Happy St. Patrick's Day from Patrick
Mar 17th, 2005, 07:07 AM
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Patrick I heartily concur w/ the anti-green beer sentiments. I used to work for a high end wine/beer merchant & made anti green beer buttons to wear on St Pat's.
The only decent drink (for my beer snobby self anyway) is a Guinness, Murphy's, or a Beamish. A black & tan made w/ Harp (Bass will do too I suppose, even if it IS British).
Slainte!!
The only decent drink (for my beer snobby self anyway) is a Guinness, Murphy's, or a Beamish. A black & tan made w/ Harp (Bass will do too I suppose, even if it IS British).
Slainte!!
Mar 17th, 2005, 07:22 AM
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Cassidy,
Technically speaking, a Black & Tan is Bass & Guinness combination. A Harp & Guinness is known as a Half & Half.
It's probably less relevant today when the only constant is that half the mixture is Guinness.
I don't know that any self-respecting Irishman would have used the term Black & Tan to describe an all-Irish beer mixture given the infamy of the Black & Tan regiment, circa 1920.
Technically speaking, a Black & Tan is Bass & Guinness combination. A Harp & Guinness is known as a Half & Half.
It's probably less relevant today when the only constant is that half the mixture is Guinness.
I don't know that any self-respecting Irishman would have used the term Black & Tan to describe an all-Irish beer mixture given the infamy of the Black & Tan regiment, circa 1920.
Mar 17th, 2005, 07:27 AM
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Ryan,
You learn something new everyday! I always thought that the Harp/Guinness combo was a "lighter" version of the B&T.
I have to admit my lack of knowledge of Irish/British history (except the general knowledge of Irish oppression) & know nothing about the historical origins of the drinks name. That is something I should research!
You learn something new everyday! I always thought that the Harp/Guinness combo was a "lighter" version of the B&T.
I have to admit my lack of knowledge of Irish/British history (except the general knowledge of Irish oppression) & know nothing about the historical origins of the drinks name. That is something I should research!
Mar 17th, 2005, 07:35 AM
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Cassidy,
I only know this because a bar I used to frequent, Kennedy's in NYC (both the old & new location), makes it very clear what a Black & Tan is. I once made the mistake of ordering a B&T with Harp and got a "Jesus, did you hear that. Can you believe what he just ordered" from the bartendar and a few regulars.
BTW, despite my screen name, I'm only Irish by marriage.
I only know this because a bar I used to frequent, Kennedy's in NYC (both the old & new location), makes it very clear what a Black & Tan is. I once made the mistake of ordering a B&T with Harp and got a "Jesus, did you hear that. Can you believe what he just ordered" from the bartendar and a few regulars.
BTW, despite my screen name, I'm only Irish by marriage.
Mar 17th, 2005, 07:40 AM
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In honor of St. Patirck's Day I'm eating Dove chocolate Easter eggs...but only the ones wrapped in green foil.
BTW, if you go to www.google.com you'll see that they've decorated the "google" logo for SPD.
BTW, if you go to www.google.com you'll see that they've decorated the "google" logo for SPD.
Mar 17th, 2005, 07:50 AM
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Happy St. Patricks Day and Cead Mile Failte (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes)!
Very proud of my Irish born parents and my Irish heritage.
In many ways my family is representative of the American Dream. My parents came here with nothing from small farms in rural Ireland, met and married. My dad became a cop. Together they had 8 kids all of whom are now doctors, lawyers, bankers/financial managers or teachers, graduating from some of the finest schools in the US.
Today my brother celebrated St. Patrick's Day by attending the White House celebration. My mom is bursting with pride despite her reservations about the current occupant.
I'll be going to my daughter's school later today to give her 3rd grade class a quick lesson on Irish heritage. She'll stepdance and my older daughter will play a short jig on her fiddle.
On Sunday my extended family will gather in South Boston for the parade.
FYI - While Paddy is a nickname for Padraig - it is also a derogatory way of referring to anyone of Irish heritage. Hence the negative term Paddy Wagon - the large vehicle used by law enforcment to transport multiple detainees came into use during the period of "No Irish Need Apply" in Boston and New York.
Very proud of my Irish born parents and my Irish heritage.
In many ways my family is representative of the American Dream. My parents came here with nothing from small farms in rural Ireland, met and married. My dad became a cop. Together they had 8 kids all of whom are now doctors, lawyers, bankers/financial managers or teachers, graduating from some of the finest schools in the US.
Today my brother celebrated St. Patrick's Day by attending the White House celebration. My mom is bursting with pride despite her reservations about the current occupant.
I'll be going to my daughter's school later today to give her 3rd grade class a quick lesson on Irish heritage. She'll stepdance and my older daughter will play a short jig on her fiddle.
On Sunday my extended family will gather in South Boston for the parade.
FYI - While Paddy is a nickname for Padraig - it is also a derogatory way of referring to anyone of Irish heritage. Hence the negative term Paddy Wagon - the large vehicle used by law enforcment to transport multiple detainees came into use during the period of "No Irish Need Apply" in Boston and New York.
Mar 17th, 2005, 08:03 AM
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St. Patrick's Day is my birthday! My best birthday ever was the year I turned 40 - I spent it in NYC with my DH, sister, and two good friends. We had drinks in Fraunces Tavern (not Irish, I know). A bunch of investment bankers were there pounding down Irish coffees (for lunch!) and they all sang Happy Birthday to me. It was fabulous!
Mar 17th, 2005, 08:13 AM
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Happy St. Patrick's Day to the Irish! Happy birthday to those who were born today!
Am wearing my jade ring today. And among other things, green pants from Chicos. <--- travelers love Chicos; now this is a travel thread post
Am wearing my jade ring today. And among other things, green pants from Chicos. <--- travelers love Chicos; now this is a travel thread post
Mar 17th, 2005, 08:42 AM
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Happy St. Patrick's day to all! It's a momentous occasion in our family. Sixty years ago today, my husband's parents were married. And 21 years ago today my husband -to-be and I met in an Irish bar in DC. Would that I still had the stamina to endure the crowds in that bar today.
