Comments on: Roadtrip Details

By: 2009 In Review | Irish Fireside

2009 In Review | Irish Fireside — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:16:14 +0000

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By: Nancy Cook

Nancy Cook — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:49:24 +0000

I am a latecomer to watching the roadtrip videos, since I broke my old iPod and had to wait till my birthday for the new one (July 1, yay!). I spent several days watching the videos during my breaks at work and have really loved them. It looked like a great time, even though you totally skipped Illinois. The video on the trip to Ajo, though, was my favorite. Or maybe NOT my favorite, since I’m not terribly fond of getting all teary-eyed at work (I’m blaming it on my danged Irish genes)! Did you ever find Carmelita?

By: KATIE M HARRINGTON

KATIE M HARRINGTON — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:42:22 +0000

Hey Boys!!!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my “Irish Gift”!!!!! (nudge, nudge, wink, wink—–say no more, say no more!)

Did you see me sing on Ellen?????

Love ya and miss ya!!!!
Katie

By: Annie Jazz

Annie Jazz — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:43:27 +0000

When you get back to Milwaukee, check out a little known
Irish Coffee House, “StarBucks” in the Gold’s Pick n Save
Pavillion.

I’ll look forward to seeing you there!

Glad you are having a fantastic trip with loads of hospitality.

Can’t wait to hear some new jazz music, if you know of any…?

By: irishfireside

irishfireside — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:54:22 +0000

I’m afraid Frank O’D0wd’s was too far off our route this trip.

By: Paul Freund

Paul Freund — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:35:17 +0000

Interesting trip. I can’t believe you would skip Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub in Galena, IL

http://www.theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com/

By: irishfireside

irishfireside — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:17:18 +0000

Jim – Glad you are enjoying the blog.

We’re planning to be in Phoenix either Thursday & Friday OR Friday & Saturday.

No special requests…just some great craic.

Corey

By: jim sanford

jim sanford — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:45 +0000

Have enjoyed your daily updates on your odyssey, especially the videos and accompanying music.
Try, if you can to give me an estimate of when you hope to arrive in Phoenix and what days you would like to stay with Betty and I. Anything else you would like during your visit. In the meantime, mind yourselves and drive safe. At least there are no sheep and cattle on the road – what a shame! Brendan Behan, who used to love to visit America, once said, “New York is my Mecca. It’s the one place you can least expect to be bitten by a goat.” Slan, Jim

By: irishfireside

irishfireside — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:59:46 +0000

Thanks for all the suggestions…they’ve been added to the wishlist map. The trip is coming together and in less than two days we’ll be on the road. WOW.

By: jim sanford

jim sanford — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:39:01 +0000

Also in Peoria, AZ (NW Phoenix suberb) be sure to see Lis Doon Varna Pub and Matchmaker Bar (same place). Believe me it’s just about the nicest (and biggest) pub I’ve seen anywhere in the U.S. or in all of Ireland and I’ve seen a few. If you happen to stop in Las Vegas Don’t miss Nine Fine Irishmen Pub at the New York, New York Hotel/Casino on the strip – really nice and authentic place with a great story about Famous Irish Patriots.
Visit http://www.LisDoonVarnaPub.com

By: Tom Wyatt

Tom Wyatt — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:22:07 +0000

In Phoenix you need to visit the Irish Cultural Center with the Irish Cottage.
Go to 83rd Avenue and Bell and have a piunta Guinness at the Tilted Kilt. There are other Kilt locations, this is the best.

By: RoadDog

RoadDog — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:37:47 +0000

On the way back, it would be great if you just stayed on Route 66 and checked out Irish spots along that famous road. There are a lot of Route 66ers out there and I’m sure they’d be interested in following your travels.

Have a drink for me.