So I was in Cork, Ireland a couple of years ago and we asked our cabbie what we HAD to do in Cork on a Sunday to get the essence of the place. He was so excited to tell us about the semifinals of the Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship to be played that afternoon. It is the championship for all of Cork county, but it was special because that year the very local St Finbarrs was in the semifinals and despite having once been one of the dominant teams, they were in a 20+ year slump. He told us how to get tickets, the nearby market to grab a great pregame meal, and we made a great day of it. What a sport, maybe the favorite I've seen in person! And yes, St Finbarrs won their semi (and the final, but sadly we were long gone). And yes, we celebrated in a local pub.
A February trip to Phoenix to see my Aunt and cousin now sort of makes sense. It was cousin's birthday and he received 3 pens. I kept my mouth shut as I had drawn him a card that night with crayons but I was dumbfounded at his excitement over the pens. Must have been some of these pens.
"I guess we’ll know more by day’s end. I’m wearing a Satchel Paige T-shirt and an Alaska Goldpanners baseball cap so we will see if anyone comes up to me."
I'm fairly sure very few sports fans could identify the Alaska Goldpanners. Kind of a strict test for pen enthusiasts!
I'm going to have to find out if my father-in-law, who loved fountain pens with tiny nibs, went to this show when he was alive, since he lived most of his life in Baltimore.
I should be more clear as I bought it as an audio book and simply did not care about Houdini. The hard copy might be better as happens with some books.
Need to work the title into something better, since most Americans would think it had something to do with overimbibing. Hurling, the Irish Bat and Ball Game We All Should Come to Love?
So I was in Cork, Ireland a couple of years ago and we asked our cabbie what we HAD to do in Cork on a Sunday to get the essence of the place. He was so excited to tell us about the semifinals of the Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship to be played that afternoon. It is the championship for all of Cork county, but it was special because that year the very local St Finbarrs was in the semifinals and despite having once been one of the dominant teams, they were in a 20+ year slump. He told us how to get tickets, the nearby market to grab a great pregame meal, and we made a great day of it. What a sport, maybe the favorite I've seen in person! And yes, St Finbarrs won their semi (and the final, but sadly we were long gone). And yes, we celebrated in a local pub.
Anyway... hurling!!
A February trip to Phoenix to see my Aunt and cousin now sort of makes sense. It was cousin's birthday and he received 3 pens. I kept my mouth shut as I had drawn him a card that night with crayons but I was dumbfounded at his excitement over the pens. Must have been some of these pens.
I need to hear so many more details about the show and your purchases Joe!
Hurling is a great sport. Maybe the best way I have ever seen to lose an ear or other body part.
But you have to watch it with an Irish fan to interpret the penalties.
The pen finally has its teller (and this one speaks, or at least writes). Go makes some more magic, Joe. Houdini would approve.
"I guess we’ll know more by day’s end. I’m wearing a Satchel Paige T-shirt and an Alaska Goldpanners baseball cap so we will see if anyone comes up to me."
I'm fairly sure very few sports fans could identify the Alaska Goldpanners. Kind of a strict test for pen enthusiasts!
Where in Cleveland did the Hawaiian guy grow up in Cleveland. Just asking because I have been a Clevelander for 68 yrs.
omgoodness, this was excellent!! (I know numerous folks who are sport folk and pen folk, btw)....thanks for taking us along!!!!
When I first read Pen Convention, I thought it was a writers or book convention. There is certainly a hobby for everyone.
I'm going to have to find out if my father-in-law, who loved fountain pens with tiny nibs, went to this show when he was alive, since he lived most of his life in Baltimore.
That's the kind of place I could lose myself in.
Joe didn't buy the Houdini pen and I wish I hadn't bought the Houdini book.
Man KrankyBones bringing the heat!
I should be more clear as I bought it as an audio book and simply did not care about Houdini. The hard copy might be better as happens with some books.
The Houdini pens come in a magic box? Sorry, that is worth the price.
The thing about custom nib grinds was cool AND educational!
When I grow up, I want to be a nibmeister.
Can’t wait to read Why We Love Hurling!
Need to work the title into something better, since most Americans would think it had something to do with overimbibing. Hurling, the Irish Bat and Ball Game We All Should Come to Love?