St. Pat's activities

piper · Post by **piper** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:53 am

For the benefit of visitors, what activities are planned for St. Patrick's Day (Saturday, March 17) on Beaver Island?

Many thanks!

Post by **Gillespie** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:23 pm

Piper, I usually emcee the events but haven't heard the whole story yet but we usually have games both inside and out including the fish toss, tug o war, relay (very funny) race and much more. Inside we have King and Queen contest, fish stomp, limerick contest, plunge it and more. Naturally and literally there will be a pub crawl and so on. Hope this answers your question. Perhaps the "other" Piper could chime in, he has been here many times. 'Slan!!

piper · Post by **piper** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:35 am

Fish stomp? Is this what I think it is? Indoors?

What time does the fun begin?

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:14 am

Sorry, the system wouldn't let me log in under my old address.

Piper, all your wildest Celtic wishes come true on that day ... that is all you need to know.

Also, the fish stomp is not what you think it is ... actually that depends on the sobriety of the participants.

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:15 am

starts around noonish, island time.

Post by **Gillespie** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:54 pm

Jeremy, Did you make it over a couple years ago when the weather was so bad and we had to do the "modified" fish toss?? Too funny!

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:38 am

yep. haven't missed a year since 2000.
Got stuck on the island that weekend too for a couple of day thanks to the weather.

piper · Post by **piper** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:26 am

Stuck on the Island? It beats work!

Linda · Post by **Linda** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:06 pm

What's the time frame for the St. Paddy's activities? ( Island time of course)

Linda Wearn

Marie LaFreniere · Post by **Marie LaFreniere** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:20 pm

The outdoor games begin at 1:00 p.m. and the indoor festivities are usually over around 6:00 p.m.

Rumor has it that this year there will be a Paddy's Feud (similair to Family Feud) as part of the King and Queen contest. So if anyone is planning on entering the contest, you may want to brush up on your Island/Ireland history.

The Doghouse Boodlers will be playing at the Shamrock on Friday and Saturday night.

The Beachcomber will also be open, especially for those who don't like the crowd in the Shamrock on Saturday.

Inis Anam (Isle Soul), a new island band consisiting of Cindy Gillespie-Cushman, Kevin White, Patti Cull and Miranda Rooy will be making their debut at Donegal Danny's on Friday. They play Irish and Country music.

Danny and Danny, Edward Palmer and Cindy Gillespie-Cushman will be at Donegal Danny's on Saturday night.

piper · Post by **piper** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:30 am

Also Saturday night at Donegal Danny's: a mystery guest on the Great Highland Bagpipes (and possibly smallpipes, if audible).

Post by **Gillespie** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:15 pm

Uh oh, I hope Jeremy doesn't see this!! It could trigger a case of Reifenstein syndrome!! Hahaha, look forward to all the visitors and islanders coming home for the "Great Day"! Maybe you can get a pipers ride in the "Paddy Wagon", no its not what you think!!! Slan'

piper · Post by **piper** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:22 pm

Uhhh... I know better than to ask, but here goes... can one ride with any dignity -- in a kilt -- in the "Paddy Wagon"?

Didn't think so....

Actually, Jeremy was instrumental in securing the piper for St. Patrick's Day, and may also join in a duet or two.

jmcbain2 · Post by **jmcbain2** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:32 pm

This is true. I am passing the torch. Due to my training for the Highland Games season I have not been able to properly practice the pipes as of late. Since I wanted the islanders to have the best possible pipe music they can get, I suggested someone that is much, much better than I to take over the gig at Danny's. But, I will bring my pipes, just for a lark, as well as three other Celtic strongmen who compete with me at the Celtic Games.

Post by **Gillespie** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:23 pm

You bring the pipes and we'll figure out a way to hide your plumbing!! See you this weekend!

Beaver Island Michigan