HubMob Weekly Topic: St. Patrick's Day

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   Princessaposted 12 years ago

   
   
   Good morning HubMobsters,  I hope you all had a fantastic Valentine's weekend.  Our HubMobs on the LOVE topic have been going crazy during the Valentine's holiday and it is the second most viewed HubMob during a month among all the HubMobs we have done.   Now that is what I call spreading the love!
   
   A big thanks to all of you who took part on last week's HubMob.  You have produced an amazing 37 HubMobs on education.  Like usual, these hubs are such good quality that several of them are featured on Google's first page.  Congratulations HubMobsters.
   
   
   
   This week, for a lighter and fun topic we are starting with a full pint of Guinness because this week's HubMob Weekly Topic is: St. Patrick's Day.  It is time to hub about Irish traditions, the fantastic parades in NY and San Francisco, Leprechauns, Irish beer, and of course the history of St. Patrick.
   
   Some ideas for a HubMob are:
   
   -History of St. Patrick
   -The Myth
   -The celebrations and festivities around the world to commemorate St. Patrick
   -Relevance of St. Patricks Day
   -Traditions and symbols: The shamrock, the leprechaun and the blarney stone
   -Saint Patrick in literature
   -Irish beer
   -Irish traditional food for St. Patrick's day, lucky Irish inspired recipes.
   -Irish Music and dances
   -Saint Patrick's Day crafts and games for children
   -Fun ideas for celebrating St. Patrick's Day at home
   
   To join this week's HubMob
   please follow the steps below:
   
   1. Come up with an amazing idea to write your Hub about Saint Patrick's Day.  Make the topic your own and feel free to have fun with it.  It's up to you on how you write your HubMob Hub.
   
   2. After you come up with your topic idea, click this link and answer the Request that I entered in for all of you HubMobsters.
   
   3.Choose a relevant title for your HubMob and feel free to use the tags that I suggested and add your own tags.  To get a good ranking in the search engines make your title relevant to your hub content and avoid starting your title with "Weekly HubMob"
   
   3. Write an awesomely comprehensive Hub that completely covers your topic idea.
   
   4. Include this HubMob RSS Feed in your hub: http://hubpages.com/request/10366/best/?rss
   
   5. After you publish your HubMob Hub, come back to the forum and post a link to your hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.  Take advantage of the free publicity!
   
   6. Keep track of your Hub and keep us updated on any traffic that you're getting and post some screenshots if you end up HubMobbing a few search keywords over on Google.
   
   Yep, that's about it - have fun writing your HubMob Hub this week and please let us all know if you have any questions. Have fun, you crazy HubMobsters.

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      ysdataposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Where is the link for the RSS Feed?

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         hipattrickposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         This is the feed
         
         http://hubpages.com/request/10366/best/?rss

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         Princessaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Hi, you were quick submitting your HubMob
         You can use this one:
         RSS Feed
         
         You can also use this HubMob graphic until we come back with this week's graphic.
         
         
         
         Thanks for taking part in this week's HubMob.

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      Princessaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks ProCW, this graphic is fantastic
      
      
      Do not forget to add the official graphic above to your HubMobs HubMobsters!

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         ProCWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you Princessa!

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   hipattrickposted 12 years ago

   This week no images for the hubmob ?
   
   And when will the results be out for last week's best hub. I am waiting to know the winning hub.
   

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      Ryan Hupferposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hey hipattrick!
      
      We didn't have any prizes lined up for last week's HubMob, so we didn't choose winners. Also, the image is on it's way -- I think that it's still enjoying the weekend.

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   ProCWposted 12 years ago

   Hey there, HubMobsters!
   
   Sorry about the delay in getting the graphic ready...
   
   Anyway... Here it is... Hope you like it!
   
   
   
   ProCW

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   jdnycposted 12 years ago

   Hi  -
   
   I'm new to the HubMob game and am excited to participate!  I created my hub last night:
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/The-2009-St-Patricks-Day-Parade
   
   It got me thinking about all of the parades in NYC for the major (and minor) holidays, and I may start a series. 
   
