Pots of Gold and the Emerald Isle

TxAPhi · #1 03-14-2005, 02:36 PM

I know it's a few days early, but it's quiet around here with Spring Break going on... And St Patty's is one of my favorites

As a child, the whimsical idea of a leprechaun with a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow was magical.

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!

Want to be lucky this St. Patrick's Day? Follow this advice:

1. Find a four-leaf clover. 2. Wear green (so you don't get pinched). 3. Kiss the blarney stone. 4. Catch a Leprechaun if you can.

Just what does a Leprechaun look like and why are they so special? A Leprechaun is an Irish fairy that looks like a little old man. He's about 2 feet tall and dresses like a shoemaker with a cocked hat and leather apron. A Leprechaun's personality is described as aloof and unfriendly. They live alone and pass the time by making shoes. They're special because they also possess a hidden pot of gold. If you listen closely for the sound of their hammer you might be able to capture one. If you do you can force him (with the threat of bodily violence) to reveal where he's hidden his treasure. Be careful! Do not take your eyes off him for if you do he will surely vanish and your hopes of finding his treasure will vanish with him.

We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day each year on March 17th. More details and history at: http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/patrick/history.html

Roseblum15 · #2 03-14-2005, 08:51 PM

My favorite holiday...

It also helps that my birthday is the 19th and I'm full Irish.

AOII_LB93 · #3 03-14-2005, 09:54 PM

I vote no on kissing the Blarney stone, people pee on it.

honeychile · #4 03-14-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
I vote no on kissing the Blarney stone, people pee on it.

How do they do that? It's bad enough that you have to lean over backwards to kiss it.

Little known fact: if you know someone who's going to kiss the Blarney Stone, they can kiss it in proxy for you!

County Limerick & County Donegal representing here!

sigmagrrl · #5 03-15-2005, 10:47 AM

Hey, I'm Irish too!

But besides that fact, my fave nickel slot game is "Leprechaun's Gold" !!!

"IRISH EYES ARE SMILIN', THEY ARE!!!"

"WELCOME TO RAINBOW LAND!!"

If you've played this game in Vegas, you KNOW how cool it is!!!

PhoenixAzul · #6 03-15-2005, 10:56 AM

me boyfriend (Patrick) was born on St. Patrick's Day...it's adorable. haha.

Next year I'll be in Ireland for St. patrick's day...soo exciting!

AOII_LB93 · #7 03-15-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by honeychile
How do they do that? It's bad enough that you have to lean over backwards to kiss it.

Little known fact: if you know someone who's going to kiss the Blarney Stone, they can kiss it in proxy for you!

County Limerick & County Donegal representing here!

I've never asked...I've just been told not to kiss it because it's covered in pee, and I was told this by locals in Ireland. (I've also seen that in just about every guide book out there.) Aside from the fact that it must have at least 500 years worth of people's lips on it, and you have to hang backwards with someone holding on to you 300ft above the ground. (done any chin-ups recently?)

And kissing the Blarney stone only gives you the gift of gab, not good luck.

So many people think it's good luck...

honeychile · #8 03-15-2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
I've never asked...I've just been told not to kiss it because it's covered in pee, and I was told this by locals in Ireland. (I've also seen that in just about every guide book out there.) Aside from the fact that it must have at least 500 years worth of people's lips on it, and you have to hang backwards with someone holding on to you 300ft above the ground. (done any chin-ups recently?)

And kissing the Blarney stone only gives you the gift of gab, not good luck. So many people think it's good luck...

I never knew that! Luckily, it was kissed by proxy for me, then!

TxAPhi · #9 03-16-2005, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
And kissing the Blarney stone only gives you the gift of gab, not good luck. So many people think it's good luck...

Blarney Stone

Blarney Castle is located in County Cork, Ireland. Built in 1446 by Cormac Laidhim McCarthy (Lord of Muskerry) the Blarney stone is located in the southern tower wall between the main castle wall and the parapet. In order to kiss the stone one has to lie on their back and bend backward (and downward), holding iron bars for support. It is said that the Blarney stone has magical properties. As legend has it an old woman cast a spell on the stone to reward a king who had saved her from drowning. Kissing the stone gave the king the ability to speak sweetly and convincingly.