Irish in California

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Permalink Reply by Dan on May 4, 2009 at 5:30pm

Wish I was Alexandra, it's such a beautiful area. Some of my favorite Celtic groups play out that way though, The Young Dubliners (LA), The Fenians (OC), Sligo Rags (OC), Ken O'Malley (LA).

Be sure to check out the Great American Irish Fair in June too.
http://www.irishfair.org/

Happy Cinco DeMayo!
Dan

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Permalink Reply by Alexandra on May 4, 2009 at 6:34pm

Hi again Dan!
well...California has its advantages and disadvantages. Me personally, I prefer Northern CA...it's a lot more scenic, less desertic.....San Francisco would be the place to be!

Funny about the Cinco de Mayo....are we all celebrating it now?? meaning, are we all Mexican for a Day? (kinda like with St. Patrick's??)...or is it just a good excuse to have some Margaritas!??? hahaha

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Permalink Reply by Dan on May 4, 2009 at 9:10pm

Well I used the celebration excuse to have my share of margaritas, salsas and Mexican beers this last weekend, but I think on LiveIreland we can celebrate "Cinco de County Mayo" and tip your favorite Irish brew. :)

San Francisco is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the USA, but a little cold for my tastes. I'm not sure who said "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco", but they were spot on in my book. I usually freeze my arse off there.

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Permalink Reply by Alexandra on May 4, 2009 at 9:12pm

Ha!!! that is FUNNY!!!
I was in San Fran only once, November of 2004....was hoping to get some good shots of the Golden Gate partially covered by fog (as it should be right??)...well, had some crazy sun and no clouds/fog all week!! haha
You never know..

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Permalink Reply by Jane on May 6, 2009 at 3:08am

Hi Alexandra - I am in SoCal, too - west L.A. - pretty much sandwiched between Brentwood and Santa Monica - work in Century City. Planning my first trip to Ireland in September and CANNOT wait!!
Slainte!

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Permalink Reply by Robert Gagnon Jr. on May 7, 2009 at 3:29pm

I live in Murrieta a city in south Riverside county, about an hour and 30 mins from LA. Very nice place to live and raise a family. Murrieta is a neighboring city to Temecula which is known for its many vineyards. Needless to say I have been out to the wineries more times than I can count. :D

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Permalink Reply by Brendan O'Neill on May 9, 2009 at 3:03am

Hello. I am in Atwater, north of Fresno by 60 mi. and one hour from Yosemite. I lived in Riverside for 2 yrs. in 1969/70 been in Atwater since 72. I love Ca but hate the taxes.
Brendan

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Permalink Reply by Dan on May 9, 2009 at 7:41am

Alexandra, I hope you are staying safe from the wildfires.

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Permalink Reply by Marcas on May 16, 2009 at 1:52am

I live in Orange County (La Habra). I have been in the P.C. since '92. I grew up in the Bay Area. I will have to say I prefer Orange County. The weather is nicer.

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Permalink Reply by George Gates on May 18, 2009 at 12:01am

As a great writer once said, "The coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." You can always tell a tourist in SF, they are wearing shorts and wearing a sweatshirt they bought that says I LOVE SAN FRANCISCO on it.

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Permalink Reply by George Gates on May 22, 2009 at 6:06am

Oh, by and by. It is said that Mark Twain is the one who penned the summer comment about SF

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