tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post4420280636775979336..comments2023-09-05T02:29:27.235-06:00Comments on Britishspeak: One last try...Relax Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-47653776403517051432008-07-03T07:06:00.000-06:002008-07-03T07:06:00.000-06:00Well, I was still hoping for some comments from yo...Well, I was still hoping for some comments from you anyway, even though the post had to be moved down simply due to reader's losing interest generally. Comment for my own benefit if nothing else, won't you? I don't want to leave NI out of my book, and won't, but I do need more descriptions and stories.<BR/><BR/>And I hope the "no pictures" means you are punishing me, not that none were taken. If you have them, I can simply beat them out of you. :)<BR/><BR/>May I also tell you that an Irish Slang word post would still be welcome?Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-40817614235266790252008-07-03T06:56:00.000-06:002008-07-03T06:56:00.000-06:00Sorry I never got commenting on this - being about...Sorry I never got commenting on this - being about the only reader of this blog who actually does live in NI (though on the Tyrone/Derry/Donegal border so within spitting distance of the Republic). But Max, you posted it just as I was heading away on holiday! Grrrr. No pretty photos of Wales for /you/.Catherine @ Sharp Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988193118089559894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-24148081431745859972008-06-27T05:04:00.000-06:002008-06-27T05:04:00.000-06:00There's a Londonderry in North Yorkshire (england)...There's a Londonderry in North Yorkshire (england), too. I don't know its provenance, but it's not far from Catterick Garrison, a military place for two thousand years or so..<BR/>As we yorkshire tykes also reject rule from the south, maybe it's time to uproot the signs by dead of night....<BR/><BR/>O then, tell me Sean O'Farrell, tell me why you hurry so?<BR/>"Hush a bhuachaill, hush and listen", and his cheeks were all aglow,<BR/>"I bear orders from the captain:- get you ready quick and soon<BR/>For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon"<BR/>By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon,<BR/><BR/>For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon<BR/><BR/><BR/>"O then tell me Sean O'Farrell where the gath'rin is to be?"<BR/>"In the old spot by the river, right well known to you and me.<BR/>One more word for signal token:- whistle up a marchin' tune,<BR/>With your pike upon your shoulder, by the rising of the moon."<BR/>By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon<BR/>With your pike upon your shoulder, by the rising of the moon.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Out from many a mud wall cabin eyes were watching through the night,<BR/>Many a manly heart was beatin, for the coming morning light.<BR/>Murmurs ran along the valleys to the banshee's lonely croon<BR/>And a thousand pikes were flashing at the rising of the moon.<BR/>At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon.<BR/>And a thousand pikes were flashing at the rising of the moon. At the rising of the moon...<BR/><BR/><BR/>All along that singing river that black mass of men were seen,<BR/>High above their shining weapons flew their own beloved green.<BR/>"Death to every foe and traitor! Forward! Strike the marching tune."<BR/>And hurrah my boys for freedom; 'tis the rising of the moon".<BR/>Tis the rising of the moon, tis the rising of the moon<BR/>And hurrah my boy for freedom; 'Tis the rising of the moon".<BR/><BR/><BR/>Well they fought for poor old Ireland, and full bitter was their fate,<BR/>Oh what glorious pride and sorrow, fills the name of ninety-eight!<BR/>Yet, thank God, e'en still are beating hearts in manhood burning noon,<BR/>Who would follow in their footsteps, at the risin' of the moon<BR/>By the rising of the moon, By the rising of the moon<BR/>Who would follow in their footsteps, at the risin' of the moon.soubriquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01151288534629885195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-56132471617387630132008-06-26T23:43:00.000-06:002008-06-26T23:43:00.000-06:00Derry was the original name of the place (spelt di...Derry was the original name of the place (spelt differently of course) and it was renamed Londonderry during the plantations. Not unreasonable to revert. Several places in the republic have changed back to original Irish names. I can remember my grandmother always calling Dun Laoghaire "Kingstown". Go on, pronounce that!A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04709794851766685322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-18374242102340122292008-06-26T23:09:00.000-06:002008-06-26T23:09:00.000-06:00Thank you for your informative comment, Dragonstar...Thank you for your informative comment, Dragonstar.