Neilson's Shank Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I'll actually be in Ireland for this on Friday. Won't in Dublin. Expecting it resemble a West Lothian galaday. When I say for it, I don't mean purposely for that. Hopefully not any resemblance to the Miss West Lothian among the local females. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The Irish tend to be quite proud people. We tend to be self-loathing. Factual post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm looking forward to my first St. Patrick's day. There's live music on everywhere tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm looking forward to my first St. Patrick's day. There's live music on everywhere tonight. Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks for the warning. You're in Ireland too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 When's St. George's day? I'll celebrate that too. Sunday, 23rd April. I suppose, if we do what the yanks do, we can look back far enough in our family trees and have all manner of piss ups....! Is there a Viking day ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Sunday, 23rd April. I suppose, if we do what the yanks do, we can look back far enough in our family trees and have all manner of piss ups....! Is there a Viking day ? They vikings knew how to party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Sorry, no interest in this plastic paddy rubbish but then I'm not Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Sorry, no interest in this plastic paddy rubbish but then I'm not Irish. This sums it up. If you're not Irish then just leave the Irish to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Can't wait till we Yanks manage to commercialise Cinco de Mayo over here. It'll be an entire spring of seethe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 You mean like Scots pretending to be English by voting no or Tory? WeirdosDo you really have to bring this into every thread? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Don't mind St Paddy's Day but all the hat wearing etc can gtf unless you are actually Irish and even then...I do wonder why we celebrate St Patricks Day but not St Andrews Day to the same extent.Because as a historically Presbyterian country celebrating Saints' days wasn't really the done thing. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 The Irish tend to be quite proud people. We tend to be self-loathing.No we don't. It's just bitter Nationalists like you who proclaim this. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 No we don't. It's just bitter Nationalists like you who proclaim this. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk :laugh: aye I'm really bitter mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Do you really have to bring this into every thread? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk It would appear that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Do you really have to bring this into every thread? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk It's only a joke, MJ, settle down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) It would appear that way.I'd have put a smiley face up but you've used them all . Edited March 17, 2017 by aussieh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 It's only a joke, MJ, settle down.Is it though? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Is it though? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Not in the Indy thread no, BTW do u have some word alert, cause you always seem to appear when it's mentioned. I'd put up a smiley but Morgan's used them all like a love struck teenager every time his mate posts, even when it's as funny as chewing gum in the pubes. Edited March 17, 2017 by aussieh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 For the day that's in it. L? 'le P?draig sona daoibh go l?ir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'd have put a smiley face up but you've used them all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Not in the Indy thread no, BTW do u have some word alert, cause you always seem to appear when it's mentioned. I'd put up a smiley but Morgan's used them all like a love struck teenager every time his mate posts, even when it's as funny as chewing gum in the pubes. I just find it annoying. You're probably delighted about that though. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Already had a few looks in the office from colleagues talking about going out to celebrate this. They are as Scottush / British as I am and when I said "why the **** do you want to celebrate that pish when you aren't even Irish ? " I got glared at. The answer ? An excuse to get pished..... Arseholes. We even have a St Patrick's Day menu today with well known Dublin favorites such as Mulligatawny Soup and a Khobez Flatbread. I shit you not. They do have a Guinness Stew to be fair. Welts. You tell 'em Champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 When's St. George's day? I'll celebrate that too. April 23rd. St David's day March 1st. St Andrew's day November 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Got to doff your leprechauns hat to Guinness though, they've made the day their own. that's exactly it; a huge PR exercise where guiness get ?millions of free advertising. I hate the whole St. Patrick's day thing but, I have to admit, some of that is jealousy/anger that we do **** all in the country for our own national day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 that's exactly it; a huge PR exercise where guiness get ?millions of free advertising. I hate the whole St. Patrick's day thing but, I have to admit, some of that is jealousy/anger that we do **** all in the country for our own national day It isn't our national day. It's our saint's day.There is a difference. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowmans_Boot Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Noel Gallagher celebrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSD Eindhoven Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 My Mrs is Irish and I Got a Potato Farl topped with Black Pudding and a fried Egg smothered in Ballymaloe Relish for my breakfast. Love it for this reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Noel Gallagher celebrating Is he Irish as opposed to English this week then? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 April 23rd. St David's day March 1st. St Andrew's day November 30th. I see nothing wrong with Scotland celebrating St Andrews Day a bit more energetically, maybe even a public holiday. Would be a good curtain raiser and 'kick-off' for the Christmas season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Load of shite. They should call it *****-fest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I see nothing wrong with Scotland celebrating St Andrews Day a bit more energetically, maybe even a public holiday. Would be a good curtain raiser and 'kick-off' for the Christmas season. I get it, or the nearest Monday anyway, as a holiday. It isn't the best. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Is he Irish as opposed to English this week then? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk He does come from an Irish family so he's allowed that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowmans_Boot Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Is he Irish as opposed to English this week then? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk "when push comes to shove I'm in the Irish end. I've always supported Ireland since I was a kid. Oasis were asked to do the England song and go on at Wembley - my uncles would have killed me." Noel Gallagher August 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I just find it annoying. You're probably delighted about that though. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk I'm only pulling you and Morgan's legs MJ. It's a light hearted thread , that why I said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowmans_Boot Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I see nothing wrong with Scotland celebrating St Andrews Day a bit more energetically, maybe even a public holiday. Would be a good curtain raiser and 'kick-off' for the Christmas season. I totally agree, St Andrews Day should be a national holiday and we should maximise it, as the Irish do very well. It would also be a very good for tourism/overseas promo: I watch an Argentinian TV programme every day and today the first feature was about St Paddys Day and the presenter was wearing green as a tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thank god somebody doesn't take everything serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I totally agree, St Andrews Day should be a national holiday and we should maximise it, as the Irish do very well. It would also be a very good for tourism/overseas promo: I watch an Argentinian TV programme every day and today the first feature was about St Paddys Day and the presenter was wearing green as a tribute.Do we need a day to get pished? Millions of Scots on Whisky is not a good idea, we'll redecorate the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm only pulling you and Morgan's legs MJ. It's a light hearted thread , that why I said it. Just for you aussieh! and By the way, I've got chewing gum in my pubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thank god somebody doesn't take everything serious. Life's too short and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowmans_Boot Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Do we need a day to get pished? Millions of Scots on Whisky is not a good idea, we'll redecorate the place. Millions of tourists on whisky from morning until night is a genuine money spinner!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 "when push comes to shove I'm in the Irish end. I've always supported Ireland since I was a kid. Oasis were asked to do the England song and go on at Wembley - my uncles would have killed me." Noel Gallagher August 2003Aye but it wasn't that in 1994 when he was on Fantasy Football talking about his days in the Manchester city firm and how he hoped it kicked off between England and Argentina. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I totally agree, St Andrews Day should be a national holiday and we should maximise it, as the Irish do very well. It would also be a very good for tourism/overseas promo: I watch an Argentinian TV programme every day and today the first feature was about St Paddys Day and the presenter was wearing green as a tribute.Bollocks we should. We are (or were) a Presbyterian country. Stick your saints' days. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm only pulling you and Morgan's legs MJ. It's a light hearted thread , that why I said it.[emoji1] Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Sitting in the Royal Mile Tavern just now. The amount of these stupid hats is mind numbing. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Because as a historically Presbyterian country celebrating Saints' days wasn't really the done thing. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk That's a very good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowmans_Boot Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bollocks we should. We are (or were) a Presbyterian country. Stick your saints' days. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk I have (protestant) friends in Northern Ireland who celebrate St Paddys Day, it doesnt make you less of a good proddie to celebrate a national day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have (protestant) friends in Northern Ireland who celebrate St Paddys Day, it doesnt make you less of a good proddie to celebrate a national day. Nothing to do with being a good or otherwise proddie. The whole thing is a lot of pish, like the celebrating of that possibly otherwise fictional character on 25th December each year. Let's get back to the proper pagan rituals our ancestors so lovingly celebrated They're more real than this nonsense. When I was working in Ireland a contractor had his wife over for the week end, they passed a shop on the Sunday with the entrance roller shutter raised just about a foot. "Look Brian, Sunday shopping for Leprechauns" I thought that was funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bollocks we should. We are (or were) a Presbyterian country. Stick your saints' days. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk That's the problem with authoritarianism, Anglicans are not so strict either. Everybody has a patron even Presbyterians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 That's the problem with authoritarianism, Anglicans are not so strict either. Everybody has a patron even Presbyterians.Nothing authoritarian about it. I'm just making the point there's a historical reason why St Andrew's day isn't celebrated in the same manner as others. In an increasingly secular society I see no reason to change that. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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