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Post by puffy on Jan 30, 2019 12:11:40 GMT -5
Each year the city that I live in has a St. Patrick's Day parade..Most folks celebrate this day to recognize the Irish heritage in this country.My wife's ancestry goes back to Ireland.I have always believed that St.Patrick's day should be a national holiday.It's way past time in my opinion that the folks up in Washington get this done.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jan 30, 2019 12:20:15 GMT -5
 I agree Larry, but I’m predguiced my Birthday is on St Pats day, glad you got a desk, painting it Green!! 
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Post by puffy on Jan 30, 2019 12:27:26 GMT -5
I agree Larry, but I’m predguiced my Birthday is on St Pats day, glad you got a desk, painting it Green!! Another Reason it should be a holiday Brad |
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Post by kirk13 on Jan 30, 2019 12:27:59 GMT -5
St Patricks Day is a sunject that trends,as an Irishman,brings out the grump in me.
I often reflect that it's used as an excuse of excessive drinking, and never to actually celebrate Irish (all Irish!) culture and achievements. In particular, in England this celebration,where for one day it's ok to be Irish is particularly galling.
With less grump,and more tounge in cheek,why isn't there the same celebration of St George,Street Andrew or St David?
On a further humourous/bitter note,my ex wife,a south African, claimed an Irish great granny. When I asked the granny's name,she replied without batting an eyelided 'Janse Van Rensberg'
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 12:35:05 GMT -5
I always celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, I think everyone here in the States is Irish on this special day. This Saint Patrick’s Day will be a very special one for me personally. So, I’ll be making plenty of corned beef, potatoes and cabbage. My own horseradish/mustard sauce on the side👌👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 30, 2019 12:56:12 GMT -5
St Patricks Day is a sunject that trends,as an Irishman,brings out the grump in me. I often reflect that it's used as an excuse of excessive drinking, and never to actually celebrate Irish (all Irish!) culture and achievements. In particular, in England this celebration,where for one day it's ok to be Irish is particularly galling. With less grump,and more tounge in cheek,why isn't there the same celebration of St George,Street Andrew or St David? On a further humourous/bitter note,my ex wife,a south African, claimed an Irish great granny. When I asked the granny's name,she replied without batting an eyelided 'Janse Van Rensberg' I think, for many, it's celebrated as it's an excuse to go drinking. In Ireland a Tuesday is excuse though. 😉 |
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Post by kirk13 on Jan 30, 2019 12:58:22 GMT -5
St Patricks Day is a sunject that trends,as an Irishman,brings out the grump in me. I often reflect that it's used as an excuse of excessive drinking, and never to actually celebrate Irish (all Irish!) culture and achievements. In particular, in England this celebration,where for one day it's ok to be Irish is particularly galling. With less grump,and more tounge in cheek,why isn't there the same celebration of St George,Street Andrew or St David? On a further humourous/bitter note,my ex wife,a south African, claimed an Irish great granny. When I asked the granny's name,she replied without batting an eyelided 'Janse Van Rensberg' I think, for many, it's celebrated as it's an excuse to go drinking. In Ireland a Tuesday is excuse though. 😉 I've always made the point that everyday being Irish is a reason to celebrate😉 Nor do I need an excuse to go drinking😉🍻 |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 30, 2019 13:08:05 GMT -5
I also celebrate St. David's Day, March 1.
For you heathen, the patron saint of Wales.
Wear a leek in my Monmouth Cap and pick a fight with an Englishman.
Sadly, it is hard to find a proper leek in these parts. The stores trim the tops too short.
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Jan 30, 2019 13:08:54 GMT -5
Each year the city that I live in has a St. Patrick's Day parade..Most folks celebrate this day to recognize the Irish heritage in this country.My wife's ancestry goes back to Ireland.I have always believed that St.Patrick's day should be a national holiday.It's way past time in my opinion that the folks up in Washington get this done. |
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Post by skeeter456 on Jan 30, 2019 14:21:46 GMT -5
Back in the day i went out to the bars to celebrate, now i just make corn beef and cabbage in the crock pot lol
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Post by kirk13 on Jan 30, 2019 14:28:11 GMT -5
Ok...I'd never heard of corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's until I was in New York over it last year. Do any of you know where it comes from?
