Gay Byrne passed away earlier this year, but his legacy will live on.While Gay Byrne will probably be remembered for many things, this audio clip of how to make a Christmas cake is one that I always find highly entertaining. It was originally broadcast on Irish radio, though I'm not sure when.https://youtu.be/U3zUJ9YUqakIt'll always bring a smile to my face … [Read more...] about Gay Byrne’s Christmas Cake Recipe (Audio)
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12 Days of Christmas an Irish Comedian’s Take
Irish comedian and actor Frank Kelly, who passed away last year, is probably best known to some people for his role of Father Jack in Father Ted.His version of the 12 Days of Christmas", below, is hilarious and a classic.https://youtu.be/lbejNNCTr7k … [Read more...] about 12 Days of Christmas an Irish Comedian’s Take
New Year 2016 Las Vegas Fireworks
I saw in the New Year this year in Las Vegas with a couple of Polish friends, which was a hell of a lot better than how I spent the previous New Year's Eve!We all arrived in Vegas a few days early for CES, so it worked out very well.New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is quite different. To start with they shutdown the entire Las Vegas strip to traffic from early afternoon. It … [Read more...] about New Year 2016 Las Vegas Fireworks
A Bit Of Nostalgia
Years ago I used to have a silver zippo lighter. It wasn't actual silver, but some kind of bright metal. I've no idea what. I had it for years. The hinge broke at one point and somebody fixed it for me, as sending it back to Zippo for repairs wasn't something that entered our minds .. Around the same time Murphy's Stout were giving away brass Zippo lighters. I think I also had … [Read more...] about A Bit Of Nostalgia
A Quiet Family Christmas
Christmas is one of the few times of the year when a lot of us wind down and disconnect (more or less). It's a time for seeing family and friends and overindulging..This year wasn't any different and I'm delighted to say I've barely left the house for the last few days.Christmas dinner was turkey-free, as we'd decided that none of us really like it. So instead we stuck … [Read more...] about A Quiet Family Christmas