Ireland World's Friendliest Country

Michele Erdvig · Host

Ireland World's Friendliest Country

GARYVOL · Veteran Member

sure, I'll second that, all in favor..... That's why we go to Sweden via Ireland. Mary and I just got Lonely Planet's book on Sweden. One person covers the Northern half and another girl writes about the southern half. Of coarse with our daughther Nancy as a personal tour guide, it has made it a lot more simple.
-gary:)

GARYVOL · Veteran Member

wow, I just noticed that I'm a veteren member now. can't figure out why I deserve that honor. Havn't realy done much. Although , I do remember I once qualified to be the jester of your royal court. YOu seem to have gathered some very worthy and loyal members since. biggrin

-gary

wojazz3 · Guru

i think it means you are getting old. i'm old too.

Bill

GARYVOL · Veteran Member

good come back Bill, and you are correct.
While I got your attention, when you stayed at Atlantic View B&B in Doolin, was it an easy hike into the town's pubs or must I drive to the pubs. ??/
thanks for any ifo.
-gary

wojazz3 · Guru

We drove though it could be walked in about 15 minutes. We tended to have cold, windy or rainy weather (or all of the above) when we were there so the temptation to walk was slight.

Bill

Michele Erdvig · Host

Gary, Your "title" on the forum depends on the number of posts you have made. It does change on occasion.

Bill, Maybe I should change the wording. I believe I can. Currently it is just on auto pilot and the default format that came with the forum.

Michele

Dude · Guru

And let us never forget that IrelandYes is the planet's friendliest travel forum!

I don't mind being a Senior Member. I figure I have earned every one of these white hairs.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Dude,

How nice of you to say that about the forum! biggrin

Being a senior has its advantages. I got a senior discount automatically at the grocery store the other day and I don't even qualify officially yet. Do you think the 16-year-old cashier thought I looked old? And how come they give discounts to children and seniors? Are we "growing down"?

Michele

Dude · Guru

"Senior Discount" sounds a bit better than "Old Age Pensioner Discount" which I received one place in NI--Dunluce Castle perhaps?

It couldn't be because of the way we act, could it? I'm not sure I'm in my second childhood because I don't think I ever left the first.

Melissa5 · Guru

I think it's great and very fitting that Lonely Planet has named Ireland the world's friendliest country! Thanks for sharing that, Michele. It gives me a smile just to think about it.

My husband and I are the same age (not yet eligible for senior discounts.) But when we go to the movies my husband likes to buy the senior ticket on-line because it's cheaper. I always tell him, don't you dare buy me a senior ticket, I'm not a senior yet! So our tickets are 2 different prices! Actually I'm looking forward to being a senior because I will remind myself of my beloved Irish "Nanny" (grandmother)! However when you're on a date with your husband, you don't want him to buy you a senior ticket before the time is right. wink