Rockne's Roundtable

Turtle, that's my back yard, but sadly, or happily, depending on your perspective (mine is the "happily"), I'll be in South Florida that night. Of course, I don't have a ticket yet, but I continue to believe there's one out there with my name on it, even if it sets me back quite a few Benjamins. The local bar which is HQ for ND fans on game days is a place called "Shamrock Jack's" which won't be very close to the university (maybe 20-25 minutes away). If you're staying near the university, the best sports bar nearby is a place called the Distillery. Chances are real good that you'll find more ND fans there, or at any bar, than Alabama fans.

As far as Anesthesia programs, I'm sorry but that stuff just puts me to sleep.

Yeah, I know, first time you ever heard that one. Seriously, I could barely spell it, let alone know anything about it, but the U. of R. in general, has a first rate med school. I know quite a few graduates, and some teaching practitioners there, and I have the utmost respect for all of them. Best of luck in your interview and ultimate decision. Sorry I won't be around to see you this time, but if that's where you wind up hanging your stethoscope, I'm sure we'll cross paths at some future date (though I'd prefer it not be professionally).

This is great stuff -- thanks for the info! I'll be staying at the East Avenue Inn, which is a bit of a ways from Shamrock Jack's. Is there good Taxi service in Rochester? I'm definitely willing to spend whatever it takes to get into a good environment for the biggest game of my ND fandom (fan since I visited ND as a HS Senior in 2002!).

Go Irish!!

Absolutely -- just PM'ed you with my info

Cheers, and GO IRISH!

I've given up garbage plates. They're delightful. But I've been trimming the old waist line quite a bit in the last year. For those of you who aren't familiar with this fine Rochester, NY culinary delight....here's the run down:

Your choice of two cheeseburgers or two hot dogs (bunless) served over your choice of any of these two sides: french fries, home fries, macaroni salad and baked beans. It is all served on a plate, covered in your choice of condiments: a ground beef style "hot" sauce (a must to have on a garbage plate), ketchup, mustard and onions.

It's a heart attack waiting to happen. But they are outstanding. Especially after a night spent tipping back a few cocktails.

Turtle, where you're staying, you can literally roll out of bed into a half dozen of the most popular bars and nightspots in town. I know at least one of them is an Irish themed (the country not the university) bar, and another has a strong sports bar orientation. I have no idea what they're like on a Monday night, but then again, this will be no ordinary Monday night.

nd..md, I purposely omitted reference to garbage plates, because I didn't think, coming from a pig, it would be received with the culinary respect it deserves. Gourmet dining at its finest.

Hemy, glad to hear you're a neighbor. You, NYDomer and I will have to make a point of getting together to discuss all things Irish.

NYDomer, Turtle, HOW,

Thanks for the invite. I am of "advancing" age---born in 1943, I don't
know weather I can take any more ND-Pitt games!!

Thank you for the invitation---as I said, I will have to see what's going
on with some other domers I roputinely watch games with but we must
plan to meet at some point, get to know each other, and rejoice
together that we cheer for the best program in America, bar none!!!!