BlondieK143
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:47 AM
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So, I just found out I'm Irish |
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Edited on Fri Jun-03-05 01:48 AM by BlondieK143
and one of my ancestors was a higher-up. Very intriguing. I always had a notion I was Irish (my last name is sort of a clue and the freckles sorta give it away), but it's cool learning details. :D
On edit: I realize it's probably crazy to think that I had no clue of this before now, but I've never really asked.
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:48 AM
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Did you have a pint yet? :toast:
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BlondieK143
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:49 AM
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:50 AM
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4. You don't need to work anymore! |
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All of your problems can be officially solved with more alcohol now! :-)
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:51 AM
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And that's how I get paid too? Damn, I should've figured this out a LONG time ago!
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:50 AM
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3. My grandfather was named Joseph Patrick O'Shea |
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Edited on Fri Jun-03-05 01:50 AM by SoCalDem
his twin sister was Josephine Patricia O'Shea:)
so I am a bit Irish too :hi:
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:51 AM
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The O' is a definite give away! :)
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:52 AM
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Edited on Fri Jun-03-05 01:53 AM by lenidog
Answered the wrong post. My bad!
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:55 AM
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:56 AM
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11. What can I say its late |
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:51 AM
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just in time to see my new tattoo...well, when i can find a camera...
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:52 AM
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8. Actually, that thread inspired me. |
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I got really curious so I started doing some research. :)
And yeah, hurry up on that camera thing! I also found my Coat of Arms. Reallly cool!
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Fri Jun-03-05 01:59 AM
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12. To be a true daughter of Erin |
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We now have to teach you to drink Guiness. :beer:
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:00 AM
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Never had it, but I heard it's a heavier beer. You're talking to someone who drinks Bud Light. :D
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:02 AM
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14. Guiness is a meal in itself |
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and twice they alchohol of Bud Light:P
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:03 AM
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15. Okay, so the first part concerns me. |
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But I'm all about alcohol. :D
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:08 AM
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16. We could mild it down |
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There is a drink that I have heard called either a "Black Swan" or and "Irish Mist" where you mix Guiness and champagne. Very yummy and quite good for introducing someone to Guiness gingerly. Me I am traditional, I dirnk it just below room temp.
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:09 AM
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room temp?? Not helping the cause any. :D
Guiness and champagne? Holy shit! I'll take TWO! I'm sure I couldn't make it to the third!
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:19 AM
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18. Ice cold Guinness is blasphemy |
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If you asked for that in Ireland they may beat you with their shillelaghs. ;-) You will find that most European beers are brewed to be drank just below room temperature. Only American and Canadians feel that it needs to be ice cold. When an American beer gets warm it starts to taste like water, when an European beer gets warm it tastes the same.
On the "Black Swan" deal they are great but have a tendency to sneak up on you. :D
If you want to try a really great beer go to a place that stocks a really good selection of imported beer and try a Lambic Framboise. Its expensive but well worth it. (I can get one 21 oz bottle down in MD for $5.99. Up here in PA its $9.99 for a 12 oz) Its a raspberry ale from Belgium and the most delicious beer you will ever try.
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:21 AM
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:D Thanks for all the information, seriously!
And raspberry ale?? That sounds awesome! Think you can ship me some? The local places around here that might have it won't serve me since I'm 19. lol
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:25 AM
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23. I learned my beer tutelage in Europe |
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The land of great beers. I actually had the original Budweiser which is still made in the Czech Republic. The founder of Budweiser stole it from his boss and set up shop here. Its called Bud Weis there. I didn't know you were that young. ;-) The Lambic Framboise is great. Its also very smooth its like drinking water. If it wasn't so damm expensive I would have had keggers with nothing but that stuff.
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:28 AM
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25. That's so interesting! |
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Bud Weid, eh? Sounds like I need to make a trip to Europe and get more education in this important stuff.
I'm only young in age. :D
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:41 AM
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30. The Europeans take their beer seriously. |
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They are also laid back about drinking ages but not public drunkeness. It different mentality over there. You go to the pub or the beer garden to hang out with friends and not get stupid drunk. Belgium has a great tradition of brewing beers. As much as Germany itself and some of the finest beers in the world are brewed there. Many by various orders of monks. They even have one called Guden Caroless, it is brewed specifically to be drank while eating chocolate. The more chocolaty the better.
