what's your eye color?

*Jane Doe voice* Savannah. . . with the greenest eyes

8-scary movies or happy endings?

I tend to hope for happy endings but I like scary movies too

9-any talents?

I'm not too bad at drawing/painting and I like to think I'm a pretty good nurse for a relatively new grad

10-where were you born?

New Jersey

11-what are your hobbies?

Art, writing, TV shows and movies, music (especially showtunes/musical theater), yoga/working out, currently exploring my spirituality, but also life's simple pleasures like having an interesting conversation with a good friend or driving to work on a clear, low-traffic night, dressed in comfy scrubs, spotify playing all my favorite jams, big iced coffee in hand. I also really love learning and researching stuff I'm curious about

12-do you have any pets?

None of my own since I've moved into my own apartment, however my family still at home does have two guinea pigs, a mouse, a hamster, and two cats (rodents kept in a separate room the cats can't access of course)

13-how tall are you?

5'2, I'm fun-sized

14-favorite subject in school?

In high school I liked art and English. More recently In nursing school I really enjoyed med-surg.

15-dream job?

I always wanted to work in animation. . . but a more practical job was more realistic for my means and circumstances. I started out doing activities in a small dementia home in hopes of working in a creative capacity, which turned into me helping out the aides, which turned into me becoming a certified caregiver, which turned into me becoming a med tech, which turned into me becoming a nurse which is where I'm at today!! I'm very very happy to be a nurse and I'm grateful I have it in me, but it would be nice to also one day have an artistic side gig too

16-what reminds you of home (doesn't have to mean house... just things that remind you of the feeling of home?

On nights I don't work night shift, I like to take a shower, turn off the lights and fall asleep with the TV on watching cartoons from my childhood all fresh and clean and cozy. Reminds me of how as a kid I would watch TV with my parents before bed at night.

tagging: @eveningbotany @butchcetacean @auberginenight No pressure of course !!

[denimbex1986]

'...Better Safe Than Sorry: “Oppenheimer” winner Cillian Murphy probably sent some in the crowd at the Hilton to check the dictionary when he used the Irish slang “feckin’ ” in his acceptance speech. In the ballroom, it was clear that he did not drop an actual F-bomb – but CBS bleeped it anyway...'

[chattycattycal]

America can dye their rivers green and build as many sparkly, music pumping, leprechaun encrusted floats as they like. Nothing can beat the inherent comedy of a small town Paddy’s Day parade in Ireland. Standing in the pissing rain to watch 500,000 tractors trundle past, followed by every under ten in town, in a myriad of local jerseys, shouting out of sync GAA chants about how great the parish is, with a series of small flatbed trucks from local business bringing up the rear (mostly carrying lawnmowers, bicycles, or people throwing bags of candy for desperate locals to fish out of puddles). The occasional vintage car throughout evokes the air of a traffic jam from the late eighties. Truly a gift Irish Americans and Plastic Paddies could never understand. And not a leprechaun in sight.

[lollystocks]

Don't speak a lick of Irish, but here's the Google translation for anyone interested, (couldn't find any other translations in the reblogs but would love a Gaeilgeoir's opinion).

"A special bus route is to be opened in Bade Atha Cath today, despite the fact that it is predicted that there will be traffic jams as a result. Amongst the news we have had in the last week, there is the report of the Gaal for German Gachnar from Rann na Ferisde cra."

There are some words missing that neither I nor my image-to-text can make out, but that's the gist.

someone has already posted this but buffy was definitely the funniest example of american tv using irish as a magical language for spells and the occult. mostly because this passage was very obviously copied and pasted from an article about a new bus lane

[justlovehamm]

My Three W's in Georgia

Pregame: 

The afternoon of New Years Eve, I listened to Everybody Gets a Trophy podcast during my final couple hours of work. The hosts, Paul and Randy, spoke confidently for an hour or so about all the ways our Longhorns would beat the Arizona State Sun Devils. Superior size on both sides of the line, superior speed on the outside, and finally the Sun Devils yapping all week ensuring that our Horns would come out firing, wanting to silence the brash Sun Devil backfield of Levitt and Skattebo. After listening, I too, was confident and brash about the Horns chances. Forget about covering, give me an alternate line and I’d still bet that!

