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He wasn't born in Ireland; he was born in Wales, around 385 ACE. He wasn't named Patrick; he was named Maewyn. Until 16, he was a follower of the indigenous native belief system. Captured by a group of Irish marauders and sold into slavery, he became a Christian convert to make himself feel loved.

Six years later he escaped and moved to Gaul, where he studied in a monastery at Auxerre for a further twelve years. He expressed a desire to return to Ireland and convert all the people who had tried to kill him, and presumably, all their relatives, friends, and their entire society. His superiors, however, decided to send St Palladius, who was far more learned.

Two years later, Palladius was transferred to a hotspot, Scotland, and Patrick (who had taken that name, by then) was given his chance. He went around the Irish countryside avoiding the law, constantly trying to baptize people and win them over with any means he could. He also established schools and monasteries for Christians, alone. He was arrested as a nusiance and obnoxious vagabond several times, but always escaped. Ultimately, he converted enough powerful people to secure his own freedom, and begin working on jailing those who resisted the foreign religion he brought with him. He died there, thirty years later, in 461 ACE. When his religion became very popular, he was made the official saint of Ireland, and renowned for having chased all the condoms out of the country. Or maybe it was snakes. Something like that.

Have I left anything out?

(Note: if anybody feels offended by this load of blarney, may they be forced to sit between a pair of arguing economists on a nonstop flight to Newark, New Jersey.)

[QUOTE=Fable]Have I left anything out?[/QUOTE]

Yes, today is the day to get drunk and mock such glorious members of my ancestors history. I shall be doing so later.

Thanks for the history though, I didn't know that. I just assumed he was drunk and my ancestors celebrated because of that.

Oh fable, you card, we all know Paddy was a green, friendly leprechaun thanks to whom Guinness was developed.

[QUOTE=Vicsun]Oh fable, you card, we all know Paddy was a green, friendly leprechaun thanks to whom Guinness was developed. [/QUOTE]
Cheers to Guinness!!!I won't be celebrating This day by getting drunk/wasted.I accidently made plans and now have to go through with them...I completly Forgot.

Can't talk. busy Drinkin'.

I appreciate the sentiment. With a dark Guinness, I wish you cheers.

[QUOTE=fable]
(Note: if anybody feels offended by this load of blarney, may they be forced to sit between a pair of arguing economists on a nonstop flight to Newark, New Jersey.)[/QUOTE]

I'm offended by this comment. *cries* sitting between two arguing economists is fun, I can assure that.

Oh lol, that was cute!
Though I have to admit, when I first saw the title I started to wonder if Fable had abandonned his Babylonian heritage and had crossed over to the realm of lesser Irish deities

I'll be celebrating the day Texas style later tonight... we went out to buy a bottle of Tequila

Were I in Vancouver, though, it would be a few pints of just slightly chilled Guiness. Note.. Guiness contrary to common belief, should not be served ice cold, just somewhat chilled

[QUOTE=dragon wench]Oh lol, that was cute!
Though I have to admit, when I first saw the title I started to wonder if Fable had abandonned his Babylonian heritage and had crossed over to the realm of lesser Irish deities

I'll be celebrating the day Texas style later tonight... we went out to buy a bottle of Tequila

Were I in Vancouver, though, it would be a few pints of just slightly chilled Guiness. Note.. Guiness contrary to common belief, should not be served ice cold, just somewhat chilled [/QUOTE]
Some could even argue room temp. Personally, I prefer it cool. Ahh, bliss.

But, for me, no Guiness tonight. Tonight, I drink the Harp and Kilkenny.

[QUOTE=dragon wench]

I'll be celebrating the day Texas style later tonight... we went out to buy a bottle of Tequila

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Is at least died green?


@Vicsun, I heard, st patty stepped on a rock crossing a pure mountain stream, and his blood mixed with the water. *POOF* Instant Guinness, to this day said mountain stream runs with the blood of heroes. I mean Guiness.

Off to the pub HUZZAH!

What I want to know is how a apparently religious holiday or day or whatever religious people call it managed to develope into an excuse to get rat arsed?! It's more a holiday for pubs and booze makers now!

[QUOTE=Macleod1701]What I want to know is how a apparently religious holiday or day or whatever religious people call it managed to develope into an excuse to get rat arsed?! It's more a holiday for pubs and booze makers now![/QUOTE]

It's the perfect holiday for me.

[QUOTE=dragon wench]Oh lol, that was cute!
Though I have to admit, when I first saw the title I started to wonder if Fable had abandonned his Babylonian heritage and had crossed over to the realm of lesser Irish deities [/QUOTE]
EXACTLY the same crossed my mind, too! Phew, what a relief

I didn't know that, so thanks Fable for the new info

[QUOTE=Macleod1701]What I want to know is how a apparently religious holiday or day or whatever religious people call it managed to develope into an excuse to get rat arsed?! It's more a holiday for pubs and booze makers now![/QUOTE]
Well, it's Irish. What do you expect

[QUOTE=Aegis]Well, it's Irish. What do you expect [/QUOTE]

Drunkeness, fun and dirty activities! No? Oh, maybe that's just me.

[QUOTE=dragon wench]Oh lol, that was cute!
Though I have to admit, when I first saw the title I started to wonder if Fable had abandonned his Babylonian heritage and had crossed over to the realm of lesser Irish deities [/QUOTE]Irish deities are not 'lesser'! They are just passed out and a little hard to get a hold of....

[QUOTE=Gwalchmai]Irish deities are not 'lesser'! They are just passed out and a little hard to get a hold of....
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And there's something to be said about drunken sleep. It's a lot more refreshing, I find

[QUOTE=Aegis]And there's something to be said about drunken sleep. It's a lot more refreshing, I find [/QUOTE]

Depends on what have you been drinking...

[QUOTE=Luis Antonio]Depends on what have you been drinking... [/QUOTE]
Well, last night it was 3 Kilkenny, 2 Harp, 8 shots of Rum, 1 shot of Bailey's, 1 caeser, and 1 jello shooter of mystery. I slept like a baby

[QUOTE=Aegis]Well, last night it was 3 Kilkenny, 2 Harp, 8 shots of Rum, 1 shot of Bailey's, 1 caeser, and 1 jello shooter of mystery. I slept like a baby [/QUOTE]

And awoke like a tsunami

I'll have a bottle tonight... dunno of what but... I guess Johnie Black.