Greetings, all!
Today, because I was so busy preparing photos to upload for you - I wasn't able to write a witty and historical piece. But, I have many notes regarding the changes in slang and the nuances of what we say when meaning the same thing. Enjoy!
in Maine in Ireland
born & raised born & dragged up
french fries chips
betting parlor book club
sale pending sale agreed
sheep dung Mayo raisins
apple pie apple tart
police garda
lawyers solicitors
take out take away
right on dead on & in England they say spot on (I love this one!)
These will especially help you when trying to decipher the Ireland maps.
church kil or kill
town bally
rock carrick
mountain slieve or croagh
river quay
lake lough
Photos: summer soccer on the River Liffey, anyone? Custer Hotel, Há'Penny Bridge, Christ Church, Marsh's Library, famine statues, coffin ship, Westport quay, boathouse on quay, recently abandoned house, famine house, sheep on cliffside, 15,000 years old bog oak, thistle, Grace O'Malley's castle, and staircase used to deter her enemies. If you need help, reread some of the details from my posting. :-)
Í promise to update the exciting stuff soon. For now, I'll leave you with the typical Irish referal to summer - "summer is when the rain warms up a bit."
Spot On...for now.
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Lori-
We are all enjoying your trip vicariously! Love the photos and comments. Do go and visit the relatives! You may never get another chance and who knows where the connections will lead! Can't wait to see all your wonderful photos up close and personal!
Love from the Berwick clan!
Karen
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