The thing about my Longhorn fandom though is that it lives within the park boundaries of Cedar Point. Within the fifteen minutes it took for me to drive home and get in the shower I realized I had not witnessed a Longhorn win in person since I graduated in 2011. Crushed by Arkansas in the Texas Bowl, saddened by a loss to Texas Tech during my sister’s last home game as a student, and finally gutted by LSU in 2019. Woof. Tough scene for your boy. Surely, I wasn’t the problem in those games, right? Surely Coaches Strong and Herman were the issue. SARK and Co. would overcome any bad juju I thought I was bringing with me to Atlanta. Plus I got a new Horns shirt for Christmas, to boot. 

The thing about waking up at 6:35 on weekdays is that waking up at 4:35 New Year’s Day is only two hours before your usual wake up, so whatever no big deal you’ll get the game day adrenaline going and be fine. Up at 4:35 out by 4:50. Impressive work. I planned on Deeper Well and Acadia getting me through those first two hours, then by 6:35 I’d be fully awake. After jamming to those albums for a couple of hours, I put on a 90 minute Rusillo podcast, which got me to 8 o’clock, which got me to a breakfast and stretch break. 

A friend of mine with a passion for fast food, generously venmoed me money to help pay for eats to and from Atlanta. His favorite place happens to be the world’s most famous Irish pub, so once the podcast ended I took the Lavonia, GA exit, where a McDonald’s was promised to be waiting for me. With my stomach growling for the first time in 2025, I was greeted with something more glorious than a golden arches as I exited I-85…..

A shining beacon for this Texas ex-pat. There in all its 1950’s retro motif was a giant orange W. The ghosts of Bevo’s past had led me to a Whataburger! I was stunned, as I had no knowledge of any Whataburgers in the land of Coca-Cola and Chick-fil a. I sat there at the light, amazed at my good fortune. Not only excited for the wonderful meal I had ahead of me; I took this as a sign that the Horns were not only going to cover the 13.5 point spread but double it! 

Sausage, egg, cheese, potato taquito. 

Sausage, egg, cheese on a jalapeno cheese biscuit. 

A breakfast of Peach Bowl champions no doubt! As I waited for my food, a couple more Horns fans came in to grab a champions breakfast as well. That next hour and a half flew by as I thought of all the best plays of the season, and how the Peach Bowl would be the greatest hits of the 2024 season all rolled up in sixty minutes at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. 

Trying to avoid postgame traffic, I planned to park at the Lindberg (naming a train station after a famous pilot tickled me- lets rename Hartsfield-Jackson after Vanderbilt!), then take the train to the stadium. I came away extremely impressed with MARTA. Right away I knew I made the right decision when I found out the garage would be free. I had no issues buying the most affordable pass for my needs thanks to the friendly employee guiding me through the kiosk. This suburban turned rural boy even got on the right train and exchanged at the right stop. As advertised, the train dropped me off right in front of the Benz Stadium. 

Regulation:

Olympic Century Plaza located right next to Benz stadium didn’t lend itself to tailgating, and neither did the cold windy day, so I headed straight into the stadium. My irrational fear of my ticket not scanning once again flared up as I held my phone under the ticker scanner. Like every other time before, the ticket scanned just fine, and I walked into the behemoth Benz stadium. I had promised Dot and E that I’d pick something for them, and the t-shirt stand greeted me right when I walked in so I knocked that out right away. 

I summited the Benz stadium up to row 332 (ten from the very last row), and hung out for a while, checking in on any pregame info online. On my way to my seat, I noticed the Texas end zone of the stadium had a standing room only area. Realizing that would be a much better angle to watch the game, I decided to head down and watch the game from there. 

I won’t offer a complete breakdown of the game but just a couple plays I got a great angle on because of where I was standing. The payoff from this decision came quickly. Because of a couple of Horns’ penalties, the Sun Devils scored a field goal on their opening drive of the game. On the Horns’ first drive, Ewers threw a deep ball to Golden to set up a touchdown. Having that end zone view, I got to see the route combinations unfold so well and trace Ewers’ parabolic throw right into Golden’s arms. 

