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[Sawnee Cat]

Happy St. Patrick's Day folks. I'm lucky enough to be married to an Irish beauty from a big sprawling Irish family that came over in her grandfather's generation and settled in New York. Her grandfather became a soldier in the 29th Infantry - the Blue-Gray Division, in WW1, and for years after the war was the unit's historian. Her dad was a lawyer and a union organizer, a gregarious, decent guy but not to be messed with. The whole family is a colorful bunch.

My family, on my maternal grandmother's side, were from Northern Ireland, but had come there as protestants from Scotland -- the Scots-Irish.

In any case, I hope everyone has a great day.

Happy St Patrick's Day to all. My Irish blood goes through my dad's side of the family in the form of Ulster-Scots. As we say in America, Scot-Irish.

The early roots were Irish, a little town close to Shannon, Ireland but an incident happened that caused a move to Scotland From Scotland they crossed back into Northern Ireland (Ulster). They were relocated there by the King to bring the Protestant religion to Ireland. One of my direct ancestors was a Presbyterian minister. That did not set well with the Catholics and you know the rest of that story.

From Northern Ireland to America. They first settled in Pennsylvania but the Quakers did not welcome them and in less than a year they drifted down to South Carolina and spread out from there. Once they got to South Carolina they became Baptists. My grandfather let it be known to all, he was Scot Irish and a Scot Irish was not to be messed with.

My mother's folks were genteel people from England. Very soft spoken, deeply religious and placed a strong emphasis on education.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

If I had beer for breakfast I'd be worthless for the rest of the day.

Had a roommate in college who would have a PBR every morning. Ugh. I'll drink a brew occasionally but NOT for breakfast.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Happy St Patrick's Day to all. My Irish blood goes through my dad's side of the family in the form of Ulster-Scots. As we say in America, Scot-Irish.

The early roots were Irish, a little town close to Shannon, Ireland but an incident happened that caused a move to Scotland From Scotland they crossed back into Northern Ireland (Ulster). They were relocated there by the King to bring the Protestant religion to Ireland. One of my direct ancestors was a Presbyterian minister. That did not set well with the Catholics and you know the rest of that story.

From Northern Ireland to America. They first settled in Pennsylvania but the Quakers did not welcome them and in less than a year they drifted down to South Carolina and spread out from there. Once they got to South Carolina they became Baptists. My grandfather let it be known to all, he was Scot Irish and a Scot Irish was not to be messed with.

My mother's folks were genteel people from England. Very soft spoken, deeply religious and placed a strong emphasis on education.

Thanks for sharing that Sawnee. Similar story to my grandmother's family. She kept old family papers back to when they left Belfast in the early 1700's.

The Scots-Irish made much of America what it is, especially the south and Appalachia. You may have already read Jim Webb's book, Born Fighting: a history of the Scots-Irish in America. If not, I recommend it. I was lucky enough to meet Jim a few times over my career in DC. He's the real article. In a different, less PC America, he might have made a strong president.

Born Fighting - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[berniecarbo]

If I had beer for breakfast I'd be worthless for the rest of the day.

How about another one for desert? It is Sunday morning coming down. Johnny Cash said so.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Thanks for sharing that Sawnee. Similar story to my grandmother's family. She kept old family papers back to when they left Belfast in the early 1700's.

The Scots-Irish made much of America what it is, especially the south and Appalachia. You may have already read Jim Webb's book, Born Fighting: a history of the Scots-Irish in America. If not, I recommend it. I was lucky enough to meet Jim a few times over my career in DC. He's the real article. In a different, less PC America, he might have made a strong president.

Born Fighting - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

That is one of my all time favorite books. I have given about a dozen away as gifts. I could relate to every word in that book. I recommend it to anyone who is Scots Irish.

I agree about Jim Webb. He is like a fish out of water in the Democrat Party. They left him behind many years ago. When he wrote about his Confederate ancestor that ended his career as a Democrat politician. I sure wish there were more of his kind in politics.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 71°F and cloudy. Thunderstorms due within next few hours. Today's high expected at 79°F.

Happy Hump Day

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

I met with Napper Tandy and he took me by the hand
He said: "How's dear old Ireland and how does she stand?
She's the most distressful country that you have ever seen
For they're hangin' men and women for the wearin' of the green"

It is an overcast 54.5°F. The grass is starting to grow, I see a mowing next week. The trees are in full bud.

Anyway, back to St. Patrick's day; I learned that song in grade school. At the time dad had a friend that I called Mr. Tandy. I ask dad was he Napper? Dad laughed and said he was too young to be Napper. I never did know what Mr. Tandy's first name was.

Berniecarbo I enjoy the shade story.

 

[wildcatdonf]

That Again.

I warned you guys.

Yeah I know a little corny.

