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Denny Coon's avatar

While hiking the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland I stopped at a pub near Brandon Point. The barmaid and a local gentleman were the only ones in the pub at the time. After I rested a bit and finished my Guinness I asked the local if I was correct in guessing that it would take me around an hour to walk to the next village. He raised his glass and told me I was correct but if I had another Guinness it would only take me 45 minutes.

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Mary Swander's avatar

That’s hilarious, Denny. But better mileage with Guinness, of course.

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Shirley Neary's avatar

LOL, You bought a book to learn the tides. Sweeney's Pub and Pascal, connecting. Love it!

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thank you, Shirley. You always get my humor. . .

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thank you for taking us along with you and telling us about Pascal, Mary. I love the way you tell these stories and your thirst for adventure never ceases to amaze me.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thanks, Kathi. Many people think of me as a hermit, but as you can see, I'm out there. Just not in many places where the there is well-known.

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Sue Huff's avatar

Beautifully written...if there was ever such a week as this, when we need an uplifting story about the simple good in human beings, you have provided it... thank you... :)

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Mary Swander's avatar

You're welcome, Sue. It was a pleasure to know Pascal and tell part of his story.

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Jed Magee's avatar

great item. thanks . jed Magee

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Mary Swander's avatar

Glad you enjoyed the piece, Jed.

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Marjorie Nelson's avatar

What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing. I felt I was there with you.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thanks, Marjorie!

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Russ Mullen's avatar

A moving and visual story for me. You make this look so easy to do!

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thanks, Russ. The result of many, many years of reading and practice.

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Diane Porter's avatar

Good morning, Mary! What a lovely story. I'm so glad you shared it.

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Dianne Prichard's avatar

Lovely.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thank you, Diane. I’m so glad you like the story. A man, returning to his birth place, living out his last days attuned to the natural world.

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