PaleBlueDot
War Child
ATTN: Those interested in going to Dublin this summer
I have kind of a little idea I'd like to throw out there and see what the response is like. I know a lot of people are planning to fly out to Dublin for the Croke Park gigs. Well, I’ve been contemplating the idea of getting a small group of 20-somethings together and sharing a flat (to lower individual costs) in Dublin for the whole of both July and August this summer. That is to say – Because of work, I won’t be able to leave home until RIGHT before the June gigs, and I need to be home September 1st for school.
I would like anyone who thinks they might be interested to email me at lilbmcg@gmail.com – this is merely an expression of interest, not commitment. I just want to get an idea of how many people and what kinds of people are interested.
…And yes, I would be looking for a certain type of person, and I will probably take applications of sorts and possibly references to make sure everyone is…you know, who they say they are. Because this IS the Internet and there are a lot of GREAT people out here (I’ve met several) but there are also shady ones and just plain strange ones lol. But also, it won’t be a situation where we could easily replace someone who didn’t work out, in which case the rest of us would be left hanging, far away from home. What I’m looking for is this:
-First and foremost: Responsible, reliable, and not completely dull but definitely not the nutso partying type. A BIG thing is that we want to be able to rely on you to pay your part of the rent.
-Preferably females…for obvious reasons…But if you happen to be a lad and think you’d make a really spectacular flatmate, feel free to apply. But uh, I’m not sure about doing this co-ed yet…That could be drama, I don’t know. Lol. We will probably take a vote on it or something.
-Ages 21-29, and relatively mature and well-adjusted for your age.
-You don’t have to be American by any means, but absolutely fluent in English. Communication is important, especially since there is going to be a lot of emailing/organizing involved.
-No crazy obsessive fan-types please. That is, I’m looking for relatively well-rounded people here, who listen to music other than just U2. And not people who are going there just to hang outside Bono’s gates all day. (He’ll be gone on tour, anyway). I’m not going there to meet U2 – I’m going there because I want to immerse myself in the culture, see the place where my family came from, and learn what it is like to live and work there.
- No druggies, no promiscuous sex (at least not IN the flat), no reality show-type drama, etc etc.
…I think you get the basic idea. If a lot of people show interest…I may sort of just pick the people who seem…well, the “coolest.” Or who, at least, seem like they’d get on well, have similar interests…I dunno yet.
I’m still researching logistics as well as things like the costs of living in Dublin, what areas are safest, and what price ranges we’d be looking at. We can talk specifics privately after I get a feel for the interest generated in this little escapade. However, unless you’re pretty well off financially (or a really good saver!), you can probably expect to have to get a temporary job of some sorts while we’re there – or at least, I plan to, as I feel it would enrich my experience there by really immersing myself in the community and culture. I also would like to take some side trips to the west of Ireland (Cliffs of Moor, Aran Islands, etc.), Paris (to visit the Louvre and see how far 2 semesters of French will get me!), possibly Wales, and to Stonehenge on the Summer solstice (July 21st I believe?), and I’d love to have someone to tag along with me.
Also, if you are wondering about me personally, I am 23 and grew up and currently live in northern Indiana, USA. I am a college student and work at Notre Dame, assisting a couple of professors in a research project on biometrics (nerdy stuff). If you ask around, there are several people here, in the Zoo, and around the U2 community who have met me in person and even worked with me at some point in time…and they should be able to vouch for me as a relatively friendly, reliable person…or at least as a viable human being lol. I’ll be happy to give more details by email.
K, so, email me (lilbmcg@gmail.com) if you’re interested. Don’t PM me because I don’t remember to check it very regularly. Feel free to copy/paste this to message boards (doesn’t have to be U2 ones either) or emails and pass the word on to friends. Cheers.
Bridget (a.k.a. Dot)
P.S. -- Mods, I hope this is posted in the right folder. I didn't post it in Fan Gatherings because it's really not about that...more of a post-gig thing...but move it if you must!
