First night

We went down a little early for the gathering, but not as early as some. The group was beginning to assemble in the bar, and the bartenders did a brisk business in Guinness, Jameson, and Beamish, which is another Irish stout. Lots of reunions as people filtered in, because like most of their tours, the boys attract a lot of repeaters. Paul says this his 15th tour with them. Several on the tour were here in Ireland when the volcano blew in Iceland, and were “stuck” here for an extra week, so there are lots of reminiscences about what was eaten,drunk and sung on that extended trip. And there are several who were on the Escape From the Orkneys tour that we were on 18 months ago, when the remnants of Hurricane Olivia threatened to keep us on the islands for several more days.

Dinner was very pleasant, and delicious, and was followed soon after with an impromptu jam in the lounge. Several people have brought instruments, so the tour promises much music besides the boys.

Have’t figured out this blogging thing to be able to sort things in order after we have been absent from the net for a few days.