THE Most romantic spot in Dublin to propose?
John Q
I am taking my girlfriend to Dublin in 2 weeks and am going to propose to
her.
I've received some really helpful advice but am still no nearer in choosing
the location! My question is where would be THE most suitable place
in Dublin to propose to her?
The favourites for me at the moment are:
Gravity deck in the Guinness experience (great view but not romantic and
people could be a problem)
Ha'Penny bridge at night (again, people)
I need something better! Please help.
Thanks, John
Sage
"John Q" <Jo...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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Paddy Kavanagh's seat at the lock on the Grand Canal on Mespil Road.
K
Sorted magAZine
The smell of piss might put her off.
> I need something better! Please help.
The Botanic Gardens in Phibsboro, beautiful spot and woefully
underappreciated.
D.
Offonmyown
Like Maui or Kauii?
Andy Fraser
"Offonmyown" <offon...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Is it too late to change from Dublin to somewhere warm and sunny and
beautiful?
> Like Maui or Kauii?
Ahhh Kauai - I lived there until last year - place to go!
Andy
Me again.
John Q offered this gem...
> Hi, I still need your help!
> I am taking my girlfriend to Dublin in 2 weeks and am going to propose to
> her.
> I've received some really helpful advice but am still no nearer in choosing
> the location! My question is where would be THE most suitable place
> in Dublin to propose to her?
The top of Howth head.
That way, if she refuses, you can always push her off the cliffs into
the sea!
Paul...
> Thanks, John
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Offonmyown
Let's take up a collection for the couple!
Holly
"jake" <iubh...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Green? It's lush, lovely ... and I think very romantic.
>
> In the alternative, my son proposed to his intended in the center of
> the nave in St. Pats. :)
>
> jake
All fine ideas indeed. May I suggest The Long Room, Trinity College Library,
beside the harp. A fine old lovely spot with the eyes of Irish history upon
you is the perfect place to go down on one knee. :)
Aemon
wrote:
>"John Q" <Jo...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
Thats a good one. How about Glendalough? I know its outside of Dublin
though.
Aemon
Aemon
>On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 17:30:21 -0000, "Sage" <proctork@(nospam)iol.ie>
>wrote:
>
>>
>How about beside the statute of the three women in St. Stephen's
>Green? It's lush, lovely ... and I think very romantic.
Its not open at night.
Aemon
Aemon
wrote:
The best place to propose in Dublin has to be in one of the horse
drawn carriages that circle around Saint Stephens Green The Drivers
are haggleable so try it on.
I don't know why I didn't think of it before. Get some flowers in
Grafton street on your way there.
Good on ya John. I like the way you think.
Aemon
Offonmyown
Ha'Penny bridge at night
in one of the horse drawn carriages that circle around Saint Stephens Green<
GOOD GRIEF! ISN'T THERE ANY PLACE IN DUBLIN THAT'S WARM, DRY, PRIVATE, AND
ROMANTIC?
IF NOT, TAKE THE POOR GIRL SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Howard Beale
I'd recommend London
--
Howard Beale
"I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore"
docaay
>
> Offonmyown <offon...@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20030209163841...@mb-fj.aol.com...
> > >Gravity deck in the Guinness experience
> > .................
> > Ha'Penny bridge at night
> > .................
> > in one of the horse drawn carriages that circle around Saint Stephens
> Green<
> > ...............
> >
> > GOOD GRIEF! ISN'T THERE ANY PLACE IN DUBLIN THAT'S WARM, DRY, PRIVATE, AND
> > ROMANTIC?
> > IF NOT, TAKE THE POOR GIRL SOMEWHERE ELSE.
>
> I'd recommend London
>
gasp...choke...snurfle....that pit!? Seems Londoners have gotten
messier and messier every time I've been there (and, no, I don't
think the two are related)
Doc
Howard Beale
docaay <**docaye**@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Howard Beale wrote:
> >
> > Offonmyown <offon...@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20030209163841...@mb-fj.aol.com...
> > > >Gravity deck in the Guinness experience
> > > .................
> > > Ha'Penny bridge at night
> > > .................
> > > in one of the horse drawn carriages that circle around Saint Stephens
> > Green<
> > > ...............
> > >
> > > GOOD GRIEF! ISN'T THERE ANY PLACE IN DUBLIN THAT'S WARM, DRY, PRIVATE,
AND
> > > ROMANTIC?
> > > IF NOT, TAKE THE POOR GIRL SOMEWHERE ELSE.
> >
> > I'd recommend London
> >
>
> gasp...choke...snurfle....that pit!?
Pit? Arguably the greatest city in the world, is a pit?
> Seems Londoners have gotten
> messier and messier every time I've been there
Seriously, and without any of my usual bullshit, that really isn't my
experience at all. I think it's got much cleaner over the years. BTW, do you
remember when all the buildings were pitch black with the soot?
docaay
I'm not quite that old. :) Seriously, I used to love London, it
was my favorite place in the world, but this last time the
garbage was piled high in the streets, crushed sandwiches were
all over the pavement and we watched some couple with a dog let
it pee directly in the middle of the sidewalk. It's like they
all expect the trash to be washed away in the next rain.
