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Happy St. Patrick's Day

by Richard Van
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Just a quick note to all the Irish, Irish Americans, part Irish and non Irish who take this splendid opportunity to drink plenty of the black stuff.

I will be finishing work when the pubs open today, I suggest you do the same.

End of public service announcement.
  • Profile picture of the author David Braybrooke
    HAPPY SAINT PADDY'S DAY!!!!!
    I Love the Irish! So big-hearted and fun!
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Top of the Mornin' to ya, Richard.

    Won't be celebrating tonight, but cheers to all anyway. Be safe and let someone else do the driving.
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Be safe and let someone else do the driving.
      Thank you Sal. I'll definitely be getting a cab home tonight.
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      Wibble, bark, my old man's a mushroom etc...

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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        Well, shake me shamrocks, it is St. Patricks's Day.

        Who is/was St. Patrick anyway? Seriously, I haven't a clue.

        Anyway, I wonder how this saint feels about how people celebrate him, lol!

        Richard, have fun, but not too much and be safe!

        Terra
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

          Well, shake me shamrocks, it is St. Patricks's Day.

          Who is/was St. Patrick anyway? Seriously, I haven't a clue.

          This might help:

          15 Delightful Facts About Saint Patrick

          Richard, did you know that St. Patrick was most likely British? Another reason to celebrate!
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          • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            This might help:

            15 Delightful Facts About Saint Patrick

            Richard, did you know that St. Patrick was most likely British? Another reason to celebrate!
            I like this one.

            9. Cold Weather Helped Saint Patrick's Legend

            In Irish lore, Saint Patrick gets credit for driving all the snakes out of Ireland. Modern scientists suggest that the job might not have been too hard - according to the fossil record, Ireland has never been home to any snakes. Through the Ice Age, Ireland was too cold to host any reptiles, and the surrounding seas have staved off serpentine invaders ever since. Modern scholars think the "snakes" Saint Patrick drove away were likely metaphorical.

            Terra
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter May
    The green beer will start to flow soon. :-)
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      Well I'm taking a quick break from proceedings to get some food. I'm not on the green stuff I just stick with the proper Guinness. Excellent fun all round though.

      I'm only part Irish but I'm of the opinion you don't even need to be Irish to enjoy the day anyway.

      Thanks Terra and the facts Dan, most interesting, especially the bit about him being British, it does actually say he was born to Roman parents in Wales or Scotland around the 4th century. Very enjoyable read, many thanks.

      Cheers all!
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

        I'm only part Irish but I'm of the opinion you don't even need to be Irish to enjoy the day anyway.
        Agreed. I'm half Irish myself. My grandmother was a Mick. I don't mean that negatively. Her last name was Mick.
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        • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          Agreed. I'm half Irish myself. My grandmother was a Mick. I don't mean that negatively. Her last name was Mick.


          You should have flown over for the day Dan. I'm a quarter Irish but I have a large extended Irish family and have had since I was five. I go over every year to stay and catch up.

          That did make me laugh about Mrs Mick. Anyway I'm off before I sober up or something awful.
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    • Profile picture of the author RichBeck
      Originally Posted by Peter May View Post

      The green beer will start to flow soon. :-)
      Peter,

      It's five o'clock somewhere...

      All the Best,

      Rich Beck BCIP, MCSD, MCIS
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      • Profile picture of the author Peter May
        Originally Posted by RichBeck View Post

        Peter,

        It's five o'clock somewhere...

        All the Best,

        Rich Beck BCIP, MCSD, MCIS
        It 3pm here which means I'm late, see ya, bye.
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  • Profile picture of the author RichBeck
    Guys and Gals,

    I'm going to grab a....

    Shamrock Shake



    All the Best,


    Rich Beck BCIP, MCSD, MCIS
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  • Profile picture of the author RichBeck
    Guys and Gals,

    I grabbed a Shamrock Shake.....



    It was very tasty!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

    All The Best,

    Rich Beck BCIP, MCSD, MCIS
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    This guy knows how to celebrate St. Patty's day!

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  • Profile picture of the author Joe Stewart
    Since I've quit drinking many years ago, the best part of St. Patrick's day to me is the corned beef and cabbage. I'm sitting here munching on the leftovers. Love, love, love corned beef sandwiches!
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