It don't matter.

 

[BBUK]

My nephew ( a M.D.) has talked a couple of times of the fact that the VA doesn't have very good doctors. Never was quite sure if it was because they really are perhaps the lower end of the med school graduating class or if it was bit of professional arrogance on his part (he's a good guy) in that they weren't working in big, prestigious hospital or private practice.

I can agree though I have had a couple pretty decent Doctor's here at the DC VA. I CAN nearly tell them what I want to do and they rarely disagree. Not sure if it's because I am right or it is a reasonable request. I DO go to outside doctor's too though as the VA doctor seems to be more concerned with checking a box than actually ensuring you keep living or living longer. Almost like they get "marching" orders to ensure the proper boxes are checked, the heck with the result. (Just my feelings) (I have pretty decent medical insurance so I am not dependent on the VA but I prefer regular visits there.)

 

[wildcatdonf]

My feet are what hurts me the most. Could not get much satisfaction out of Reynolds Army Hospital for them so, after much prodding from friends and family and 23 years after retirement, I am using the VA for many problems and started with a psychologist in November, and Audiologist in December. This Friday I have an appointment with a doctor about my feet and one for my shoulders. They do move slowly about appointments but, the PA's at Reynolds always had the same answers: "I don't know what to tell you" I would not go to them for years unless I was really hurting. They did not even do an X-ray for the injury below I received playing softball 2 years ago. Was going for two and the ball was thrown high to the second baseman who was a big man. He went up to get it, I did my Pete Rose into second and he came down on my leg. All they did for me is look at it feel around and ask me when they touched if it hurt. Since I walked in with it I guess they figured I was ok and said it was just badly bruised and if it got worse come back and see me. When I broke my hand back in January 1997 6 months before retiring from the Army it was Saturday on MLK jr weekend so, only emergency doctors were working. Two bones in my right hand were broke in two and my hand looked like it had a pup tent on it. They just did an X-ray, splinted it, gave some good pain relievers and told me to come back Tuesday. Went back on Tuesday and they did another X-ray, gave me more painkillers and sent me home until Friday when they operated to repair it. That was not the only problems I have had with Army medical but, I wont go into that now. My wife wondered why I don't like going to doctors and only go when I have serious problems. I have to use Reynolds because of Tri-care otherwise I have to pay out of pocket. Yes, they can refer out but it takes a lot to do it.

Oweeee!

 

[MdWIldcat55]

That is one of my all time favorite books. I have given about a dozen away as gifts. I could relate to every word in that book. I recommend it to anyone who is Scots Irish.

I agree about Jim Webb. He is like a fish out of water in the Democrat Party. They left him behind many years ago. When he wrote about his Confederate ancestor that ended his career as a Democrat politician. I sure wish there were more of his kind in politics.

Sawnee - I don't typically do this, but you might indulge me since you are a fan of Webb.

I talked him into doing an interview with a publication I edit a few years back - told him we'd talk mostly about Vietnam. Then I assigned it to a friend of mine, a former ESPN boxing writer but a good journalist.
Here's the interview: (Note his last line.)

A Conversation with Jim Webb: ‘I'm Here Today Because Of Their Heroism'

Former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb who wrote the best seller, ‘Fields of Fire’ discusses his time as a marine in Vietnam, where he was wounded twice, and being awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and Two Purple Hearts.

www.aarp.org

 

[BBUK]

Hello,
I will take this time also to mention to all you of Irish-German decent to consider being checked for Hemochromatosis.

It is an unbeknownst early killer of men (mostly)

Hemochromatosis - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

Edit: People of Northern European descent are more prone to hereditary hemochromatosis than are people of other ethnic backgrounds. Hemochromatosis is less common in people of Black, Hispanic and Asian ancestry.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D, That's what I like about the D, lots of stories, most of us can relate to! I have made about 15 stained glass shades if that's what you want to call them, but will make no more!!!!

We bought a flat of strawberries as a fund raiser from our granddaughter, soccer player and a good one! They way i understood, they drove to Dover Florida, Berry Boss, waited for them to bring them from the field and drove back home, fresh!!!! We had some this morning on a cinnamon roll!!!! Now I have 6 more cartons to do something with today, start freezing them I guess.

I had a good day detecting, about 3 hours, 4 quarters, 5 dimes and 15 pennies. I don't know why, but nickels are hard to find!!! Going back later with another detector to check again. I have never heard so much metal in the ground in one place!!!

Was reading about apples, I guess Gala's Fuji's and Honey crisp's are my favorite, like them for breakfast with peanut butter!!!

I hope the D, has a great day and Prayers for the D!!!!

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

That is one of my all time favorite books. I have given about a dozen away as gifts. I could relate to every word in that book. I recommend it to anyone who is Scots Irish.

