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cool:On behalf of my (long deceased) relative Saint Patrick, late of Downpatrick Town, Northern Ireland; I wish to thank all wild campers who enjoyed and contributed to the ambience of wonderful comradship and joyous sharing of the Saint's legacy worldwide as well as here at home in Ireland.
Sadly",the Saint complains "it seems all the libations of Black Bush, Jameson's "Redbreast" (the best Irish ever triple distilled!),and Grade 1 Poteen promised me by wildies, seem to have gone astray.or worse, been poured somewhere other than down my gullet!"
However he says that not only is it inspiring to see the world sharing his Day but both Prods and Micks here in Ulster sharing it together.. It's not 25 years since I came home here to find little changed ie- most Prods save the Anglicans (Church of Ireland) the Irish Regiments and suchlike. didn't used to observe St Paddy's Day much. But now that peace is broken out, the vast majority of Northerners do take a holiday and celebrate. And that's back to the old tradition as it was for centuries Ireland before this island was split in twain.
Now it seems it is once again a National Day for all us Irish on our Island and so it can be enjoyed by all who come here to share it with us!
Why do i post this? Well really to reassure campers that (for the present at least) it's safe to come here to Northern Ireland![/B][/B][/SIZE]
On a more personal note, I would like to share a wonderful Paddy's Day experience with fellow wild campers: after waiting some 34 years, I bought my son a pint-for the first time ever![/I][/B][/SIZE]
Last time I saw him he was just 11 months of age- now he's a grown man and rang me out of the blue to suggest we share the great Day That Was In It-TOGETHER!
Yea - and we did: had a simply super time in Belfast's legendary Crown Bar with Guinness and Oysters!
I think "ma boy may have been a bit impressed by my giving an interview to a Russian TV Crew in which I managed to include the story of our re-union amid my broadcasting to "ALL THE RUSSIAS" as the czar used to call his lands, the tidings of peace and joy and reconciliation achieved here in Belfast.
And fellow wilders- the really good news is we now have a new addition to our wild camper ranks- my lad wants to travel in my ancient Hymer as he doesn't drive himself! And when he learns to drive it I'll pass it on to him-sure it will go forever!
It surely WAS a great St Paddy's Day! Thank ye all for sharing it
Sadly",the Saint complains "it seems all the libations of Black Bush, Jameson's "Redbreast" (the best Irish ever triple distilled!),and Grade 1 Poteen promised me by wildies, seem to have gone astray.or worse, been poured somewhere other than down my gullet!"
However he says that not only is it inspiring to see the world sharing his Day but both Prods and Micks here in Ulster sharing it together.. It's not 25 years since I came home here to find little changed ie- most Prods save the Anglicans (Church of Ireland) the Irish Regiments and suchlike. didn't used to observe St Paddy's Day much. But now that peace is broken out, the vast majority of Northerners do take a holiday and celebrate. And that's back to the old tradition as it was for centuries Ireland before this island was split in twain.
Now it seems it is once again a National Day for all us Irish on our Island and so it can be enjoyed by all who come here to share it with us!
Why do i post this? Well really to reassure campers that (for the present at least) it's safe to come here to Northern Ireland![/B][/B][/SIZE]
On a more personal note, I would like to share a wonderful Paddy's Day experience with fellow wild campers: after waiting some 34 years, I bought my son a pint-for the first time ever![/I][/B][/SIZE]
Last time I saw him he was just 11 months of age- now he's a grown man and rang me out of the blue to suggest we share the great Day That Was In It-TOGETHER!
Yea - and we did: had a simply super time in Belfast's legendary Crown Bar with Guinness and Oysters!
I think "ma boy may have been a bit impressed by my giving an interview to a Russian TV Crew in which I managed to include the story of our re-union amid my broadcasting to "ALL THE RUSSIAS" as the czar used to call his lands, the tidings of peace and joy and reconciliation achieved here in Belfast.
And fellow wilders- the really good news is we now have a new addition to our wild camper ranks- my lad wants to travel in my ancient Hymer as he doesn't drive himself! And when he learns to drive it I'll pass it on to him-sure it will go forever!
It surely WAS a great St Paddy's Day! Thank ye all for sharing it
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