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Post by BSJ on Mar 1, 2016 1:20:00 GMT
First a history lesson (pulls on Aviator horn rimmed shades): St David is the patron saint of Wales and his feast day is March 1st, the date of his death. Seems he was the main man for the Welsh when having to deal with those bothersome Normans. He could make the earth rise and scare the tunics off them! And do you know at one time Englishmen taunted the Welsh with gingerbread in shape of Welshman riding a goat. Why a goat, I don’t know. Not the story here.
smiley-cool15 Well, look who stopped by Command Central to celebrate this special day (and show his solidarity) with us! Cwrw* and deep bowls of creamy Potatoe-Leek soup were on hand for Jeff to enjoy.
A few regulars at “J Perry’s Home of the World Famous Welsh Flag and Wine Bar” started the party early for St Davey this past Friday.
Leaving, Our Hero sighed with relief that we didn’t make him shovel snow like last year! (This one is for Helmut83 )
Thanks to vlogdance for the heads up! And, unomusette for the props! *beer
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Post by Helmut83 on Mar 1, 2016 3:18:19 GMT
Thys ys phwntasthyc! Happy St. David's day for our Welsh friends on this forum (and for you as well, BSJ ... a bit of you is Welsh if not by birth at least by wine adoption)! Well, it even looks as if the Lord Dame himself is feeling in the mood to celebrate this day! Just look with how much tenderness he is holding that dragon, it even looks as if he's going to give him a drink of whatever that bottle contains. He sure feels better there celebrating St. David's than outside shoveling snow (a photo of you doing that would be the icing on the cake, BSJ! ). Also, I'm glad to see that we aren't the only ones BSJ terrorizes on a daily basis ("Beware of wife" lol )!
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Post by Helmut83 on Mar 1, 2016 6:39:12 GMT
And do you know at one time Englishmen taunted the Welsh with gingerbread in shape of Welshman riding a goat. Why a goat, I don’t know. Weren't the sheep the ones supposed to... oh, forget about it.
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Post by Horacewimp on Mar 1, 2016 8:18:19 GMT
Happy St David's Day
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Post by vlogdance on Mar 1, 2016 9:15:40 GMT
What great pictures, BSJ bach. Happy St David's Day to one and all. It's always great when someone so cool and talented takes the trouble to send special greetings. Especially when he knows his stuff, having tasted home-made Welsh cakes. smiley-music025
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Post by dillwyn on Mar 1, 2016 10:02:38 GMT
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Post by dillwyn on Mar 1, 2016 10:19:23 GMT
One more I couldn't resist....
Check out these images
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Post by vlogdance on Mar 1, 2016 11:02:58 GMT
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Post by Horacewimp on Mar 1, 2016 12:15:34 GMT
Scroll down to the bottom of the smiley list, I've added some in
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Post by Helmut83 on Mar 1, 2016 16:31:52 GMT
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Post by BSJ on Mar 1, 2016 20:01:59 GMT
Helmut83 , there was a struggle between man and beast, the dragon was trying to grab the Daffy-dill and leeks. But how fierce can you be when one of your legs squeak! Beware of Wife was an X-mas gift a few years ago (from the real owner of the wine bar). It should be hanging outside somewhere. But remember I'm a ninja, no warnings are given. Photo of me shoveling? Please let me have some dignity! Doesn't me Damey have infinite patience?
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Post by BSJ on Mar 1, 2016 20:05:31 GMT
Great shot, vlogdance! I know what you mean, it's really an honor, is it not?
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Post by BSJ on Mar 1, 2016 20:12:47 GMT
Now dillwyn 's dragon is fierce. If he was the dragon in my photo, just the 'fro would be seen sticking out of it's jaws. And I bet he doesn't squeak when throwing flames. Thanks for the Peake article! Very cool.
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Post by unomusette on Mar 1, 2016 22:05:07 GMT
Well, I must say the US gang is celebrating St David's Day much better than anyone I know. Even my French teacher (who is French) had a daffodil on this morning and the only other person in the class wearing one was an American *facepalm* I don't blame Damey for hot-footing it over to yours BSJ for the proper experience. He's looking gorgeous as usual, I can tell you've been treating him well. (I'll be wanting him back when you've finished with him though, I'm not sure I can allow such abandonment without some kind of punishment ) LOVE that dragon, saw it on the news earlier, it could claw its way up just about anywhere though, be careful not to wave your cwrw or welsh cakes around too much, that sort of snap is irresistible to those scaly critters...... Edit: Pleased to see the younger generation is a) being introduced to J Perry's... as early as possible b) being encouraged to celebrate their Welsh-ness, however tenuous Also pleased to see the older generation joining in, nice work Mr K
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Post by BSJ on Mar 2, 2016 22:00:11 GMT
unomusette. Beautiful boy Adan has been a regular since before his birth. Only kid allowed to sit at the bar. Almost missed your edit.
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