Carraig, sorry to hear about the nagging tooth ache. I take the G&T for medicinal purposes; it's the quinine you know. It keeps the malarial mosquitoes away. With all this global warming you can't be too careful, even in the Northeast of England where I live. Seems to have worked so far.
My post #8 was a poor (obviously) attempt to parody Smedder, our resident expert on all things Irish. Such an expert that,as you pointed out, on the country and its people that he hadn't even heard of the biggest town in Co. Donegal. And he says he's been to that area too. Oh well, maybe he knows less about Ireland and the Irish than he claims. He has Norwich connections, hence the reference, but don't let that put you off what is really quite a nice place. He is, as they say in those parts, quite normal - for Norfolk. Just don't go to Norfolk for the skiing.
Mind you, I see his prejudices extend to Aussies as well - that's an open mind for you. One day he might even post helpful information on a thread but don't hold your breath.
We're not over-sensitive at all. We're having a good laugh at you and it's you who's getting over-sensitive, dear boy.
Tony, thanks for your tooth ache compassion.
I looked up Norwich! Google is a blessing. The cathedral is indeed quite impressive. But what is even more impressive is that Norwich used to be famous for chocolate (Rowntree-MacIntosh)! And mustard (Coleman's)! And Alan Partridge! Though I never thought he was funny. Sorry for the "Baedeker raid", which I found quite funny, the naming, not the raid. Using a travel guide book to find suitable bomb targets is a complete new concept to me ...
Imagine, the modern war raids would be called "Lonely Planet raids". The military headquarters of the world would be studying LPs to find out which cheap hostel might be harbouring insurgents or in which Kabul pizzeria OBL might have his dinner.
But I digress.
Smedder, you're actually quite funny. Knowing your comments on Thorn Tree made me better understand Alan Partridge. I see the world with new eyes now, or so.
Letterkenny on the other hand could be compared to Norwich. There is a cathedral, too, though a new one. The stained glass windows are ´quite nice. It's a town in a remote area, though thriving. It's a good place to stay if you want to explore the surrounding countryside. Though Derry is far more fun. Now, what else is interesting in Letterkenny? Hmmm...
I'm sure smedder has a suitable answer, like: No wonder I missed it!
(Thread-)shredder smedder we should call him...
Crumbs, what a collection of losers, how much time have you spent just because I wrote one word? I suggest you get some other interests other that sitting at home ranting and raving behind your PC, masturaating every time you think (incorrectly) that you've written something witty or clever.
By the way I just skimmed over a few of your responses and can see the reason for the misunderstanding. I went to Londonderry, and this Letterkenny gaff (looks quite nice) is in a different country, so I didn't hear about it, or certainly don't recall doing so.
And btw Carraig, do you think alan partridge is real, or that he is actually from Norwich? You probably watch too much tv.
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