Shamus
The longest standing "regular" from a restaurant ,here in Queens, that I worked at. I was greeted,10AM,EVERY morning by that sweet irish brouge. Beer in hand, he'd give the neighborhood news and really awesome stories of his life growing up in Ireland. When a long story was coming, his glasses would be pulled to the tip of his nose and it was, as if, his devilish blue eyes would beckon for your full attention! I would be absolutely mesmerized by him and would never tire of listening to him! He was the most genuine, kind & loving human being,I've ever met ! I think he's been there, longer than any one person who has passed through those doors! At some point, in the late afternoon, he make his way to the front office,shoot you a look,with those tired blue eyes, we'd call him a cab and home he went ! See you in the morning, Shamus & his reply was ALWAYS , if the good Lord let's me !!!! My mother always told me not to talk to strangers, I'm sure glad,at least in this case, I didn't listen !
10 responses
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Lynn H gave props (31 Jul 2008):
This is a BEAUTIFUL portrait and story!
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B Teacher gave props (1 Aug 2008):
I agree with Lynn, great story and photo.
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John Linton gave props (1 Aug 2008):
I'm with B...that makes three.
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Andrew Lorimer gave props (1 Aug 2008):
Amazing story and amazing capture !! Hi Shamus buddy :)
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Bill Hathaway gave props (1 Aug 2008):
Great story. We have friends we meet for dinner every Friday night, and they are in their 70's. The stories they can tell.
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (2 Aug 2008):
Everyone loves a regular, especially one like Shamus! Well shown and told :-)
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Julie Norris gave props (4 Aug 2008):
What a beautiful story and a great shot. You can see that mischief in his eyes.
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Joerg Schlagheck gave props (3 Oct 2008):
Great story and awesome portrait!
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Sherry Davis Johnson gave props (28 Oct 2008):
Wonderful story and great portrait.
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stuart s gave props (29 Oct 2008):
Got a soft spot in my heart for this one!
