Hey... do the language gods know how to say
Glockenspiel in Irish?

The Irish would never stoop to playing a glockenspiel, so why would they have a word for it?

That's the great thing about being a leprechaun-you never have to stoop for anything!

ROCK!!!!!!
I need to go to RI in 2 weeks time. It's a business trip but .......... ya never know!
CALL ME!!!!!!

What part of RI are ya going to, Fionn?

Uh oh!! Be careful Raven, Derm's a secret agent

Roll-on or spray division?

Wipe on *LOL*

Jaysus, after those above posts' I have to wonder, why the hell did I ever let Fionn know where I live!! *ROFL*...

P.S. However, Raven & Guest, you're welcome here anytime! *W* (Newport is gorgeous in the summer & it has some great Irish pubs)

Be afraid Shamrock.... be very afraid.

(and hide all the sharp objects when the Fionnster arrives too.)

Mick & Wun

Hey !!!! I've already been to the Rock's place. He knows I'm a fairly dangerous extra dry agent that is capable of spontaneous world combustion (never incinerate an aerosol can), excessive drinking and TONS OF FUN!! As for sharp objects, my children hide them on me at home so I'll certainly feel right at home!
Hey Wun, I know what I just said in another e-mail BUT ...... ya never know maybe I can drag the Rock here down to the great SW for an evening of cow tipping, lone star beer, singing depressing lost love songs, a cry in your beer contest and all sorts of ridiculous shenanigans. Whatta ya say to that?
I've always wanted to go cow tipping!!

I'M DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When do we leave(as he types in southwest.com.)I'm game for anything, well, almost anything. Wun, no discussion on/about the Dallas Cowboys. (ducks from incoming spiral pass gone astray!!)*LOL*

P.S. I've had the pleasure of drinking with Mike & Derm, & I can say that Mike & I know who the amateur drinker is! *L*

OH REALLY ROCK???
I'll belly up to the bar and make a wager any time lad. Caoilte tried to out do me in Canada, remember? After I downed the bottom 3rd of my second bottle he gave up!! Me thinks this'll call for a wager !!! Besides, I'm just finishing about 8 months of practice!! he he he he !!!!!!!!
*tries not to think about how irresponsible and immature I sound*

True enough, lad, but you did yer's sitting down, & Caoilte did his standing up!!!*ROFL*

*shakes head* Hey this is supposed to be how do you say, not the teenage bragging circle...

*scratchs head while flipping pages*..Tir na nOg,Tir na nOg...here it is! Webster defines Tir na Nog..LAND OF THE YOUTH...yep, I'd have to say we're in the right place to be called teenagers...SHEESH, that was simple.

*checks the toomuchtestosterone.com site.... removes the sharp objects and....sleeks into the dark corners*

It's gonna be rough nite I'd say.

btw...."HOW THE HECK ARE YOU RAVEN" *smothering hugs*... Dang, it's been a loooooooooooonnng time. Hope you are well.

Wait a second, HOLD YOUR FLIPPIN HORSES HERE!!!
Is this the Raven from British Columbia that used to come here way, way, way back when? That'd be cool if she were one in the same. Jaysus Wun I saw your post and then the light bulb went off.*
By the way Wun, what's more fun than a bunch of immature guys trying to prove they're immaturity?
After all, there's Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Robbin Williams and then there's Rock & Fionn Show!! Wait till you see us in person!! We do all sorts of scenes that neighbors just love!!
*winks*

Please take a look at the new TOPIC, "The British Invasion" under The Mighty Fionns message board.

*WE DO?

You do?
*blank stare*

please don't

*covers eyes*

OKAY, so don't take a look at the new topic. Brian amscrayed it outta here. I was right Rock, Brian pulled the ole plug on me. Oh well, instead of controversial political forums perhaps I should stick to controversial language issues?
SOOOooooo...... does anyone know how to Glockenspiel properly in public?

Does anyone out there know what a Glockenspiel is?

I think I do... It's a clock with moving figures and music... Am I right?

BINGO BABY!!! The gal wins the grand prize!! When I went to Munich almost 2 weeks ago I had visited the Marianplatz and saw their Glockenspiel. It's really, really cool!! I also get a kick out of the word too *winks* Way to go Indigo Girl !!!

Next...... How do you say Neuschwanstein ?? I always have difficulty saying this in german or english. SOOoo..... anyone care to tell me how to say it in Irish? Does anyone know what it is?

