Reflecting upon the Irish immigrants who were welcomed into New York Harbor by the Green Lady:
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Happy St. Patrick's Day and a Tip-O-The Hat to Coach Fitzgerald and the Irish at NU
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Just located this photo I took in Taiwan at the National Palace Museum located there. Pictured is the actual Jadeite Cabbage from the Quing Dynasty.
This jade head of bok choy is arguably the most valuable of all green treasures, excepting that green pot of gold at the end of an Irish Rainbow.
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FWIW, I just checked my AncestryDNA test results to see if I had any claim to Irish ancestry.
However it only reported an identified percentage for the combined region of Ireland/Scotland/Wales without more specificity.
However it only reported an identified percentage for the combined region of Ireland/Scotland/Wales without more specificity.
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Sounds right. Definitely an uncanny resemblance.
Separately, there are insects (a locust and katydid) on the jade cabbage carved from the same piece of jade.
Apparently an underlying attraction of the treasure is that the artist created an item of beauty from a flawed stone.
Sort of like what certain Northwestern coaches have done over the years,
Separately, there are insects (a locust and katydid) on the jade cabbage carved from the same piece of jade.
Apparently an underlying attraction of the treasure is that the artist created an item of beauty from a flawed stone.
Sort of like what certain Northwestern coaches have done over the years,
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I know there does not appear to be any love for Irish Whiskey on this board but I found one that would be a good transition from bourbon. Try "Fighting 69th"-single pot, triple distilled, aged 3 years in bourbon casks. It is hard to find but worth a try
My relatives emigrated to NYC from Ireland during or after The Famine. My great grandfather fought in the "Irish Brigade" during the Civil War ,later known as the "Fighting 69th" in WWI
There was a movie 70-80 years ago ,starring James Cagney about the "Fighting 69th"
Fighting 69th Whiskey honors the Irish heritage of the 69th. Maybe it tastes better because of the family connection
My relatives emigrated to NYC from Ireland during or after The Famine. My great grandfather fought in the "Irish Brigade" during the Civil War ,later known as the "Fighting 69th" in WWI
There was a movie 70-80 years ago ,starring James Cagney about the "Fighting 69th"
Fighting 69th Whiskey honors the Irish heritage of the 69th. Maybe it tastes better because of the family connection
I’m a little young so I haven’t had the budget to try as many whiskeys as I would like but Irish whiskey seems to be a consistent favorite for me. I haven’t found a scotch I like but Irish whiskey and bourbon are some of my favs rn.
Even though we are Greek, my Dad, who passed away four years ago at 94, spent four years during WWII with the 27th Regiment, Fighting 69th. One of the few non New Yorkers in the 69th. He was quite proud to be a Mst. Sgt. with that outfit. I'm also very proud of my Pops!!!
The Irish Brigade won accolades during the Civil War but were almost annihilated at Sharpsburg(Antietam) . I may be wrong but the "sunken road" produced 60% casualties in the unit
I have the Regimental Flag of the 69th hanging in my bar. It is Kelly green with clouds and sun overhanging a harp. The motto in Gaelic translates as "Who never retreats from the clash of spears"
The regimental marching and drinking song was "Gary Owen" It is an inspiring song that probably helped the brigade march into withering fire at Antietam and Fredericksburg. The song gained infamy as the tune that Custer used at the Battle of Little Bighorn
The regimental marching and drinking song was "Gary Owen" It is an inspiring song that probably helped the brigade march into withering fire at Antietam and Fredericksburg. The song gained infamy as the tune that Custer used at the Battle of Little Bighorn
I would not buy "Cat Stream" even without your warning.
I had your name wrong but I was really close. Had to go to Amazon to refresh my memory.
Actually Guinness stored at room temperatures has a green sheen to it after 6-8 months so I always recommend Smithwicks for the first 10 pints, then the warm green beer is only a topic of conversation when it reappears
They may have been welcomed by the Green Lady but they weren't welcomed by many Americans. If you read newspaper clippings from places like Hanover, Mass. from that era. The Irish welcome was vary similar to the Mexican immigration of today. Described as dirty, ignorant, dishonest thieves for about a generation.Reflecting upon the Irish immigrants who were welcomed into New York Harbor by the Green Lady:
I know, rant board, but eventually the whiskey won us over.
Then immigrants from Poland, Germany, Italy and other European country's received the same.
You are absolutely correct. What amazes me is how many people from these lineages can't see that they are immigrants too. Not real Americans from England like me./S
Just about sums up my ancestors. My dad suspected my great, great grandmother of offing her husband. She had no hair, wore a skullcap, and ran her bar like a tyrant. She was tough as nails. Her great, great grandson? Not so much.
