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[kamomil]

I'm going to see Pavee Lackeen with my parents... my dad grew up in Ireland and he's familiar with the Traveller community - or "tinkers" as they were called. I saw it in eye magazine, my dad is all excited about seeing it, he was "where did you find out about it?" etc. etc. I'm excited that my dad is excited! He's not much one for movies or getting out.

OMG I just read this page and it makes me want to cry. "No, I wouldn't want to live in Venice. Eight euro for a cup of tea. I couldn't wait to come home."

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[kamomil.livejournal.com]

Are these Irish travellers in England? I had no idea. I wonder if they couldn't be deported back to Ireland? That sounds like an annoying situation.

I imagine it's tough for them to settle down and change their lives, even with all the government help. I get mad at Newfoundlanders a bit when they move away for a job, then quit and move home because they can't hack living somewhere else. But people can have a hard time adjusting, and if given the choice, will choose the familiar, which is not always good. I guess they're living in the moment, instead of seeing the big picture.

My dad speaks about them with pity one moment, and mischievous caution the next. :P

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Yeah, your last sentence sounds about right...

[gabbytheguy.livejournal.com]

Sorry that was me!