Quickly after that, I once again had an eagle eye on a crucial Horns play. Arizona State punted to Silas Bolden who caught it and much like Moses saw the Red Sea part. Watching Bolden make a quick cut, then sprint through the open field at the same time the Longhorn faithful realized the potential of such an open field made me glad I made the trip. The crowd erupted as Bolden sprinted towards me, giving the Horns a 14-3 lead. The route was on. Or not. 

The strongest through line in this Horns season has been our inability to put teams away. A two touchdown win that somehow felt like a nailbiter has been the most common result. This is how you know Texas really is back: fans complaining about how we only won by two touchdowns. A 17-3 lead at half, yet feeling like we played poorly overall felt appropriate for the season long narrative. Honestly, the second and third quarters I’ve forgotten given the excitement of the fourth. Just a series of Horns offensive miscues, and our defense stopping them on fourth down. A couple eating their nachos out of a container in the same shape as the Benz Stadium highlighted the third quarter. Easily the most engineered nacho tray I have seen in my life. 

After an Ewers touchdown scramble, the Horns were up sixteen with ten minutes left in the game. At this point I started feeling good about the chances of a victory. Only two possessions technically, but getting two two-point conversions on top of scoring two touchdowns made me think the game was out of reach at this point. Not so fast my friends. Of course because it’s never easy this is exactly what the Sun Devils did. 

The flea flicker Skattebo threw my brain still does not know how to process. That touchdown happened at my end of the field, and the pass is still fluttering like the feather that starts the closing credits of Forrest Gump. The best way I can understand that completion is that some passes are so bad they’re good. Muhammad, our defensive back, did a full 720 trying to track the ball in the air. As the ball feathered down, the Devil’s receiver ran under it, reminding me of when fans scramble to get under Chick-fil-a gift cards parachuting down from stadium rafters. 

At last, we arrive at the funniest part of the game. With the game tied up, Bert Auburn missed a field goal late to give the ball back to Arizona State to win it. Like they have done all year the Texas defense covered for the offense and stopped the Sun Devils with enough time to again give the Texas offense a chance to win it. Ewers once again moved the offense into field goal range. Six seconds left in the game I turned to the guy standing next to me and asked, “What’s the move? Should we get aggressive and try to get some more yardage knowing Auburn’s struggles or do you just kick it not risking running out of time?” He replied, “The move?! The move was to put in MANNING!” Ahhhhhh yes, the most popular player on the team, the backup quarterback. 

At that moment I vowed to just enjoy the rest of the game, win or lose. I did not want to miss the opportunity to be entertained by such a dramatic fourth quarter and possibly overtime. I thought Ewers played really well already, even before the two overtimes. I didn’t know the outcome of the game, but I did know that putting in a redshirt freshman cold would tilt the win probability arrow down. 

Overtime:

In overtime Ewers continued to deal. The fourth and thirteen touchdown pass to tie the game showed his continued maturation as a quarterback. Freshman Ewers did not have the poise to drive them down the field to even get in field goal range. Sophomore Ewers did not have the leadership or recognition to audible to a cover zero beater. Junior Ewers led them down the field and this time threw a beautiful double move touchdown pass to tie the game. Amazing how Texas went from having to convert a 4th and 13 to keep the game going, to winning just five plays later. 

The second overtime took place at the end zone below me. From where I stood, I could tell two seconds after Jake Majors snapped the ball to Ewers that Helm would be wide open. Ball into the basket of Helm’s hands. Tuddy Texas. Arizona State now had to respond in order to extend the game. Of course, Skatteboo stumbled his way down the field for a thirteen yard gain on their first play. An incomplete pass followed by a short Skattebo run meant Arizona State had two chances to pick up eight yards to keep the game alive. They only ended up getting one.

After getting pressure more than thirty times throughout the game, Leavitt finally threw an interception, not a moment too soon. Right in front of where I stood, Mukuba stretched out in the near corner of the end zone to pick off Leavitt for the first time. Horns win! High fiving strangers, yelling, and jumping commenced. Completely exhausted, yet still having the energy to loudly sing The Eyes of Texas. What a game. Another New Year’s Day W. 

