Monthly Archives: August 2007

The Dog Days are Winding Down

After so much heat, yesterday’s reprieve was welcomed and provided a gorgeous day for wandering about the Celtic Fair over on Harriet Island. I enjoyed a Finnegan’s, caught some dancing, listened to a few musicians, and even caught site of … Continue reading

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Post-Haste? Nope. But a Post-Fair Quiz? Yep.

Happy days, all. It’s Sunday and that means the weekly Sunday Pub Quiz. The Irish Fair concludes this afternoon, so afterwards come celebrate with us in the pub and on the patio! The pub quiz, per usual, will be held … Continue reading

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This Weekend We Say “Fair Game”

The Irish Fair has returned! Get out to Harriet Island for the music and dancing, the good smells, the fantastic people-watching, and the booths full of fine items. Then, pop on by Merlins Rest to escape the heat (or the … Continue reading

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Kilts & Reels, Fish & Chips, You & I!

If you don’t know Louis Jordan’s old song “Beans and Cornbread,” get hip to it. It’s all about beans and cornbread getting in a fight but then realizing they go together really well. That resolution is great for cornbread, because … Continue reading

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A Weird Thursday

Huh. A Ukrainian man has been named the tallest man in the world. But that isn’t what strikes me as strange; the Tall Persons Club of Great Britain and Ireland does. I’d no idea it was out there! And being … Continue reading

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