Kissing the Blarney Stone
Oct 1st, 2008, 09:44 AM
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I wonder if the stories of locals bragging of that they relieve themselves on the stone are true?
I was there, saw it but saw no need to put my lips on the stone, having even to hang upside down if i remember to do it
I was there, saw it but saw no need to put my lips on the stone, having even to hang upside down if i remember to do it
Oct 1st, 2008, 10:49 AM
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Bird asked: "Is it OK to wipe-off the stone with a disinfecting wipe before you kiss it?"
No. Nonono. NO! No.
People who go into the kissing the Blarney Stone ritual look like prats; don't add to it.
And Irish coffee isn't a proper drink, either. It's a waste of coffee and a waste of whiskey.
No. Nonono. NO! No.
People who go into the kissing the Blarney Stone ritual look like prats; don't add to it.
And Irish coffee isn't a proper drink, either. It's a waste of coffee and a waste of whiskey.
Oct 1st, 2008, 01:32 PM
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Next day they'll probably have a booth there selling disinfection wipes for €5 a piece.
I think that people who lie on their back to kiss a stone have other things to worry about than catching a few germs.
I think that people who lie on their back to kiss a stone have other things to worry about than catching a few germs.
Oct 1st, 2008, 02:51 PM
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We did and it was a huge waste of time. The line started at the bottom of the spiral stairs and we had no idea it would move so slowly. And my gift of gab is no better than it was before. 
I still recommend a visit to the castle, but skip the stone.
I still recommend a visit to the castle, but skip the stone.
Oct 1st, 2008, 03:56 PM
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Dutch 
Pad, I take high exception to the fact that there's no such thing as Irish Coffee! Perhaps not in the frothy, whipped cream laced with creme de menthe concoction, but a winter evening for me is hardly complete without a shot of Jamison's in my french roast
Pad, I take high exception to the fact that there's no such thing as Irish Coffee! Perhaps not in the frothy, whipped cream laced with creme de menthe concoction, but a winter evening for me is hardly complete without a shot of Jamison's in my french roast
Oct 1st, 2008, 04:36 PM
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MelJ wrote: "I take high exception to the fact that there's no such thing as Irish Coffee!"
I didn't say that. I said that it's not a proper drink.
You do know, don't you, that it was devised for American tourists?
I didn't say that. I said that it's not a proper drink.
You do know, don't you, that it was devised for American tourists?
Oct 1st, 2008, 07:33 PM
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Well I'm an American tourist, so I enjoyed kissing the Blarney Stone. It is up very, very high and scary. I also ordered the picture of me kissing the Blarney Stone which dutifully arrive in the mail once I was back home.
I wouldn't wait in a long line to do it, and I did wash my face quickly afterwards. But it was a funny silly tourist thing to do and I don't usually like funny silly tourist things.
I wouldn't wait in a long line to do it, and I did wash my face quickly afterwards. But it was a funny silly tourist thing to do and I don't usually like funny silly tourist things.
Oct 2nd, 2008, 04:49 AM
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Yes, I did and I have the picture and the certificate to prove it. My only regret was I didn't have a chance to warm up to the stone - no conversation, drinks, bite to eat. It was wham-bam and off you go. Fortunately (as far as I know) I still don't have syphillus.
I guess if there's any truth the rumor that the Blarney stone is half of the original stone of scone, it's as if your kissing the rears of the kings who were corronated on it.
Blarney castle really was much better than I expected. I envisioned a basic tower house, up a flight of stairs, kiss the stone, and out. It was a very interesting castle ruin with a cave underneath, a dolman, ruins from before the castle, a garden and a nice residence.
If I went back, I'm not sure I'd line up to kiss the stone again. Do they let you do more on your second date?
I guess if there's any truth the rumor that the Blarney stone is half of the original stone of scone, it's as if your kissing the rears of the kings who were corronated on it.
Blarney castle really was much better than I expected. I envisioned a basic tower house, up a flight of stairs, kiss the stone, and out. It was a very interesting castle ruin with a cave underneath, a dolman, ruins from before the castle, a garden and a nice residence.
If I went back, I'm not sure I'd line up to kiss the stone again. Do they let you do more on your second date?
Oct 2nd, 2008, 05:17 AM
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DH and I did it our first trip to Ireland. A year later we went back with DD and she did it. The "helper" was still the same man.
I agree with Kelliebellie..It is a fun tourist thing to do.
Sadly I've missplaced our pictures of it.
I agree with Kelliebellie..It is a fun tourist thing to do.
Sadly I've missplaced our pictures of it.
Oct 2nd, 2008, 08:06 AM
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I was dragged kicking and screaming to kiss the Blarney Stone and...I LOVED IT! Granted, the fact there was not a long line was good, the castle grounds are great. Overall, I loved the fun camaraderie and I am actually very glad that I can cross out "Kissing the Blarney Stone" off my Bucket List....
