tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post254902277963981018..comments2023-12-14T10:28:43.397+00:00Comments on Declan Burke: Four Readings And A ChristeningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-65813476441374576482008-08-26T22:32:00.000+01:002008-08-26T22:32:00.000+01:00Bill Clinton was always good at triangulating, com...Bill Clinton was always good at triangulating, compromising and trying to please everybody. <BR/>==============<BR/> Detectives Beyond Borders<BR/>"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<BR/> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-13190621962820170922008-08-26T12:37:00.000+01:002008-08-26T12:37:00.000+01:00DecMust have worked for the BBC then. A...Dec<BR/><BR/>Must have worked for the BBC then. <BR/><BR/>A...adrian mckintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349942973907386269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-56337308718611339682008-08-26T12:27:00.000+01:002008-08-26T12:27:00.000+01:00I was thumbing from Coleraine to Letterkenny one d...I was thumbing from Coleraine to Letterkenny one day, and when a guy pulled up to ask where I was going, I said, 'Derry.' 'Sorry, never heard of it,' says he, and slams the door ...!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-19665532794754966482008-08-26T12:20:00.000+01:002008-08-26T12:20:00.000+01:00Dec, Peter, The Beeb do say "L'Derry/Derry" and yo...Dec, Peter, <BR/><BR/>The Beeb do say "L'Derry/Derry" and your man Gerry Anderson in Derry says "Stroke City." Bill Clinton said "Londonderry, Co. Derry" which was original. To be honest I have never heard anyone say Londonderry in a convo in my life and I've got friends who live in Ballymena. Eoin Macnamee told me a story when either he (or maybe his brother)(we'd had a few)worked in the post office and he used to throw all the letters marked Londonderry into the unknown address box.<BR/><BR/>A...adrian mckintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349942973907386269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-27481885358983316932008-08-26T09:14:00.000+01:002008-08-26T09:14:00.000+01:00Isn't 'Stroke City' the preferred nomeclature roun...Isn't 'Stroke City' the preferred nomeclature round London/Derry way now? Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-71540265072957338672008-08-26T09:04:00.000+01:002008-08-26T09:04:00.000+01:00Since I don't think I'm headed that way, I'll like...Since I don't think I'm headed that way, I'll likely avoid the dilemma. <BR/><BR/>I am also told that while BBC announcers say Bel-FAST, normal people say BELL-fast. Is this true?<BR/><BR/>I have decided to leave my favorite orange shirt and green one at home.<BR/>==============<BR/> Detectives Beyond Borders<BR/>"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<BR/> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-40824325639646088122008-08-26T08:59:00.000+01:002008-08-26T08:59:00.000+01:00PeterAh but will you say Derry or Londonderry, tha...Peter<BR/><BR/>Ah but will you say Derry or Londonderry, that's the real test?<BR/><BR/>A..adrian mckintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349942973907386269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-9944506579822660792008-08-26T08:31:00.000+01:002008-08-26T08:31:00.000+01:00I'm in no danger of getting my ass kicked, or my a...I'm in no danger of getting my ass kicked, or my arse either, then. I'd read that it was pronounced "done leery" and am proud of myself for having so read.<BR/>==============<BR/> Detectives Beyond Borders<BR/>"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<BR/> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-33518307397415411002008-08-26T08:17:00.000+01:002008-08-26T08:17:00.000+01:00Seanag, you're dead right ... and I'll be straight...Seanag, you're dead right ... and I'll be straight with you, I'd hate to be the priest who criticised my daughter while I'm in earshot ...<BR/><BR/>Peter - the locals prounounce it 'done leery' ... If you pronounce the way it's supposed to sound, 'doon layray', they'll think you're taking the piss. Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-22083204908091424292008-08-26T08:09:00.000+01:002008-08-26T08:09:00.000+01:00Yeah, who will be Princess Lilyput's godfather any...Yeah, who will be Princess Lilyput's godfather anyway? And if you really want to give the priest conniptions, leave a few of Ken Bruen's novels lying around.<BR/><BR/>OK, I'll take a dry sherry, but only against a background of clinking glasses and witty banter.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I've learned how to pronounce "Dun Laoghaire," so this has the makings of a great trip.<BR/>==============<BR/> Detectives Beyond Borders<BR/>"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<BR/> <A HREF="http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/</A>Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-35115285534069869452008-08-26T06:00:00.000+01:002008-08-26T06:00:00.000+01:00All things are forgiven of babies at a christening...All things are forgiven of babies at a christening. Let her enjoy her growls while she can. <BR/><BR/>And have a wonderful day! No, make that several wonderful days, as even you minions of Liliput's realm get to have a little time to flaunt your own stuff. Growls resulting or not.seana grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774794086733027289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-25560338262219525162008-08-25T20:54:00.000+01:002008-08-25T20:54:00.000+01:00I'm thinking O Fortuna for the backing track ... t...I'm thinking O Fortuna for the backing track ... tempting fate?<BR/><BR/>Actually - and this isn't funny - Lily has developed the habit of growling in a way that sounds very like the little girl in The Exorcist, and especially when she meets people for the first time. I'm hoping the priest doesn't have heart-failure on Sunday ... Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-8274683371008323552008-08-25T20:39:00.000+01:002008-08-25T20:39:00.000+01:00Adrian - Where were you when my kids were being ch...Adrian - Where were you when my kids were being christened? That's just genius.<BR/><BR/>Dec - Best of luck to you, Aileen and Princess Lily on the big day.<BR/><BR/>gbGerard Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18301381067485712366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-76969317080993749882008-08-25T12:43:00.000+01:002008-08-25T12:43:00.000+01:00DecJust a thought, have the christening beautifull...Dec<BR/><BR/>Just a thought, have the christening beautifully intercut with a series of five assassinations, on steps, in revolving doors etc. perhaps rival authors, or book reviewers, or just neighbours that you're feuding with, that's your call.<BR/><BR/>A...adrian mckintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349942973907386269noreply@blogger.com