Forgetting my heritage



St Patrick's day....

I have a mix of American, Irish, Indian and Devonshire blood in me, so I can sometimes loose track, but I am proud of my Collins ancestry so here's a God bless ya all on St Paddy's.

Not sure if it was very bad of me to do, but i took the image above from One Old Green Bus so go and visit and donate towards the bus if you can in return for my thievery, please.

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Dr.John said…
Thanks for in cluding me on your list. A train layout out of coconuts that would be unique.
I celebrated St. Urho's Day yesterday and only do one St. a month or less,
11:35 pm
B.R.L said…
My granddaughter called and asked if we were Irish and I had to say no but she could wear green.
12:56 am
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