Our Garrison Commander's name is Boyle, and he traces his ancestry to County Donegal in Ireland as recently as his Grandfather. His wife also has ancestors from Ireland. Last year and this year, they have sponsored a St. Pat's Day party and invited senior American Employees, Soldiers, and German VIP's. Nothing fancy, but Irish Stew, soda bread, and green beer. They also had a kids Irish Dancing class performance and a "Potato Sack Race", with prizes. This year they added a quiz of about 15 questions on Ireland and Irish history. I won Second Place with the prize of a bottle of Irish Whiskey. (Bushmills). I'm not a drinker, so I don't know the quality.

My wife wore a green tartan kilted skirt, and below I'm in my "Heritage of Ireland" kilt. I wore a Black Argyll Jacket and bow tie. Overdressed for the occasion, but got lots of compliments from the ladies anyway. Picture was taken with a timer. My wife was too tired. I've got to get a better dress shirt. Sleeves are too short!

This occurred on the 15th of March, BTW.


Happy St. Patrick's Day to all. Wish there was a parade near here!

Tom