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A First (and Fine) Irish Haircut

I traipsed out to Dun Laoghaire this morning to find the fresh fish market that Rebecca had alluded to. Alas, I seem to have missed it, but a trip to Dun Laoghaire is always a fine thing and the high speed ferry ws just into port. I briefly thought about jumping aboard and heading for a day trip to England, but realized that that might be a bit dicey without my passport. Can probably do it, but was hesitant. On the other hand, I did pop into a bike shop to see what I was facing to get something to get me about town and maybe ut into the country. I found a friendly and helpful shopkeeper and figured there was really not much to gain in shopping around. I picked up a Trek 7.3 FX for €499. Seemed like a fine deal for what I was getting and added a lock, helmet and pair of shorts to the mix. Toddled off to quickly acclimatize to driving on the side of the road I am less used to. Takes a wee bit of getting used to I must say. Also find the the traffic is a little less tolerant of bicycles than I am used to. Especially the bus driver…they seem to make sport of cyclists. Will have to learn fast.

On the other side of accomplishment, I discovered Jimmy of Jimmy’s barber shop in Dun Laoghaire and got my first Irish haircut. I was quite trepidatious about having my haircut by a barber I was unfamiliar with, but I think Jimmy did a fine job and was very efficient. A day well spent.

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  1. joeresort says

    did jimmy shave the back of yer neck? Dare I ask what about nose & ear hair, not that I’m saying you have any, just curious? Did he offer pomade or any other exotic unguents?

  2. Shawn Day says

    He did indeed. It was right fine. I should have grabbed a phot. Jimmy was about 75. A master.



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