Theunicornhunter 2 Posted March 6, 2004 They say in the US everyone is honorary Irish on March 17th. I've heard it's a bigger party here than in Ireland but don't know for sure. A lot certainly pretend they're Irish that day but there are quite a few Americans that have at least one Irish ancestor. I did find one Irish ancestor that was born in Belfast abt 1710 and I have a few Scotch-Irish ancestors. You can always read "How the Irish Saved Civilization" - I thought it was an interesting book. Happy Irish Heritage Month and Happy St. Patrick's Day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted March 7, 2004 i am part irish as well, but as is commonly said were all irish on st pats day. went to the st pats parade today, it was a good time, i love the pipes and drums. bagpipes are great. HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mj 7 Posted March 7, 2004 (edited) Okay...you get stuck reading the my recollection of a St. Patrick's Day poem I memorized in the fourth grade (even though I probably do not have any Irish blood...) which I like to try to recall every St. Patrick's Day! It was part of a special presentation my class did for St. Patrick's over the intercom system in our school, which was what was done on special holidays when school was in session. I had exactly one line, but I loved the whole poem, so I memorized it.....I think. St. Patrick drove the serpants out of Ireland, So 'tis said. From here and there and round about, From Cork to Mainlandhead He banished all the snakes there were, Except for one that would not stir Except for one that would not leave, And sure 'n' it made St Patrick grieve! St. Patrick drove the serpants out of Ireland So they claim. From here and there and round about It brought St. Patrick fame. He cast the serpants in the sea Except for one that would not flee Except for one that would not drown, And sure 'n' it made St. Patrick frown. St. Patrick was a canny man A prudent man, they state. And so he conjured up a plan. He built a box-like crate And sweetly asked the serpant in. The serpant stroked it's satin skin And wouldn't try the box at all But said " For me, its much too small!" St. Patrick was a....?....man, Subtle, so they tell. He coaxed the serpant. "Faith, you'll fit very very well. I'm sure you can, with room to spare." "I can't! You know I can't! So there!" "You can." "I can't!" "You know I'm right." "You're wrong!" They argued day and night. St. Patrick had a mighty voice, Persuasive so they state. It made the Emerald Isle rejoice To hear the great debate! "You'll fit the box!" "I won't at all!" "It's plenty big!" 'It's pinchy small!" "Unless you prove it, I am right!" "I'll show you then! The box is tight!" St. Patrick watched the serpant glide into the box Tis told. And when it mostly was inside The canny saint made bold To close the lid and tie it tight And throw the box with all his might Upon the waves that rolled away. And sure 'n' it made St. Ptrick gay (happy). St. Patrick drove the serpants out of Ireland So 'tis said. From here and there and round about From Cork to Mainlandhead He banished all the snakes there were, Including one that would not stir Including one that left the isle all boxed and tied in state and style, And sure 'n' it made St. Patrick smile! I now try do this on St. Patrick's Day, even if I don't wear green! Edited March 7, 2004 by mjham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted March 18, 2004 Who wore green today. We had office luncheon - all the food was green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odo 0 Posted March 18, 2004 Were going to have green food at work tonight. HAPPY ST.PATS DAY EVERYONE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted March 18, 2004 HAPPY ST PATTYS DAY EVERYONE. MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH BE WITH YOU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted March 18, 2004 Happy St. Patty's day, everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
