Thank you its really strange but Irish people don't seem to go to tourist attractions in their own country. I think I was in my 30s before I saw the Giants Causeway and that only about 2 hours drive from where I live. If you ever get here I would suggest you go to coast of Donegal. And they Glen's of Antrim both are stunning
.I believe the same is true here in the good ole USofA. Been to Yosemite three times...a former colleague of mine, who lives approximately 200 miles away has never been there. I'm a 4 hour plane ride from it.Thank you its really strange but Irish people don't seem to go to tourist attractions in their own country. I think I was in my 30s before I saw the Giants Causeway and that only about 2 hours drive from where I live. If you ever get here I would suggest you go to coast of Donegal. And they Glen's of Antrim both are stunning
I think people all over the world are the same they don't appreciate what they have on their own door steps. I know we don't over here and I'm one of them
. It's quite sad when you think about it.
I've never been to County Kerry but then again the only place I've been down south is Dublin which I thought was a beautiful city. Once again the people are so friendly. Oh and once again thanks for the kind words and comments gent's.
The younger generation in my family seems to have migrated towards Cork, and yeah lovely people.
I really hope you can get over and see your family
that would be brilliant.
I've never been to County Cork either. I can't wait to get my free bus pass then it will be watch out Ireland there's a Dave about
.I mentioned my Irish roots to a visiting Irish fellow, he said “yeah people from Cork, like people from Kerry, but with shoes”. My old Irish mother would have been livid.I've never been to County Cork either. I can't wait to get my free bus pass then it will be watch out Ireland there's a Dave about
In Ireland people from Kerry get jokes told about them. The same why Irish people get jokes told about them being thick around the globe
I have been there many times. We could be guides when Dave gets out this way.
Your on mate ill definitely be looking you up and I got to admit I'm a bit jealous of you because you've been there so many timesI have been there many times. We could be guides when Dave gets out this way.
.Very nice interview, @Dave himselfB&B Interviews - Meet member Dave himself
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@Dave himself has been a member of B&B since Jan 23, 2021
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Before illness made me leave work I was a senior Die Cast operator in high pressure aluminium die casting company we made engine blocks and clutch cases for the motor car industry.
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I was born in Belfast N.Ireland and grew up through the worst part of the troubles were bombings, shootings and riots were just part of everyday life.
04. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you go?
N.Ireland I've been to the middle of the rainforest in the Amazon and some other places but I could never leave here. IMHO we're the most friendly and inviting people in the world and we're always up for a bit of craic (fun)
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I used to do a lot of martial arts training in different styles until I picked up an nasty injury which meant I couldn't fight or do any heavy sparring which still affects my back badly some days. I also keep large snakes which some days can be fun. But above all I'm a football/ soccer fan, I support Liverpool. One day I hope to take my son to Anfield and stand in the Kopp and sing till our voices give out
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I chose Deadpool because to me its one of the funniest films I've ever watched the language is a bit spicy but the humour is right up my street.
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My Dad we never saw eye to eye until we found out he had cancer then we just clicked he served in the British army for quite a while and I bet there was so many stories he could tell plus I could get to tell him how much I loved and miss him.
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I would love to visit America and go to the Grand Canyon. Maybe one day its been a dream of mine since I've been a kid.
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My kids watching them grow up into fine young men and women I'm so proud of them.
10. What is one piece of advice that you would offer to people in general?
Try to slow down and always be nice to people you only pass this way once you may as well enjoy it.
11. If you could have any super hero power, what would you choose?
To fly
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An African honey badger no one messes with a honey badger
13. What kind of music do you like?
Everything from classical to heavy metal but no country and western I'm depressed enough without listening to someone losing their dog
14. If you could be any movie character, who would you like to be?
Forest Gump definitely Forest Gump
15. If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the Title of that book be?
What have you done now
Thank you @Jack GoossenVery nice interview, @Dave himself
It is a special place for sure. All of Arizona with the different climate zones and elevations, is pretty amazing. But As they say, the grass is always greener. I'd like to see your part of the world some day.Your on mate ill definitely be looking you up and I got to admit I'm a bit jealous of you because you've been there so many times
A trip to Ireland would be a bit of a going home. Family lore is that we're Irish and Scottish. I grew up in Oklahoma, our Family farm was aquired in the 1893 Land Run. Yes, the one shown in the not very good Tom Cruise movie. The Family is spread out around the U.S. now with one cousin married to a Scotsman and living in London.
Yes, you really must. You can see all the stunning pictures and movie clips, but until you see it in person, you really have no idea how big and beautiful it is! Great interview. I've been to Ireland years ago in my teens, visiting an aunt and uncle who retired there. They lived on a small farm on Dunmanis (Sp.?) Bay, across the peninsula from Bantry. Beautiful people and country.Oh my goodnessI really hope to see it for myself before they carry me out the door boots first
