Saturday, March 17, 2012

St. Paddy's

It's St. Paddy's Day. I hope to venture over to the 'emerald isle' someday. Marchin has been there twice, and the last time he actually got to Spital, home of my father's ancestors. When he got there, he stopped into a local pub for pint. He got to talking to the barkeep and shared his story of his dad's family roots. "Are there any N- family living around here?" My brother asked. His response? A sweep of his arm above the pub, from one end to the other, was his retort. I always thought that would have been a fine moment to capture in a memory bank. Marchin and I will raise a couple pints today and toast a trip to be.

23 comments:

  1. I have been to the "Emerald Island"
    Loved it.
    And seen the parade at NYC.
    A great tradition.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Costas

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  2. A graceful musical instrument...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  3. I hope you get to visit one day. Happy St. Paddy's Day.

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  4. i dreamed I celebrated St. Patrick's Day in my Erin go Bragh!

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  5. You'll enjoy Ireland! Love the bagpiper's sweater.

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  6. Since I'm not Irish, I'll have to settle for the Irish whiskey in the cupboard :-)

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  7. What a perfect shot and a great story as always Bird.
    Happy St. Paddy's to you.
    V

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  8. Well put and a beautiful photograph to boot!

    To answer your question...I have a very small Cannon that I zip into a bag (especially when I am in the barn)and put it in my pocket. Always have a camera with me and document what I do. I also have a Canon Power Shot SX20IS but I only take that to a barn in a case when my other one is not working or in for repairs. No special lenses, but it does a decent job. Since I started my blog (4 years ago), I have taken 50-100 pictures a day and have not missed a day of posting. Still have a lot to learn, but love trying.

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  9. Happy St. Paddy's Day to you! Have a great day!

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  10. This story gave me goose bumps Birdman. Magical!

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  11. You have to go, Birdman. I visited Ireland three times in the 1970s but have not been back since. It was beautiful, but has ridden a boom and bust cycle since then. The Irsh are a charming and friendly people.

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  12. here's to some Guinness. my fave.

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  13. ‘May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow…’ Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

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  14. I love your story. My mother's grandparents came from Ireland. My parents went back to the old home place in Ireland several times. They got the impression that the locals find the American's coming over there to see there roots kind of funny and they do what they can to encourage what the visitors want to think.

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  15. So many of us, (yes me!), share some Irish ancestry. I would love to visit Ireland someday.

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  16. I have never met an Irish person I didn't like. Top o' the mornin' to you!

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  17. Great photo. Pipes and an Aran Isle sweater; can't get greener than that. Here's to roots.

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