Debbie Macomber Blog
26 March 2008
Dublin, Ireland!

I’m enjoying Ireland just as much as I thought I would.  This isn’t my first visit to the Emerald Isle, but I did experience a first:  my first Irish coffee!

I also had my first international phone call using my Blackberry.  As usual, nothing is as easy as it seems.  I was in such a rush to get ready for my trip that I didn’t follow through on the international calling details I needed to complete, so of course my phone would not work when I reached Ireland.  I was finally able to get in touch with a phone tech, who immediately knew that I had not read my manual.  I promised I would do phone summer school—whatever it took—to get it working.  He made it happen, so I guess I’m going to summer school.  And can you guess where this phone tech was located?  Nope, not in Ireland—he was in Albuquerque, NM!

Even though I’m enjoying myself, this is a business trip, so I’ve been meeting wholesalers and signing stock.  I’ve met some wonderful people, and it was exciting to meet members of the international press. 

There was a wonderful shop right around the corner from my hotel that sold hand knit sweaters, and they had a bit of yarn, too, but that’s all I’ve found so far.  I’m hoping for more opportunities in London, which is my next stop.

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Re: Dublin, Ireland!
I LOVED IRELAND WHEN I VISITED WAY BACK IN 1967...IT WAS TRULY THE EMERALD ISLE!! THERE PUBS WERE BETTER :) KATHI
Posted by sabre on March 26, 2008 at 1:01 PM

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I would love to visit Ireland. Are you going to kiss the blarney stone? What I found different about your blog is your phone tech was in Albuquerque New Mexico. Any tech I have ever called were in the Phillipines or Iran (or somewhere where they wear turbins on there head.
vbf794
Posted by vbf794 on March 26, 2008 at 1:06 PM

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Oh Debbie! You lucky girl! My wish is to go 'across the pond' to the home of my ancestors, Italy. They have great yarns there too!
Have a great time.
Posted by maric on March 26, 2008 at 1:42 PM

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LOL Say hello to my relatives over there in Dublin!! Wish I could've been a mouse in your suitcase! Enjoy!!
Posted by susi on March 26, 2008 at 2:14 PM

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How I wish I had a better memory. I was in London last year with my daughter. We walked everywhere and I found two wonderful yarn shops. Because of limited luggage space I controlled myself and only bought enough yarn for one afgan. LOL I can't remember where the shops were located though. I'll keep thinking and re-post if I remember! Enjoy yourself! I can't wait to go back. The National Gallery is great. All of the pictures from my school history books were right in front of me "in the flesh" so to speak. I wish I were tagging along in your backpack!
Posted by betsy on March 26, 2008 at 2:44 PM

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I loved the yarns in and outside of London and like you I didn't get to see hardly any places for yarn on the tour we were on. I did find some patterns that were a little different. I bought an Irish knit sweater, but being that I live full time in Florida, I found one that was 100% cotton and I love wearing it, reminds me of our trip. Arent' the Irish so friendly. What history there is over there. I am so glad by the way that you are writing another book about Blossom Street.
Take it easy, enjoy
Posted by marciaelaine on March 26, 2008 at 3:14 PM

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I was referring to Ireland about the yarn and we just loved Ireland.
Posted by marciaelaine on March 26, 2008 at 3:15 PM

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Debbie, I am so happy for you to be enjoying yourself. I would love to see Ireland some day. Meanwhile I am looking forward to seeing you agin in the Chicago area.
Dorothy
Posted by dot2bet on March 26, 2008 at 4:51 PM

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Oh to visit Ireland, oh to visit anywhere. Make sure you take some time for seeing the area for me. I know that it's work, but you know what I mean.
Posted by cksongbird on March 27, 2008 at 1:00 AM

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Debbie! What a wonderful experience. I would dearly love to visit Ireland. Have been to England, Scotland, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Italy but missed Ireland altogether. Have a wonderful 'working' trip and travel safely.
Posted by iiimom on March 27, 2008 at 9:38 AM

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I have never been to Ireland sounds beautiful.Have a safe and wonderful trip.
Posted by annmarie on March 27, 2008 at 12:25 PM

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How wonderful I wish I could travel to Ireland I have sweaters from the Emerald Isle I wish I was an experienced knitter to knit some of them I have picked up knitting again thanks to you and to knitty gritty on diy ( thats how I found out about warm up america) I am new to your books and look forward to being a long time fan and reader/knitter
Posted by whisper on March 27, 2008 at 3:39 PM

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Ireland is fantastic, truly the land of green, the people are so friendly, the pubs with fireplaces and irish coffee are great. The food is so good. The history is so varied and so much to take in everywhere you go. If you ever want to visit a great place and they love Americans, go to Ireland, the scones are the best with big cups of great tea or coffee. The countryside is unbelievable, take a step back in time in some places. Everyone should try to go at least once in their life. My father is probably turning in his grave, we come from a long line of English, my maiden name was Alder. Just had to share my thoughts.
Posted by marciaelaine on March 27, 2008 at 5:13 PM

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Debbie, I am a recent fan of your books. I just discovered them a few months ago. I can't devour enough of them.

I have had so much fun with you on your tour. My dream is to visit Ireland some day. With red hair, it's no secret my background is Irish ;-)

I am so excited that you also knit and share! I have been knitting for about 15 years, but I only learned so I could knit dish cloths.

My good friend is trying to get me to try socks EEEEEK. They look hard, but it's worth a try. Heck, I already have socks with holes in them, so why not knit some, too?

Thanks for being so down to earth! I hope to get to meet you one of these days. Do you ever get to Oregon??

Char
Posted by char on April 1, 2008 at 8:25 AM

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