LOL! I'm with you...I don't like beer either!

I go for lime-diet coke myself!

Limes are green! :D

61 posted on 03/15/2007 6:47:36 PM PDT by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)

To: Colonel_Flagg

That is a great relief!

I am not programed for snow in the springtime! LOL!

62 posted on 03/15/2007 6:49:30 PM PDT by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)

To: mylife; Kathy in Alaska

Yes, he will be gone by Sept...don't have the exact date yet...his first stop is Fort Shelby, Mississippi then to Kuwait.......we are hoping that he can link up with Jonathan if possible.....if not, they won't see each other until Mike gets home in late 08...

63 posted on 03/15/2007 6:49:33 PM PDT by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero........God Speed Jonathan......)

To: Kathy in Alaska

We had some of that last month. Then we had two storms and 33 inches of snow. Not much compared to the snow belt but we were just paralyzed. We are supposed to get 4-6 more inches tonight which has me about ready to swear a blue streak.

64 posted on 03/15/2007 6:51:19 PM PDT by Colonel_Flagg ("We live in the era of over-reaction." - Sir Alex Ferguson)

It was 86 degrees here today! ~~ducking~~

YOU HAD BETTER DUCK!!!! ; )

65 posted on 03/15/2007 6:52:19 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)

To: StarCMC; Bethbg79; bentfeather; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma; ...

In the time of the Irish chieftains, from the first through the twelfth centuries, poets were revered as highly as the kings themselves. Each king had his own poet. With the arrival of Saint Patrick and his monks in the fifth century, the written word began to complement the oral traditions. Thanks to Patrick's lasting influence, the Irish were one of the few literate people in Europe throughout the dark Ages. Their reverence for the spoken and written word has remained unswerving.

Most of the Irish get their first practice at storytelling, blarney, and other verbal arts in the pubs. These are not just places to raise a glass, but a place to gather with other people, friends , family, even strangers. The verse is as rich and flowing as the Guinness.

As the glasses fill and empty, patrons tell and retell their tales, polishing and refining their noble art. Is it any wonder the Irish have become masters of the gab?

Here are just a few examples of Irish wit and wordplay.

The Scots have their whiskey,
the welsh have their tongue,
but the Irish have Paddy,
who's second to none!

May your neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And Heaven accept you.

I've drunk to your health in the pubs,
I've drunk to your health in my home,
I've drunk to your health so many times,
That I've almost ruined my own.

Like the warmth of the sun
And the light of the day
May the luck of the Irish
Shin bright on your way

66 posted on 03/15/2007 6:53:32 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

Hee-hee!

You had better hope that this weather holds through April
so you can enjoy some warmth, too!

Are ya packed yet? :D

67 posted on 03/15/2007 6:53:42 PM PDT by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)

Thats gonna be a long haul without them.

Thanks to all of you for your service.
Your Hubby must be an exeptionally driven man.
I sure hope Mike and Jonathan can link up

68 posted on 03/15/2007 6:53:46 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts)

To: Kathy in Alaska

hey Kathy, great thread!
picked up our corned beef and cabbage today...
before the temps dropped like a rock here today.
warm 70's yesterday, dipping to freezing tonight.

69 posted on 03/15/2007 6:56:27 PM PDT by leda (The quiet girl on the stairs.)

To: Colonel_Flagg

....has me about ready to swear a blue streak.

70 posted on 03/15/2007 6:56:59 PM PDT by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)

Jonathan will be coming home sometime in Oct so they might miss each other.....

71 posted on 03/15/2007 6:57:20 PM PDT by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero........God Speed Jonathan......)

Cute, Sandy, me lad!

72 posted on 03/15/2007 6:58:43 PM PDT by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)

To: LUV W; trussell

Are ya packed yet? :D

No, I can't "pack" until I get to San Antonio..... /snicker

73 posted on 03/15/2007 6:59:16 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)

To: mystery-ak; mike1sg; Milo828; mylife

Thanks to your family for your service to our country.

74 posted on 03/15/2007 6:59:42 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

Hopefully not.

In Glad you will get to see Johnathan.
Will he have served his time? Or will he have to redeploy?

75 posted on 03/15/2007 7:00:09 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts)

To: Kathy in Alaska

I missed being born on St. Pat's Day by one day.
We celebrate with a joing St Pat/St Joseph day parade on Sunday.
I'll be out catching carrots and potatoes, onions, boxes of pasta,garlic,apples, oranges and CABBAGE! You haven't celebrated St. Pat's until you see vegetables being thrown from floats and huge cabbages in the air!
Erin Go Bragh!

76 posted on 03/15/2007 7:00:15 PM PDT by ClearBlueSky (Whenever someone says it's not about Islam-it's about Islam. Jesus loves you, Allah wants you dead!)

Good evening, MY!

Enjoying this absolutely beautiful weather we are having?

I sure am...and I am off to boot, to enjoy it even more!

Are you getting to work outside now that it's warmed up?

77 posted on 03/15/2007 7:01:23 PM PDT by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)

To: StarCMC; Bethbg79; bentfeather; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma; ...

History of Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is the feast day which annually celebrates Saint Patrick (386-493), the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17. It is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland (a bank holiday in Northern Ireland).

Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and increasingly by many of non-Irish descent. Celebrations are generally themed around all things green and Irish; both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, eating Irish food, imbibing Irish drink, and attending parades. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland is part of a five day festival, with over 500,000 people attending the 2006 parade. The largest St. Patrick's Day parade is held in New York City and it is watched by 2 million spectators. The St. Patrick's day parade was first held in New York City on 17 March, 1756 when Irish soldiers marched through the city. Parades also take place in other Irish towns and villages. Other large parades include those in Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Coatbridge, Montreal, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Savannah, Pittsburgh, Denver, Sacramento, Scranton and Toronto. Large parades also take place in other places throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as Australia and Asia.

As well as being a celebration of Irish culture, Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian festival celebrated in the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland (among other churches in the Anglican Communion) and some other denominations. The day always falls in the season of Lent. In church calendars (though rarely in secular ones) Saint Patrick's Day is moved to the following Monday when it falls on a Sunday. It is traditional for those observing a lenten fast to break it for the duration of Saint Patrick's Day whenever March 17 falls on a Friday.

In many parts of North America, Britain, and Australia, expatriate Irish, those of Irish descent, and ever-growing crowds of people with no Irish connections but who may proclaim themselves "Irish for a day" also celebrate St. Patrick's Day, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages (lager dyed green, Irish beer and stout, such as Murphys, Smithwicks, Harp or Guinness, or Irish whiskey, Irish Cider, Irish Coffee or Baileys Irish Cream) and by wearing at least one article of green-colored clothing.

♣ The History of Saint Patrick's Day In Ireland
♣ The History of Saint Patrick's Day In the USA
♣ The History of Saint Patrick's Day Around the World

78 posted on 03/15/2007 7:01:43 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

To: ClearBlueSky

I missed being born on St. Pat's Day by one day.

Erin Go Bragh!

79 posted on 03/15/2007 7:02:23 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts)

As of Oct Jonathan will have been there 12 months...this tour will be over....I am sure he will eventually re-deploy too since he is with an MP BN.

80 posted on 03/15/2007 7:02:42 PM PDT by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero........God Speed Jonathan......)

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