   Thanks for the inspiration!

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   Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

   Here's mine!!!  Thanks for the great topic!!!  Love St. Patty's Day!!
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Dressing-Up-On-St-Patricks-Day

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      Princessaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Tried as promised... that Irish Flag shot was strong and sweet... I almost got it right for presentation.  The taste?  I loved it.  Cheers!
      
      

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   Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

   graphic doesn't work.  It isn't recognized file type.  I think I can change it...

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      ProCWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      here it is as a jpg if that helps...
      
      

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   Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

   Thanks, I went and did it on my photo editing software, just saved it again as a jpg!!  Was just about to post it.  Guess I don't need to now!!

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      ProCWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      you're welcome... i guess i've been png-happy... i just like that better... don't know why... hope you didn't go through toooooooo much trouble...
      
      ProCW

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   Ryan Hupferposted 12 years ago

   I LOVE the graphic, ProCW!
   
   I only asked for one thing when I asked him to make it -- PLEASE include the Lucky Charms guy.
   
   I'm soooo happy.

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   Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

   I made those one year for a party, and it went over so well!!!  I love them!!!  Glad you like it!!

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    Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

    http://hubpages.com/hub/A-St-Patricks-Day-Tragedy
    
    Here is my second one.  Less of a happy feel to this one.  It is important to me to write it, though.

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    crashcromwellposted 12 years ago

    Wow! I've already got one comment before I even got to post my link here.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Evacuation- … Connection
    
    I had fun researching this topic.

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    Teresa McGurkposted 12 years ago

    I wrote about how the very beauty of landscape of Ireland itself may well have strengthened Patrick when he lived there as a slave.  One of my favorite places in Down is Downpatrick. . .
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Glenariff-and-D … rick?done/

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    Kathryn Vercilloposted 12 years ago

    This holiday is so often associated with drinking that i decided to do a hub on the best Irish alcoholic beverages - everything from truly Irish (like Poitin moonshine) to American Irish (like car bombs).
    
    Check it out: http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-Irish-Drin … tricks-Day
    
    If you like it, please give it a Stumble. My Stumble Upon button isn't working right so I can only vote on stuff I like and not add my own.

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       Princessaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I liked this one.  Thumbs up and Stumbled

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    SirDentposted 12 years ago

    I am GREEN with envy over all the hubs already published on this topic.

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    Uninvited Writerposted 12 years ago

    Here is my contribution:
    
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/St-Patricks-Day-for-Cat-Lovers

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       Teresa McGurkposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       You all GOT to read this one -- it's hilarious, and it's for real!  My cat has just ordered one of the CD's for her iPod. . .

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    Triplet Momposted 12 years ago

    I wrote about the ways to celebrate St Patty's Day with your Children.  http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Celebrat … r-Children

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    Shirley Andersonposted 12 years ago

    You're all live!
    
    St. Patrick's Day HubMob - Better Than Green Beer!
    
    Let me know if I've missed anyone, please.

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    Bob Ewingposted 12 years ago

    Irish Stew http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Gardeners-K … Irish-Stew

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    http://hubpages.com/hub/Orange-on-St-Patricks-Day

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    Lela Davidsonposted 12 years ago

    I double dipped this week.
    This one on green beer:
    http://hubpages.com/_2clzp7k2jht5p/hub/ … -Beer?done
    
    naturally led to this one on Irish toasts:
    http://hubpages.com/_2clzp7k2jht5p/hub/ … y-Occasion

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Lela, I had to take your trackers out, they wouldn't work in the link capsule.  I kept getting the 'bad link' message, sorry.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    http://hubpages.com/hub/Non-Alcoholic-D … tricks-Day
    
    Cheers!

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    Princessaposted 12 years ago

    A couple of Google's number ones:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-Irish-Drin … tricks-Day by Kathryn Vercillo
    
    
    and http://hubpages.com/hub/Glenariff-and-D … St-Patrick by Teresa McGurk
    
    
    
    Well done and congratulations

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    Shirley Andersonposted 12 years ago

    HubMob Hub has been updated!  Can't wait to read these!
    
