Everyone seemed to get into the act on St. Paddy's Day yesterday. Since Saint Paul goes a bit crazy on this day every year, I had intended to go downtown to watch the annual parade. Realizing that revelers would be out in full-force on a 70 degree March day, I decided that discretion would be the better part of valor. I felt certain that not only would the temperature break records, but the consumption of alcohol would be at an all-time high for this particular St. Patrick's Day in Minnnesota. Watching the parade on local television at home didn't yield any award-breaking photos, but it was a lot more comfort!able. Ah, but the memories of years' past... marching with my children behind the Kilbane and Keenan banners was always lots of fun, especially when we got on television!
Today everyone is Irish! Some year I want to go to Chicago to see the green river.
ReplyDeleteJack, the river is not a pretty sight!
ReplyDeleteTalking and running, lucky she was not pulled over. Ha Ha.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like St. Paul had a beautiful day for a parade!
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been beautiful and warm but I think you were wise to stay home. :)
ReplyDeleteYa! gettin the green on!
ReplyDeleteI think it's funny to see someone jogging with a phone. How can you keep up a conversation? I think you were right to stay home. You probably saw more of the parade on TV than you would have live.
ReplyDeleteI would probably have done the same Kate, I went out today in 35C to get some shots for tomorrow's post..I didn't stay out too long that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteA happy St. Pat's to you, dear Kate! The runner with the phone is certainly more coordinated than I am, and in runner's shape too!
ReplyDeleteGlad that you did not return to St Paul to face snow, but 70 in March is a bit warm for your city!
Bises,
Genie
Probably a wise move on your part. Such a warm March day would surly bring out the crowds and the cool drinks.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a parade here. But the woman I saw with a green fright wig at a restaurant last night made up for the absence of organized entertainment!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a run on St Patricks day...or any day. We did the run and left before the parade started, but I think the drinking started during the run.
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