Postgame:

I had one more W in me. The second I took my last bite of Whataburger breakfast I knew I’d be back for dinner. It would either be a victory meal or one full of sadness, but I knew it had to be a Whataburger patty melt either way. Awkwardly some ASU fans stood near the soda fountains as I walked in to order. Avoiding eye contact with them I walked up to the register to order my patty melt (add jalapenos). The patty melt tasted almost as sweet as the victory at Mercedes Benz Stadium, which was a testament to how awesome of a game I witnessed earlier in the day. With a fry in my mouth, I looked into the rearview mirror, seeing the bright glowing W atop my new favorite Georgian restaurant. Waking up, I hoped for just one w in the New Year, but went to bed with three. Hook’em!

[culturedgals]

Cork Jazz Festival Feature Article - Eila

Celebrating its 46th year with unparalleled enthusiasm and involvement, the 2024 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival was a thrilling celebration of music, culture, and community. during 100,000 people attended the festival, which was held during the October Bank Holiday weekend (October 24–28), solidifying its status as Ireland's premier jazz event and bringing in €45 million for Cork City and the surrounding area.

With over 500 performers spread across 99 venues, this year's event featured an impressive fusion of well-known international names and up-and-coming Irish talent. Acclaimed artists such as Gregory Porter, Mary Coughlan, and the Buena Vista All-Stars were among the headliners, captivating sold-out crowds with their performances. Jazz greats Brian Jackson and Marilyn Mazur, as well as genre-bending performers De La Soul and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, were among the other highlights. With performances by the female-led Les Amazones d'Afrique and the Afro-pop duo Amadou & Mariam, the event also honoured diversity and innovation.

The Guinness Music Trail, which offered free concerts at 72 pubs and clubs across Cork, was a noteworthy highlight. With spontaneous jazz performances and energetic brass bands entertaining people, this dynamic project transformed the city into a live stage. By providing family-friendly entertainment and poignant street performances, the Big Fringe program enhanced the trail and made sure that people of all ages could enjoy the festival.

In addition to the music, the festival honoured jazz history with an interactive exhibit called "85 Years of Blue Note Records," which was held at St. Peter's Cork. This exhibition showcased the legacy of one of jazz's most significant labels with a pop-up store and famous album artwork. The iconic Metropole Hotel's Metropole Festival Club continued to be the festival's focal point with its jaw-dropping shows and late-night jam sessions.

By adding unusual experiences like Brass Band Boat Cruises, which transformed Cork Harbour into a floating jazz stage, the festival further broadened its offers. Cork's Rebel Brass and the French brass group Santa Machete gave these excursions a lively feel and gave the occasion a fresh new dimension.

Up-and-coming Irish musicians left a lasting impression by fusing jazz with R&B, hip-hop, and soul influences. While alternative performances like Hot Chip's DJ set and other experimental musicians showcased the festival's diversity, acts like Shiv, F3miii, and The X Collective reflected the future of Irish jazz. In addition to celebrating music, the 2024 Cork Jazz Festival promoted artistic expression and a sense of community. The event's status as a mainstay of Cork's cultural calendar was solidified by the combination of top-notch jazz, vibrant new voices, and approachable public performances. The festival's success suggests that it will continue to be a must-attend event for music enthusiasts everywhere.

An estimated €45 million was contributed to the local economy by the festival, indicating its substantial economic impact. With packed streets, busy restaurants, and sold-out venues, Cork City was a hive of activity. Businesses reported record foot traffic and hotels were fully booked, highlighting the significance of the event for the area. In terms of culture, the festival improved Cork's standing as a major international centre for jazz and the arts. Its reputation as a globally recognised event has been solidified by its capacity to draw tens of thousands of people and top-tier performers. It encourages an innovative conversation that pushes the limits of jazz by combining well-known performers with up-and-coming talent.

