Tales at TeaTime

[Earth quake]

Excellent update.
I like the particularly island remained natural,night picture is simply superb and really realistic.

Otherwise, there is nothing at say, good work.

[warconstruct]

wow... quite simply splendid as usual 

I like much the island that you have to arrange it very is successful !

more sights of night are splendid !

Cheer

[TheTeaCat]

Aha  Vester I spotted you 


TTC

[thundercrack83]

Another magnificent update, TTC! It feels like it's been a while since I've been hear last, and I do apologize for that, my friend. I hope to be more of a regular here, because your work is absolutely stunning, my friend!

Take care,

Dustin

[metasmurf]

I really like the region shot. Looks a bit like the Norwegian coast, around Tröndelag.

[paroch]

Nice update there Derry.  You're right about the Maxis buildings -some of them are still great.  Trouble is, some of them are not, so with my Maxis blocker installed it's an all or nothing approach.

Those terraced houses look really nice.

[EDGE4194]

Derry- thanks for the updates,  . I love the pics of "shipwreck island". Nice use of an unique item. The night pics and especially the high rise one, are beautiful. i think the sunset pic is my favorite- a perfectly captured peaceful hillside neighborhood. I want a house there- any on the market?

[Toichus Maximus]

That island is absolutely splendid! And I simply can't wait to see the lost tile area lol.

[FrankU]

Yes your "Lost tales of the Viking" or was it "Tales of the lost Viking" or "Viking of tales the lost"? Well, the island is fantastic! The boat, the cross, the muddy path, the wild flowers. Beautiful.

I myself never have the patience to try something like this. I seem never be able to finish anything, because before that I see some new pictures on this site and I go another way to try something different.
Well, any way of playing the game is OK, isn't it?
Last week I started my 8th or 9th region, because I had another idea. None of my regions ever reached a kind of finished look. But hey!

[TheTeaCat]

Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Well now St. Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if not for the man himself!
But how much do we know about him?
Did you know that he spent six years of slavery in Ireland until he escaped and undertook religious training abroad?

Well then lets find out a bit more about him eh?


Saint Patrick is believed to have been born in the late fourth century, and is often confused with Palladius,
a bishop who was sent by Pope Celestine in 431 to be the first bishop to the Irish believers in Christ.

Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland.
Most of what is known about him comes from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola,
a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man,
pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes
who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."

Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland, but there
probably never have been - the island was separated from the rest of the continent at the end of the Ice Age.
As in many old pagan religions, serpent symbols were common and often worshipped. Driving the snakes from Ireland
was probably symbolic of putting an end to that pagan practice. While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland,
it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites.
The story holds that he converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in
the "Holy Wells" that still bear this name.

There are several accounts of Saint Patrick's death. One says that Patrick died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland,
on March 17, 460 A.D. His jawbone was preserved in a silver shrine and was often requested in times of childbirth,
epileptic fits, and as a preservative against the "evil eye." Another account says that St. Patrick ended his days
at Glastonbury, England and was buried there. The Chapel of St. Patrick still exists as part of Glastonbury Abbey.
Today, many Catholic places of worship all around the world are named after St. Patrick, including cathedrals in
New York and Dublin city

Why Saint Patrick's Day?
Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck.
Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual
renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

So, why is it celebrated on March 17th?
One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday
began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and
celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs,
almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th
is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.

Of course this involves the imbibing of lots of Alcoholic Beverages
after watching the Parade



In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike
celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as
crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!


Well there you go Folks
Not your regular update but normal service will resume when I sober up

And now its time I go hoist a few Pints o' the "Black Stuff"


TTC

PS Today Everybody is Irish

                   

[thundercrack83]

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Hope your day is going wonderfully, my friend!

Take care!

Dustin

[Schulmanator]

lol! I am wearing green today and ready to PARTY! 

[Pat]

HaPpY SainT me Day

OK I will do it correctly lol


Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
Derry I do have to say I miss seeing the Chicago River go green on this wonderful day!!! Whats even worse there is no green beer here in my neck of the woods siiiiigh...

[paroch]

Ah, a pint of the black stuff is never a bad thing!

And why is it that Guinness always tastes better in Dublin than ANYWHERE else in the world.

All the very best to you Derry,

Paul

[TheTeaCat]

A Teaser (from the lost tile)to whet your appetite




TTC

[JoeST]

wooo, as always you amaze me

Joe

[EDGE4194]

derry- thanks for the history!  the pic is interesting- I want to see more   

[bat]

That night shot is wonderful, TTC!

Looking forward to more of the lost tile!

[Pat]

Derry wonderful as always from you!!!

[thundercrack83]

Have to love the teaser, my friend! Can't wait for the update!

Dustin