hi margaret! yes, we left right about 9:30, i was told you come later in general. if you're blonde, we might've crossed at the entrance...i have frizzy red hair (at the moment) and was wearing a green dress.

i brought my husband along, and though i'd've stuck it out by myself, standing elbow to elbow is NOT his thing, so we left.

it seemed a neat gathering and i was thrilled to hear as much as i did, including the lovely brogues, a gent called jimmy (i believe) made nice to give me a chair to sit in, i felt like the bloody queen.

Yes, i did ask for you. wasn't worried about you, though...i mean, we didn't leave for that reason.

so, i'll try it the next time, all right? have a great st paddy's, won't you? and thanks for the info. it looked to be a lovely area, i'd like to see it in the daytime. -caiti