The festival's accessibility is among its greatest accomplishments. The Cork Jazz Festival makes sure that everyone, regardless of age or background, can take part, whether through family-friendly Big Fringe events, the Guinness Music Trail, or free street concerts. This inclusive strategy increases jazz's appeal by bringing it to new audiences and retaining devoted long-time followers.

An excellent example of how to plan a major cultural event that strikes a balance between traditionalism and a forward-thinking, inclusive perspective was the 2024 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The festival had something for everyone, from world-renowned performers to energetic street shows. Its extensive influence on the economy, culture, and society guarantees that it will always be a pillar of Cork's identity and a source of inspiration for jazz fans everywhere. The Cork Jazz Festival is still the best music festival in Ireland and worldwide, regardless of whether you're an experienced jazz fan or a curious newbie.

Held from October 24 to October 28, the 2024 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival was a huge success and cemented its place as one of Ireland's most important cultural gatherings. The festival showcased its capacity to strike a balance between tradition and innovation with its 46th edition, which included both innovative jazz excursions and classic jazz performances. The festival, which took place over five days at 99 locations with more than 500 musicians, brought more than 100,000 people to Cork City, Douglas, and Kinsale this year.

[savagecuhnt]

muse: Rosalyn (supernatural abilities are on the fritz)

open to: Anyone willing to deal with Rose.

plot: There is a sudden super storm destroying the city. There's no power, no communications and the water is dangerously rising. You run into each other and must brave out the storm. Do you seek shelter and ride it out, or do you try to find an escape?

It's not like she was here to stay, another city another shithole to wreak chaos in as she passed through. She disregarded the multiple notifications on her phone about the approaching storm, doing whatever the locals were doing. Enjoying themselves. It didn't seem too serious, a thunderstorm just like any other. She was half of a bottle down, the irish whiskey warming her soul in the sudden chilly breeze. Her boots splash in the rising water as she heads back to the room she had for the night, a cigarette lit between lips. She starts noticing city goers throwing belongings in their car and speeding off. A sudden traffic jam up ahead due to a traffic light being out.

There's a growing panic in the air as she pulls her hood up over her already damp hair. There's a bright flash and a sudden crash of thunder as the entire block goes black. "what the fuck is going on?" she mutters to herself. She picks up the pace, wanting to get back to her room before the weather worsens when suddenly she feels the ground begin to shake. she looks over her shoulder when she sees it, a large wave of water rushing towards her. she scrambles over a curb and books it down the street, hopping over hoods of cars and shoving past panicked city goers. She can hear the roar of the water and she does the only thing she can do at this point. "Move! get inside!" she screams as she forces herself into the lobby of a hotel, shoving past on lookers as she heads for the stairs, climbing until she hears the screams. she stands at the top, looking down with wide eyes as the lobby fills with dark water, pulling anyone it can into it's angered depths. The lights flicker, and transformers explode outside.

She falls to the ground, scooting back against the wall as she looks on in horror. She can see a hand gripping onto the railing and she moves quickly to reach for it, holding onto them tightly as they pull themselves up the steps to her. "You good?" she askes through shallow breaths, pulling them all the way back against the wall with her. "we gotta get higher." she insists, climbing the stairs into they reach the next floor. It was the only logical thing to do at this point. Get to the top and away from the water.

[spudkid]

June 13-14 -

Left WB at 2pm and arrived (finally) at JFK at 6:45pm. Traffic was crazy and then became insane as we approached Terminal 8 for British Airways. (Why do the Brits have to call it Airways and not Airlines).

We jumped out of the car and into the terminal, checked in, went thru security and made it to the gate with 35 minutes to spare. So much for a pre-flight dinner. Flew JFK to Heathrow then to Dublin.

Arrive at Waterloo House at 1:30pm, checked in and checked out the neighborhood.

It’s lovely! Pubs and morning coffee nearby. Had our first Guinness at Waterloo Pub (green awning in first picture above. That was agreeable so we ventured to Merrion Street to O’Donoghue’s for another and to hear some music.

