My wife's family is Irish, so I though I'd share this limerick with you for St. Patrick's Day:
(https://i.imgur.com/xSnLX4p.jpg)
I was wearing all green today.
:)
Quote from: tolbs17 on March 16, 2022, 09:14:13 PM
I was wearing all green today.
:)
Saint Patrick's Day is tomorrow...
A happy St. Patrick's Day from outside of one of the oldest settlements in America. Although I'm not really Irish myself, I still help my family celebrate whenever we feel like it.
I will probably just see whatever festivities are on the news here. Don't see a need to go anywhere.
Quote from: Rothman on March 16, 2022, 09:47:15 PM
Quote from: tolbs17 on March 16, 2022, 09:14:13 PM
I was wearing all green today.
:)
Saint Patrick's Day is tomorrow...
Well, it's March and the week of the holiday so could be either way. Anyways, I want to get those donuts from Krispy Kreme!
Quote from: tolbs17 on March 16, 2022, 09:58:11 PM
Quote from: Rothman on March 16, 2022, 09:47:15 PM
Quote from: tolbs17 on March 16, 2022, 09:14:13 PM
I was wearing all green today.
:)
Saint Patrick's Day is tomorrow...
Well, it's March and the week of the holiday so could be either way.
No, it couldn't.
Who changed the date for St. Patricks Day?!?! :angry: :confused: :pan:
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on March 16, 2022, 10:21:12 PM
Who changed the date for St. Patricks Day?!?! :angry: :confused: :pan:
Gotta start celebrating early.
I was expecting a European user to open this this early.
A dozen, a gross, and a score
Plus three times the square root of four
Divided by seven
Plus five times eleven
Is nine squared and not a bit more
Quote from: jlam on March 16, 2022, 11:32:35 PM
A dozen, a gross, and a score
Plus three times the square root of four
Divided by seven
Plus five times eleven
Is nine squared and not a bit more
:clap:
Quote from: Big John on March 16, 2022, 10:35:41 PM
I was expecting a European user to open this this early.
Why would we do that? Even putting aside that I don't believe there's Irish members, why would we Europeans wish Americans a happy Irish national day?
Sure its a holiday in Ireland, but the Liffey, Shannon or Lagan don't get turned green, nor do they look kindly to the 'celebrations' elsewhere like 'drink 5 Guinnesses, get a free hat' promotion and other stuff that flattens Irish culture to little more than getting drunk (though to be fair, that is something many many Irish people will do today. I would say that Brits do the same on Bank Holidays, but pointing to a shared culture is just going to annoy the Irish).
There is a parade in Dublin, but that was started relatively recently and for the American tourists who came over and expected big things and were disappointed. The Irish are a friendly bunch who are willing to put on a show, on their day, for the 'plastic paddies' who make the trip, but that doesn't mean that they see St Patrick's Day the same as Americans.
I was going to say it's odd as you don't do anything for the larger group of Americans of Scottish descent celebrating 'the culture' of the home they've long since forgotten (something Europeans really don't get) but there's apparently Tartan Day, which isn't a thing in Scotland. It's quite illustrative wrt St Paddy's Day actually - Americans have made up a load of celebrations for a homeland they don't know, ignoring what actually goes on back in the land their great-great-great grandparents left. The difference is that the American celebration of Ireland is on the Irish national day, rather than day that's totally invented like with the Scots (Jan 25th Burns Night is the key celebration, but 30th November St Andrews Day is the day the Scots get off work).
Brit got triggered. :D
Raining on parades is never a good look. Not sure what's so bad about coming up with a day to have an excuse to have some fun.
Back home, they're probably dying the Chicago River green again, which is something I miss about it. But that sight always makes me smile :)
Quote from: Henry on March 17, 2022, 10:09:51 AM
Back home, they're probably dying the Chicago River green again, which is something I miss about it. But that sight always makes me smile :)
They dyed the river Saturday. Indy has copied this and does it as well.
Quote from: english si on March 17, 2022, 06:22:00 AMI was going to say it's odd as you don't do anything for the larger group of Americans of Scottish descent celebrating 'the culture' of the home they've long since forgotten (something Europeans really don't get)
Without even taking into account the sheer mountains of manure that are shoveled out regarding the Irish-American experience, I wonder if the Scots (or Welsh, for that matter) emigrated to America in the same numbers as the Irish.
Detroit had it's parade again, after being cancelled for 2 years. Of course they had it on a weekend, because no one gets the actual "holiday" off.
As to why it's celebrated, after many years of being downtrodden immigrants, the Irish achieved some respectability (at least in comparison to new more-downtrodden immigrants). And many Americans have some Irish ancestry, since it was no longer anathema to marry an Irish lass. The fact that they know very little about actual Irish culture and holidays is irrelevant.
