Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you!




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[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by MoonChilde

May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you!




bringlo`id=bringlode (Dream)

Man that's a thick ass glass of Guinness!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Is it wrong that this^ made me salivate?

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

haha...I'm actually Scotch-Irish so this is MY type of holiday! haha

Preach it, me too! Well rather, knock it back!

Originally Posted by Sahara

Happy St Patrick's Day to all of ye too!

I was in the parade in town today! As part of a big purple dragon! Hurray!

Hope it's a good one guys, le gach dea ghui.

A purple dragon? Fabulous!

[madformac]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Is it wrong that this^ made me salivate?

Well either it's an odd green beer or the greatest shot of absinthe I've ever seen!

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by madformac

Well either it's an odd green beer or the greatest shot of absinthe I've ever seen!

Isn't Absinthe really strong?

[Sahara]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

I have a question. HOw many people still speak Gaelic there? I've heard its kindof dying out.

Oh it is, big time. I think only about 26,000 people speak it on a daily basis now in the whole country.

It's compulsory to learn it right up through secondary school, though. I think it's a shame because the way it's taught is all wrong and being forced to learn it is definitely turning the young people against it.

It's a pity. I like the language but I hate learning it out of a book.

[madformac]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

Isn't Absinthe really strong?

Oh yes. Get the right (or the wrong stuff depending on your point of view) and you are off on one.

It's banned in most countries including the States. The UK allows the less dangerous forms but the real deal contains all sorts of chemicals including a-thujone that, taken in any quantity, induces hallucinations in the same way LSD does. If you ever get the chance ( ), try the black 85% proof version, it's... interesting... And it tastes nice. Like anaseed. But be careful and don't drink it neat in quantity otherwise you end up seeing all kinds of ****! A very good friend of mine thought he could push his head through a wall.. The wall disagreed..

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by madformac

Oh yes. Get the right (or the wrong stuff depending on your point of view) and you are off on one.

It's banned in most countries including the States. The UK allows the less dangerous forms but the real deal contains all sorts of chemicals including a-thujone that, taken in any quantity, induces hallucinations in the same way LSD does. If you ever get the chance ( ), try the black 85% proof version, it's... interesting... And it tastes nice. Like anaseed. But be careful and don't drink it neat in quantity otherwise you end up seeing all kinds of ****!

Wow, that sounds intense! I think I'll stick to the green beer.

[madformac]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Wow, that sounds intense! I think I'll stick to the green beer.

UK bars are only legally allowed to serve you one shot of the mild version. Thats how strong it is. Bars that sell it have to stamp your hand once you've had a shot. If you are not used to alcohol a single shot will get you rather drunk.. Now if you WANT to get drunk it's much cheaper than 8 or 10 beers!

http://hbd.org/brewery/library/absfaq.html

Happy reading!

[irishgrl]

I dont speak Gaelic, but Im trying to learn, and its really tough because of the letter combinations and the certain letters that are silent (like "h") (for example you say TIN Lizzy NOT Thin Lizzy....) and other sounds that you dont realize you are supposed to make by looking at the letters....its weird.......like if you see an "si" together its a "sh" as in Sinn Fein
(pronounced Shin Fain) or Bann Si (did I spell that right?) is Banshee and certain combos like mb or mv (I cant remember!) is actually a particular sound ("V", I think)




But I know that Mo Chride is My Heart which is so cool........(actually Im not sure if that is the Scotts Gaelic or the Irish Gaelic....) ARRGH!

[GiniLeaE]

[GiniLeaE]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

But I know that Mo Chride is My Heart which is so cool........(actually Im not sure if that is the Scotts Gaelic or the Irish Gaelic....) ARRGH!

Congrats on learning the language properly! I've just picked up on some of it from friends and family. Technically it's Scotch-Irish, but certain families will lay claim to it differently...

Also, in regards to calling this religious holiday St. Paddy's Day...It may offend some Irish traditionalists. As the history of the word "Paddy" isn't a nice one. Americans took to calling all Irish "Paddy" when they began to arrive in large numbers in the middle of the 19th century. The term was far from complimentary, in many circles considered it was (is) considered derogatory. Unfortunately, many of the more raucous Irish developed a reputation for running afoul of the law and were hauled away in what was officially a "Police Patrol" vehicle but took on the name "paddy wagon". So, be careful when using the term...I know you don't mean it that way - BUT I slipped up at a gathering once AND I got it good!

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by GiniLeaE

Congrats on learning the language properly! I've just picked up on some of it from friends and family. Technically it's Scotch-Irish, but certain families will lay claim to it differently...

Also, in regards to calling this religious holiday St. Paddy's Day...It may offend some Irish traditionalists. As the history of the word "Paddy" isn't a nice one. Americans took to calling all Irish "Paddy" when they began to arrive in large numbers in the middle of the 19th century. The term was far from complimentary, in many circles considered it was (is) considered derogatory. Unfortunately, many of the more raucous Irish developed a reputation for running afoul of the law and were hauled away in what was officially a "Police Patrol" vehicle but took on the name "paddy wagon". So, be careful when using the term...I know you don't mean it that way - BUT I slipped up at a gathering once AND I got it good!

You'll notice I didnt once use the term "Paddy Wagon" which I know is common when referring to lawbreakers....but for some reason, the Irish got an undeserved label. Because: the Irish especially revere the Law (Brehon) that was passed down from the druids....

Originally Posted by DavidMn

Man that's a thick ass glass of Guinness!

Ohh yes it is and yes it was... But somehow I managed to toss back a few of them yesterday at The Olde Triangle... along with my little jigs I managed to do a few Stevie Twirls...

Originally Posted by irishgrl

I dont speak Gaelic, but Im trying to learn, and its really tough because of the letter combinations and the certain letters that are silent (like "h") (for example you say TIN Lizzy NOT Thin Lizzy....) and other sounds that you dont realize you are supposed to make by looking at the letters....its weird.......like if you see an "si" together its a "sh" as in Sinn Fein
(pronounced Shin Fain) or Bann Si (did I spell that right?) is Banshee and certain combos like mb or mv (I cant remember!) is actually a particular sound ("V", I think)




But I know that Mo Chride is My Heart which is so cool........(actually Im not sure if that is the Scotts Gaelic or the Irish Gaelic....) ARRGH!

It is a beautiful language that is sadly dying out everywhere...sighh...I have heard it is very hard to learn...and to keep up as there is not enough keeping it alive..At the Galeic college I managed to pick up a few words..but I thought My Heart was..Mochroi`=