The place was jammed (Friday night), the music was acoustical and we couldn’t hear a thing from our table in back. Suddenly a young Irish guy (Kyle) in his forties comes up and asks if he could talk to us. Turns out he is a huge Norm McDonald fan and he regaled us with several jokes. Ever hear the one about the frog who went into the bank for a loan? Neither had we! https://youtu.be/vbkjO0a3xJQ

Hysterical. We left for dinner across the street…Tish’s pick and it was great!

Time for bed…

[allovertheworldblog]

Back to Colombia

I was headed back to Bogota to get a flight back to Europe to be home for Christmas.

But I was still in Ecuador.

I had to do some travelling before I got to Bogota to catch my flight. 

In Otavalo I went to Lago San Pable to try to see the straw canoes that they use to fish from.

I couldn’t see them anywhere.

I went back to Otavalo, collected my things and was off again, on the bus to Tulcan, on the Ecuador / Colombia border.

In Tulcan I caught a taxi to the border.

Crossing the border is an ordeal.

Even getting to the border is an ordeal.

Our taxi is in a traffic jam, with three other lanes of traffic joining us in the rush to the border.

Sometimes it goes down to two other lanes, and then goes back to three.

Such are the mysteries of Ecuador!

I get my Ecuador passport exit stamp and am stamped again into Colombia.

A lady selling bus tickets to Pasto tells me that there’s a bus leaving soon.

I buy a ticket.

Then she tells me that I’ve got to go to the bus station in Ipiales for the bus. grrrrrr.

Taxi to Ipiales. Lady in the bus company office on the border says that they’ll hold the bus for me, they don’t. grrrrrr.

Ecuador and Colombia each has a distinct feel. Waiting around the bus station in Ipiales, a place I was a month before, I get a real sense of being back in Colombia.

Bus drivers, attendants and bus company workers greet each other on the concourse of the station.

Glad handing each other with great big handshakes and the like, you think they hadn’t seen other for ten years.

They catch up on the latest news and stories, some walk around arm in arm. One man fixes the shirt collar of a colleague, then he smacks him on the neck with both hands, much to his own amusement. 

In Pasto I go back to the Koala Inn, where I stayed the last time I was there.

When the manager is showing me around and telling me where everything is I tell her that it’s my second time staying there.

‘Welcome for the second time!’, she says to me, with a smile.

During my time in Pasto I go to Cream Mister Pollo restaurant a couple of times, it’s one of the best diners in the city.

The owner asks me where’re I’m from. I tell her of my travels all over South America. She gives me a scale model of a local volcano to bring home as a gift.

The next day, 10 December 2010, I get news from my younger brother that his wife has given birth to their first baby. Receiving the news by text message I don’t sense the great distance between Ireland and South America. The name they choose is Oisin, a traditional Irish name associated with ancient legends. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ois%C3%ADn

Trying to get out of Pasto is beginning to become a bit of an issue. There aren’t many companies competing on the routes north, so the prices aren’t great.

Times of the busses, too, is proving to be restrictive.

I catch a bus to Cali, to connect to Manizales, because I heard good things about it.

The small bus leaves at 20.00.

On the way to Cali we stop at a roadside restaurant for a break.

The woman working behind the counter, which is behind bars, says 'a la orden', sort of like at your service.

She doesn’t mean it;

She doesn’t say it like she means it and she certainly doesn’t act like it.

She has a dog chained up behind the counter to protect the place.

In the open-air restaurant they’re showing a soap opera on the many television screens, they do like their soap's in Colombia.

We get to the outskirts of Cali at 01.40, but there’s a problem, neither the driver nor the attendant know where they’re going.

They have to stop and ask taxi drivers for directions.

Some of the passengers are shouting for them to go a different route. Eventually we get to the bus terminal at 02.30.

Around 04.00 I get a bus to Manizales, which we get into around 10.00. 

I spend a couple of days in Manizales but am at a loss as to why anyone would recommend the place.

Maybe I’m tired of travelling and just can’t see the beauty of the place.

I  catch a never ending bus back to Bogota a couple of days later.

The distance between Manizales is about 250km, but for some unknown reason it takes about 8 hours to travel by bus between the two. 

Eventually I get to Bogota.

