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Ireland 2016
I know a grand little Irish breakfast cafe out in the Sunset...Greg can vouch or condemn it, as he has been there with me.
In the Tudor Period, Fencing Masters were classified in the Vagrancy Laws along with Actors, Gypsys, Vagabonds, Sturdy Rogues, and the owners of performing bears.
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Do tell.

We just hit Rosie McCann's, an Irish pub downtown. It was like a movie set version of an Irish pub, some external trappings but lacking genuine substance. I've gone there before, of course. I did NOT get my usual Guinness there because I know the pull would be unsatisfactory.
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(12-03-2016, 01:54 PM)Drunk Monk Wrote: Do tell.

We just hit Rosie McCann's, an Irish pub downtown. It was like a movie set version of an Irish pub, some external trappings but lacking genuine substance. I've gone there before, of course. I did NOT get my usual Guinness there because I know the pull would be unsatisfactory.

You've been to the Poet & the Patriot, right? It's more low-key than Rosie McCann's. Darts in the back. Lots of college kids. Music pretty frequently.

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(12-04-2016, 11:40 AM)thatguy Wrote: You've been to the Poet & the Patriot, right? It's more low-key than Rosie McCann's. Darts in the back. Lots of college kids. Music pretty frequently.

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Yes indeed. And I like that place, but it's no where near the home-cooked vibe of a real Irish pub. It's more like a typical U.S. bar with a lot of irishy decor.
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You won't get the irish vibe from the Yeti's place, but the the waitresses do have a lovely lilt in their accents.

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Ireland 2018
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Also brown bread. Speaking of brown bread, they had that at Fiddler's Green in Millbrae.
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Thanks.  I'll be sure to hit that up when I need a brown bread fix.

On a positive note, Choice Organic Irish Breakfast Tea, which is one of my go-to morning tea brands, is a good version of Irish Tea.  At least, I have tea.

On the mend now.  Just coughing a little and back on CA time.  Well, still a little on the early side, but I use that to my advantage to get on the road early for the commute.
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Good. Glad you are nearing 100%. Rest of fambly healthy now?
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I just took my last antibiotic pill. Both Stacy and I have lingering yet diminishing coughs. Tara is all better. I should've gone to Kung Fu tonight but it's cold and wet and I'm feckin lazy.

Still ruminating over Ireland. I gained 5 lbs in the two weeks. And I regret not drinking more but I was too sick during the last few days. I could've easily spent more time in the pubs - so delightful those are. The drink, food and music - plus the regulars - if only there was something like that here in stumbling distance...
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Well, I posted pretty much all the Ireland pix I will post on sitonmyfacebook. Been ruminating on how to sum it all up but I just don't want it to end. 

Ireland is a truly magical place and I was moved on a far deeper level than I anticipated, especially for such a short trip. I'd go back in a heartbeat, but there are other international boxes on the ol' bucket list and both time and money are running out.

I'm at a loss for Guinness. It's been my brand for decades but now when I drink it, I only taste its U.S. shortcomings. Been seeking a new standard brew - leaning towards Stella Artois because that's what Ray Park & I drank and heck, if it's good enough for Darth Maul...

And now I'm on the hunt for Irish whiskeys - forsaking the prevalent Scottish stuff. So you know that Ireland rocked DM's world when it has caused a major shift in his two primary libations.

But Greg, when you go back, know that you'll find a bit o me heart floating in the head on a pint of Guinness, freshly pulled from a James Joyce certified pub.
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Not that I wish to encourage you in the softening of your whisky palate, but I've just been reminded of an Irish bar that has a serious Irish whisky collection...
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Do tell...
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Nice part of The Mission as well. The Liberties on Guererro St/22nd. They have a respectable Scotch selection so I'm sure I could find time to escort you there...
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Only one way to find out.
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