I know this is a bit hodge podge, but I want to finish with Ireland before I continue with Italy.
First, their eggs (appropriate, given that it's Easter):
You won't find Irish eggs in the refrigerated section of their grocery stores. They are shelved next to the Toasties and chocolate.
Next, smoking. It kills and litters:
In the European Union, cigarette companies are required by law to print the dangers of smoking on the front and back of the package. (We have the same law in the US, but the print is smaller and the Surgeon General isn't as definitive--you'll NEVER read a statement like the one above.)
My favorite warning! I found it to be morbidly funny.
There was a lot of dog doo on the streets of Dublin, not so much in the heart of the city, but tons in the residential areas:
What an explicit sign! Gross!
I went to an O'bama rally before I left for my European trip. Ireland is proud of their Irish son, and 2 counties (Meath and Carlow) are in a custody battle over him:
If I were asked by the good people of Dublin to come up with a mascot for the good city of Dublin, it would be titled "Two Men Smoking" as they were everywhere, and usually in doorways:
I wasn't the best driver in Ireland, not by a long shot, but I was better than the drivers of cars displaying a "L" in their rear window:
They were unusually hesitant and at least one "L" driver stalled in front of me. I realized that the "L" was a warning to other drivers: Learner behind wheel!
Sure enough, at Tower Records (arguably the BEST music store in the world) I saw "How to Pass Your Driving Test" DVDs for sale displaying the infamous "L" sticker:
I fried my America battery charger, and I was understandably concerned about charging my nifty new laptop. My happy heart found an official Apple dealer in Dublin, and they sold a travel power adapter kit.
The genius of Apple strikes again:
I want to marry Apple. Naturally, you are invited to our wedding.
7 comments:
Authorities are actually now considering a similar "L" sticker system where I live. So, it's funny that you have chosen to post that picture.
Glad your feeling better.
:)
Scot
Ooh, I want to marry Apple too!
I thought of you today when I went to the store to fill DS's Easter basket with lots of Reese's goodness. Why did that make me think of you? Because I also bought 8 Cabury eggs for myself. Yup, EIGHT!
Also, I got your postcard yesterday. Hooray!!
Glad to hear you're feeling better!!
-M.T.
I liked the 'straight-to-the-point' package warnings! They need to ban public smoking as well since they have learnt that second hand smoke is more dangerous that actually smoking filtered cigs! That one blew me away!
Glad you are feeling better! Hope you had a great Easter!
Scot: Thanks! I think the "L" sticker is a good idea. I felt less inclined to get annoyed with the beginners. I also think Ireland and other countries that drive on the left hand side of the road should put a "R" or "F" in the window--"R" for rental or "F" for foreigner--to put the natives on notice (and be a bit more forgiving of us foreigners). A taxi driver yelled at me. I wasn't yet used to people turning right and also coming from the left. So confusing until one gets used to it!
Sleep: I got first dibs on Apple!
Yummm... Cadbury eggs. Drool...
M.T.: Thank you!
Momma: Thanks... please read my reply comment on the other post.
:)
JR and SG: You can both marry Apple... in Utah.
But where will you register?
Neel: Tiffany's, of course!
We can get our own TV show, too, but Utah??? Oy vie.
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