[jimunderscore]

top 5 reasons to kill

Hot Freaks (Joey Joey Michaels)

Owen Evans ( and everyone they worked with in R.O.A.R, AJJ, Asleep In The Sea )

Feed Me Jack

Jack Campbell (Cayote Keen Music)

Biting Elbows

Tony Molina

papercuts

Crystal Castles (before the fucking shit happened)

Lumen

My Chemical Romance (Gerard Way in general)

Eels

Simon Viklund

Bee Gees

Pendulum

coyote kisses

Justice

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Queen

Dan Reynolds

The Killers

Franz Ferdinand

Земляне(1978 Rock band)

Кино

scissor sisters

IAMX(rain to sea)

Forgive Durden

Скрябін

Kavinsky

Carpenter Brut

Air Traffic Controller

Alvvays

Viza

Stuck in the sound

Shayfer James

Stephanie Mabey

Cosmo Doris

Dimmu Burgir

Mecha Maiko

N I N A

Jordan F

DEADLIFE

Cosmoptera

hyperstory

Uma2rman

Moe Shop

Tame Impala

Spec Ops The Line OST(i can't be fucked to list all the artists who worked for the OST)

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Porter Robinson

MGMT

Mother Mother

verzache

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

HOME

Ozma ( I can't say Weezer so they will have to do)

FireLake(Stalker OST guys)

Oberhofer

the scary jokes

Crying(2013 Synth-pop band)

Carpenter Brut

Kavinsky

Scattle

Perturbator

Mike Oldfield

Daisuke Ishiwatari

Business of Dreams

Wye Oak(Rock Duo)

Jack Stauber

C418

Siamés

girl in red

Rob Cantor

Edu (Andrew Horowitz)

Tally Hall

Miracle Musical (Joe Hawley's Project)

Twenty One Pilots

Of Montreal (50% sucks)

Lemon Demon (50% sucks)

Vundabar (25% sucks)

Jonah Sehzel

Garoslaw

They Might Be Giants

Red Two Six

Dschinghis Khan

Four Visions

Sad Culture

Laurel Collective

The Unicorns

Milena Shuff 

Matt Simons

The Pajama Jams (The New York band with like two songs lmao)

Dylan Kanner

Hollow Coves

Sweetshirt

Milky Chance

Marina and The Diamonds(Welsh)

The Dø(Finnish Björk apparently)

Jim Croce

Blur

Our Atlantic Official(Ukrainian Band)

Ciaran Lavery

Lowpines

Бригадный Подряд

Брикулець/BRYKULETS

Heavensbasement

KD Knows My Name

soft cell

TheButtertones

StereoPalto(weird Ukrainian rock project)

Northern Lights Productions

TOKYO ROSE

Beasuce

Танцы Минус

Fever the Ghost/FTG

Johnny Mandel

Pig with the Face of a Boy 

The Wallflowers

Royal Blood

Slowdive

Граница(Russian/Ukrainian rock band, Знамя цвета ночи fucks!)

Kevin MacLeod(don't shit on me)

Tatsuro Yamashita

Mariya Takeuchi

Yellow Magic Orchestra

Boy Pablo(50% sucks)

Christopher Larkin(Hacknet Ost kinda fucks)

Beach House

Ahoy(RetroAhoy)

Geir Tjelta

Teleidofusion

Хелависа/Мельница

The Music Tapes (Julian Koster's project)

Rosemary Fairweather(Irish Radiohead)

Los Lemons

Balkans (Atlanta Rock Band)

Skinshape

Alex Izenberg

Monster Rally

Kero Kero Bonito

Mitski

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

The Smile

Radiohead(and whatever Thom Yorke does randomly)

Sea Power (Formerly British)

Cory Hanson

Architecture in Helsinki

As Tall As Lions

The Dear Hunter

Ween

Andrew Prahlow

Low(1993 band)

Dresden Dolls(just anything Amanda Palmer really) Metal Gear Revengeace OST pretty banging glass beach Flaming Lips

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✧.* 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑰𝑫𝑬𝑵𝑻 ┛ . . . you're officially an angeleno now, lady ! welcome to los angeles, where the ocean meets the city, brunch is a religion and even traffic jams have their own instagram accounts. before you shine bright, take a peek at our checklist and send your account within the next 24 hours.

