Comments on: Kiss Me, I'm Irish

By: Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch)

Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:09:50 +0000

I've enjoyed catching up with your blog and when I saw this "Irish" post, I had to read it. (I'm part Irish!) So congrats on finding out that you are Irish! Slainte! And what wonderful old photos you have of your family. They are wonderful!
Best,
Gloria
P.S. Slainte is a Gaelic "toast" -- along the lines of: Cheers/Good Luck/Good Health :)
(There's an accent over the 'a' or 'i' - I forget!!)

By: Marigene

Marigene — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:53:52 +0000

What wonderful old photos, Pam! I love the clothing the women wore, but couldn't imagine wearing them all the time.

By: Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack

Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:31:40 +0000

Great old family photos, Pam! I love family history.

I'd say you have a lot of catching up to do, now that you're Irish! :)

I loved this post and looking at your family.
xo
Michelle

By: Pam of Eastlake Victorian

Pam of Eastlake Victorian — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:36:54 +0000

Happy St. Paddy's Day lassie!

What a funny story! I know the Irish were looked down upon years ago, but not in recent years that I know of. Who knows why it was never mentioned! I love genealogy and have researched my family, so I know more than my parents or grandparents ever knew about themselves! Ha ha! LOVE your old family photos. The girl in the top photo sure looks Irish to me!

-Pam

By: Carol Bender

Carol Bender — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:37:23 +0000

Happy St. Patrick's day!
I'm not Irish (that I know of) but my Dad's family kept quiet that we were part Native American because of prejudices. I'm so glad that things are improving - not perfect yet, but improving. I love your blog, and Thanks for visiting mine. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:54:29 +0000

Happy St. Patty's Day Pam!!

That is so wild that your mom never told you all that she was Irish!!!
Great story and I love the photos! How lucky you are to have such a big family!!!

I named our dog Pilot because my son has had a love for aviation since he was 2yrs old!!! He used to tell everyone at 3yrs of age that he was going to be a Pilot! Pilot is a working breed...as you know...so the name just seemed to fit! We always just add the "girl" as a term of endearment when referring to her.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:28:15 +0000

Pam I love the picture of the couple in the horse drawn carriage! What a funny story. I"m Irish and German too. My mom had flaming red hair when she was a kid and my maiden name(Dad's side) ended in -benz. lol

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:49:58 +0000

What a fun posting!! I am really into genealogy so I appreciate your "new-found" heritage. So cool! Enjoy it and have a great time on St. Patrick's Day.
Karen
Ladybug Creek

By: Judi

Judi — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:36:58 +0000

Happy St. Patrick's Day
Isn't that something that none of you realized your true heritage to include Irish. I enjoyed looking at your wonderful pictures and reading your story and about your family history. That is all very special.
I hope you have a great rest of the evening
Judi

By: LizlovesVintage

LizlovesVintage — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:31:28 +0000

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Kisses!
xx Liz