People of NI

Loose threads

Grannymar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:06:16 GMT

What a mess when you let the embroidery threads fall. I better clear them up before the LBC at 3 GMT!...(read more)

Fluffy Links – Friday March 19th 2010

Damien Mulley — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:21:26 GMT

Nice to see QR codes in Facebook. Got asked to spread word on this survey on SME Internet Adoption in Ireland for Doctoral Research. 300 quid draw for those that do it. Please vote for The Holy Minute, a remake of the Holy Grail. Blogger/Twitter meetup...(read more)

The Pain of Being Lonely

Party Down and Go *** Yourself — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:17:00 GMT

Last night wandering the streets searching for fun, and no violent encounters, Hot Baby Roy and me were swigging from the old bottle of Bushmills. He was sheepishly talking himself into enjoying the night out and the whiskey helped. "I suppose we're...(read more)

Thursday Special ~ Please Doc!

Grannymar — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:02:52 GMT

Doc, you’ve gotta help me! My wife just isn’t interested in sex any more. Haven’t you got a pill or something I can give her?” “Look, I can’t prescribe…” “Doc, we’ve been friends for years. Have...(read more)

St Patrick's Day in Belfast

Party Down and Go *** Yourself — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:54:00 GMT

Hot Baby Roy was sitting going red with anger on the sofa today and I could tell it was because of St Patrick's day. He said he hated all the Irish Music. I told him it was basically the same songs he listened to on the 12th of July. He started cursing...(read more)

A tune for Paddy's Day

yourfriendinthenorth — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

Riots. Car accidents. Fights. Arrests. Even a bomb once. March 17th has just never been a great date for me. This year I'm going to avoid the inevitable anti-climax and spend the day indoors watching telly, listening to the radio, reading and doing...(read more)

Bits of Belfast - Part 6 - George Best Belfast City Airport

A Lifeform in Northern Ireland — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:30:00 GMT

What did they do!? It was a few weeks ago and the start of our long weekend in Northern England , the snow was falling sporadically around Europe and it was causing a few issues with flights. Delays were expected and understandable, however we were a...(read more)

Art with My Needle ~ Week 30

Grannymar — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:37:00 GMT

Made at the eleventh hour last night in order of today. Not quite at the eleventh hour but more like the Cinderella hour when the eyes were tired. The central crochet ring should have been smaller, but you get the idea. Perhaps if I had used wool instead...(read more)

My Dreams are Crushed Like Rose Petals in an Alligators Mouth - An Old Chinese Saying (balls)

Party Down and Go *** Yourself — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:22:00 GMT

Today I signed on and I was well sneaky. I didn't tell them about my job interview because if I get the job then I'll keep signing on for an extra month, just so they get fucked in the cash. I'm making big plans for myself and what I'll...(read more)

Just get up and speak

Damien Mulley — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:39:44 GMT

The night before last I watched a documentary about Jerry Seinfeld called Comedian. I think it was via a recommendation from Garr Reynolds that I bought it. It’s the story of how Jerry Seinfeld decides to go back and gig as a comedian after putting...(read more)

Election Time Looms

Northern Notes by Gary McKeown — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:03:03 GMT

Jeepers , it's two months since I posted on here! Whatever was I thinking taking such a lengthy sojourn? I return to the blogosphere with the General Election looming. This time last year, it looked as though this election would be pretty much the...(read more)

What next?

Grannymar — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:02:48 GMT

On 17th March Ireland celebrates the Feast of St Patrick, the Patron Saint. For many years the day was more celebrated by those outside the country than the residents on home soil. American street markings turned green and so did the Guinness, that last...(read more)

Fluffy Links – Tuesday March 16th 2010

Damien Mulley — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:31:04 GMT

Nice progressive idea from Enterprise Ireland, could do with less press releases though! The Best Connected blog connects the community, Enterprise Ireland clients, Multinational companies with each other and with the Public Sector and 3rd Level education...(read more)

Bunreacht – Get the Irish Constitution on your iPhone

Damien Mulley — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:09:09 GMT

Released by Nathan Shaughnessy is this handy app for law geeks, politicos and everyone else. Bunreacht. And it’s free! Love this app, very handy. Perhaps urban legend but Mary Robinson apparently carried a copy of the the Bunreacht around with her...(read more)

Food Monday ~ Lemon Biscuits

Grannymar — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:04:00 GMT

Lemon Biscuits Preheat oven to 180°C 225g softened butter 175g icing sugar 1teaspoon vanilla extract finely grated zest of two lemons and juice from one 75g semolina 350g plain flour, sifted caster sugar to dust Beat the butter and sugar until light and...(read more)