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WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 01:59:03 GMT

It's next Thursday, comin' up fast!

We've decided to have two celebrations, one on Thursday, an easy pub dinner of bangers & mash, and our traditional corned beef and cabbage on the weekend when our daughter will be home.

I came across a cute snack for the day, DH says he'll put it together for us. The gold candy at the end are Rolos, I used them in a pot of gold theme last year.

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Lucky Charm — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 02:39:24 GMT

Hi Noel!

I have a St. Patrick's Day tree up in the living room. Bought 21 ornaments from ebay and green glass ornaments I already had. Very pretty. Cept, I have clear/white lights and really should've used green. Will next year! The tree itself is silver-ish. (Looks like tarnished silver.)

I have two corned beef briskets (family eats like hogs--no kidding). I make mashed potatoes instead of boiling potatoes. I do add cabbage and carrots to pot, though.

Me, I'll just eat greens....lol.

No parades for us and we don't go out and drink just because it's St. Patrick's day. We are travelling on Friday and need to be up an at em early!

Bless you and yours, St. Patty's day and always!

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:00:39 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
Hi Noel!

I have a St. Patrick's Day tree up in the living room. Bought 21 ornaments from ebay and green glass ornaments I already had. Very pretty. Cept, I have clear/white lights and really should've used green. Will next year! The tree itself is silver-ish. (Looks like tarnished silver.)

I have two corned beef briskets (family eats like hogs--no kidding). I make mashed potatoes instead of boiling potatoes. I do add cabbage and carrots to pot, though.

Me, I'll just eat greens....lol.

No parades for us and we don't go out and drink just because it's St. Patrick's day. We are travelling on Friday and need to be up an at em early!

Bless you and yours, St. Patty's day and always!

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Oh, that tree sounds wonderful @Lucky Charm I've never seen one for St.Patrick's Day. We string colored lights across under the matel and I've got the best ones from Target.

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:05:09 GMT

@Lucky Charm Part Two:

Sorry, the photo covered the print in the mock-up. They are LED lights and ours have lasted for years, no replacement bulbs needed.

Here's the link, if you are interested. Target has free shipping with their red card:

http://www.target.com/p/50ct-led-faceted-string-light-set-green-6-x25-l/-/A-16294398#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=green+led+string+lights

We don't do the bar scene, either, but I do love to fix Irish Coffee in special glasses my mother gave to us.

Have a wonderful time during the holiday

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Lucky Charm — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:13:26 GMT

Truth be told, it's a tree I have up year round.

I keep it in the dining area and it is decorated with a dessert theme/sweet treats. Glass blown ornaments of cupcakes, slices of 3 layer cakes and fancy pies, wrapped candies.

Last fall I bought an off white Christmas tree (looks like it's vintage, but it was brand new) that I decorated for St. Valentine's day. It was beautiful. I kept it up till the end of Feb. for our anniversary.

No Easter tree!

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

september — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:26:29 GMT

Well, I have my Irish decor out, including many lovely Belleek pieces.

I usually pour some beer into a pitcher, and add a few drops of green food coloring. But that's where it ends....I don't like any Irish foods at all! Lol...am part Scottish so I know what foods they eat....don't care for any of it.

Sometimes I make enchiladas topped with green chile sauce.

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

sam96 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:31:42 GMT

I'm grateful it's not on a Friday this year! Since I'm the only one in my house that likes corned beef & cabbage, I'll do a small mess of that. The rest of the brood wants smoked brisket and fried potatoes!

Big weekend celebration with the Italian neighbors though...always fun! 😂

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:32:21 GMT

@september wrote:
Well, I have my Irish decor out, including many lovely Belleek pieces.

I usually pour some beer into a pitcher, and add a few drops of green food coloring. But that's where it ends....I don't like any Irish foods at all! Lol...am part Scottish so I know what foods they eat....don't care for any of it.

Sometimes I make enchiladas topped with green chile sauce.

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@september

As long as it's green, it counts...

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

AnikaBrodie — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:32:49 GMT

There is a wonderful Irish family in our town (of nearly 4,000) who host a St. Patrick's Day party and invite the whole town starting at 8:00 A.M. and continuing all day long. Guests come and go as they wish. It's been an annual event for many years. Lots of food, lots of fun, lots of excitement. Think Green.

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Puzzle Piece — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:41:51 GMT

@Noel7 Hi Noel.

Hugs for our Noel.

I find that fruit rainbow a great idea for St. Patricks'. I've got a potluck to attend and that is a great idea. Thanks.

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Daisy Sunflower — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:17:14 GMT

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:38:33 GMT

@sam96 wrote:
I'm grateful it's not on a Friday this year! Since I'm the only one in my house that likes corned beef & cabbage, I'll do a small mess of that. The rest of the brood wants smoked brisket and fried potatoes!

Big weekend celebration with the Italian neighbors though...always fun! 😂

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@sam96

Have fun! Italian is always good

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

sam96 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:39:39 GMT

I need good St Patrick's dessert ideas for early teen boys...they inhale sweets but don't like cutesy! I'm the only female in my house, so I unfortunately tend toward the feminine and they glare...LOL

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:40:01 GMT

@AnikaBrodie wrote:
There is a wonderful Irish family in our town (of nearly 4,000) who host a St. Patrick's Day party and invite the whole town starting at 8:00 A.M. and continuing all day long. Guests come and go as they wish. It's been an annual event for many years. Lots of food, lots of fun, lots of excitement. Think Green.

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@AnikaBrodie

WOW! Anika, that is some wonderful party!

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:41:36 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
@Noel7 Hi Noel.
I just think that fruit rainbow is a great ideaHugs for our Noel.

I find that fruit rainbow a great idea for St. Patricks'. I've got a potluck to attend and tha is a great idea. Thanks.

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Hi @Puzzle Piece

Oh, I'm so glad I could help! I think it's a great idea, too Have a good time at the party.

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:43:53 GMT

@Daisy wrote:
Nothing special going on...My husband and I will be going out for an early lunch and then doing a little shopping afterward. We'll be staying home for the evening/night.

I'll probably do my nails tomorrow...I know I have at least 2 or 3 green polishes to choose from...and I have a white/green, beaded necklace and a few green rings that I plan on wearing.

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@Daisy Sunflower you are a festive person, like me

I do green nails every year at this time, except for the left ring finger which I do in gold glitter to signify the pot of gold.

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

sam96 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:45:52 GMT

@Noel7 Those nails sound fabulous! ☘

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Noel7 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:51:09 GMT

@sam96

Teens, hey? All I've been looking at all day are desserts that contain Jamesons or Bailey's in cookies and pie. I did see a green pie, lime of course, and a green velvet cake.

Banoffee pie is typical Irish for St. Pat's, I can get you an authentic recipe. It's bananas with toffee cream and a whipped cream topping.

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Daisy Sunflower — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:51:44 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@Daisy wrote:

I'll probably do my nails tomorrow...I know I have at least 2 or 3 green polishes to choose from.

I do green nails every year at this time, except for the left ring finger which I do in gold glitter to signify the pot of gold.

Good idea! I'm going to do the same thing!

Re: WHAT'S UP FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?

Joey Heatherton — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:52:42 GMT

When I was young, a thousand years ago, I LOVED St Paddys Day!

I'd say in the last 20 years or so, I've had a sea change. Living in a big city that celebrates the holiday big time, I've seen too many disgusting ppl doing disgusting things.

There I am rushing to catch a train, and some drunk gets sick on the sidewalk right in front of me. Just no. I'm a good person, but my patience runs thin. Very thin.

I wil stay home and do whatever I want privately. -- without imposing on the goodwill of others!