It was brought to my attention last night that a certain female companion who reads this blog is interested in coming down for St. Patrick's Day. The reasons for her previous two years of 3-17 absence were being underage the first year, and being in Italy last year. She's genuinely excited about the whole thing, but I want to make sure she knows the bad stuff that comes with the good.
So if you have any insight into what it's like to bring a girl for the parade, especially one who isn't from Savannah, please post them here. Even if you've never brought a girl for the day's festivities, feel free to give her some advice.
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It's not so much that she's a girl. It's the fact that she's not from Savannah, so she may quickly get sick of all the high school reminiscing, listening to grown men sing the BC fight song 100 times at Spanky's, and stuff like that.
On the other hand, she may love it.
I say have her at Pinkie's at 9 am and everything will be fine.
Ryan told me to comment, so here's my advice:
Poo BEFORE you leave the house. And if you so happen to eat a Digiorno's pizza the night before, be prepared to make a few trips to Porto-Potty Row. Sure, Porto-Potties are gross, but consider the alternative.
Also, Ryan, tell her exactly how to dress so she'll know what to expect and not feel out of place.
I've taken my lady to St. Paddy's day before and it works out great as long as she knows what to expect and you bring plenty of alcohol. I'll post more advice later.
Wear nice clothes (as if you're going to church), confortable shoes, and don't binge drink early in the morning. Always keep a slight buzz throughout the day... the second you over do it, you're gone. Only the most experienced drinkers can stay hammered from 7 am until 3 am.
Remember, Savannah is very clickish. Girls here are mean to outsiders. They're ok one on one, but put them into a pack and you're not likely to have a pleasant conversation. When in groups, the girls will be more interested in reminiscing about St. Vincent's, Tybee, or grammer school.
DO NOT WEAR T-SHIRTS. Some nice pants or a dress will be better.
Wear Sunscreen.
NO BEADS. The more you wear, the less of a person you become.
Two buttons at the most. Beyond two, and people assume you're from Richmond Hill.
Having brought a lady friend who had absolutely no idea what she was getting into, make her fully aware that you will not be there to coddle her and treat her like you normally would. It's a social event. Also tell her to expect that you will be extremely hammered, and that she is just along for the ride.
Who are we kidding?
The best thing for a girl to do on St. Patrick's Day is to...
1. Have our pants and dress shirts ironed and ready to go.
2. Make a bunch of sandwiches, pack the cooler.
3. Drop us off at the park. Go back home and clean up the house.
4. Pick us up around 5 or so.
5. Have the corn beef and cabbage prepared in the crock pot.
6. drive us back downtown around 7:30,
7. and pick us up at Pinkies around 2 am
Before you come down take a look at the weather channel. There have been years when its 90 degrees and miserable out and others when its 40 and raining. Some folks fall into the trap that "oh I'm going to Savannah, they have a beach, its warm there"...not always the case.
Follow all above drinking advice. If you know you can not handle hours upon hours of drinking, don't try it. Otherwise whoever you are with will get upset that they have to leave all their local friends to take you home. Hence why I'm only allowing my girlfriend to stay with me. I've done the babysitter thing too many times.
Biggest thing to remember is that St. Patrick's Day to those from Savannah is a very different experience from those who come to town once a year thinking the river gets dyed green and that Wet Willies and Deja Groove are the places to be.
Lastly I'm planning on having an oyster roast at my house Friday March 16th, early evening. Oysters and hot dogs provided, BYOB.
Come on, Steve. One strand of beads is ok, as long as there's no four leaf clovers, pot leaves, rebel flags, or any other items attached to them.
No four leaf clovers are permitted.
Stick to beer throughout the day with liquor drinks interspersed.
Funny story, Meg's mom bought her a green wig for St. Paddy's Day. She told her to return it.
I agree with all the above advice.
Nick, Friday is not a good for me. Stephen, Michael Leonard, Michael Reardon, and I will be checking into the Hilton Friday afternoon and hitting up the K of C that night. Everyone is invited.
You may also want to specify that denim cannot be dressed up on a day like St. Patrick's Day. That seems to escape people at times. Also Ryan, tell her to carry a comfortable handbag and not to forget her sunglasses. And please reassure her that contrary to what Stephen says everyone is very friendly.
Yeah right, the girls are vicious. One of them body slammed me in Lafayette Square when I pointed her dirty shoes out.
Yeah right, the girls are vicious. One of them body slammed me in Lafayette Square when I pointed her dirty shoes out.
Tell her that eating a turkey leg is completely acceptable and that Stephen and Pat never go a March 17th without one.
At least come down to cook and clean for us.
Jennifer came last year expecting to have an ok time sitting around and listing to us talk about high school, but left saying she had one of the greatest times of her life and has been looking forward to coming down since. Jennifer will be down this year, too, if it makes any difference to her.
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