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PaddyKraska
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(3/3/03 6:53 pm)

Feb 6th, The Train & Ratheny


The train ride was quiet- then the train stopped; for an HOUR!!! When we got into Hueston station, it was almost 7p. We hustled to a cab, and explained that we were going to Ratheny. I gave him the name of the B&B and we were off. He was extremely nice (didn’t have one bad cabbie the whole time) and chatted with us. As we got into Ratheny, he asked what B&B we were staying at, I said the Seaview. He thought he knew where it was, so we went on for a bit more, and he decided he didn’t. Well, my first mistake. I didn’t have an address OR a fon #. I hate to admit it, but I really thought that I wouldn’t need it, I mean how big could Ratheny be? (big mistake) The cabbie went out off his way, even stopping at another B&B to try and find out where it was. He had turned the meter off earlier (like I said, great cabbies) but we tipped him well when we finally got to the Seaview. It was about 8p. Boy, did we get a dressing down from Mrs Kenny!! I tried to explain what had happened, but she would have none of it. We managed to gloss over the rancor, dropped our stuff off and asked for a referral for dinner. She told us to go to the Shelling Hotel “up the street”. It sucked. It sucked so bad, the bread on Jeffs’ sandwich was like a monastery ruin!!! We ended up talking to the manager about it. I hate to gripe, but man, bad is bad.
By the time we got back to the B&B, we were whupped, and all I wanted was a shower and bed. Big mistake. I don’t mean to sound whiney, but the bathroom was a built in- built into what was a tiny closet to begin with! I got into the shower and after finagling for a bit trying to figure out the water situation (every one is different) I realized I couldn’t raise my arms over my head to wash my hair. I tried tucking my elbows in. I tried sliding my arms up, and then twisting them around. I stood there like a pretzel. I got out and cried. (hey, I was tired) Then I stuck my head in, wetted it, took it out and lathered, and stuck it back in to rinse. When I got out of the shower Jeff didn’t say a word. (smart man)
After some mild planning for the next day, and the inevitable hand washings- we were out for the night.



Michele Erdvig
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Posts: 1225
(3/3/03 7:26 pm)

Fun at B&Bs


Paddy,

We are so enjoying your adventures in Irish B&Bs. Each is so different and each shower is just as different! In the old days before "en suite" rooms I used to travel with a contraption consisting of a rubber hose with a shower head on one end and two thingies that slipped on over the hot and cold faucets of the sink. When turned on it was great for washing your hair in the sink in your room. My sister christened it "The Chinese Water Torture". But what the hey...it worked! :lol

Michele



garyvol
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(3/10/03 2:54 pm)

pretzel time


The pretzel description is a blast. Sorry I am laughing so loud.
BTW, I knew that my wife and I would be late getting into the Bunratty Lodge, so before we traveled, I emailed a picture of me and my wife Mary. I didn't feel like getting the dress down that you experienced with Mrs. Kenny. Mrs. Browne came out to us upon our arrival, recognised us and welcomed us as if we were long lost friends.
Michele, you must be glad to see the Ireland plumbing progressing with showers.
-gary



Michele Erdvig
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Posts: 1276
(3/12/03 12:09 am)

Camping Out


Hi Gary,

Yes, I am glad that en suite rooms and showers are now the rage in Ireland. Back then it was like camping out. ;)

Michele



FLYHIGH
Unregistered User
(3/12/03 3:44 pm)

Only a one hour wait at the train station?


Anyone ever see the movie the Quiet Man? Many of the players in the movie were locals. The train engineer and conductor were both present for the entire fight scene. Wonder how long the train was late that day? Are these are the same folks running the railroads today in Ireland?

Paddy... I have to change my shorts now. Bye-bye!

Fly-High :rolleyes

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