tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post5058391257987015515..comments2024-01-20T18:44:14.814-05:00Comments on Paddy in the Big Apple @ #BoDzBeeTzZ!: Dunnes Stores, Northside Shopping Centre, CoolockPaddy in BA (Quickroute)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-45679303092195963982008-07-25T09:06:00.000-04:002008-07-25T09:06:00.000-04:00Being the movie whore I am I worked at a theatre s...Being the movie whore I am I worked at a theatre so that I could see all of the movies for free. Fun job, great people, hours not so bad.Queen Goobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579192188338877091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-31035053245098846502008-07-25T04:55:00.000-04:002008-07-25T04:55:00.000-04:00My first job was in a Chinese restaurant when I wa...My first job was in a Chinese restaurant when I was fourteen. I lasted a weekend and they never called me again.<BR/><BR/>I worked most summers from age sixteen through finishing college in a factory packing pharmaceuticals. Dull but well-paid, it put me though college.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316053852167258598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-75346948238347245212008-07-24T11:56:00.000-04:002008-07-24T11:56:00.000-04:00@Primal: Did I detect a hint of sarcasm there? @Ro...<B> @Primal: </B>Did I detect a hint of sarcasm there?<BR/><BR/><B> @Roy: </B> I remember McKennas - there was a smash n'grab there every week. - that's some punishment being posted there!Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-83723994371198453792008-07-24T10:50:00.000-04:002008-07-24T10:50:00.000-04:00I worked in Northside, Mc Kennas Electrical rememb...I worked in Northside, Mc Kennas Electrical remember them? they're most robbed shop...... I think they posted me there for a week as punishment! I lived in Donnybrook!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-33995921937515741752008-07-24T01:27:00.000-04:002008-07-24T01:27:00.000-04:00I wish I worked in Northside. Such a great, great ...I wish I worked in Northside. Such a great, great shopping centre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-36432826963165802792008-07-23T12:58:00.000-04:002008-07-23T12:58:00.000-04:00@ Moon: Yes Chitwan that was it - I stayed in the...<B> @ Moon: </B> Yes Chitwan that was it - I stayed in the Jungle Lodge. My guide was really into his job and nature in general so I had a fantastic time. Good memories.Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-41472265078456908822008-07-23T12:54:00.000-04:002008-07-23T12:54:00.000-04:00Loved Nepal, I did the tekking thing and also some...Loved Nepal, I did the tekking thing and also some time at Chatwan ... great place, loved my time there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-11739379462336976312008-07-23T11:55:00.000-04:002008-07-23T11:55:00.000-04:00@Moon: That sure doesn't sound like much fun.I spe...<B> @Moon: </B>That sure doesn't sound like much fun.<BR/><BR/>I spent a weeek in Nepal including a safari where I saw a great selection of wild animals and did an elephant ride thru the jungle. <BR/><BR/><B> @Megan: </B>ha ha - not even a pack of aspirin? - sure we believe ya!Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-83740293098840608682008-07-22T20:56:00.000-04:002008-07-22T20:56:00.000-04:00Payless Pharmacy. I worked the register, not fill...Payless Pharmacy. I worked the register, not filling prescriptions. And no, I never took anything. But boy was I tempted sometimes, especially after I saw Drugstore Cowboy...Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387041422819664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-42333498377539056482008-07-22T16:09:00.000-04:002008-07-22T16:09:00.000-04:00Not so much of a school job, but when I was in Oz,...Not so much of a school job, but when I was in Oz, I was a 'de-mailer' of timber stripped out of an old wool store in the Adelaide Docks.. man, that was a shite tough job !!!!<BR/><BR/>Also, tell me about Nepal Quickroute ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-62749317097734693352008-07-22T15:13:00.000-04:002008-07-22T15:13:00.000-04:00@ Lover of Nature: Burger flipping seems to have ...<B>@ Lover of Nature: </B> Burger flipping seems to have been a popular job - I did that for a few summers too.<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>@ Xbox: </B>That's the most unique one yet. At least you were in the great outdoors. Wait a minute what am I thinking - this is Ireland we're talking about Doh!Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-61242771691755227372008-07-22T13:17:00.000-04:002008-07-22T13:17:00.000-04:00I pulled weeds.Not a word of a lie, I worked with ...I pulled weeds.<BR/><BR/>Not a word of a lie, I worked with Coillte up in the forestry, pulling the tiniest weeds out of the beds where the baby trees were planted.<BR/><BR/>My fingers are still raw to this day from it.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044403947730363259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-15728346985602479722008-07-22T11:36:00.000-04:002008-07-22T11:36:00.000-04:00I use to work part time at a local burger joint bu...I use to work part time at a local burger joint but the owners were real jackasses so I left it, ppl I worked with were nice though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-23603324275955420782008-07-22T10:11:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:11:00.000-04:00@ Conortje: Good old Pennys - i wonder if they are...<B>@ Conortje: </B>Good old Pennys - i wonder if they are still around?<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>@ Nick: </B>Doesn't sound like much fun. Not surprised you ditched it.<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>@ Roy: </B>That is a cool job and you probably got discounts while listening to all the latest hits - I'm jealous!Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-62341679962895663552008-07-22T09:41:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:41:00.000-04:00I worked in a record shop in Crumlin, weekends and...I worked in a record shop in Crumlin, weekends and school holidays.... coolest job ever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-39255638532813135752008-07-22T09:10:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:10:00.000-04:00I never had a job when I was at school but once wh...I never had a job when I was at school but once when I was desperate for cash I worked as a cleaner at C&A in Oxford Street, London. I only lasted a week before I realised how totally mind-numbing and unfulfilling it was. I pity the poor souls who do it year in and year out for mostly totally unappreciative people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-54909338978378376402008-07-22T05:57:00.000-04:002008-07-22T05:57:00.000-04:00Pennys in Tralee - can say it was as enjoyable or ...Pennys in Tralee - can say it was as enjoyable or memorable as yours was...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-27392568192936063572008-07-22T03:19:00.000-04:002008-07-22T03:19:00.000-04:00Baino - you've just stirred some memories of my B...<B>Baino </B> - you've just stirred some memories of my Burger King days so a post coming on that soon!Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575603049321348898.post-48283998699015627532008-07-22T02:45:00.000-04:002008-07-22T02:45:00.000-04:00Ah . . I worked for KFC for six years from age 15 ...Ah . . I worked for KFC for six years from age 15 bloody brilliant, so did my brothers, my best friend, her boyfriend and a plethora of others. They were the days when nepotism staffed a store! And contrary to popular opinion . . I still like the stuff . . .Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.com