denis goulding wrote:
Hi all,
Just to put u straight Ireland the Republic that is got our independence in 1920,we had been occupied by the Normans then the English for a total of 800 years.Northern Ireland is still part of the UK but we in the Republic of Ireland are definitely not a poart of the UK..
No offense taken but just don't say it again........
Regards
Denis Goulding
Thanks so much for the clarification, Denis. I have friends in the UK, and they have friends in Ireland. You may have saved me from a glaring social error!! I really didn't know that about the Republic of Ireland.
Now, if you ever want me to explain the differences between Coloradans and Texans; or Oregonians and Californians, just ask! (really ducking and running).
There's even an independence movement called the State of Jefferson where southern Oregon and northern California want to form their own new state. See: <http://jeffersonstate.com/> (for some odd reason this site does not work in all browsers)
But definitely the history of the Republic of Ireland is a serious matter (particularly in regards to England), and again thanks for the insight.
Wes Wada
Bend, Oregon
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
~Elizabeth K�bler-Ross