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:45 AM
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the countries that are more lenient with age restrictions are the same countries that have some of the lowest rates of alcoholism. (I could be completely wrong on that, but that's how it seems). If you think about it, kids here (including myself) are sneaking around and some drinking to the point of blacking out every night. If it's something you're allowed to have, I think a lot of individuals (especially in Europe) are more responsible in how they consume it.
A special brew just to drink while eating chocolate??? HOLY CRAP! I wish I liked chocolate more!
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:51 AM
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All European countries have their official drinking age at 18, some at 16. Even then the ages are rarely enforced. (Unless you get drunk and become an ass)The kids grow up with drinking wine in some countries and beer in others. All in all its no big deal. Though again you rarely see a European teen blind stinking drunk like some frat boys at an American college. I also found while stationed over there most of the teens things like beer bongs are rather stupid. That doesn't mean they wont tie one on. They just go about it differently and lot more quietly than Americans
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:52 AM
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34. Maybe I need to visit. |
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Sometimes the whole frat boy/college mentality gets annoying. Although at other times, it's fun. :D How long were you stationed there?
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:59 AM
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36. I ended up being over there for six years |
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During that time I went to Desert Storm and Shield and Bosnia as part of the peacekeeping force. By the time I was finished my enlistments which were two four year ones and got to college that was way too young for me. I found the frat boy mentality just irritating. That is not too say that I couldn't out drink any of them. I just took my drinking seriously. Not a game for amateurs. ;)
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Fri Jun-03-05 03:01 AM
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Well, glad you made it back safely and you're here educating me! :)
And my brain's about to explode! lol
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Fri Jun-03-05 03:06 AM
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I leave you with a good beer quote from Ben Franklin.
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ;-)
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Fri Jun-03-05 03:01 AM
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38. I am actually off to bed |
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Take care and see you around DU. :D
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Fri Jun-03-05 03:04 AM
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And thanks for keeping me amused! :D
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:55 AM
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One of the reasons that the drinking of beer and wine is so prevalent in Europe is for the simple reason that until the 20th century water supplies weren't always safe. But beer which is purified by using heat and wine which is fermented was a staple of life. It was the one thing you could drink that you know wouldn't give you a disease.
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:46 AM
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32. I went on the American plan |
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Also known as enlisting in the US Army and being stationed in Germany. Depending the the German state you are in the drinking age is either 18 or 16. Even then its usually not strictly enforced. So I spent many weekends and leaves roaming around Europe and having fun.
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Fri Jun-03-05 03:06 AM
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40. Hate to burst your bubble, |
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but here in Ireland they serve Guinness at about 6 degrees Celsius, or 43 Fahrenheit. About the same temperature as a fridge. Most people here wouldn't drink a warm stout. The only place I've encountered warm beer is in England.
I'd agree with you about European drinking attitudes, except in Ireland and Britain. Teens here, as a rule, are as bad about holding their liquor as American kids. I live near the city center of Cork, and have been greeted in the morning with a vomit-covered car. :grr:
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:27 AM
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24. In regards to this Black Swan or Irish Mist.... |
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What champagne do you recommend mixing it with? Should the Champagne be room tempature too? Do you actively mix the two? Like stir it up once you have them together?
Shouldn't you also recommend a black and tan of Harp and Guinness?
I will also say that right now I am enjoying my Guinness slippers which are shaped like pints. They are bad ass. So comfortable!
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:34 AM
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27. The way I was taught was that |
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a dry champagne is the best but I know people who just use their favorite regardless. The Champagne should be chilled, the Guinness will warm it up and you always put the Guinness in first and the champagne last letting gravity do the rest.
>>>Shouldn't you also recommend a black and tan of Harp and Guinness?<<<
Now that is for hardcore Guinness lovers like me.
;)
I have some repros of the original Guinness advertising signs with my favorite animal of the lot the Toucan
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:23 AM
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It's damn fun being Irish.
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:23 AM
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:D I'm beginning to see that. I knew I was a drinker for a reason.
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:25 AM
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Among many other ethnic groups.A real mutt. :)
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:28 AM
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:38 AM
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I cant argue with that :P
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Fri Jun-03-05 02:40 AM
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Edited on Fri Jun-03-05 02:40 AM by BlondieK143
:D I'M the one who said it after all.
And you're very welcome!
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