Quote from: english si on March 17, 2022, 06:22:00 AM
I was going to say it's odd ... It's quite illustrative wrt St Paddy's Day actually - Americans have made up a load of celebrations for a homeland they don't know, ignoring what actually goes on back in the land their great-great-great grandparents left.
Irish Americans started celebrating St Patrick's Day as a way of remembering their homeland. Celebrations in Boston and New York go back to the 18th Century. I don't see why they ought to have been obligated to make sure the scope of their celebrations didn't exceed those in Ireland.
Quote from: english si on March 17, 2022, 06:22:00 AM
Quote from: Big John on March 16, 2022, 10:35:41 PM
I was expecting a European user to open this this early.
Why would we do that? Even putting aside that I don't believe there's Irish members, why would we Europeans wish Americans a happy Irish national day?
Sure its a holiday in Ireland, but the Liffey, Shannon or Lagan don't get turned green, nor do they look kindly to the 'celebrations' elsewhere like 'drink 5 Guinnesses, get a free hat' promotion and other stuff that flattens Irish culture to little more than getting drunk (though to be fair, that is something many many Irish people will do today. I would say that Brits do the same on Bank Holidays, but pointing to a shared culture is just going to annoy the Irish).
There is a parade in Dublin, but that was started relatively recently and for the American tourists who came over and expected big things and were disappointed. The Irish are a friendly bunch who are willing to put on a show, on their day, for the 'plastic paddies' who make the trip, but that doesn't mean that they see St Patrick's Day the same as Americans.
I was going to say it's odd as you don't do anything for the larger group of Americans of Scottish descent celebrating 'the culture' of the home they've long since forgotten (something Europeans really don't get) but there's apparently Tartan Day, which isn't a thing in Scotland. It's quite illustrative wrt St Paddy's Day actually - Americans have made up a load of celebrations for a homeland they don't know, ignoring what actually goes on back in the land their great-great-great grandparents left. The difference is that the American celebration of Ireland is on the Irish national day, rather than day that's totally invented like with the Scots (Jan 25th Burns Night is the key celebration, but 30th November St Andrews Day is the day the Scots get off work).
If I drank five Guinesses I hope I would get a free bed for the night :)
South Boston will be holding their St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday for the first time in 3 years.
Quote from: kkt on March 17, 2022, 03:36:59 PM
Quote from: english si on March 17, 2022, 06:22:00 AM
Quote from: Big John on March 16, 2022, 10:35:41 PM
I was expecting a European user to open this this early.
Why would we do that? Even putting aside that I don't believe there's Irish members, why would we Europeans wish Americans a happy Irish national day?
Sure its a holiday in Ireland, but the Liffey, Shannon or Lagan don't get turned green, nor do they look kindly to the 'celebrations' elsewhere like 'drink 5 Guinnesses, get a free hat' promotion and other stuff that flattens Irish culture to little more than getting drunk (though to be fair, that is something many many Irish people will do today. I would say that Brits do the same on Bank Holidays, but pointing to a shared culture is just going to annoy the Irish).
There is a parade in Dublin, but that was started relatively recently and for the American tourists who came over and expected big things and were disappointed. The Irish are a friendly bunch who are willing to put on a show, on their day, for the 'plastic paddies' who make the trip, but that doesn't mean that they see St Patrick's Day the same as Americans.
I was going to say it's odd as you don't do anything for the larger group of Americans of Scottish descent celebrating 'the culture' of the home they've long since forgotten (something Europeans really don't get) but there's apparently Tartan Day, which isn't a thing in Scotland. It's quite illustrative wrt St Paddy's Day actually - Americans have made up a load of celebrations for a homeland they don't know, ignoring what actually goes on back in the land their great-great-great grandparents left. The difference is that the American celebration of Ireland is on the Irish national day, rather than day that's totally invented like with the Scots (Jan 25th Burns Night is the key celebration, but 30th November St Andrews Day is the day the Scots get off work).
If I drank five Guinesses I hope I would get a free bed for the night :)
I've reached the age where if I drank five Guinesses I'd be passed out on the floor with no need for a bed. :nod:
But Guinness is a light beer! Would 5 Buds knock you out? (Answer: "Only if I said something bad about their mothers!" :-D )
Don't let its color fool you, Guinness Stout is made to drink all day.
Quote from: triplemultiplex on March 17, 2022, 07:24:45 PM
But Guinness is a light beer! Would 5 Buds knock you out? (Answer: "Only if I said something bad about their mothers!" :-D )
Don't let its color fool you, Guinness Stout is made to drink all day.
5 Buds wouldn't knock me out because I wouldn't drink them. Or insult their mothers.
I'm Irish. Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Quote from: english si on March 17, 2022, 06:22:00 AM
Quote from: Big John on March 16, 2022, 10:35:41 PM
I was expecting a European user to open this this early.
Why would we do that? Even putting aside that I don't believe there's Irish members, why would we Europeans wish Americans a happy Irish national day?
