Mord... no worries... it's all good. I work in the oil fields of Alaska, aka Hell. I've been seasoned.
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MERIT. I love you, too. :love:

You're an observant chap, aren't you. I work (hence, live) in Alaska for 3 weeks, then I go home to Utah (or travel abroad) for 3 weeks.

I got it rough.

Abroad? Where have you been?

So far I've visited Japan, Thailand, Ireland (twice), Northern Ireland, Paris (for a day only), Fiji, and Italy (I LOVE Italy! I've been there 4 times--Napoli and Capri. Va bene! I'm Italian-American).

I need to get to the UK more!! I was going to head to Ireland again this fall. LOVE the trad music there!
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Do you travel much, MLM?

Only been to European countries (and my list is not as impressive as yours :D). I want to do more though.

What did you make of NI when you went there? Was that the only place in the UK you went to?

I actually adore NI and the people--I was in Belfast and found, in general, people to be very genuine, fun, witty, charming and hospitable. I stayed with a family there and was made to feel part of it.

I travel not to see things but chat and become acquainted with local people-- listen to THEM, know what they love most in life, what their dreams are, what music they enjoy, what their concerns are... I feel quite humbled to meet wonderful, gracious people where ever I go on the Globe.

Actually, I'd love to live in the UK (England or Scotland) someday.

I feel extremely fortunate that I've a job where I'm afforded time off to travel. And I found, you can go fly cheap! I found some tickets for 300 - 800 USD round trip to Europe, and I use Air Bnb instead of fancy hotels.

Yes, just NI, MLM, but I wish to get to Scotland next year as well as the infamous Birmingham, best borough in the West Midlands! :D

Great post, glad you enjoyed your time in the UK. You seem like a good poster, hope you stick around.

Could not agree more with the last bit of your post :cool::beer:

Yay Ireland! Failte! :beer:

I also agree that you're going to be a great addition to us band of bastards here, and hope you'll stick around.

Aww.... thanks! MLM! :love: :beer:

I will stick around! I've been looking around the forums and see some TOTALLY fun posts from charming, hilarious people!

When I get home, I'll have time to read more on the Forum (I don't have a TV so the internet is my form of home entertainment).

I really LOVE.... no, wait.... NEED.... music; as Ray Charles said, "Music to me is like breathing - I don't get tired of breathing, I don't get tired of music." :hphones:

So, I have TONS to learn from you guys!

Why thank you.