    St. Patrick's Day HubMob - Better Than Green Beer!

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    http://hubpages.com/hub/Irish-Songs-and … o-Remember

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       You're in there, Patty.  Boy, you go like a house on fire!

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    Dottie1posted 12 years ago

    One more for the HubMobs!
    Fun Things to Serve on St. Patrick's Day
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Things-to-S … tricks-Day

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Naughty Dottie!  I just knew a good Boston girl like you would have a St. Paddy's Day contribution!  I'm adding it to the hub now. 

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Fine films to watch on St. Patrick's Day after the party - comedy and drama..
    
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-Celtic-Films

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I just added this one, Patty.

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    Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

    One of my hubs for the Hub Mob this week is a personal story.  I wanted to thank everyone who has commented on it, shared my story with their families, and for all the love and support I have recieved in regards to my story. 
    
    ProCW--  Thank you for making that amazing graphic for me!!!!  It was very touching, and I have proudly displayed it on my hub!!!
    
    Patty--  Thank you for your insights, you compassion, and your hub on non-alcoholic drinks!!  Thank you for honoring my sister in such a wonderful way!!!
    
    Dottie--  Thank you for sharing my story with your family, and for sharing with me, and the rest of the community, how my story touched your son, and allowed for an open and honest dialogue.  To know that my story has made a difference in one life is all I could ever want!! 
    
    To everyone in the HubPages community--  Thank you for giving me the opportunity to write, which is something that I love to do, and for giving me the opportunity to share this story.  It means a lot to me that I am able to do this.  Thank you all for your support and your friendship.

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       ProCWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       You're welcome Anna Marie! I sincerely hope your hub saves lives this March 17th!
       
       ProCW

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          Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I'm sure it will and the graphic is perfect.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Anna Marie, this is a beautiful sentiment and it makes Hub Pages all that much more worthwhile. So glad that you and Dottie1 and ProCW were all a part of this one!

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    On the lighter side this time:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Laughing-with-Snakes
    
    Funny versions of the holiday story, with a lot of laughs one might not expect.
    
    Best to everyone!

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       There t'aint NOTHIN' funny about snakes!!!  No, no, no, no, no!
       
       I avoided looking at the word 'snakes' as I went, but you're in the hub, Patty.

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    Lupoposted 12 years ago

    Here is my contribution.....
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Saint-Patricks- … eights--NJ
    
    Just wanted to let people know about a fun local parade - that has 70,000 people turn out to watch!

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       Princessaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi, this looks like a fun parade and I like that it does not seem to be overcrowded.

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    sixtyorsoposted 12 years ago

    Hello All this is my take
    http://hubpages.com/hub/St-Patricks-day … every-year
    

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    Envoyposted 12 years ago

    Oops forgot to add mine this was a great topic a lot of fun I love holidays
    http://hubpages.com/hub/St-Patricks-Day-Desk-Top

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I read it and think it's pretty good!

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    Envoyposted 12 years ago

    Thank you Patty
    I love the hubmob it's great fun.
    Here is a special request for the beautiful Princessa.
    
    I hope you like it.

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       This is beautiful, Envoy.

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       Princessaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Like it?  I LOVE it and my children think it's just great.
       Thank you, You rock envoy

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          Envoyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you I'm so happy you like it
          You are to kind Princessa

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    yesyesyesyesyes, but there is nothing funny about scorpions, no no no no no LOL

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Well, neither would be ideal, but I'd take a scorpion over a snake any day!  Of course, I've never actually seen scorpion.  How big are they?  I could probably step on one, right?

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          Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          That depends on the species of scorpion.  Some get pretty big, but most are small enough to be stepped on.  I would recommend wearing shoes, though.

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             Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Big?  MOST are small enough to be stepped on?  Holy cow, how big are the others??
             
             Thanks for the suggestion of wearing shoes, that sounds like excellent advice!

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                Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                In west Texas, some were slim enough to slip under the kitchen door every night and a friend had to sweep them all out of her kitchen every morning.

