My recent move here(Ensenada) prompts my reading of Mexican history. Found an interesting connection between Irish and Mexicans back to 1848 US v.
Mexican war.
Seems that some Irish were recruited by Santa Anna to desert US army. Posting this only to display historical quirk. Hoping this isn't spun off into
political diatribe.
Yes, I'm very Irish, becoming a bit more Mexican daily and NEVER drink green beer!
[Edited on 3-17-2007 by bajadock]
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[Edited on 3-17-2007 by bajadock]fdt - 3-17-2007 at 12:12 PM
Maybe that is were gringo comes from?Oso - 3-17-2007 at 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by bajadock
Yes, I'm very Irish, becoming a bit more Mexican daily and NEVER drink green beer!
Good on you! Hope you can find some Guiness in Ensenada. There is NOTHING Irish about putting green food coloring in Bud Light. I'm also sick to
death of Corned Beef and Cabbage.
We're having Roast Lamb (with some green mint jelly), soda bread and of course potatoes. Just wish I could find a wee dram of John Powers & Sons.
(sigh) Guess Bushmill's or Jameson's will have to do...bajadock - 3-17-2007 at 12:29 PM
O'so...
It pains my parents that I dislike corned beef and cabbage. But, that leaves more for them.
fdt,
If your theory is true, that would prove how shrewd Mexican character judgement really is. 8-)
Ever notice how closely the Irish and Mexican flags resemble each other?bajaguy - 3-17-2007 at 01:06 PM
I wonder where Sean O'Gonzales is today???
I'll hoist a Pacifico to all the Irish today!!!
O'Doc:....check your e-mailPackoderm - 3-17-2007 at 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by fdt
Maybe that is were gringo comes from?
You mean like green go?
St Patrick's Day
bajaguy - 3-17-2007 at 01:24 PM
Do you know what they call an Irishman who stays out all night????
Paddy O'Furniturebajadock - 3-17-2007 at 01:37 PM
New neighbor asked which lot was mine. Another chirped, "That's easy. Just look for all of the beer cans."
Such exaggeration and stereotyping of Irish character is highly offensive to me. Everyone knows that half of my consumption comes from BOTTLES!
And I encourage any/all to witness that in person, when my new "pub" opens in October!Oso - 3-17-2007 at 04:21 PM
Don't tell Ana I told you this, or no more tips for you!
[Edited on 3-18-2007 by Roberto]Oso - 3-17-2007 at 05:24 PM
Bless you my son. but they're out of stock. I'll save the link for later.Oso - 3-17-2007 at 06:01 PM
BTW, the last time I had a regular supplier of Powers was when I lived on the central coast and traded with an Italian immigrant liquor store owner by
the name of Dominic. According to Dom, me and guess who- the parish priest, were the only customers who requested that brand.
