Waking up too early for the MMP

[EmilyG]

@carnivorousplant

Have I told you about Jesus Christ?

When faced with riding in a hell bond hand basket with a Singing Swampy…

When I was a little kid, I used to think “Jesus Christ” was a swear word. Probably because my dad would exclaim “Jesus Christ!” when he was angry. I thought “Jesus” by itself was okay, and “Christ” by itself was okay, but I thought “Jesus Christ” was a bad word. So I was mildly shocked when I came across the term “Jesus Christ” in a Christmas carol. :rolleyes:

Gotta continue working on those music arrangements.

[dogbutler]

@EmilyG

When I was a little kid, I used to think “Jesus Christ” was a swear word. Probably because my dad would exclaim “Jesus Christ!” when he was angry. I thought “Jesus” by itself was okay, and “Christ” by itself was okay, but I thought “Jesus Christ” was a bad word. So I was mildly shocked when I came across the term “Jesus Christ” in a Christmas carol. :rolleyes:

Gotta continue working on those music arrangements.

You and Bill Cosby.

[VunderBob]

First, mow the yahd, then make Beer Butt Chicken…

[Catamount]

@Seanette

VERY busy today. Burger King will be delivering dinner tonight.

Burger King delivers?

[Seanette]

In some areas, including mine.

[swampbear]

MOOOOOOM just sent me the latest update. Without further ado… MOOOOOOM’s 4th day adventures as a [del]pirate[/del] tourist on the high seas!

@MOOOOOOM

When I woke this morning, we’d slowed a bit to begin the approach to Belfast. As in Cobh, we stopped in a basin area and spun around so we were facing out, but unlike Cobh, we backed quite a ways down to the dock, which was opposite the H&W shipyard. That’s where the Titanic was built, in case you were wondering. From the ship, we could see an old drydock, as well as Samson and Goliath, the two massive shipyard cranes, plus we could see Titanic Belfast – the museum.

Again with map in hand, we headed for the Grand Opera house, then mainly wandered in a large circle to get back to the shuttle stop. We stopped in a souvenir shop to get a few gifts, then on to the boat. Being Sunday, there wasn’t much open, but we did pass a McDonald’s, a Burger King, a KFC, and Subway. Oh, and as the ship was coming in, I was up on the top deck and I got a picture of an IKEA off in the distance. So Belfast is a modern city.

Our afternoon bus tour was called Highlights of Belfast. We took a spin thru downtown, passing some of the places we’d seen in the morning. Then we drove to the Parliament building for a photo op – oh, what beautiful grounds!!! Lots of open green space, lots of trees and plants and flowers! There was a bride and groom being photographed on one part of the grounds. Lots of people walking dogs or just sitting on the grass – really nice place!

The next leg took us to Titanic Belfast, but there wasn’t a lot to see since we weren’t going to the museum. I snapped some photos from the bus and saw where the Titanic was built – it’s no longer an operational shipyard. Seems it’s cheaper to have vessels built in the Far East. The guide said they do some ship and oil platform maintenance in the yards now, but much of the property is idle. The building that housed the engineers who designed the Titanic is vacant, but rumor has it they hope to convert it to a hotel, but it’s a matter of money.

Next stop was The Queen’s University in Belfast and the adjacent Botanic Gardens. We wandered a bit looking at the flowers, went thru Palm House, which contained a lot of tropical plants, then saw the rose garden and a couple of flower-lined walks, as we circled back to the bus. By this time, alas, the sun had disappeared and it was gray and overcast. But no rain as we climbed back aboard.

Enroute to our last stop, the bus passed thru neighborhoods which had seen the fighting between Catholic and Protestant groups last century. In some places, the wire mesh put in place to protect windows from rock-throwing was still installed. There were so many murals painted by both sides, and there was a gate dividing neighborhoods – like Checkpoint Charlie! I can’t imagine what it must have been like. Emotions still run high, but they seem to limit themselves to the murals and flying either the Union Jack or the Irish flag. And those who want a single, independent Ireland also sympathize heavily with the Palestinians, and fly that flag. At least the fighting has stopped…

Our last stop was Belfast Castle, built by the 3rd Marquis of Donegall in the 1860s, and eventually presented to the city of Belfast in 1934. It’s now a venue for weddings, receptions, and other occasions. There are lovely gardens and a number of really nice rooms. One person on our bus was disappointed that it wasn’t furnished like a castle – instead, it looks like a nice rental hall. Anyway, we had about 30 minutes there to take pictures and look around before reboarding the bus to go back to the ship. All in all, a very nice tour with a very personable guide. And the rain held off till we were in line to reboard the ship!