<BR/><BR/>See? - Things like that really give me a sense of the place, and that's what I'm looking for. Even Americans of Irish descent call it Derry, one assumes because of disdain for anything English being attached to Irish names. Well.<BR/><BR/>And always the undercurrent of the I.R.A. Do you remember an old movie with John Wayne and Maureen O'Sullivan called "The Quiet Man"? The I.R.A. was even mentioned in passing in the movie, I remember. Pervasive. Okay, not for an American to be getting into that, for sure. But interesting.Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-53052299957495832602008-06-26T23:08:00.000-06:002008-06-26T23:08:00.000-06:00Caroline, I still hope you do. I know you are curi...Caroline, I still hope you do. I know you are curious. C'mon! - start snooping around! :)Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-31854528418698088592008-06-26T15:03:00.000-06:002008-06-26T15:03:00.000-06:00Hi Dragonstar! Young men can make trouble whereve...Hi Dragonstar! Young men can make trouble wherever they are :)<BR/><BR/>I still find it strange that the border between the Republic and the UK is so open when travelling between the UK and France entails endless passport checking.<BR/><BR/>I'd forgotten that about Derry/Londonderry. It was true even in my time.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04709794851766685322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-1923693676773784022008-06-26T11:14:00.000-06:002008-06-26T11:14:00.000-06:00Hi. A. has the geography right, Donegal being the...Hi. A. has the geography right, Donegal being the largest of the Ulster counties outside the Province.<BR/><BR/>Many people, even in Ireland, seem to think of Donegal as part of the Province. Even Met Eireann (the Irish Meteorological service) generally means the Six Counties when it talks about Ulster.<BR/>There's a lot of cross-border travel, which is much less unpleasant now the checkpoints are no longer manned. We do a lot of shopping in Letterkenny (Co Donegal) which isn't far from Derry, a much bigger shopping centre. By the way, this side of the border the city is called Derry, never Londonderry. I don't know how the Derry citizens feel.<BR/>Shops on both sides of the border accept payment in Euros or Stirling, depending on what you have. Many display their current exchange rate. Even the car parks in Derry accept Euro coins.<BR/>There's still a lot of sympathy for the IRA in border areas. I had an English visitor once who spoke unwisely in a bar and narrowly escaped trouble. But then, young men in bars can make trouble easily wherever they are!<BR/>Can't think of anything more at the moment. Hope some of it helps a little.Dragonstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935435587527038459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-91103270543534448062008-06-26T10:40:00.000-06:002008-06-26T10:40:00.000-06:00I am not so worried about the IRA connections, as ...I am not so worried about the IRA connections, as just my granddad's character in general. Its rumoured he had 3 wives in various parts of the world (and no divorces), goodness knows what else I may uncover.<BR/><BR/>The more I think of him though, the more curious I get. Not sure where to start though. He passed away about 24 years ago, and no-one in the family knows of his family. But I am not one to pass up on a challenge.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726024712032035713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-85100468698855892912008-06-25T23:36:00.000-06:002008-06-25T23:36:00.000-06:00It's no longer considered anything much to have ha...It's no longer considered anything much to have had connections with the IRA Caroline. It could be very interesting. One of my very best friends has discovered that many of her relatives were deeply involved. Fascinating stuff.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04709794851766685322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-44055042657741514552008-06-25T17:08:00.000-06:002008-06-25T17:08:00.000-06:00Hmmm, perhaps. But sometimes its better just to l...Hmmm, perhaps. But sometimes its better just to let sleeping dogs lie.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726024712032035713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-28958404615967795572008-06-25T15:40:00.000-06:002008-06-25T15:40:00.000-06:00Hi Caroline. Yup County Down is NI. And thanks for...Hi Caroline. Yup County Down is NI. And thanks for the interesting story. Personally, I think you ought to check it out. :)<BR/><BR/>Well hello, Linda. Long time no see. Chuffed. And you don't have to know anything about the post topic in order to say hello. How have you been?<BR/><BR/>ricky navas, I sure do appreciate you stopping by and saying hello. But 100% of my readers already speak English, so probably the link would not be beneficial to either of us. Thanks for your comment.Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-43309982045195685992008-06-25T01:49:00.000-06:002008-06-25T01:49:00.000-06:00Hi.I'm interested in Link Exchange.Your blog is ve...Hi.<BR/><BR/>I'm interested in Link Exchange.<BR/><BR/>Your blog is very interesting, the differences between british and american English make the language even richer :)<BR/><BR/>rickyPatriotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434101121219047063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-92200695643192256922008-06-24T13:46:00.000-06:002008-06-24T13:46:00.000-06:00I figured I hadn't stopped by in close to a month ...I figured I hadn't stopped by in close to a month of Sundays so even though I know zippedty-doo-dah about Northern Ireland, I wanted to drop by and say WAZZZUPPPP???Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698969349369789642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-2780162937929646042008-06-23T11:48:00.000-06:002008-06-23T11:48:00.000-06:00hello,I haven't been by in a while, and I have not...hello,<BR/>I haven't been by in a while, and I have nothing to add to your post, as I no not a lot about Northern Ireland. <BR/><BR/>My granddad was from County Down, which I believe is in Northern Ireland. He wanted to join the Navy, but aparently had to join the US Navy as the British Navy wouldn't take him. I am not sure why, although I had heard family rumours that it was because his brother was a member of the IRA, but I can't confirm that.<BR/><BR/>We have no connections with Irish part of our family... not really sure why - maybe I should start digging, but I am a little worried of what I might turn up.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726024712032035713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-30307551172250697592008-06-23T06:30:00.000-06:002008-06-23T06:30:00.000-06:00dragonstar, thank you for stopping by. Anything at...dragonstar, thank you for stopping by. Anything at all would be welcome. Tell me a little bit about your experiences there if you would. What is that part of Ireland like? What did you mean that neither seemed to claim the county? Sounds like a story right there. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for taking the time, ok? Just make little comments here whenever something pops into your head. I promise even the smallest stories will be appreciated. I look forward to getting to now you better. :)Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-88110841988223103222008-06-23T06:28:00.000-06:002008-06-23T06:28:00.000-06:00Hi Dragonstar! One thing I remember was cross-bor...Hi Dragonstar! One thing I remember was cross-border shopping, but I can't recall the details. I seem to think it was in both directions depending on how things were taxed in each country, but not sure enough to comment. Does it still go on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-25639518330172478912008-06-23T04:33:00.000-06:002008-06-23T04:33:00.000-06:00Hi. I've been sent over to you by A. I don't kno...Hi. I've been sent over to you by A. I don't know if i can help you much, but you're welcome to what I know.<BR/><BR/>A bit about me. I was born in England (wartime) to Welsh parents. Moved back to Wales for years, now living in Ireland (since 1990). I live in Co Donegal, which is part of the old kingdom of Ulster. Donegal is often ignored by both Northern Ireland and the Republic.<BR/><BR/>Like I said, I don't suppose I can help, as I hove no experience of "The North" and I tend to keep my head down. If you think I can provide any insight, you're welcome to get back to me.<BR/><BR/>All the best.Dragonstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935435587527038459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-18820246744756591872008-06-22T22:18:00.000-06:002008-06-22T22:18:00.000-06:00RM- Thanx for plugging the blog roast. Seems l...RM-<BR/><BR/> Thanx for plugging the blog roast. Seems like most of the "Comments" so far are from the drunks at Slap & Tickle; don't any SOBER people read this blog [not that a few shots wouldn't help your rambling comments]?<BR/> Again, thanks for sharing your bitterness with my audient [singular of audience] at the roast. It wasn't nearly as boring...sorry, painful as I thought it would be.<BR/><BR/>-MRMike Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404302177748811370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-59831751079621216532008-06-22T12:30:00.000-06:002008-06-22T12:30:00.000-06:00I know, I know, I know. I can't search my brain fo...I know, I know, I know. I can't search my brain for any more stuff. You have siphoned off every last bit off. Every. Last. Bit.