New Swan Stone,Fionn. Pronounced,sort of, like this: Noy Shvahn Stine.Now, how WOULD you say that in Gaelic? NeuSchwanstein is the famous fairy-tale style castle on the Rhine on which the Disney castle seems to be based. I'm not sure, but I think Mad King Ludwig of Bavaria built the castle.Glocken, by the way means bells and spiel comes from spielen(to play) hence glockenspiel is, roughly,"musical bells." And yes, the musical bells of a German Town Clock would be called Glockensiel.

Re:previous message. GLOCKENSPIEL that is.

Wun,

I regret to inform you that this is not the same Raven. But I am glad to meet you all the same.

Rave? Now what about me? Jaysus, ya mean it isn't a pleasure to meet someone like me? OH MAN !!!!!

Oh well Rave.... I'm one of the most unliked people here at Tir na nOg. But to know me is to love me! I think

The Grand Prize!!! Cool! *grins*

Yes Indigo, you've won our daily grand prize!!
The grand prize winner puts you in our winners circle where you are eligible to win deluxe accomodations to stay in our luxury resort "Nog an Tir". At Nog you can enjoy all the facilities that our normal guests are entitled to except the swimming pool, that's a 19.99 additional fee. All you need do is call us to confirm your eligibilty at 1-800-coolfin and pay the 43.99 registration fee. Of course if you choose not to participate in this great offer you may choose our 1st place prize at no additional cost to you. Sooooo..... what'll it be lass?

1st Place prize is you get to pay to host the Rock n Fionn show in Dallas where you'll be our stand-up model.
2nd place is a deep sea diving expedition in the Himalayas with the Rock
3rd place is an intelligent conversation with Fionn while standing on your head during the 1812 Overture. You can pick the time & place.

*rotflmaf* Oh my! such decisions...

I'd like to see Mel Gibson's Glockenspiel.

*dirty franch laugh*

*yells with crowd hysteria*...

INDIGO, CHOOSE DOOR NUMBER ONE!!!!

Well... I have always Wanted to visit Dallas... *lol*, But I do love the ocean and the mountains...hummm... and in regard to the conversation... how about it being with glockenspiel music--while You are standing on Your head--because I don't think I know how too... *lol* Having said ALL this... I choose the ROCK AND FIONN SHOW!! *bows and thanks the creators of the contest with a handshake*

WAY COOL !!! Do ya hear that Rock? Indy the "Happenin Babe" is gonna pay for our trip to Dallas so that we can meet Wun's neighbors, carry on like rascals and watch Indy take the walk down our runway sporting the greatest and latest that the fashion industry has to offer!! Indy!! You're the BABE!! NOW, all you need do is buy the 3 of us round trip air, Rock will pay for the hotel rooms and I'll buy the food & booze. DEAL?
Oh and I'll also buy the props. YES INDY, we need props for the show. Wun, can you contact the local media for coverage? Oh Boy, OH BOY!! I can hardley wait. And....... maybe if we're lucky we can also go cow tippin? I've always wanted to go cow tippin!!! YEEEeeeeee HAWwwwwww
Watch out Dallas, the "Rock n Fionn Show" is coming your way. Indy, just to show that I'ma good sport about this, Rock and i will even post your name in lights as the "Producer" of the show and official sponsor. COOL?

ROCK=Shamrock, for the uninformed....*L*

Well laddies... I'd better start playin' the lotto and win us some cash for air fare then... *lol*
Props? Hummm..... I'm almost afraid to ask...*grin*
And in regard to cow-tippin...Those long-horned cattle could be dangerous cattle to tip... 'specially if you try to tip the bull and not the cow... *lol*! I personally would rather tip a few pints...
And it is YOUR show.. You lads do the modeling...
*sighs dramatically*... I've always wanted to see my name up in lights... that'll be a gas! "THE ROCK ~n~ FIONN SHOW NOW SHOWING!! (Glockenspiel music heard faintly in background...) (and Indy will hum along...or quite possibly burst into song!)

Excuse me? Indy am I understanding that perhaps you're NOT interested in participating in the prize that you have won? According to the "Dencible of Firbishire" and the most prominent "Joyciful of Tamergatroid" (both principles be highly regarded and accepted by Tom Foolery the world over) you have in fact already accepted the prize. There is no going back. *jumps in the air and lands on her lap*
Soooooo .............. when're we going? *mischievous smile*

But again Indy, to show that I AM A GOOD SPORT, I'll have Rock here model some womens lingerie with you if it will make you feel any better. SHEESH...... the things I sacrifice to keep up my end of a deal!!!