Sure its a holiday in Ireland, but the Liffey, Shannon or Lagan don't get turned green, nor do they look kindly to the 'celebrations' elsewhere like 'drink 5 Guinnesses, get a free hat' promotion and other stuff that flattens Irish culture to little more than getting drunk (though to be fair, that is something many many Irish people will do today. I would say that Brits do the same on Bank Holidays, but pointing to a shared culture is just going to annoy the Irish).
There is a parade in Dublin, but that was started relatively recently and for the American tourists who came over and expected big things and were disappointed. The Irish are a friendly bunch who are willing to put on a show, on their day, for the 'plastic paddies' who make the trip, but that doesn't mean that they see St Patrick's Day the same as Americans.
I was going to say it's odd as you don't do anything for the larger group of Americans of Scottish descent celebrating 'the culture' of the home they've long since forgotten (something Europeans really don't get) but there's apparently Tartan Day, which isn't a thing in Scotland. It's quite illustrative wrt St Paddy's Day actually - Americans have made up a load of celebrations for a homeland they don't know, ignoring what actually goes on back in the land their great-great-great grandparents left. The difference is that the American celebration of Ireland is on the Irish national day, rather than day that's totally invented like with the Scots (Jan 25th Burns Night is the key celebration, but 30th November St Andrews Day is the day the Scots get off work).
So what do you think about Sunday, Bloody Sunday? The event or the song, take your pick.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on March 17, 2022, 11:47:27 PM
Quote from: english si on March 17, 2022, 06:22:00 AM
Quote from: Big John on March 16, 2022, 10:35:41 PM
I was expecting a European user to open this this early.
Why would we do that? Even putting aside that I don't believe there's Irish members, why would we Europeans wish Americans a happy Irish national day?
Sure its a holiday in Ireland, but the Liffey, Shannon or Lagan don't get turned green, nor do they look kindly to the 'celebrations' elsewhere like 'drink 5 Guinnesses, get a free hat' promotion and other stuff that flattens Irish culture to little more than getting drunk (though to be fair, that is something many many Irish people will do today. I would say that Brits do the same on Bank Holidays, but pointing to a shared culture is just going to annoy the Irish).
There is a parade in Dublin, but that was started relatively recently and for the American tourists who came over and expected big things and were disappointed. The Irish are a friendly bunch who are willing to put on a show, on their day, for the 'plastic paddies' who make the trip, but that doesn't mean that they see St Patrick's Day the same as Americans.
I was going to say it's odd as you don't do anything for the larger group of Americans of Scottish descent celebrating 'the culture' of the home they've long since forgotten (something Europeans really don't get) but there's apparently Tartan Day, which isn't a thing in Scotland. It's quite illustrative wrt St Paddy's Day actually - Americans have made up a load of celebrations for a homeland they don't know, ignoring what actually goes on back in the land their great-great-great grandparents left. The difference is that the American celebration of Ireland is on the Irish national day, rather than day that's totally invented like with the Scots (Jan 25th Burns Night is the key celebration, but 30th November St Andrews Day is the day the Scots get off work).
So what do you think about Sunday, Bloody Sunday? The event or the song, take your pick.
The event: really really stupid thing to do that didn't do anyone any good. Authorities need a trained police unit for protest control that knows how to use just what force is needed, knows that protest is legal and healthy in a democracy. Not regular army soldiers.
Yesterday, the Bears shared a photo to social media where the Chicago River was dyed orange and the caption read "that's much better" or something like that.
I must admit that it did not immediately occur to me why that would be problematic.
I wore green yesterday instead of my usual pink.
Here is an easy recipe for green velvet cake that I made last year:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (I use Betty Crocker)
- 1 cup buttermilk (If you don't want to buy liquid buttermilk you can buy Saco Powdered buttermilk and follow the directions to make equivalent liquid buttermilk and mix with water)1/3 cup cocoa powder (I use Hershey's)
- 1/3 cup oil
- 4 eggs
- Green food coloring (Gel is highly recommended, I use Chefmaster Leaf Green). Add until you get a desirable shade of green.
- Cream cheese frosting
Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes.
Quote from: Pink Jazz on March 18, 2022, 11:18:47 AM
Here is an easy recipe for green velvet cake that I made last year:
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A few years ago for St. Patrick's Day I made a green velvet cake for the gang at work. I basically found a red velvet cake recipe on-line and substituted an equal amount of green food coloring for the red food coloring. With typical cream cheese frosting and green (rather than red) sugar sprinkles.
The cake was quite tasty - but with one unintended - and unfortunate - consequence ...
How should I say this gracefully ... I noticed that, during my next constitutional, the result had an odd green tint. Obviously from the food coloring. Felt a bit embarrassed figuring this happened to everyone else who had a piece of cake. :paranoid: But nobody said anything, except for compliments on the cake.