" Craic ", Defined in a Shot!
Just Look at that photo. To me, this is the quintessential image of St. Patrick's Day in small town, rural Eire. I mean, just soak up the sheer Fun in that shot! And. all around me, people were Roaring with good natured laughter at Jim, bless him, looking such a cunt!
Jim's the landlord of my 'Local'. A solid bloke. His wife, Phyll' is 'Probably' the loveliest natured woman in all Ireland. What a pair they make. Phyll' being surrogate mum to all who could use one. Jim playing the firm but fair, more distanced and detached, Mien Host.
And, one day a year, he lets them dress him up like this, drag him round the streets in a donkey cart, and he laughingly 'Bestows His Blessing Upon' all and sundry daft enough to get too close! Absolutely Fantastic!
Fantastic photo Ditch :)
ReplyDeleteYour brief account of PAddys day sums up the fun and excitement. I am glad you are really feeling at home there and welcomed by your new "family".
Perhaps next year you could proudly ride in behind Rosie, with her all kitted out. That would be perfect for the parade.
SAM
Indeed, Sam. Keep ye eye on things.
ReplyDeleteOnly; I'd have to flush everyone at Jim's to the other side of the road. Rosie's mane hangs on her left! ;-)