And that’s the end of the day. Once again, fresh air and lots of walking has worn me out. I expect I’ll sleep like the dead again, especially since the winds have calmed and we’re not facing another rough night. So, until tomorrow’s update… MWAH!!

[carnivorousplant]

" That’s where the Titanic was built, in case you were wondering."
Ha!
Ahem.
Sorry, carry on. Nothing to see here.

[Sahirrnee]

Happy Sunday!

Did y’all miss me?
I went to the doctor Friday and I was so pale and weak I almost collapsed before I got in the front door of the building. So my friend asked for a wheelchair and wheeled me to the doctor, who talked to me for a bit and then called for the shuttle to take me to the ER.
After 2 pints of blood and a higher dose of meds I got out this afternoon.

I’m happy to be home but exhausted.

[swampbear]

{{{Sari}}} yikes! Glad you’re ok, but take care of yourself.

Everyone has gone to their homes or wherever they may have gone after leavin’ da cave. I don’t judge. It’s OYKW and me. Bliss! Dindin shall be whatever one desires to scrounge up should one desire to ingest commestibles.

[Filbert]

{{Sari}}

Erk! You know it’s got bad when the horsepistol starts giving you blood instead of thieving it…

I’ve not been to Belfast in years- I went to go pick up some monkeys and mouse lemurs during a ceasefire with my mum when I was a kid, because that’s the sort of thing my family does, but I didn’t get to see much of the place.

Irritating day today- went to an open day (the last of the year) at a really interesting herb place with a housemate, only to find that their ‘open weekend’ was actually Friday 'n Saturday, not Saturday 'n Sunday like it should be. Bah.

I was planning to go get my mother a present from there, 'cos it’s her birthday on Tuesday and they gave some really interesting plants, but she’ll have to make do with some seeds. I shouldn’t be spending money, buy I can’t resist the 50p seed sale, and it started today in a local garden centre. As vices go, that one ain’t going to give anyone the vapours.

[dogbutler]

Clothes are laundered and put away, beer run is completed. Eastern BBQ style poke chops are marinating Back to work tomorrow. At 3pm. Then off Tuesday.:dubious:

And here’s a pic of young swampy and his dad doing what bears do in the woods

Nut, did you and mom pick up Catholic or Protestant lemurs? : d&r :

{{{{Sari}}}} hope they fix you quick.

Nettie, does the delivery guy wear the creepy king costume?

[Filbert]

@dogbutler

Nut, did you and mom pick up Catholic or Protestant lemurs? : d&r

Dunno, we were picking them up for someone else. In fact, I never even saw 'em- they spent the whole time in their nest box. Maybe that means they were loyalist lemurs, and didn’t want anything to do with us.

Shame really, they’re ludicrously cute.

[Seanette]

@dogbutler

Nettie, does the delivery guy wear the creepy king costume?

Nope, the very nice young man was dressed like the counter staff at the restaurant and he probably was at the counter until sent to deliver.

[dogbutler]

Dinner is eaten, dishes are done. Now it’s time for cooking shows!

[missred]

Glad you’re out of the hospital sari.

Went to a cookout at one of yesterday’s meet up member’s home. Good food, good jamming (I took the autoharp and a couple of English recorders).

[carnivorousplant]

@dogbutler

Dinner is eaten, dishes are done. Now it’s time for cooking shows!

What does it mean, “Cooking Shows”?

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[dogbutler]

@carnivorousplant

What does it mean, “Cooking Shows”?

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Shows about cooking food. There are whole networks of them.

[carnivorousplant]

@dogbutler

Shows about cooking food. There are whole networks of them.

Apparently people…guys…watch them.
Strange.
:rolleyes:

[carnivorousplant]

Don’t go to a store tomorrow.
It is Labor Day, and some poor bastards have to work, like grocery employees.
If no one goes to the store on Labor Day, the owners and managers of the Dark Satanic Mills will realize that they are not making money. In fact, they are losing money, for they have no customers to give them income, and they are paying wages and utility bills. They will close on future Labor Days, and everyone will be free from labor on Labor Day.
I know I can count on you, MMPers! Workers of the World, Unite!

[dogbutler]

@carnivorousplant

Apparently people…guys…watch them.
Strange.
:rolleyes:

I’ve had women throw themselves at me because I cook and clean. Learn from me and you might avoid a Mrs. Plant v4.0.