bajadock
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GREEN BEER and Battallon de San Patricio
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.
www.sanpatricio.us
Yes, I'm very Irish, becoming a bit more Mexican daily and NEVER drink green beer!
[Edited on 3-17-2007 by bajadock]
[Edited on 3-17-2007 by bajadock]
[Edited on 3-17-2007 by bajadock]
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fdt
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Maybe that is were gringo comes from? 
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Oso
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| Quote: | 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...
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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bajadock
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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?
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bajaguy
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I wonder where Sean O'Gonzales is today???
I'll hoist a Pacifico to all the Irish today!!!
O'Doc:....check your e-mail
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Packoderm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fdt
Maybe that is were gringo comes from? |
You mean like green go?
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bajaguy
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St Patrick's Day
Do you know what they call an Irishman who stays out all night????
Paddy O'Furniture
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bajadock
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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!
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Oso
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We're #1!
http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,471912,00.html
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
Just wish I could find a wee dram of John Powers & Sons. (sigh) Guess Bushmill's or Jameson's will have to do... |
Beverages and more carries it, and will deliver! http://www.bevmo.com
Don't tell Ana I told you this, or no more tips for you! 
[Edited on 3-18-2007 by Roberto]
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Oso
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Bless you my son. but they're out of stock. I'll save the link for later.
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Oso
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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.
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