Anyhoo, two things about it:
(1) The people that came out to support the ferry staff had the nicest 'come join us' ad ever:
Day of Protest in Support of Striking Cape Ferry Workers
4th June 2009
Join Us In Baltimore from 9 a.m.
Bring and share your singing, musical, poetic, story telling,
Dancing, juggling, fire eating, comedic, talents; but most of all bring yourselves, your friends and relations, if you love the island of Cape Clear and the islands of Roaring Water Bay.
The Ferrymen of the Naomh Ciaran (the blue boat, which was always green), have been forced to strike against pay cuts and lay offs and a worsening of working conditions, whilst the owner receives a subsidy of 260 thousand this year from your taxes and won’t even discuss the situation with the men’s union.
If you want more information read the other items on the cape clear ferry, in particular “Cape Clear SUBSIDISED Ferry Operator Pleads Poverty”, or ask one of the islanders in Baltimore tomorrow.We intend for us all to have a good time, but we intend to make our point. Please Help Us If You Love The Island
"the blue boat, which was always green..." Ah, stuff you couldn't make up...
(2) Between that, and breaking news from 'Our Foreign Correspondent in Baltimore' (yes, you know who you are) that a good crowd was gathering, I nipped down this morning as they got started.
My little venture out proved a smidge optimistic (in terms of still feeling poorly). I lay very still for some hours. But hey, an ideal opportunity to dive into House Series 5 :-)
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Series 5!! Another one (along with Lost, 24, Despra' House-y-evs) to add to the list of series that "look really good, but I've missed too much back story to enjoy watching them now.....". Last time I was "current" on a medical drama was probably General Hospital! (anyone remember Dr. Parker-Browne?).....and that wasn't today nor yesterday.....
Hmm. I wonder if you shouldn't just skip all of them, and devote yourself to The Wire. If you're gonna watch five seasons of anything, that gets my vote :-)
The Wire!!!! Knew I'd missed one, and I do seem to remember when I said I was going to Baltimore MD earlier in the year, someone mentioned that I should check out the wire, particularly if I was going to go running out doors......
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