When my husband and I planned our trip to Dublin, we chose that week for a couple of reasons: (1) to commemorate our engagaversary and (2) because that’s when I could get off of work. At least that’s why I think we chose that week. When we got there, we learned that we would also happen to be there for ‘Arthur’s Day’. I had no idea what Arthur’s Day was but apparently, I was the only person in all of Ireland that didn’t. It was the celebration of the 250th anniversary of Guinness (started by Arthur Guinness, thus the ‘Arthur’ part of ‘Arthur’s Day’…apparently Arthur Guinness is pretty much a national hero in Ireland) and on that day at 17:59 (5:59pm for all us non-military time people), everybody raised a glass of Guinness and toasted with a jubilant, “To Arthur!”. Or something like that.
So then I started to wonder…did my husband somehow know about this occasion and manage to actually plan our whole vacation around a “holiday” celebrating beer? Now, I have no evidence of this and, in fact, he vehemently denies it but the timing just seems too coincidental. What better excuse to have more pictures taken with a pint of beer?
Naturally, my husband was like a kid in a candy store. Or really, more like a guy in an Irish pub. He started practicing his toast for days beforehand and would just bust out a “To Arthur!” at the most random times. Checking out the Book of Kells, walking around Phoenix Park, admiring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, enjoying the Irish countryside…”To Arthur!” We had to stop in about 4 pubs a day and so he could order a Guinness and practice his toast. The weird thing is that before this trip, I had never seen him order or drink Guinness. Not once. And now one could almost think he’s the spokesperson for the company.
I read this and yet again thought of my husband. He LOVES Guiness and I think he would also be a kid in a candy store over there…my husband loves beer so much he dressed up as beer man for Halloween 2 years ago! lol
There is something that you need to know about us me, that might not be readily apparent to you: If we could, we would schedule not only our vacations around beer, but around our entire lives. And the excuse about practicing his toast so he could drink more beer? Brilliant! That is something all me can learn from. Kudos to your Annoying Husband, he is an example for us all.
Did he leave Green Sweater at home, or was it on hand for the special toast ???
I wish my hubs would drink a Guiness sometimes! If we go somewhere that does NOT have Yuengling, he’s all pissy. Only stuff he’ll drink.
You crack me up. And I’m sure he knew it was the Guiness fest!
Hey, when do us guys get to complain about our annoying wives… email you photos, send in quotes? I suggest you turn over your blog to your husband for a day and role with this idea… Valentine’s Day seems appropriate.
So, how did the real toast go? Was it PERFECT?
I’m not going to lie. That Guinness looks pretty good right about now
As “annoying” as your husband is I gotta enjoy his spirit! Who wouldn’t love to be in Ireland during a drinking holiday? Cheers!
hey,,,,
I’m watching you guys on the TYRA show as i write..My husband does things to annoy me, I get mad. I should probably look at it from a diff. view like you do..
You already have enough attention already you are married and I am sure that loves you, you need to do something to respark the flames.
My sister and her family went to Ireland in June. (Check out simmerman.org for their vacation blog — it’s hilarious!) I know she reads this blog (she’s the one who told me about it!) I am sure her husband is kicking himself that he didn’t get the timing right for Arthur’s day!