paul mescal as rory walsh .

paul mescal + he/they + non-binary  –  have you seen rory walsh around los angeles? the twenty five year old is usually jamming to piano man by billy joel. word around the city is that they’re endearing, yet, they can also be anxious, but you didn’t hear that from me. they’re currently a/an pianist/composer and are typically seen walking the streets of los angeles with their sheet music. when i think of them, i think of an irish accent, cheeks that turn pink when blushing, nervous rambles. let’s hope the city treats them good! ( lady! )

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IRELAND: Mooo-ve over! Udder chaos on Irish country road as motorist made to wait by cow jam

Cormac McGinley was made to wait after coming across a herd of cows on a country road in Liscannor, County Clare, on July 12. “Miss-timed the morning commute and got caught in rush-hour traffic,” McGinley tweeted.

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8 Things to Avoid When Visiting Ireland

8 Things to Avoid When Visiting Ireland There are a lot of articles on the web guiding tourists as they plan their Ireland trip. However, most focus on what they should do. Surely, are there things that shouldn’t be done in Ireland? Certainly yes. That said, below is a guide on 8 things you should avoid when visiting Ireland. 1. Don’t spend much time in Dublin Most people fly to Dublin where they spend a lot of time with few exceptions of sneaking into nearby towns of Bray and Howth. Well, if you ask the native Irish people, they will advise you not to spend much time here. If you are on a one-day trip, this makes sense. However, for more than a one-day visit, explore other inexpensive towns that will save on your budget. Galway Tour Company consults you to save your money. 2. Drive on the left Tourists are involved in major highway traffic accidents every year. Such accidents happen simply because of driving on the wrong side of the road. When in Ireland, always drive on the left. Pedestrians, on the other hand, should take caution when they step into the road as they might be hit from the right. 3. Avoid drinking in public places Unlike other western countries, drinking in public parks, beaches, and other public areas is prohibited in Ireland. Therefore, don’t risk paying hefty fines that may come about due to your ignorance. Besides, be watchful, and you will see signposts showing areas where drinking alcohol is prohibited. Similarly, alcohol drinking is limited to those above 18 years only. 4. Don’t forget to throw your round in If you are in a pub in any town around Ireland, the system of drinking is very simple. If you are a group of four, person A throws the first round followed by B, C comes third, and person D follows. All you need to do is observe this rule to avoid being marked as mean or a stingy foreigner. 5. Don’t compare endlessly Nobody argues that Germany’s autobahn is the best, or the cuisine in France is epic. Similarly, the sun is bright in Australia. However, you are in Ireland. Enjoy as it comes. Don’t walk around comparing what you experience here to other places. You will be boring your group. 6. Don’t expect the comfort of your home in an Irish setting A common mistake most tourists have is thinking they will find the comfort of their homes during their trips. Well, sorry if you expected that. Ireland is a new country with varying local foods, currencies, and drinks. To be happy and enjoy the trip, don’t expect to find anything you have back at home. 7. Don’t expect a mythical place Most visitors expect to see what can only be imagined in their dreams. Ireland, though being a modern country, has its own historical roots. Expect some traffic jams, industrial estates, and pollution just like it is in your country. 8. Don’t be in a hurry If you really want to explore Ireland, you should be on a hurried trip. Take your time to witness Ireland beyond common tourist attractions and traps common with tourism agencies. You could be planning for a lot during your trip. However, do you know what to avoid? Well, hopefully, the guide above gives you some insights on some things to avoid through Dublin Tour Company. via Blogger https://ift.tt/ZbK7nkT March 19, 2023 at 09:13PM

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#OTD in Irish History | 6 February:

#OTD in Irish History | 6 February:

797 – Death of High King of Ireland, Donnchad mac Domnaill, called Donnchad Midi. His father, Domnall Midi, had been the first Uí Néill High King from the south-central Clann Cholmáin based in modern Co Westmeath and western Co Meath. 1685 – Coronation of King James II. He was King of England and Ireland as James II, and Scotland as James VII. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the…