*reaches around fionn to grap her pint o'Smithwicks* No...come to think of it.. I wouldn't miss "your" show for the ever-loving WORLD...! But unless monopoly money works for air fare... the adventure is doomed... *sniff* (does Monopoly have an airline??)

Grap. Defined as grasp, or grab... ok.?

Indy I think it's against US Anti Trust laws for a Monopoly within the air traffic industry. ta da dum!
Okay so you're cash light then? How about you just pay for Rock & I to get hammered in Providence and we'll film a live version of our show for you? And if you'd like to join us we'd still require your walk with the Rock down the runway. Shammy, what size are ya lad?

It just so happens I have a drinking budget...*lol* It's true. I manage a liquor store and I get a budget every month (a perk)for 'tasting'... I will Not divulge the amount...but suffice it to say you and Shamrock could get well and truly hammered... (Shamrock? are you getting all this? You are very quiet in regard to this prize you seem to be involved in...) And NO fionn... you can't send me any bills from wherever you are...OH! and by the way... where are you?

Moi? I'm in New Jersey Indy! Shammy Rock is in Providence RI where I will be this weekend and where Rock will NOT be!! Dang Blasted Flat Leaver that he is!! Yeah Rock, FLAT LEAVER!!!
Anyway Indy, where are you located in this big wide world? Ya own a liquor store aye? HHHhhhmmmm..... well how's your wine selection? Perhaps this could be a road trip in the making? The Rock N Fionn show live from the Indy Liqour Store. Woweeeee whatta great idea!!! Indy, would you happen to have any cows?

Excuse me.... MANAGE A Liquor store means the same thing as owning. Yep, that'd be my take on the seechiation. ANd where the dang blasted tarnation is the Rock anyway? Don't tell me he left already for his excursion.

Did I spell seechiation properly?

East Coast laddies... I'm in Wisconsin.. And Yes we have cows...lots of 'em... I have raised Scottish Highlander cattle...
You could go cow-tipping crazy here... *lol*
And I'm only the lowly manager...not the owner...(or I'd have the ever-loving airfare to Dallas!)
Wines? Yes indeed... huge selection...

You people are quite simply.....like....weird! But I like you :)

You raised Scottish Highlanders? Wow, I'm impressed!! Were they good dancers? I bet they must have been good students too aye? I don't think I'd go for them personally. From what I understand the Scots aren't good sports about cow tipping. I could hear one of em now giving me the speech "I Am William Wallace and I see an army of my countrycows here in defiance of cow tipping" Man... It'd be terrible. So tell me Indy, how many cows did you have? What were their names, zodiac signs, etc etc. Where are they now? Do you still keep in touch with them?
Are they in the dairy industry or off to make their mark at Gateway Computers? Tucows is big on hiring their own too!!

Thanks GUEST! I feel soo much better knowing someone anonymous likes me. Kewl Beans Man.....

BTW, if you could get your hands on something like a 1982 Chateau Margeaux, I think the Rock N Fionn Show could make a hasty trip to CheeseLand. *pokes his nose around the shop* Well? HHHhhhhmmmm.......????

Numerous cattle over numerous years fionn...
Infamous names like: 'Chuck', and 'Fillit', and 'Stewie'... and as to where they are??? Well sir, since they couldn't dance worth a hoot, (in which case I could have taken them to a circus, and made air fare to dallas...) they are now dressed in white, and residing in a very cold place...
The margaux I'll check into... *lol*

Yo Fionn!!!! Switch to decaf!

Fionn: I'm thinkin you and the Rock should go to Wisconsin. And while you're there, stop in at Lambeau field and let Shamrock shout "Go Patriots." After the cheeseheads have beaten him senselessly, then you can head south where he may be a bit more subdued among the blue & silver crowd. *LOL*

"Indy, I got a bad feeling about this."

....*ahem*.... about Mel's Glockenspiel....

I think Mel's Glockenspiel is already taken. And if it wasn't it'd be in some kinda museum along with Austins MoJo, The Rocks Lingerie and my very own Neuschwanstein

*gets dizzy and throws up* I feel like I've just taken a walk through looneyland

No... looneyland would be where I spent my weekend... my old hometown. Sheesh!

Hey Indy, I've been to your hometown too.
I know exactley what your going through.
Crazy stuff mannnnnnnnnn...................
Peace Out Maaannnn................

Gone to that Decaf yet Fionn laddie?? *wink*

I dun need no stinkin decaf baby!!