I agree about Jim Webb. He is like a fish out of water in the Democrat Party. They left him behind many years ago. When he wrote about his Confederate ancestor that ended his career as a Democrat politician. I sure wish there were more of his kind in politics.

Oh my, I have Yankees, Confederates, Drunks, Baptists, Methodist, Catholics, Irish, Scots, English, French, Indians, Jews, Swedes and other bad genes in my family. I don't feel that I am responsible for them.

Why did Jim Webb have to answer for his ancestors actions? Our culture is going to hell in a handbasket.

Another thing is I was always taught that the Yanks were the aggressors and I think that history proves that.

 

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Good Morning D

 

[AustinTXCat]

If I had beer for breakfast I'd be worthless for the rest of the day.

Had a roommate in college who would have a PBR every morning. Ugh. I'll drink a brew occasionally but NOT for breakfast.

When I was younger, beer for/with breakfast was a treat. Champagne breakfasts in Germany were a lot of fun. Hitting up a German pub on Sunday mornings at 10 am after opening seemed really awesome.

We all age. Currently, it's difficult drinking at noon during various Cats football and basketball games. Those Guinness Nitro Stouts I plan on drinking early this coming evening are only 4% ABV.

Queue "Mother's Little Helper"....

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Was reading about apples, I guess Gala's Fuji's and Honey crisp's are my favorite

Wonder why Honey Crisp's are so expensive. Might be wrong, but I think that's the type that's always much higher than others.

 

[warrior-cat]

My nephew ( a M.D.) has talked a couple of times of the fact that the VA doesn't have very good doctors. Never was quite sure if it was because they really are perhaps the lower end of the med school graduating class or if it was bit of professional arrogance on his part (he's a good guy) in that they weren't working in big, prestigious hospital or private practice.

Going to find out about the VA now but the regular Army PA's/Doc's were not very good to me. Even a dentist in the Army screwed me over. Prior to retiring I had some dental work done and one was a root canal. After getting out I had problems with that tooth and went to a dentist in Lawton OK. He did an X-ray and said there was something in the root and went in and found a broken file used for root canal's. I have not had much luck with military doctors. Heck, once I had a hernia for 5 years when I worked civil service and they said as long as it could be pushed back in I could still work and there was not any real danger unless it stayed hard and could not be pushed back in. It was just above the groin on the left side. Eventually it stayed hard and they referred me to a specialist in Lawton to handle it. I don't like going to doctors or dentist now.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Just put the corned beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage in the slow cooker. The Mrs. said she'll make soda bread this afternoon. Not Irish...but it's a once a year type thing. But....have no green on today.

Of course COVID I'm sure has wiped it out in the last two years, but when I lived in the Atlanta area I was always amazed that Savannah, Ga had the second largest St. Patrick's Day celebration behind NYC. Don't know a lot of the history of Savannah. Don't think it has a real Irish heritage like NYC. But, good opportunity for the bars/restaurants to party hardy and make some $$$.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning D, That's what I like about the D, lots of stories, most of us can relate to! I have made about 15 stained glass shades if that's what you want to call them, but will make no more!!!!

We bought a flat of strawberries as a fund raiser from our granddaughter, soccer player and a good one! They way i understood, they drove to Dover Florida, Berry Boss, waited for them to bring them from the field and drove back home, fresh!!!! We had some this morning on a cinnamon roll!!!! Now I have 6 more cartons to do something with today, start freezing them I guess.

I had a good day detecting, about 3 hours, 4 quarters, 5 dimes and 15 pennies. I don't know why, but nickels are hard to find!!! Going back later with another detector to check again. I have never heard so much metal in the ground in one place!!!

Was reading about apples, I guess Gala's Fuji's and Honey crisp's are my favorite, like them for breakfast with peanut butter!!!

I hope the D, has a great day and Prayers for the D!!!!

Sir When I eats apples, I eats apples. When I eats peanut butter, I eats peanut butter....

(Took the cadence of the above from; The Quiet Man ...below...)

Added the below, just because...

Marquis of Queensbury rules you know....

 

[warrior-cat]

That is one of my all time favorite books. I have given about a dozen away as gifts. I could relate to every word in that book. I recommend it to anyone who is Scots Irish.

I agree about Jim Webb. He is like a fish out of water in the Democrat Party. They left him behind many years ago. When he wrote about his Confederate ancestor that ended his career as a Democrat politician. I sure wish there were more of his kind in politics.

Never heard of it. With a last name that starts with an Mc I too probably have roots there. My family never kept good records and, I never knew my family on my father's side. 23andMe has me at a very high percentage (Don't remember how much) Scots-Irish. I will look if up later for I have it somewhere.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Never heard of it. With a last name that starts with an Mc I too probably have roots there. My family never kept good records and, I never knew my family on my father's side. 23andMe has me at a very high percentage (Don't remember how much) Scots-Irish. I will look if up later for I have it somewhere.