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 30, 2019 14:54:02 GMT -5
St Patricks Day is a sunject that trends,as an Irishman,brings out the grump in me. I often reflect that it's used as an excuse of excessive drinking, and never to actually celebrate Irish (all Irish!) culture and achievements. In particular, in England this celebration,where for one day it's ok to be Irish is particularly galling. With less grump,and more tounge in cheek,why isn't there the same celebration of St George,Street Andrew or St David? On a further humourous/bitter note,my ex wife,a south African, claimed an Irish great granny. When I asked the granny's name,she replied without batting an eyelided 'Janse Van Rensberg' I think, for many, it's celebrated as it's an excuse to go drinking. In Ireland a Tuesday is excuse though. 😉 Interesting how a particular day can be looked at so differently from opposite sides of the Atlantic. We have a lot of holidays in the US. I don't think we need one more formal holiday, unless we're just looking for one more excuse to get off work. But if we want to informally celebrate a variety of heritages by choosing a special day and holding it in remembrance, there is nothing wrong with that. |
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 30, 2019 14:58:46 GMT -5
Ok...I'd never heard of corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's until I was in New York over it last year. Do any of you know where it comes from? Wikipedia says: Corned beef is not considered an Irish national dish, and the connection with Saint Patrick's Day specifically originates as part of Irish-American culture, and is often part of their celebrations in North America. Corned beef was used as a substitute for bacon by Irish immigrants in the late 19th century. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 14:59:48 GMT -5
Ok...I'd never heard of corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's until I was in New York over it last year. Do any of you know where it comes from? Corned beef from a cow and cabbage is a vegetable grown in the ground.......🤪🤪😜😜😂😂😂😂 |
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Post by kirk13 on Jan 30, 2019 14:59:53 GMT -5
Ok...I'd never heard of corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's until I was in New York over it last year. Do any of you know where it comes from? Wikipedia says: Corned beef is not considered an Irish national dish, and the connection with Saint Patrick's Day specifically originates as part of Irish-American culture, and is often part of their celebrations in North America. Corned beef was used as a substitute for bacon by Irish immigrants in the late 19th century. Thank you sir!🤘 |
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Post by kirk13 on Jan 30, 2019 15:00:40 GMT -5
Ok...I'd never heard of corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's until I was in New York over it last year. Do any of you know where it comes from? Corned beef from a cow and cabbage is a vegetable grown in the ground.......🤪🤪😜😜😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 15:01:59 GMT -5
Corned beef from a cow and cabbage is a vegetable grown in the ground.......🤪🤪😜😜😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂 What Perry found on Wikipedia is oh so true👌👍👍 |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 30, 2019 17:25:04 GMT -5
St Patricks Day is a sunject that trends,as an Irishman,brings out the grump in me. I often reflect that it's used as an excuse of excessive drinking, and never to actually celebrate Irish (all Irish!) culture and achievements. In particular, in England this celebration,where for one day it's ok to be Irish is particularly galling. With less grump,and more tounge in cheek,why isn't there the same celebration of St George,Street Andrew or St David? On a further humourous/bitter note,my ex wife,a south African, claimed an Irish great granny. When I asked the granny's name,she replied without batting an eyelided 'Janse Van Rensberg' I think it's St. Patrick, cuz SNAKES. Who the heck doesn't want to celebrate a "snake banisher"? SSSSSSSNNNAAAAAAAAAAKKKKEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!! |
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 30, 2019 17:37:14 GMT -5
Wikipedia says: Corned beef is not considered an Irish national dish, and the connection with Saint Patrick's Day specifically originates as part of Irish-American culture, and is often part of their celebrations in North America. Corned beef was used as a substitute for bacon by Irish immigrants in the late 19th century. Thank you sir!🤘 My pleasure. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 30, 2019 18:38:29 GMT -5
St Patricks Day is a sunject that trends,as an Irishman,brings out the grump in me. I often reflect that it's used as an excuse of excessive drinking, and never to actually celebrate Irish (all Irish!) culture and achievements. In particular, in England this celebration,where for one day it's ok to be Irish is particularly galling. With less grump,and more tounge in cheek,why isn't there the same celebration of St George,Street Andrew or St David? On a further humourous/bitter note,my ex wife,a south African, claimed an Irish great granny. When I asked the granny's name,she replied without batting an eyelided 'Janse Van Rensberg' I think it's St. Patrick, cuz SNAKES. Who the heck doesn't want to celebrate a "snake banisher"? SSSSSSSNNNAAAAAAAAAAKKKKEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!! I miss my snakes. Here's a st. Patrick joke.... What did St. Patrick say when he was driving out the snakes from Ireland? 'are you alright back there?' NB. Works better when it's told and not written. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 19:20:44 GMT -5
Ok...I'd never heard of corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's until I was in New York over it last year. Do any of you know where it comes from? No idea, but that's what my mother always made for St Patrick's Day. I think, for many, it's celebrated as it's an excuse to go drinking. In Ireland a Tuesday is excuse though. 😉 Interesting how a particular day can be looked at so differently from opposite sides of the Atlantic. We have a lot of holidays in the US. I don't think we need one more formal holiday, unless we're just looking for one more excuse to get off work. But if we want to informally celebrate a variety of heritages by choosing a special day and holding it in remembrance, there is nothing wrong with that. I agree with Perry. I like St Patrick's Day too, but don't think it should be a US national holiday. |
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 30, 2019 19:50:20 GMT -5
Connelly is my mother's maiden name. If you looked at a picture of my grandfather, there is no doubt Irish blood is in my family tree 😁.
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Post by slowroll on Jan 30, 2019 19:51:09 GMT -5
I'm Irish and Czech. Already got St. Pats day, now we need Wenceslas day.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 30, 2019 19:53:37 GMT -5
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 30, 2019 20:25:00 GMT -5
I'm Irish and Czech. Already got St. Pats day, now we need Wenceslas day. "Bring me flesh! And bring me wine! And bring me pine logs hither!" One of my favorite lines in any song. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 30, 2019 23:11:59 GMT -5
I like St Patrick's Day for the music and dancing. I don't believe that I have ever had a drink to celebrate the day. The tradition comes from the predominance of Irish expatriates in the USA in the early 1800's. They were discriminated against and used the parades to show their pride.
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Post by AJ on Jan 31, 2019 0:57:07 GMT -5
My Mother always celebrated her birthday on March 17th, St Patrick‘s Day. However, when she applied for Social Security she discovered that she was actually born on the 16th. She had never seen her birth certificate until she had to provide proof of her agefor SS. Until she passed away we still celebrated her birthday on St. Patrick’s Day. I miss you Mom...
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I agree Larry, but I’m predguiced my Birthday is on St Pats day, glad you got a desk, painting it Green!! 
