How was your St. Paddies Day?
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I agree, which is why I tend to think of 'race' as the human race, to include all.
tracy said:
I agree, which is why I tend to think of 'race' as the human race, to include all.
The other English Saint,Norbert, was better known for his episodes of flatulence during prayer meetings. He would clear the Abbey with just one good 'un 
Cool.
That's one of the things I like about English history. It involves a lot of blood and guts - people being hanged, drawn and quartered; people being beheaded; people being burned at the stake; people dying of the plague or of cholera; and the odd disgusting character, such as a certain duke who lived in the South of England who liked eating food such as mice on toast or rats with marmalade. And that guy Norbert, if he was real, who liked to fart during prayer meetings. That's what makes English history so interesting.
That's one of the things I like about English history. It involves a lot of blood and guts - people being hanged, drawn and quartered; people being beheaded; people being burned at the stake; people dying of the plague or of cholera; and the odd disgusting character, such as a certain duke who lived in the South of England who liked eating food such as mice on toast or rats with marmalade. And that guy Norbert, if he was real, who liked to fart during prayer meetings. That's what makes English history so interesting.
I'm serious here now in that there is not one inch of England that has not been the site of something of historical value, or even more interesting..the site of something mystical[King Arthur or R obin Hood,etc]
Probably.
Not far from where I live, there is a hill in Alderley Edge in Cheshire and, buried within in are, are supposedly King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table along with their huge, white horses. But they aren't dead. They are only sleeping. And legend has it that they will awaken whenever Britain is in serious danger and help to defend her.
Although why they failed to awaken in 1939 is something of a mystery.
Not far from where I live, there is a hill in Alderley Edge in Cheshire and, buried within in are, are supposedly King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table along with their huge, white horses. But they aren't dead. They are only sleeping. And legend has it that they will awaken whenever Britain is in serious danger and help to defend her.
Although why they failed to awaken in 1939 is something of a mystery.
That's an easy one They knew the RAF would do the trick. I used to love those stories of the Romans fighting the Picts, then came the realization that my ancestors were Picts I have a beautiful copy of Mallory's "Morte De Arthur" and grew up on such TV programs as Robin Hood,Lancelot. And,yes, I even believe that due to English theorists-we have computors,etc.
They knew the RAF would do the trick. I used to love those stories of the Romans fighting the Picts, then came the realization that my ancestors were Picts I have a beautiful copy of Mallory's "Morte De Arthur" and grew up on such TV programs as Robin Hood,Lancelot. And,yes, I even believe that due to English theorists-we have computors,etc. Re: RE: How was your St. Paddies Day?
Well, old chap, stiff upper lip, and all that....dont worry, well have a few extra brews for ya.... after all, we couldnt have the English running around ENJOYING life and creating obscene scenes of debauchery.....
Blackleaf said:
Well, old chap, stiff upper lip, and all that....dont worry, well have a few extra brews for ya.... after all, we couldnt have the English running around ENJOYING life and creating obscene scenes of debauchery.....
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:lol: I think we Scots are genetically geared to love the ginger hair and hairy bods. Then again, I also find the English to be a delight. I suppose if the old guard of my family was still around, I'd be disowned for voicing such a view, but there you have it.
Blackleaf said:
:lol: I think we Scots are genetically geared to love the ginger hair and hairy bods. Then again, I also find the English to be a delight. I suppose if the old guard of my family was still around, I'd be disowned for voicing such a view, but there you have it.
Hey! What's wrong with ginger hair? I've never had a guy tell me mine was unattractive... course, I don't have a hairy body so maybe that's the difference...
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You aren't Scottish. You're American or Canadian.
Haggis McBagpipe said:Blackleaf said:
:lol: I think we Scots are genetically geared to love the ginger hair and hairy bods. Then again, I also find the English to be a delight. I suppose if the old guard of my family was still around, I'd be disowned for voicing such a view, but there you have it.
You aren't Scottish. You're American or Canadian.
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Hey, thanks for letting me know, the mystery has been solved. What would I do without you, Blackleaf. . . . 8O
Blackleaf said:
Hey, thanks for letting me know, the mystery has been solved. What would I do without you, Blackleaf. . . . 8O
St Patrick was English and some Irish people seemed to not like him very much. He was held prisoner by a group of Paddies as they attacked his estate. But (like all good Englishman have done all over the world) he tried to civilise the Irish by converting them from their own fake religions to Christianity -
Who Was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.
Taken Prisoner By Irish Raiders
It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family's estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. (There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala.) During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.)
Guided By Visions
After more than six years as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. According to his writing, a voice—which he believed to be God's—spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland.
To do so, Patrick walked nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelation—an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than fifteen years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission—to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish. (Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland.)
historychannel.com
Who Was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.
Taken Prisoner By Irish Raiders
It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family's estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. (There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala.) During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.)
Guided By Visions
After more than six years as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. According to his writing, a voice—which he believed to be God's—spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland.
To do so, Patrick walked nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelation—an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than fifteen years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission—to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish. (Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland.)
historychannel.com
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You told one person you are American then, a few posts above this one, you said you are Scottish and now you are saying you are American.
Aren't you a little confused?
I wonder why Americans have to be so insecure about their nationality that they have to say they are Irish or Scottish even though the only connection they have to those two nations is that their grandparents or great-grandparents came from there.
Haggis McBagpipe said:Blackleaf said:
You told one person you are American then, a few posts above this one, you said you are Scottish and now you are saying you are American.
Aren't you a little confused?
I wonder why Americans have to be so insecure about their nationality that they have to say they are Irish or Scottish even though the only connection they have to those two nations is that their grandparents or great-grandparents came from there.
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If anyone's jealous of the Irish, it's the Americans.
It's Americans who pretend to be Irish because they feel so insecure about being American.
The English, who are not isnecure about their nationality, never pretend to be anything that we aren't.
And why should I be jealous to be Irish? The Irish aren't the "angels" that you think they are.
I bet you didn't know that the Republic of Ireland is the only country in the world, apart from Japan, to have opened a book of condolences for its politicians to sign when Adolf Hitler died. The Irish may have been neutral during the war, but they all secretly supported the Nazis.
I also bet you didn't know that during WWI some Irish nationalists tried to get the Germans to invade Ireland, ALL of which was then a part of Britain, in the hope that by being invaded from Germany it would enable Ireland to leave Britain (although then they would be ruled by Germany instead).
During WWII, they also made it difficult for the American Navy and Royal Navy against the Germans for not allowing our ships to dock in Ireland.
Jay said:
If anyone's jealous of the Irish, it's the Americans.
It's Americans who pretend to be Irish because they feel so insecure about being American.
The English, who are not isnecure about their nationality, never pretend to be anything that we aren't.
And why should I be jealous to be Irish? The Irish aren't the "angels" that you think they are.
I bet you didn't know that the Republic of Ireland is the only country in the world, apart from Japan, to have opened a book of condolences for its politicians to sign when Adolf Hitler died. The Irish may have been neutral during the war, but they all secretly supported the Nazis.
I also bet you didn't know that during WWI some Irish nationalists tried to get the Germans to invade Ireland, ALL of which was then a part of Britain, in the hope that by being invaded from Germany it would enable Ireland to leave Britain (although then they would be ruled by Germany instead).
During WWII, they also made it difficult for the American Navy and Royal Navy against the Germans for not allowing our ships to dock in Ireland.