*L* That's a matter of opinion

About Chateau Margaux '82... Still looking fionn?

If you are... You would be making the hard decision of wether to by Chateau Margaux '82, or buying the airfare to Dallas... *lol* Because near as I can figure... A bottle of Chateau Margaux '82... Was/is a spectacular bottle of wine... 99 points out of a 100... And... at auction,(where you'd go to find the '82) it's running from $350 to $475/ bottle...depending on bottle fill and condition... Enough info for you? *grin*

I know, my cousin surprised us at a barbecue with 2 bottles. As much as I love wine, that quality is wasted on me. I know the difference between bad, poor, good, quality and great wine but that's it. I mostly know what I like. Spending that much on a bottle of wine isn't me. But of course Indy, if YOU were buying...... he he he he

What a barbeque wine....! Sheesh! And NO, I'm not planning to buy any spendy stuff any time soon... I'm saving my pennies,(and any other loose change) for the 'pints fund' which I will put to good use in 36 days or so, in Ireland!!!

Wait a second...... HOLD YER FLIPPIN HORSES !! Do you mean to tell me that you'd rather go to Ireland and drink pints of Smithwick's instead of paying for me to go to Dallas? WOman I think your mad!! Abso-bloody-lutely Stark Ravin SillY!!
Do you have any idea what type of person I am? Jaysus woman, the Rock and I are the end all to everything boring and intelligent this planet has to offer!!! We're the foam on the top of the jar of Guinness, we're the twinkle in the drunks eye, we're the banter of the banshees, the sloppy kiss you give to a stranger before you get slapped, the craic of a wee pub in the west of Eire. Yeppers, you gots tit me wee bonnie lass...... WE'RE IT!!!! Now before you go off and become ashamed of yourself for not realizing this before, I'll cut ya some slack here Indy.....
TAKE ME HOME TO MAYO with ya and I'll let ya slide. Now whatta ya say to that??!!??

Yummm... Smithwicks... Now how'd ye know it's me favorite Irish beer??? Come on...Fess up! How'd you know!!! I've been to Mayo, tis beautiful there... Lanahan's pub in Bellmullet... *wink* I'll hoist a pint to you and shamrock when I'm there... (*whispers* Sell the damn Margaux, and go to Mayo man!)

Rock's a Galway Guy, I'm the Mayo Man !! Sell the Margeaux? We drank that Luv, what else could we have done? You go ahead and enjoy your trip and I'll sit here on the curb playing all by my self. *pouts* While you take off to Eire and the Rock plays in Florida.........

I'll hoist a pint in Galway to youse guys too... *lol* hope to spend a couple of days there this trip... Yummm... Smithwicks.... *wink*

*puts 3 vallium in Fionn's pint*


sheesh

and by the way... airfares are not THAT expensive to Texas.

The Fionn and Rock Show?

The Fionn and Rock Glockenspiel Show!!

HA!

Excuse me Ma'm but my Glockenspiel doesn't play for just anyone dontcha know. Besides it's chime is that of the original in the Marianplatz in Munich to go off at 11AM & 5PM and the R&F Show doesn't come on until midnight. Unless ofcourse the timing is off on my Glockenspiel then lord only knows when it'll chime.

Chuck another glockenspiel on the barbie...oh sorry didnt know you were a vegan...don't they have pointed ears like that smock guy from startrek.......... no not the one in a cotton shift the one with pointed ear lobes....and on and on till this chemical wears off......

Ludd,

How many times do we have to tell you, you don't marinate glockenspiels in shroom tea.

Holy Glockenspiel Batman

Hi Folks,

I just found this site - got to say I really like it! I'm wondering if (perhaps as an exception), someone could translate "ass***e" in Irish for me. No! it's not to insult anyone - it's for an African friend, who like everyone hearing a new language for the first time is more than interested in the odd swear word... I know it's an odd request but if someone could translate for me, I would be very grateful!! One way or the other, it's a great site, so keep up the good work .

Tir gan teanga, tir gan anam .

Isn't "kiss my arse"...Pogue ma hone???? *unsure of spelling*

Tóin - the bit of you that you sit on.
Póg mo thóin - Kiss my ..

As always, it is not always possible to directly translate the words and get the same meaning at the other end (so to speak). One can only find different words that convey the same sort of meaning.

Thanks Acc. I knew someone with class would correct me. *g*

irish phrases: feic, arse, drink, shite, dont feed the leprachauns, top o the mornin to ya, fianna fail sucks big time!!!!!!