<BR/><BR/>Oh. Apart from ....A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04709794851766685322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-54801587576225076962008-06-22T10:49:00.000-06:002008-06-22T10:49:00.000-06:00A., that was very interesting. Again, nothing like...A., that was very interesting. Again, nothing like that on Google. I like the way you tell stories. You know that is what I am REALLY looking for.<BR/><BR/>See, that story about the Belfast bombings makes that time come alive, because it is a personal story and not a news story.<BR/><BR/>Search your brain for some more stuff like that. K?Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-3246867252032869152008-06-22T10:47:00.000-06:002008-06-22T10:47:00.000-06:00Redbeard, the cricket posts were guested by my goo...Redbeard, the cricket posts were guested by my good friend A., so you have her to thank for that. I personally know nothing about cricket, except to not try and compare it to baseball. She sort of cleared some things up for me at first, then muddied it back up again before she was finished. She is like that.<BR/><BR/>Soubriquet, ummmm..What????<BR/><BR/>(Just kidding. I follow you. And I am happy to follow you. Thank you for that.) :)<BR/><BR/>Chica, I didn't know you were part Irish. Really? What part? The good parts? Will you show me? Make a video and post it, ok? Of the Irish parts, I mean. :) Umm...save the Idaho for later, though, K?Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-73566000815376471322008-06-22T10:37:00.000-06:002008-06-22T10:37:00.000-06:00Canucklehead, why are all Canadians so damn psycho...Canucklehead, why are all Canadians so damn psychotic? Is it just the massive inferiority complex? The ladies up there in the Great White North seem to be ok. So perhaps it is just that your dick is so tiny.<BR/><BR/>Wtf has been going on with you and entrecard? And why are you still commenting on Britishspeak? I have already dropped the Canadian section from the book because you don't talk funny enough and you have no history that is interesting. So just stick to the pub. Keep drinking.<BR/><BR/>Just kidding. Stop by here anytime you want, ok? I'll just start deleting your comments. :)<BR/><BR/>Hey, I am working on a new cartoon and bare flesh over there for you. Stay tuned, K?<BR/><BR/>Note to Grumpus and Laura: that didn't apply to Canadian ladies, ok? You are still welcome to stop by and talk on Britishspeak. Whenever you like. Of course, I would prefer you in the pub also. It just occurred to me that you are both artists. What's up with that?Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-42908681104296831122008-06-21T22:26:00.000-06:002008-06-21T22:26:00.000-06:00I can be of very little help here. My mother-in-la...I can be of very little help here. My mother-in-law was from the north as we called it in the south :) When our children were small, at the height of the troubles, they weren't taken to see their great grandfather because of the risks. I know of quite a few families who left Ireland at that time. I remember one woman I met whose husband worked in Belfast. She described very eloquently how her husband would be driving home from work, there would be a report of a bomb blast on the radio, her husband would be late, she was in agonies until he arrived home. This was in the days before mobile phones. They left because she was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. She left behind her father who, when things were flaring up, would go up and down the Shankhill Road trying to calm people down.<BR/><BR/>There is a difference between Ulster and Northern Ireland, even though the terms are often used interchangeably. Ireland is divided into Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connaught. Northern Ireland was, but presumably still is, known as the six counties, whereas Ulster has nine. Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone are the six. Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan are the three in the Republic of Ireland.<BR/><BR/>See Miss Cook, that year you spent drilling those county names into my head were not wasted! No matter what I thought at the time. If you think I'm sullen now Max, you should have seen me then!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987697048218684478.post-88956669215483984092008-06-21T20:54:00.000-06:002008-06-21T20:54:00.000-06:00Favoured the British way - well, it is the correct...Favoured the British way - well, it is the correct way after all. Mac - are you okay??????!!!!<BR/><BR/>PS - bite me.<BR/>PSS - not starting another war, just saying ...<BR/>PSSS - bite me.Canuckleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140214439953571489noreply@blogger.com