I have kind of a little idea I'd like to throw out there and see what the response is like. I know a lot of people are planning to fly out to Dublin for the Croke Park gigs. Well, I’ve been contemplating the idea of getting a small group of 20-somethings together and sharing a flat (to lower individual costs) in Dublin for the whole of both July and August this summer. That is to say – Because of work, I won’t be able to leave home until RIGHT before the June gigs, and I need to be home September 1st for school.
I would like anyone who thinks they might be interested to email me at lilbmcg@gmail.com – this is merely an expression of interest, not commitment. I just want to get an idea of how many people and what kinds of people are interested.
…And yes, I would be looking for a certain type of person, and I will probably take applications of sorts and possibly references to make sure everyone is…you know, who they say they are. Because this IS the Internet and there are a lot of GREAT people out here (I’ve met several) but there are also shady ones and just plain strange ones lol. But also, it won’t be a situation where we could easily replace someone who didn’t work out, in which case the rest of us would be left hanging, far away from home. What I’m looking for is this:
-First and foremost: Responsible, reliable, and not completely dull but definitely not the nutso partying type. A BIG thing is that we want to be able to rely on you to pay your part of the rent.
-Preferably females…for obvious reasons…But if you happen to be a lad and think you’d make a really spectacular flatmate, feel free to apply. But uh, I’m not sure about doing this co-ed yet…That could be drama, I don’t know. Lol. We will probably take a vote on it or something.
-Ages 21-29, and relatively mature and well-adjusted for your age.
-You don’t have to be American by any means, but absolutely fluent in English. Communication is important, especially since there is going to be a lot of emailing/organizing involved.
-No crazy obsessive fan-types please. That is, I’m looking for relatively well-rounded people here, who listen to music other than just U2. And not people who are going there just to hang outside Bono’s gates all day. (He’ll be gone on tour, anyway). I’m not going there to meet U2 – I’m going there because I want to immerse myself in the culture, see the place where my family came from, and learn what it is like to live and work there.
- No druggies, no promiscuous sex (at least not IN the flat), no reality show-type drama, etc etc.
…I think you get the basic idea. If a lot of people show interest…I may sort of just pick the people who seem…well, the “coolest.” Or who, at least, seem like they’d get on well, have similar interests…I dunno yet.
I’m still researching logistics as well as things like the costs of living in Dublin, what areas are safest, and what price ranges we’d be looking at. We can talk specifics privately after I get a feel for the interest generated in this little escapade. However, unless you’re pretty well off financially (or a really good saver!), you can probably expect to have to get a temporary job of some sorts while we’re there – or at least, I plan to, as I feel it would enrich my experience there by really immersing myself in the community and culture. I also would like to take some side trips to the west of Ireland (Cliffs of Moor, Aran Islands, etc.), Paris (to visit the Louvre and see how far 2 semesters of French will get me!), possibly Wales, and to Stonehenge on the Summer solstice (July 21st I believe?), and I’d love to have someone to tag along with me.
Also, if you are wondering about me personally, I am 23 and grew up and currently live in northern Indiana, USA. I am a college student and work at Notre Dame, assisting a couple of professors in a research project on biometrics (nerdy stuff). If you ask around, there are several people here, in the Zoo, and around the U2 community who have met me in person and even worked with me at some point in time…and they should be able to vouch for me as a relatively friendly, reliable person…or at least as a viable human being lol. I’ll be happy to give more details by email.
K, so, email me (lilbmcg@gmail.com) if you’re interested. Don’t PM me because I don’t remember to check it very regularly. Feel free to copy/paste this to message boards (doesn’t have to be U2 ones either) or emails and pass the word on to friends. Cheers.
Bridget (a.k.a. Dot)
P.S. -- Mods, I hope this is posted in the right folder. I didn't post it in Fan Gatherings because it's really not about that...more of a post-gig thing...but move it if you must!