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                   Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                   Blaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!  shiver.  Think I'd invest in one of those strips for the bottom of the door!  Wonder what kept them in the kitchen, why they didn't explore other parts of the house.  Maybe they did and she doesn't know it.  Maybe they're hiding in the sleeve of a jacket or top closet shelf! 
                   
                   Maybe I watch too many horror movies.
                   
                   Going to insert your last submission to the HubMob Hub now.

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    Shirley Andersonposted 12 years ago

    Updated to this point.  Let me know if I missed anyone, and I'll add them.  Thx.
    
    St. Patrick's Day HubMob

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    Envoyposted 12 years ago

    Thank you so much Patty

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    Shirley Andersonposted 12 years ago

    Patty!!!
    
    Calling Patty Inglish, are you still here?
    
    You forgot (or maybe not) a comment box on your new hub about getting jobs in a recession.  I intended to comment on how you always write the most excellent and helpful hubs, but alas, t'was not to be.

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       oooops, sorry; will add one.
       
       
       Here's one more:
       
       http://hubpages.com/hub/Saint-Patrick-Going-Green

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    Chuckposted 12 years ago

    Better Late than never, but here is my contribution on The Evolution of St. Patrick's Day Traditions    http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Evolution-o … Traditions

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Added!

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    ProCWposted 12 years ago

    Looks like these HubMobs are doing very well this week! Great job HubMobsters! I can't wait to see what else everyone comes up with!!!
    
    ProCW

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    Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

    http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Leprechaun--An-Irish-Legend
    
    I decided to do one more!!  Kind of a part two of one I did for Halloween.

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       Princessaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Great, I love Leprechauns and most folk-tale-fairy creatures.  I was thinking about writing a hub about them myself but I have not had the time lately.  So here I'll go for a well deserved cup of tea and a good read at your Leprechaun hub

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yerrrrr in there!
       
       I like the subject matter!

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    A door strip would be just the ticket. Instead, my friend to to another state.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       That works even better.  Actually, I didn't know that they had scorpions in Texas.  I know that they had them in Arizona! 
       
       By the way Patty, I heard something that really perked up my ears.  I'm going to request another hub from you.  Feel free to turn me down if you want to.  I expect you can guess at least what part of the world it involves. 

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Scorpionville?????

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Good guess! 

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    "Good one."

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I'm chuckling!  You're so much fun! 

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Another Good One.   The Hub is ready and waiting for you

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       ALREADY????
       
       You are amazing!!!  I am in awe, really.
       
       Thanks, Patty!

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          Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I had lots of notes already...

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             Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Were you expecting me?

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    No, not consciously, but I'd done the other hubs on immigration and jobs and had all these leftover notes...

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Well, I'm glad that you did.  After I read your hub, I asked a friend to lend me $1,000,000.  She said, "Sure" and asked me if I wanted a cheque or cash.  I detected a note of sarcasm when she answered.

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    Chuckposted 12 years ago

    This was a great topic so I decided to try a second one.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/St-Patricks-Day … on-Arizona

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I'm on it, Chuck!  It'll just take me a minute and then you'll be listed in the hub.

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    Chuckposted 12 years ago

    Since this was such a good topic I decided to try for a third and here it is
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Scot-Irish---The-Other-Irish

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    Christoph Reillyposted 12 years ago

    Had some time and decided to put in my contribution.  Couldn't very well skip St. Paddy's Day!  Here tis:
    http://hubpages.com/hub/A-Bunch-of-Blarney

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       Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Especially with a last name of Reilly!
       
       I'm in the process of updating now, everyone will be in the HubMob hub in a few minutes.

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    ajcorposted 12 years ago

    I have just posted my hubmob - so here your are...cheers
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/On-Celebrating-St-Patricks-Day

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       ajcorposted 12 years agoin reply to this

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          Shirley Andersonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          ???  Sorry, ajcor, did I miss something?

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    KT pdxposted 12 years ago

    Ah, such good memories around St. Patrick's Day!
    Memories of Four-Leaf Clovers

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