Idiosyncracies Dublin and Newcastle

Well, the snow is virtually gone, the main PC has packed up, but walking for the bus this morning, the bus driver let us on outside the front door. Admittedly, there was a bit of a jam, but better than some of the miseries you get.

A few things I noticed in Dublin:

In these days of super duper mobiles, Dublin is as up to date as anywhere, but it seems everyone just has the default ringtone on their phone, which is far more annoying than the MP3 customisation that we get over here.

Also in the posh (well, five quid for a hot chocolate, knockin' Travolta's five dollar shake for six) Butler's Chocolate Cafe, you have to collect your drinks from the counter . I was flabbergasted. At five quid a drink, I expect MORE than waitress service!!!

Alternatively in the decent pubs such as the Ha'Penny Bridge, The Druids Cair , The Queens and Finnegans they serve the drinks at your table no matter how busy they are.