Doc
Cat
No offense, but haven't we already gone through all this ?
How about you drop the grand production and try a spot of spontaneity ?
Cat(h)
Chris Hedley
> I'm not quite that old. :) Seriously, I used to love London, it
> was my favorite place in the world, but this last time the
> garbage was piled high in the streets, crushed sandwiches were
> all over the pavement and we watched some couple with a dog let
> it pee directly in the middle of the sidewalk. It's like they
> all expect the trash to be washed away in the next rain.
In London's defence, I never saw anything that bad in all the years
I worked there (although I can imagine bits of it getting that bad
occasionally); but, that said, I can't really say I like London much,
preferring the smaller provincial cities like Newcastle, Cambridge,
Bristol etc. I'd most likely take a similar opinion of any country,
though, as the capital and other major cities hold little appeal for
me...
Chris.
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Howard Beale
Neither am I, but I remember ever so slightly, going up to the city, for
what I presume must have been my first consious time, and asking why all the
building were black, and not like the pictures I'd seen.
> Seriously, I used to love London, it
> was my favorite place in the world, but this last time the
> garbage was piled high in the streets, crushed sandwiches were
> all over the pavement and we watched some couple with a dog let
> it pee directly in the middle of the sidewalk. It's like they
> all expect the trash to be washed away in the next rain.
Certainly not my experience. Maybe there was a strike or something? The only
place that does tend to be filled with more rubbish than in the past, in the
underground, but I presume that's because of our Irish friends, who used to
have an unneighbourly habit of planting explosive devices all over the city.
Howard Beale
Chris Hedley <c...@ieya.co.REMOVE_THIS.uk> wrote in message
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> According to docaay <removethestarsfro...@yahoo.com>:
> > I'm not quite that old. :) Seriously, I used to love London, it
> > was my favorite place in the world, but this last time the
> > garbage was piled high in the streets, crushed sandwiches were
> > all over the pavement and we watched some couple with a dog let
> > it pee directly in the middle of the sidewalk. It's like they
> > all expect the trash to be washed away in the next rain.
>
> In London's defence, I never saw anything that bad in all the years
> I worked there (although I can imagine bits of it getting that bad
> occasionally); but, that said, I can't really say I like London much,
> preferring the smaller provincial cities like Newcastle, Cambridge,
> Bristol etc. I'd most likely take a similar opinion of any country,
> though, as the capital and other major cities hold little appeal for
> me...
Nuremburg would be the cleanest city I was ever in. I'll not mention the
dirtiest, for fear of insulting someone (not Irish)
Chris Hedley
> Certainly not my experience. Maybe there was a strike or something? The only
> place that does tend to be filled with more rubbish than in the past, in the
> underground, but I presume that's because of our Irish friends, who used to
> have an unneighbourly habit of planting explosive devices all over the city.
In particular the absence of rubbish bins in stations. It's quite alien
for me to have to discard rubbish that's inappropriately large to carry
around but it's quite impressive how quickly some guy with a dustpan-and-
brush on the end of long stick things materialises to clear it away and
then vanishes just as rapidly. I used to commute to Liverpool Street;
given the total absence of litter bins combined with the plethora of fast-
food and coffee shops and the insane number of people who use that station,
it's amazing that there's rarely a single piece of discarded litter to be
seen.
docaay
> given the total absence of litter bins combined with the plethora of fast-
> food and coffee shops and the insane number of people who use that station,
> it's amazing that there's rarely a single piece of discarded litter to be
> seen.
>
> Chris.
Wow! Maybe there was a strike. We were there just before
Christmas. All the underground stations were growly.
I did get an idea for a sure moneymaker though. I don't remember
exactly where the ice rink was set up (somewhere close to Oxford
Street I think), but people were lined up to pay 15 pounds to
"skate" around on a very small rink. Of course, the skating
mainly consisted of holding on to the side and waving to your
friends who weren't brave enough to give it a try. Anyone want
to go in with me on a similar gig in Dublin?
Doc
Terry McT
<cath...@NORUBBISHPLEASEyahoo.com> wrote:
I agree with Cat. Take a nice long walk one afternoon (or evening, if
you prefer) and when it feels right, ask.
Terry
Terry McT
<c...@ieya.co.REMOVE_THIS.uk> wrote:
> According to docaay <removethestarsfro...@yahoo.com>:
> > I'm not quite that old. :) Seriously, I used to love London, it
> > was my favorite place in the world, but this last time the
> > garbage was piled high in the streets, crushed sandwiches were
> > all over the pavement and we watched some couple with a dog let
> > it pee directly in the middle of the sidewalk. It's like they
> > all expect the trash to be washed away in the next rain.
>
> In London's defence, I never saw anything that bad in all the years
> I worked there (although I can imagine bits of it getting that bad
> occasionally); but, that said, I can't really say I like London much,
> preferring the smaller provincial cities like Newcastle, Cambridge,
> Bristol etc. I'd most likely take a similar opinion of any country,
> though, as the capital and other major cities hold little appeal for
> me...
