Since not much has changed aside from the grandkids growin’, From 17 March 2016:
Sure, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, don’ cha know. Fresh buds are sheeting the landscapes with bright greens as if they too arrived for the Irish festivities.
FirstBorn phoned me early this morning while drivin’ into Chicago for the first of the big parades this weekend. As we chatted, I envisioned he and his wife riding side-by-side, dressed in full celtic regailia.
Yeah, my son wears a skirt: a kilt, a sporran (or pouch), fly plaid (depending upon the weather), hose, garters, spats and depending upon the event they’re attending, either Balmoral or Glengarry headgear. An’ it’s proud I am of him – and all my family.
FirstBorn, FirstBride and OtherBrother are members of The Band of Brothers Pipes and Drums Corps. An annual tradition, they gather in Chicago with thousands of celebrants, for the Dyein’ of the Chicago River, The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Sure, an’ it’s a fine day, indeed!
“For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.”
Psalm 51:5 (NLT)
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Great post. I have seen this Fife and Drum Corp. in the late 50s in South Bend, IN. I know that they are as great or greater than they were in the 50s. Thank you for sharing your life’s experiences. Keep up the great work.
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To see the Fife and Drum Corps would be not only thrilling but an honor. The chapter of Band of Brothers I highlighted in 2016 and this year are from Calumet City, IL and includes my son, his firehouse partner at the time and his wife (all 3 firefighter/paramedics). Thank you again for following What Next, Jon.
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Love it! Happy St.Patrick’s Day!! I am not Irish but I love Celtic music and visiting Ireland is on my bucket list! 🙂
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Everyone is a touch of Irish on St. Patrick’s Day 😊💚🍀
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Aww! Hey I did wear green 🙂
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A man in a kilt is a fine sight, indeed. You must be one proud mama! 🙂
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As if I could take any credit for all God has done with my men. 💚
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Ah. Well, we can be proud on God’s behalf then. 😉
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Of course. Thanks for the reminder (yet again), Christi 💛💚
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‘‘Twas a fine post ma! Thanks for the mention 😉 love ya to the moon and a k. Hope to see you soon!!!
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Oh, me too, Son. Me too. I’m very glad to see new photos this year! 😊 An’ it’s proud I am of all of you 💚
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Oh, and a strong enough signal to download 💚
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I’m Irish too; but I had no idea there was a parade in Chicago, isn’t it cold there right now? I do love plaids and love to watch “River Dance!”
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An hour away near Joliet they got 3 in of powder this morning, but there was no snow in the city.
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