- eichiefs9

WTF, Dreger.

- eichiefs9

irritating

(frank) it. I ain't going.

- Pete V

Everyone I know that's gone absolutely loved their trip, for whatever that's worth.

Ireland/Scotland was my 1st choice for our honeymoon, but the wife nixed it. Not because she hated the idea, just not for a honeymoon.
My martial arts instructor went last year (his wife is from Scotland) and said it was the best trip he's even had.
With surprisingly good Indian and Thai food!
- Tonybere

Sounds like another place to check out.

In England we found amazing Chinese food. Apparently they have a large population there.

My parents did that exact trip for their (I think) 25th anniversary. I still haven't been but that's way up there on my list. They went all the way up to Belfast and as far south as County Cork.
- eichiefs9

We just did the southern coast. Incredible trip! This was back in 1994, so Belfast was still sketchy, and we didn't have time to head up there anyway.
Only thing is, unless it's changed, you won't be seeing the Great Chefs of Ireland show. If you're into toasted ham and cheese sandwiches with awesome soup, you're golden. Did have a couple of decent meals, though.
The worst was Chinese food in Cork. Pretty inedible, coupled with Chinese people with an Irish accent was quite an experience.

irritating
- jimbo83

I would not believe a word from the guy that had this to say recently:

You have to wonder when you hear that a GM is making calls as opposed to not making calls as to why you are hearing that he is making calls? Is he really making calls or does he just want everyone to know he is making calls? #ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmm

— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 20, 2018

Everyone I know that's gone absolutely loved their trip, for whatever that's worth.
- eichiefs9

I have no doubt that I will. Have loved everywhere in Europe I've been, some places more than others, but I've never been to a European City that I didn't like.

(frank) it. I ain't going.

- Pete V

My sister did a semester abroad and loved it there. Just watch with the guiness, come back fat as poop.

We just did the southern coast. Incredible trip! This was back in 1994, so Belfast was still sketchy, and we didn't have time to head up there anyway.
Only thing is, unless it's changed, you won't be seeing the Great Chefs of Ireland show. If you're into toasted ham and cheese sandwiches with awesome soup, you're golden. Did have a couple of decent meals, though.
The worst was Chinese food in Cork. Pretty inedible, coupled with Chinese people with an Irish accent was quite an experience.
- Fenrir

I think my parents went in about '06 or '07, but they actually really liked the food. They pointed out that everything always managed to come out absolutely piping hot, which is really neither here nor there...but interesting.

My wife wants to in November for my Birthday, because U2 is playing a three day set in Dublin. It's a possibility. Just not sure what its like there in November.
- Pete V

We were married on October 28th, so we were there in November. Pretty moderate climate and it only really rained for 2 days. Not bad.

My sister did a semester abroad and loved it there. Just watch with the guiness, come back fat as poop.
- mdw7413

TJ did a few abroads over the summer

I have no doubt that I will. Have loved everywhere in Europe I've been, some places more than others, but I've never been to a European City that I didn't like.
- Pete V

I haven't made it over there yet, but I am dying to go to some "non-traditional" locations. I don't really give a damn about anywhere in England and, as much as I love Roman history, I don't really feel like going to a tourist trap like Rome. Not much interest in Paris, either. Not knocks on those places, I just don't like touristy-stuff.

I loathe everything about them.

But I'm pretty sure it'll be cold and rainy. Just like the other 11 months of the year there.
- eichiefs9

Me too!

TJ did a few abroads over the summer
- jimbo83

Better not have been my sister...

I haven't made it over there yet, but I am dying to go to some "non-traditional" locations. I don't really give a damn about anywhere in England and, as much as I love Roman history, I don't really feel like going to a tourist trap like Rome. Not much interest in Paris, either. Not knocks on those places, I just don't like touristy-stuff.
- eichiefs9

(frank)ing hipster

Better not have been my sister...
- mdw7413

yeah, that would be (frank)ed

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Did not say done in terms of he has been traded. Done in terms of definitely moving as some good offers on the table.. According to one of the clubs in the mix.

(frank)ing hipster
- mdw7413

I feel like the Rangers are getting a second fro Grabner at best (In terms of the pick) and we are all going to be let down. Maybe a prospect too, but not a 1st round pick.
- MiloslavHorava

I'd be ok with a 2nd if the Prospect is high valued.

I haven't made it over there yet, but I am dying to go to some "non-traditional" locations. I don't really give a damn about anywhere in England and, as much as I love Roman history, I don't really feel like going to a tourist trap like Rome. Not much interest in Paris, either. Not knocks on those places, I just don't like touristy-stuff.
- eichiefs9

We went to Paris and London for our 15th Anniversary. Paris is pretty damn awesome, especially from a food perspective. Paris ruined restaurants for me in the United States, insofar as we will go out for a nice meal and all I can say is "ah, it was alright." Bottom line, if you want food, architecture, art and culture, Paris is the place to be. I actually liked Stockholm more than I liked London. Athens, as much as I hate to say this about my people, doesn't measure up.

I haven't made it over there yet, but I am dying to go to some "non-traditional" locations. I don't really give a damn about anywhere in England and, as much as I love Roman history, I don't really feel like going to a tourist trap like Rome. Not much interest in Paris, either. Not knocks on those places, I just don't like touristy-stuff.
- eichiefs9

I felt entirely the same way and was worried about our trip to Europe.

I thought England was the tossed in garbage return city. Not one bit. It was very cool and there is a lot to see and do.

Rome was very busy and like you said was a bit of a tourist trap. Trick is to get away from the touristy area and you will be seeing a lot and eating so much better and cheaper. Vatican was cool and we got to see the Pope luckily enough. The place was absolutely mobbed.

Paris was great but like Rome you need to explore the areas away from the epicenter. Lot's of pick pockets and scammers there, too.

We also went to Switzerland (Lugano and Lucerne) which was really cool and the cleanest country I have ever been to. Also hit Florence and Venice in Italy.

Touristy trip, yeah 100% but you can make your own fun and experience.

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- jimbo83

Dreger>>>>>>>>Lawton

Better not have been my sister...
- mdw7413

Not is she got huge off of Guinness.

We went to Paris and London for our 15th Anniversary. Paris is pretty damn awesome, especially from a food perspective. Paris ruined restaurants for me in the United States, insofar as we will go out for a nice meal and all I can say is "ah, it was alright." Bottom line, if you want food, architecture, art and culture, Paris is the place to be. I actually liked Stockholm more than I liked London. Athens, as much as I hate to say this about my people, doesn't measure up.
- Pete V

I have never been to Paris, but Florence, Italy is the best city I have ever been to, bar none, just amazing