It is the type of book you can not put down once you get started. As I read it every paragraph seemed to be describing my family.

 

[BBUK]

Wonder why Honey Crisp's are so expensive. Might be wrong, but I think that's the type that's always much higher than others.

They are huge and delicious apples. I look for apples here in the $.79 to $.99 range per pound. Those are good apples. One of those Honey Crisp's weigh's darn near a pound though... I had a huge one this morning.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Going to find out about the VA now but the regular Army PA's/Doc's were not very good to me. Even a dentist in the Army screwed me over. Prior to retiring I had some dental work done and one was a root canal. After getting out I had problems with that tooth and went to a dentist in Lawton OK. He did an X-ray and said there was something in the root and went in and found a broken file used for root canal's. I have not had much luck with military doctors. Heck, once I had a hernia for 5 years when I worked civil service and they said as long as it could be pushed back in I could still work and there was not any real danger unless it stayed hard and could not be pushed back in. It was just above the groin on the left side. Eventually it stayed hard and they referred me to a specialist in Lawton to handle it. I don't like going to doctors or dentist now.

I will never forget my first dental exam in the U.S. Army. We were rounded up and marched in and were met by a young fellow right out of dental school. (He got drafted ). He had no experience and saw the army as a good way to get it. So everyone in my platoon was told they needed root canals.

Now I had no idea what a root canal was but I knew my parents had provided excellent dental care for me and my teeth were in great condition. No cavities and pearly white. He asked me if I had any kind of trauma to my mouth in my life, such as a fist to my teeth or somebody's elbow playing ball. Of course I had, I was a boy after all and we played rough in the 1950's. I said yes, and he said I needed a root canal because a probably had a tooth that was dying a slow death and he needed to fix it now. I asked him which tooth it was and he said it could be any of them since I had been hit in the mouth. I told him when I was hit in the mouth I was 8 years old. And no problem since. Bottom line I said no way Jose' and I still have the tooth, nice and healthy and no need of a root canal. But I bet a $1,000 bucks he got plenty of experience. Especially doing root canals.

 

[cordmaker]

They are huge and delicious apples. I look for apples here in the $.79 to $.99 range per pound. Those are good apples. One of those Honey Crisp's weigh's darn near a pound though... I had a huge one this morning.

Yea me too, Those crisps here at Kroger hit 3.75 a pound sometimes, that's why I don't buy very much of them. Now when they go down to .99 a pound I buy them!!

 

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Good Morning D

 

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Wedding Anniversary 39

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[MdWIldcat55]

My favorite version of "Danny Boy" for St. Paddy's Day.

Shane MacGowan after he left the Pogues and started the "Popes."

 

[BBUK]

Yea me too, Those crisps here at Kroger hit 3.75 a pound sometimes, that's why I don't buy very much of them. Now when they go down to .99 a pound I buy them!!

I'd be afraid that apple had steriods... I'd pass on that apple...

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Just put the corned beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage in the slow cooker. The Mrs. said she'll make soda bread this afternoon. Not Irish...but it's a once a year type thing. But....have no green on today.

Of course COVID I'm sure has wiped it out in the last two years, but when I lived in the Atlanta area I was always amazed that Savannah, Ga had the second largest St. Patrick's Day celebration behind NYC. Don't know a lot of the history of Savannah. Don't think it has a real Irish heritage like NYC. But, good opportunity for the bars/restaurants to party hardy and make some $$$.

That's some good eating right there.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Wedding Anniversary 39

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Today you're 39th? !!! Congrats.

 

[_Rooster]

Today you're 39th? !!! Congrats.

Thank you. Sametime every year and a GREAT anniversary day to have.

 

[cordmaker]

Wedding Anniversary 39

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Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Rooster!!!!

 

[AustinTXCat]

Wedding Anniversary 39

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I missed this. Happy 39th. Wishing you many more.

 

[_Rooster]

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Rooster!!!!

Thank You

I missed this. Happy 39th. Wishing you many more.

Thank You

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Wedding Anniversary 39

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I missed it as well. Congrats.

 

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I missed it as well. Congrats.

You preserved the editing process.

Awesome!

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Thank you. Sametime every year and a GREAT anniversary day to have.

My 'ex' and I got married on July 9th 1977.....I wanted to get married on the 7th, making it 7777. Thought it would be lucky and unforgetful. She didn't want to get married on a Thursday...hence the 9th.
I was right....the 9th wasn't lucky....hence 'ex'. 😉

 

[BBUK]

Thank you. Sametime every year and a GREAT anniversary day to have.

Congrats! Mine is coming up April 3rd...