Guinness
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Topic: Guinness
Posted By: finno
Subject: Guinness
Date Posted: 16-May-2008 at 22:28
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Heard the author discussing this with Pat Kenny this morning. Thought that there are a number of people here with connections to Guinness'.... some more than others T http://www.libertiespress.com/goodness_guinness.html - he Goodness of Guinness by Tony Corcoran First illustrated social history of the St James's Gate Brewery, including in-depth discussion of the major contribution made by the Guinness company to the welfare of its staff and the wider community. Introduction by Finbarr Flood, a former director of
Guinness. ------------- A man must have a code |
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 16-May-2008 at 22:31
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Meant to tell Whipper before now that he has a doppelganger here in Kilkenny see him nearly every morning (must try and get a photo). Funny thing is Whipper is gone on holidays and I haven't seen the doppelganger at all this week!
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Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 16-May-2008 at 22:41
Finno.....Guinness's has been a big part of my family. My grandad worked there as a blacksmith and my dad and 2 uncle's also worked there. My dad worked in the power house, he was a fitter/welder there. I grew up going to the doctor and dentist in James's Gate and the swimming pool too............Great memories. 
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-May-2008 at 23:43
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While we are on the subject, http://www.guinness.com - free Guinness - go to the poker nights section.
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Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 26-May-2008 at 23:07
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Interesting stuff Finno. I believe it's a good book - knew Tony vaguely to see before he left. Even met the bould Finbarr a few times (and he never corrected anyone when they game him about five promotions with an incorrect job title  )Years ago, my mam came into the kitchen and suddenly stopped with a clutch to her throat (bit dramatic in our family )How did you get home so fast? I've been here all afternoon. repeat for a while. You may guess where this story is going...... She had seen "me" two minutes beforehand miles away. Thought me mother was going prematurely senile until two sundays later I was at mass in St Johns and I saw the chap myself. Very very spooky seeing someone who not alone fools your mother, but also fools you. The absolute spit of me. It was like an out of body experience - he even had the biker jacket and jeans and a PLO scarf. Mad. ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 27-May-2008 at 11:53
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Guinness has been a part of my life since my first pint of it with Tonto in the Palace bar c.1985... Guinness was such an employer-not just in the brewing,but the brewery had painters,plumbers and electricians employed directly for them. I knew a painter who worked at Guinness. He would paint the factory from top to bottom,and when he finished,he would start all over again. ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 28-May-2008 at 09:45
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Haven't seen the doppleganger since. By any chance Whipper are you still on hols? ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 28-May-2008 at 10:44
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I had a doppleganger working in Dunnes Stores once, I was accused of ignoring someone because my doppleganger didn't say hello!!!.. ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 28-May-2008 at 12:21
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finno - you have too devious a mind. I am back from the sunny south east and back into the routine ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: DAYO
Date Posted: 28-May-2008 at 13:18
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Ahhhhhhh "Guinness" I'll say no more ------------- Dayo Grov'in 70 - 76 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-May-2008 at 22:24
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DAYO wrote:Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 28-May-2008 at 22:35
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I'll have one Killian... (hey-is that an office desk...are you drinking at work??? Any jobs going there???) ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: DAYO
Date Posted: 28-May-2008 at 22:37
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Ahhhhhhh Yea that's it alright ------------- Dayo Grov'in 70 - 76 |
Posted By: Sharon
Date Posted: 29-May-2008 at 13:52
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Yuck i just cant stand the taste of Guinness no matter how ive drank it even put all sorts of concoctions in it much to the dismay of real guinness drinkers and i still cant stand it. Didnt stop me getting me free poker nights cards, glasses and poker chips..lol Cheers Shar ------------- All I wanted was chips!! |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 29-May-2008 at 23:58
LOL! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 30-May-2008 at 00:11
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Thats my kitchen (you can just about make out the high chair and toys behind the can) - the camera on the phone changes the colours in everything!
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Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 30-May-2008 at 00:55
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It'll be nearly 4 years since I've had a decent Guinness and boy am I looking forward to it. One of the best pints I've ever had was in Hayes pub in Puckane, Tipperary, where Tracy is from. Will be heading down there the day after we land in Dublin. My mouth is watering as I type this.
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 30-May-2008 at 08:54
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pauline saw your photo the other day and thought it was the the doppelganger ask why we didnt take turns driving to the reunions!! ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 31-May-2008 at 21:37
I assume you confused her by telling her we shared a taxi home from the Long Stone ? ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 02-June-2008 at 15:36
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I am allergic to Guinness, ( I found out when I was about 20) Went away for a weekend and was covered in a rash by the end of the first night. No "pulling power"!!!! ------------- mary |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 05-June-2008 at 15:37
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"Guinness Is Good For You" I can never have just one pint, it's only a taster, to be followed by 2, 3... ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 02-July-2008 at 11:30
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I am the same as Bluebell! Dad worked there and went to the doctor there for years and the swimming pool and the Christmas parties. ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |