tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post7761322290715263451..comments2024-03-28T12:51:56.946+00:00Comments on This is what I did.: The first timeDarraghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043841842862846070noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-18944195989985583382009-10-16T15:44:13.218+01:002009-10-16T15:44:13.218+01:00I ma truly touched by your tale. A searingly hones...I ma truly touched by your tale. A searingly honest account of a highly personal event. It brought a tear to my eye and better, much better - a smile to my face. Beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-28973800838705425562009-08-19T21:11:24.114+01:002009-08-19T21:11:24.114+01:00Darragh, (darragh’s little sis)
Well what can I sa...Darragh, (darragh’s little sis)<br />Well what can I say, I read this all the time and am crying by line 5, am so sensitive..<br />Darragh you are my inspiration, and you always will, you show your passion for life, your enthusiasm, your confidence, your sensitivity, your openness, your love , we have grown up together good times and in bad, but I have loved every moment, every single moment, I even loved the moments that you were late for our school bus, every bloody morning, I loved when you listened to you Elton john music and me with my techno, god how we wrecked ma n das head..How times change, we are much older now, still finding our souls, searching, and wondering... Great writing and do write a book… love AndreaAndrea Doylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-41196872418110561172009-07-14T23:37:23.710+01:002009-07-14T23:37:23.710+01:00Hello Darragh,
I really enjoyed reading this post....Hello Darragh,<br />I really enjoyed reading this post. I too am adopted - originally from Indonesia. Thank you for sharing your experience. It definitely is food for thought. Ciao KKarina ✿https://www.blogger.com/profile/01017420934120104843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-48889306570474781842009-05-14T15:48:00.000+01:002009-05-14T15:48:00.000+01:00My god that's an incredible post.
(I realise I'm...My god that's an incredible post. <br /><br />(I realise I'm a bit late commenting but I'm just going through your older posts now :) )Mark Walshhttp://walsho.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-67498182868550996262009-02-15T11:45:00.000+00:002009-02-15T11:45:00.000+00:00This is an amazing story. My first love , many yea...This is an amazing story. My first love , many years ago , was adopted and this brought back all those feelings when he took a similar journey. really looking forward to your next post.Niamh Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711002998015670698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-77834321518505586782009-02-14T02:35:00.000+00:002009-02-14T02:35:00.000+00:00Ruairi: Thanks so much. I'm planning to read all o...<B>Ruairi</B>: Thanks so much. I'm planning to read all of them this weekend so will probably be wrecked along with you!Darraghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043841842862846070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-4865672731255987152009-02-13T21:19:00.000+00:002009-02-13T21:19:00.000+00:00That was a good comment by the way - I meant your ...That was a good comment by the way - I meant your post is emotional :-)Ruairihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13751401758836218346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-28393753647551284872009-02-13T21:18:00.000+00:002009-02-13T21:18:00.000+00:00Bloody Nora - I.m reading all the nominated blogs ...Bloody Nora - I.m reading all the nominated blogs for the best post at the awards next week - I'll be an emotional wreck by the time I'm finished. Best of luck dude - see you over on TwitterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-41296685925175924372009-02-13T13:56:00.000+00:002009-02-13T13:56:00.000+00:00Pat A late reply I know - apologies - my parents w...<B>Pat</B> A late reply I know - apologies - my parents were dead supportive and proud, would have driven me to the meeting and come in if they could have! They continue to be so.<BR/><BR/><B>Ruby</B>: One of the best things about blogging is that often the things that you think are indvidual are shared and common and experienced by more than you. Thanks for the compliments.<BR/><BR/><B>Gerard</B>: You're most welcome. Am planning next update at the moment.<BR/><BR/><B>Elf</B>: Awh, thank you! Would love to hear what your experience was - that must be some story. Maybe over a pint next weekend? ;)<BR/><BR/><B>Betty</B>: Thanks!<BR/><BR/><B>John</B>: I know we;ve emailed about this but thanks again. The compliments keep the drive going and I'm very grateful for them. Re the book - would that I had the time!<BR/><BR/><B>Michael</B>: If you'd asked me before I started writing it if I could write a post like that, I'd have said no way. But I gave it a go and there you are. It's what Pat Ingoldsby always tells me - don't think about writing - just write! Thanks though :)Darraghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043841842862846070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-22065232737401378012009-02-11T23:28:00.000+00:002009-02-11T23:28:00.000+00:00Darragh,I wish I could write like that. Fantastic....Darragh,<BR/>I wish I could write like that. Fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-68377800131992456512008-11-09T13:12:00.000+00:002008-11-09T13:12:00.000+00:00Darragh,What can I say ....I was there every step ...Darragh,<BR/><BR/>What can I say ....<BR/><BR/>I was there every step of the journey with you! I was sitting beside you in that car, feeling those emotions and willing you on, every step of the way.<BR/><BR/>It helped that you were travelling to a place that is very much a part of my life, and that I recognised each place-name you mentioned. Indeed, I could actually visualise these places which made for an even richer mental picture for me.<BR/><BR/>Your writing is very inspiring, and I could read it all day without getting bored.<BR/><BR/>Have you ever considered writing a book?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for this very uplifting experience - I am very much the better for reading it!<BR/><BR/>JPJohn Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974402425867280455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-58712440573719481542008-10-07T20:12:00.000+01:002008-10-07T20:12:00.000+01:00Great post!Great post!Betty the Sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591682702719270706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-21616219586429445802008-09-17T17:52:00.000+01:002008-09-17T17:52:00.000+01:00Absolutely Perfect!That was pure magic Darragh.I h...Absolutely Perfect!<BR/><BR/>That was pure magic Darragh.<BR/><BR/>I have sat in a car doing the opposite to that trip. What you wrote, it was like you were in the same car as us. <BR/><BR/>I really like your way with words and images, and your timing is perfect.<BR/><BR/>ElfElf in Amsterdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558533581027461773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-91505884979400165462008-07-20T12:39:00.000+01:002008-07-20T12:39:00.000+01:00I would like to thank you for sharing this with me...I would like to thank you for sharing this with me. In an indirect way, it has meaning in my life. Keep the installments coming.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003132446821882426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-47961346370190994902008-07-16T14:30:00.000+01:002008-07-16T14:30:00.000+01:00My dad had a very similar first encounter with his...My dad had a very similar first encounter with his biological mother and you've really hit the nail on the head with this post.<BR/><BR/>A really lovely, well-written post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-80535815791949543922008-07-16T09:35:00.000+01:002008-07-16T09:35:00.000+01:00Darragh, as the father of 3 adopted children, I am...Darragh, as the father of 3 adopted children, I am really touched by your story. I wonder how your adoptive mother and father felt about the meeting? I know that they must have had mixed feelings, but given your earlier blogs about how they raised you, I can see that you were loved greatly by them, so I am sure that although nervous, they were delighted for you too! Great story.Pat Quirkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838597770184719769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-73636197690902666432008-07-15T15:13:00.000+01:002008-07-15T15:13:00.000+01:00@pixievondust - thank you for the compliments :) N...@pixievondust - thank you for the compliments :) Next installment is in my head for now, not sure what part of the story to tell or how!<BR/><BR/>@donna - thank you, though the more I tell it the more I can see just how bizarre it all was. I appreciate you leaving the comment :)Darraghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043841842862846070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-69869551819740369282008-07-15T15:08:00.000+01:002008-07-15T15:08:00.000+01:00that was incredible!that was incredible!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-80947033112458554712008-07-13T14:29:00.000+01:002008-07-13T14:29:00.000+01:00Darragh, I really enjoyed reading that story. You'...Darragh, I really enjoyed reading that story. You're so ... honest and open. When's the next installment? You have the Maeve Binchy knack for spinning a yarn. I was completely engrossed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-9792540376246987002008-07-11T15:52:00.000+01:002008-07-11T15:52:00.000+01:00@Aidan - thanks for the visit sir and the complime...@Aidan - thanks for the visit sir and the compliment. :)<BR/><BR/>@Le Craic - far from being a literary snob I delight in your comparison of me and a quadrabillion best selling author. I'm glad the audience appreciates it :)<BR/><BR/>@conortje - well thank you and welcome here. Your visit and comment are most appreciated and add to the general fun I have from this place :)Darraghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043841842862846070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-68557219249947102022008-07-11T10:42:00.000+01:002008-07-11T10:42:00.000+01:00What a wonderful story and stunningly written. Thi...What a wonderful story and stunningly written. This is the first time I've been to your blog. What an incredible introduction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-24392624549460691112008-07-10T20:53:00.000+01:002008-07-10T20:53:00.000+01:00Last time I read something that held my interest l...Last time I read something that held my interest like that, was a little known book by Dan Brown. Da vinci something or other :-)<BR/><BR/>I do realise that what I've just said could be an insult if you are a literary snob, but Mr. Brown knows how to please his audience, as do you Mr. Doyle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-11304159717440802042008-07-10T18:47:00.000+01:002008-07-10T18:47:00.000+01:00Beautifully written post Darragh, you have a wonde...Beautifully written post Darragh, you have a wonderful way with words.Aidanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634020914060592767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-34917245883085640262008-07-10T14:24:00.000+01:002008-07-10T14:24:00.000+01:00Back once again to reply :)@David - thank you sir....Back once again to reply :)<BR/><BR/>@David - thank you sir. The honesty comes in part from the realisation that it's not always cornfields, breezy winds and highway to heaven. Sometimes these things happen in the most unexpected of places.<BR/><BR/>@Grannymar - thanks as always GM. Your words always help me write from the heart. Hugs gratefully accepted!<BR/><BR/>@Stella - ah my friend, thank you for those kind words. We all have our stories - I just hope mine helps someone/anyone else see that if I can do it, anyone can! I'm as honoured to know you as you me.<BR/><BR/>@Sean O Dwyer - thanks man! Sometimes the art comes from the images evoked rather than shown. You showed me that!<BR/><BR/>@Debbiemet - cheers! I'd hoped that people would take the journey with me and share the joy that I felt afterwards!<BR/><BR/>@Raptureponies - thanks for the comment RP. Sorry I made you cry but hope they were tears of happiness moreso than anything else! :)<BR/><BR/>@Coastal Aussie - cheers my dear! What came next? Well, that IS another story but it's a story that continues on. A nice story :)<BR/><BR/>@casacaseycourtney - hello my dear :) Things did go well, and as I said to Coastal Aussie - a story for another day :)<BR/><BR/>@Deborah - thanks my dear. Now there'll be no excuse for me not to pay a visit ;-)<BR/><BR/>@Mary - almost exactly my thoughts on the day, believe me! Thanks for the good thoughts :)<BR/><BR/>@dardardrinks - cheers sir, appreciated! As I say - if the story can help anyone see it's easy to do, then my job is done!Darraghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043841842862846070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315268653485894157.post-48538658033408934812008-07-10T14:09:00.000+01:002008-07-10T14:09:00.000+01:00Well written, you have a knack for story telling.Well written, you have a knack for story telling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com