Happy St. Paddy's! - Page 2 - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Sparky · 03-17-2008, 02:41 PM

My mom always made corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes but my brother won't eat it so I don't make it just for myself. I used to make it when I had a roommate though. My friend Pam was half Irish, and I remember her mom (who wasn't the Irish one, lol) would make corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, and the next day throw it all in the blender for hash.

taranchula · 03-17-2008, 05:09 PM

"Half Irish blood be representing here, yo!"

And by that I mean happy Saint Patrick's to y'all.

Partymember · 03-17-2008, 05:25 PM

Irishman from the Appalachian trail here... moonshinin', deer-jacking folk round these parts

hope y'all had a memorable saint paddy's day

now i got to put on a Tommy Makem album and hear about the Patriot's Game if ya don't mind.

antgirl1 · 03-17-2008, 05:51 PM

NOW It's time for some fun.

Lynnie · 03-17-2008, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the compliments on the pic everyone.

I of course feel I could have done a better job, but after all I did do (finding a nice shot of each of them, sizing them to the right proportions, and then placing them in the photo), I think it turned out rather well.

I've never really done anything special for St. Paddy's Day other than wear green, and make sure all my friends and family members were wearing green, and if they weren't, I'd pinch them. It wasn't until only a few years ago I learned exactly how much Irish heritage I have. My fifth great-grandfather Patrick Gayton was born to Thomas and Eleanor Gayton in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1775. In 1797 he crossed the pond to New Bruswick, Canada, married in 1799 to a girl named Marie (who was also Irish, although we can't really find any history on her), and the land they purchased to support their growing family is still today named "Gayton's Crossing". My dad's side of the family was in New Bruswick and Nova Scotia up until his own parents moved to Massachusetts in 1940. I find it quite interesting as I love history, and am fascinated learning more about my family history. Anyway, after learning I have more Irish blood than I previously thought, and it really wasn't all that long ago, I've taken a bit more pride in the day. There's some Irish history on my mom's side too. I still don't really do anything for the holiday though.

And IL, yes, a Claddagh ring is perfectly acceptable. I have one too, and a Celtic Cross necklace (and I wear them every day). I love them!

Eddit: Ant! You posted while I was typing, Wilt looks great in green! Yes, time for some fun, Whoo hoo! Nice job!

03-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#11
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,711	My mom always made corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes but my brother won't eat it so I don't make it just for myself. I used to make it when I had a roommate though. My friend Pam was half Irish, and I remember her mom (who wasn't the Irish one, lol) would make corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, and the next day throw it all in the blender for hash. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

03-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#12
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	"Half Irish blood be representing here, yo!" And by that I mean happy Saint Patrick's to y'all. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

03-17-2008, 05:25 PM	#13
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	Irishman from the Appalachian trail here... moonshinin', deer-jacking folk round these parts hope y'all had a memorable saint paddy's day now i got to put on a Tommy Makem album and hear about the Patriot's Game if ya don't mind. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

03-17-2008, 05:52 PM	#15
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Thanks for the compliments on the pic everyone. I of course feel I could have done a better job, but after all I did do (finding a nice shot of each of them, sizing them to the right proportions, and then placing them in the photo), I think it turned out rather well. I've never really done anything special for St. Paddy's Day other than wear green, and make sure all my friends and family members were wearing green, and if they weren't, I'd pinch them. It wasn't until only a few years ago I learned exactly how much Irish heritage I have. My fifth great-grandfather Patrick Gayton was born to Thomas and Eleanor Gayton in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1775. In 1797 he crossed the pond to New Bruswick, Canada, married in 1799 to a girl named Marie (who was also Irish, although we can't really find any history on her), and the land they purchased to support their growing family is still today named "Gayton's Crossing". My dad's side of the family was in New Bruswick and Nova Scotia up until his own parents moved to Massachusetts in 1940. I find it quite interesting as I love history, and am fascinated learning more about my family history. Anyway, after learning I have more Irish blood than I previously thought, and it really wasn't all that long ago, I've taken a bit more pride in the day. There's some Irish history on my mom's side too. I still don't really do anything for the holiday though. And IL, yes, a Claddagh ring is perfectly acceptable. I have one too, and a Celtic Cross necklace (and I wear them every day). I love them! Eddit: Ant! You posted while I was typing, Wilt looks great in green! Yes, time for some fun, Whoo hoo! Nice job! __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave Last edited by Lynnie; 03-17-2008 at 05:54 PM.

03-17-2008, 05:51 PM	#14
antgirl1 Baja Blast my Beloved Rapo or Rachel is fine! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,781	NOW It's time for some fun.