Not even a bit Irish

[vilakins]

15. In the UK it's Comic Relief Red Nose Day, a day to raise money for charity. Have you ever worn a red nose?
I think once, when it was first a thing here. I've seen them on cars too, but not for many years; it seems to have faded out.

16. In 1822 Rosa Bonheur, artist, was born. She specialised in painting animals. Have you ever tried to draw an animal?
Ha, yes, and usually failed! I enjoy drawing and am not bad at people and things, but despite my love of animals, I'm hopeless at them unless I work from a photo and keep it simple (see icon of our late Vic).

17. St Patrick's Day - are there big celebrations of the Patron Saint of Ireland where you live?
Not really, though pubs and bars promote it, and I sometimes went for a drink at lunchtime with colleagues before I started working from home. I never wore green though as I don't have any Irish.
On the way to the farmers market this morning I saw a couple in green, him in a bright green suit and hat, and her in green Victorian dress. I couldn't take a photo as I was in the car, but I rolled the window down and called out, "Top of the mornin' to yeh!" and he grinned and waved back.

Comments

[watervole]

Hate wearing red noses.... I'm okay with silly hats - far more comfortable.

St Patrick isn't big in England, but I'll be morris dancing on St George's day!

[vilakins]

Like so many things, it seems to be a US phenomenon, because of all the Irish immigrants in the 19th century, which has spread. St George's day sounds fun. What are other traditional ways of celebrating?

[watervole]

St George's Day? Not a lot really. There are a couple of mumming plays traditionally done on that day (mainly because St George is a character in many of them). I expect some pubs have a party, but there are far more important dates in the calendar.

[gwendraith]

I wore a new red nose this year! It's still very popular here and this year was bitter sweet as our long time host Lenny Henry decided this was his last one. They gave him a good send off and it was extra hilarious.

[vilakins]

I remember him from old TV shows. We used to have something years ago, but nothing like yours. If it's still around, it's pretty low-key.

[imhilien]

I wore a red nose once years ago, but haven't thought of it in years. One of those things Kiwis don't do anymore, yes.

I try and stick to painting landscapes and buildings, not animals. 😄

I'm part Irish and try to wear some green that day.