AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2015 I admire the English for trying again. It was not that long ago. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2015 I admire the English for trying again. It was not that long ago. Your thoughts? My thoughts on your topic…. deja vu all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #3 Posted February 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted February 24, 2015 1. What role did Canada play? 2. I am glad General Thomas Gage was unavailable for this war. I have never seen his grave on the net. Is it not maintained? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted February 24, 2015 My thoughts on your topic…. deja vu all over again. I ask you not to participate in this thread. I trust you'll respect my wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2015 Share #6 Posted February 24, 2015 I ask you not to participate in this thread. I trust you'll respect my wishes. I'd be happy to not participate. Now what would you like me to not do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted February 24, 2015 I'd be happy to not participate. Now what would you like me to not do? That is my only request at this time. I thank you for understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2015 Share #8 Posted February 24, 2015 That is my only request at this time. I thank you for understanding. What is your next request going to be? Oh, you're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted February 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 24, 2015 I admire the English for trying again. It was not that long ago. Your thoughts? The United States declared war on June 18, 1812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted February 24, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 24, 2015 basically you were sticking your nose in our business because we were beating up on France in the Napoleonic wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted February 24, 2015 I'm beginning to question your sincerity. To be clear, I feel you intentionally tried to get this thread off to a poor start. Many lessons and interesting facts can be learned from the War of 1812. Please excuse yourself now or if you must remain present please refrain from participating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted February 24, 2015 Share #12 Posted February 24, 2015 Remember the Maine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted February 24, 2015 basically you were sticking your nose in our business because we were beating up on France in the Napoleonic wars. You are British. I no not trust your assessment and will need proof. Wiki is not proof. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #14 Posted February 24, 2015 That was a cute video. When my son taught history in the public school he used to bring a guitar to class and have his students sing history songs with him. There are not that many history songs so he would have his class help write songs about their lesson and they would sing them. His mentor when he was in college told him that he would never be able to get his class to sing with him but he proved him wrong. I don't remember him mentioning singing that song but he did have one about the war of 1812 that they did sing. I'll have to ask him about it, I don't remember the name of the song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted February 24, 2015 Remember the Maine! I will get there. Please do not read ahead or look down my blouse. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted February 24, 2015 Share #16 Posted February 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted February 24, 2015 I am definitely interested in your hippy son's song about the War of 1812. When might we have this? Can you call him now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted February 24, 2015 Did England reimburse us for flaming down the White House? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #19 Posted February 24, 2015 I am definitely interested in your hippy son's song about the War of 1812. When might we have this? Can you call him now? I laughed when I saw you called him a hippy. He would be working right now I'll message him and ask about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted February 24, 2015 I bet this was an exciting time for those who had lived through the Revolutionary War. Like reliving your youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted February 24, 2015 I laughed when I saw you called him a hippy. He would be working right now I'll message him and ask about it. You said he brought a guitar to class and would sing songs. Naturally this means he's a hippy. But now you say he's working so I am confused. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #22 Posted February 24, 2015 Canada thanks America for losing this war. There would be no Canada if you had won. Not that there is anything wrong with that though.. I like both countries. 200+ years of peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #23 Posted February 24, 2015 Battle of New Orleans In 1814 we took a little trip along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip. We took a little bacon and we took a little beans and we fought the bloody British in the town of New Orleans We fired our guns and the British kept a comin' there wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago We fired once more and they commenced a runnin', down the Misssissippi to the Gulf of Mexico. Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise if we didn't fire our muskets till we looked 'em in the eyes. We held our fire til we could see their faces well, we opened up our squirrel guns and really gave em' well, We fired our guns and the British kept a comin' there wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago We fired once more and they commenced a runnin', down the Misssissippi to the Gulf of Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted February 24, 2015 Wilbur, you know I like you but don't try to sell this malarkey here. We didn't lose. We chose not to take Canada. Looking back, this might have been a mistake. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #25 Posted February 24, 2015 Old#7, were you there? That sounds like a first hand account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #26 Posted February 24, 2015 Wilbur, you know I like you but don't try to sell this malarkey here. We didn't lose. We chose not to take Canada. Looking back, this might have been a mistake. No really! I have seen all the government propaganda videos on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 24, 2015 Share #27 Posted February 24, 2015 basically you were sticking your nose in our business because we were beating up on France in the Napoleonic wars. you mean the France that helped us shuck off the yoke of British Imperialism??? That sounds like a great reason to declare war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #28 Posted February 24, 2015 Good, Nate is here. Nate, please set Wilbur straight. (but do not curse) Kzoo, I owe you an apology. Please come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 24, 2015 Share #29 Posted February 24, 2015 one of my ancestors, John Doyle was an Irishman and a private sea captain. He was branded a pirate by the Royal Navy for running the blockade during the War of 1812 John Doyle eluded the British and sailed south where he dumped his cargo of contraband in the shoals of the Amazon and then picked his way back north to Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, he sold his ship. In one move he went from being a wanted man on the high seas to being an Irishman in downtown Philly with a pocket full of cash It was a brilliant move because back them they couldn't pick a wanted man out of a crowd, they only knew your ship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #30 Posted February 24, 2015 Kinda reminds me of this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2015 Share #31 Posted February 24, 2015 Good, Nate is here. Nate, please set Wilbur straight. (but do not curse)Kzoo, I owe you an apology. Please come back I'm waiting………... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #32 Posted February 24, 2015 Kzoo, I am sorry. It will never happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #33 Posted February 24, 2015 Kinda reminds me of this.. "> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2015 Share #34 Posted February 24, 2015 Kzoo, I am sorry. It will never happen again. Yes it will. If I'm doing my job correctly, I will provoke you to action again. Now, why did you want the to come back? For my good looks or my superior knowledge of the historical period we refer to as the War of 1812? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2015 Share #35 Posted February 24, 2015 Wilbur please explain? Thank you It's a fish. It's called Wanda. What else do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #36 Posted February 24, 2015 Because I realized how important you are to me. I still question your ability to contribute anything worthwhile but it's lonely without you. Unless Wilbur is talking to me then I really don't need you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 24, 2015 Share #37 Posted February 24, 2015 Because I realized how important you are to me. I still question your ability to contribute anything worthwhile but it's lonely without you. Unless Wilbur is talking to me then I really don't need you. Our new friend Wilbur will soon be bacon and fat back. Don't believe the story of the spider. He gets the ax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #38 Posted February 24, 2015 one of my ancestors, John Doyle was an Irishman and a private sea captain. He was branded a pirate by the Royal Navy for running the blockade during the War of 1812 John Doyle eluded the British and sailed south where he dumped his cargo of contraband in the shoals of the Amazon and then picked his way back north to Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, he sold his ship. In one move he went from being a wanted man on the high seas to being an Irishman in downtown Philly with a pocket full of cash It was a brilliant move because back them they couldn't pick a wanted man out of a crowd, they only knew your ship I had an Uncle Doyle. Uncle Doyle was a wino but once was an extra on the TV show Streets of San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted February 24, 2015 Share #39 Posted February 24, 2015 John Doyle eluded the British and sailed south where he dumped his cargo of contraband in the shoals of the Amazon and then picked his way back north to Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, he sold his ship. In one move he went from being a wanted man on the high seas to being an Irishman in downtown Philly So he took a step back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #40 Posted February 24, 2015 DYK Andrew Jackson's wife was a scamp? I would not have said this around Mr. Jackson though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #41 Posted February 24, 2015 The War of 1812 also led to the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Francis Scott Key, a DC lawyer, was hired to get a drunk released from a British ship (probably Nate's relative again). The drunk was overheard at a Maryland tavern badmouthing the Brits. He wound up getting arrested and thrown in chains on a ship in Baltimore harbor. When Francis Scott Key arrived, he learned that the British were going to shell American forces at Fort McHenry. For that reason he was held on the ship overnight during the bombardment and was not released until the next day. The Stars and Stripes were still there in the morning and inspired him to write a poem of the experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 24, 2015 Share #42 Posted February 24, 2015 DYK Andrew Jackson's wife was a scamp? I would not have said this around Mr. Jackson though. Did not know this, but I am a man of honor and would not take advantage of another's weakness for my own gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 24, 2015 Share #43 Posted February 24, 2015 Francis Scott Key, a DC lawyer, was hired to get a drunk released from a British ship (probably Nate's relative again). you idiot, John Doyle was running the blockade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #44 Posted February 24, 2015 Nate, serious q. Where is Uncle Doyle buried and is it on the web? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 24, 2015 Share #45 Posted February 24, 2015 So he took a step back. yes, he went from being an Irishman to being a Philadelphian That's quite a fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted February 24, 2015 Share #46 Posted February 24, 2015 you idiot, John Doyle was running the blockade I thought he was a ship-less Irish drunk in Philly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 24, 2015 Share #47 Posted February 24, 2015 AirwickWithCheese, on 24 Feb 2015 - 2:46 PM, said: Nate, serious q. Where is Uncle Doyle buried and is it on the web? Its great great great great grandfather John Doyle and as far as I know there was no internet in the 19th century So there he was in Philly with a pocketful of cash, and so he bought some land. Land right there in the center of Philly. My grandma told me about Uncle Alf. Alf died long before I was born, but the land our old ancestor bought was now tenement houses in Philly, and Uncle Alf was the landlord to a large number of Irish immigrants. Alf was very charitable. He never married and didn't have any kids, but he treated his tenants like they were his family. Grandma tells me about how he was always taking things to people...a bike for a kid in one of his buildings, things like that. One time he invited Grandma and Aunt Gene to Philly when they were in high school. Alf met them at the train station and took them to one of the big department stored downtown. It was Sunday, so the store was closed, but the owner of the store was there to meet them. He opened the store for Grandma and Gene and Alf told him to send him the bill and to let the girls have whatever they wanted. When Alf died, he left the buildings and the land to the people who were his tenants so that each family then owned their own home and that was the end of the land purchased with the proceeds from the sale of John Doyle's ship all of this I was told by my grandma while she was still alive, so you googly morans can go and suck a ...well, you know what you googly morans can go and suck don't you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 24, 2015 Share #48 Posted February 24, 2015 Mr. Silly, on 24 Feb 2015 - 2:51 PM, said: I thought he was a ship-less Irish drunk in Philly? that's SHIFT-less Irish drunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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