>
You can find just about anything in London. I can't usually *afford*
it when I find it, but there it is. I love the museums and the variety
of shopping areas (from WAY upscale to WAY downscale). Being a
resident of a former colony, I actually enjoy a bit of the pomp and
circumstance. The British Museum and British Library are incredible.
I just wish that the dollar was a bit stronger so I could afford more
when I'm there. At least I'm not in the boat that the Canadians and,
heaven help them, the Australians are when *they* change currency.
Terry
John Q
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Thanks Aemon. I like the sound of that.
John Q
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There seems to be quite a negative attitude from a few people responding
to my question. Especially in the first thread.
It's a bit unsettling to be told not to come to Dublin, that's its not
romantic
and to go somewhere else etc etc. How bloody thoughtless when you already
know someone has booked a holiday there.
If you haven't anything nice to say, don't say anything! I don't understand
why somebody would want to put a damper on something like this.
Also, I hardly think asking for suitable romantic spots in a city I don't
know
too well is a "big production". A lot of people go to much greater lengths
when proposing. No it's not what it's about but you only get once chance
at this and I think it's important that it is memorable for her so she can
tell
her friends and family 'the story'.
Just because you might not have a romantic bone in your body, don't belittle
people that do. I want to keep it simple, genuine and special but I also
want
to be in a nice location that we can both look back on with fondness.
Anyway, thanks to everyone who has offered their positive suggestions.
My plan is to visit a few of these places on the day and when the moment is
right, I'll pop the question!
Thanks again
John
Westprog
"lisieux" <lis...@gaelmail.com> wrote in message
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> "John Q" <Jo...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> > Hi, I still need your help!
> > I am taking my girlfriend to Dublin in 2 weeks and am going to propose
to
> > her.
> > I've received some really helpful advice but am still no nearer in
choosing
> > the location! My question is where would be THE most suitable place
> > in Dublin to propose to her?
> >
> > The favourites for me at the moment are:
> > Gravity deck in the Guinness experience (great view but not romantic
and
> > people could be a problem)
> > Ha'Penny bridge at night (again, people)
> > I need something better! Please help.
> > Thanks, John
> On the phone "I'd love to do this in person but...."
What's wrong with the traditional fax?
J/
SOTW: "Requiem" - Mozart
Terry McT
My posting, the one to which you responded, wasn't negative in the
slightest.
Terry
In article <b27ui3$19ul3o$1...@ID-162344.news.dfncis.de>, John Q
<Jo...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> "Terry McT" <mcti...@earthlink.net.takeout> wrote in message
> news:090220032207540203%mcti...@earthlink.net.takeout...
> > In article <b26o5r$ecj$1...@kermit.esat.net>, Cat
> > <cath...@NORUBBISHPLEASEyahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > > "John Q" <Jo...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > news:b20mef$17c2jr$1...@ID-162344.news.dfncis.de...
> > > > Hi, I still need your help!
[snipped]
Offonmyown
her.<
After all our hard work and excellent advice, we expect a full report here on
the proposal.
John Q
Chris Hedley
> You can find just about anything in London. I can't usually *afford*
> it when I find it, but there it is. I love the museums and the variety
> of shopping areas (from WAY upscale to WAY downscale). Being a
> resident of a former colony, I actually enjoy a bit of the pomp and
> circumstance. The British Museum and British Library are incredible.
> I just wish that the dollar was a bit stronger so I could afford more
> when I'm there. At least I'm not in the boat that the Canadians and,
> heaven help them, the Australians are when *they* change currency.
You know, I still haven't been to either the British Museum or the
Library. Pathetic, I know; even spending years in Oxford I still
haven't really visited any of the "must-see" places here either, in
fact I don't even know where they are.
As for finding anything you want in London, my main gripe is that
it's awkward for doing a spot of shoping as everything's so spread
out and is a pain to get to. Which is why I still prefer places
like Cambridge and Newcastle (or, heaven forbid, the Metro Centre,
although you always need far more time than anticipated there and
for the average USAian it's probably "just another mall" anyway)
Chris Hedley
> Wow! Maybe there was a strike. We were there just before
> Christmas. All the underground stations were growly.
> I did get an idea for a sure moneymaker though. I don't remember
> exactly where the ice rink was set up (somewhere close to Oxford
> Street I think), but people were lined up to pay 15 pounds to
> "skate" around on a very small rink. Of course, the skating
> mainly consisted of holding on to the side and waving to your
> friends who weren't brave enough to give it a try. Anyone want
> to go in with me on a similar gig in Dublin?
There may have been a strike; they're good at that. As for the
ice-rink, I know that there's one just outside Liverpool Street
station but that's probably not the one you're thinking about as
people don't normally hang around the financial centre when the
West End is a bit more tempting... (not unless they're going for
a curry in Whitechapel!)
lisieux
Do not mention faxes to me. I had a newspaper shouting at me today. I
told them to make something up as I couldn't help. They were relying
on me being able to precict the news ten days in advance. Three days
in advance I can do. If I could do ten days I would be working for
Tony Blair.