Irish Proverbs and History
You'll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.
It's no use boiling your cabbage
twice.
Every dog is brave on his own
doorstep.
What butter and whiskey will not
cure, there's no cure for.
If you lie down with
dogs, you'll rise with fleas.
You never miss the
water till the well has run dry.
He who pays
the piper calls the tune.
The best way to keep
loyalty in a man's heart is to keep money in his purse.
Proverbs cannot be contradicted.
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The person who was to become St.
Patrick, the patron
saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 385. His
given name was Maewyn, and he almost didn't get the
job of bishop of Ireland because he lacked the required
scholarship.
Far from being a saint, until he was 16, Maewyn
considered himself a pagan. At that age, he was sold
into slavery
by a group of Irish marauders that raided his village.
During his captivity, he became closer to God.
He escaped from slavery after six years and went to
Gaul where he studied in the monastery under St.
Germain, bishop of Auxerre, for a period of twelve
years. During his training he realized his calling was
to convert the pagans to Christianity, his wishes were
to return to Ireland to do so.
Patrick was quite successful at winning converts. This
fact upset the Celtic Druids: Patrick was arrested
several times, but escaped each time. He traveled
throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries across the
country. He also set up schools and churches which
would aid him in his conversion of the Irish.
His mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. After that
time, Patrick retired. He died on March 17 in AD 461.
That day has been commemorated as St.
Patrick's Day ever since.
The St. Patrick's Day custom came to America in 1737,
the first year St. Patrick's Day was publicly celebrated,
in Boston.
Join us on March 17 in the BoatHouse for an Irish
celebration! Come for corned beef and cabbage, drink
specials and lots of fun!
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Greetings,
The change in weather over the last month has been
unbelievable. Shortly after I wrote you last time,
we accumulated another 12 inches of snow! It was
beautiful, a true winter wonderland. Well, since then
we've had weather in the mid-40s. This week
the snow has all melted away. The warm weather
has us all anxiously awaiting Spring. I've been
closely watching the ground for that first green
sprout.
Here at the resort we're
getting ready for the busy season. The Front Office
has just released the Easter package information and
the phones are already ringing. Read below for
all the news and specials going on.
Take care,
Loni
hhnews@heidelhouse.com
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| March Madness! | | |  For the month of March you can stay with us for only
$69! Bring the family to Green Lake, Wisconsin
for a great Spring getaway. Stay as long as you like,
the nightly rate is only $69.Rate is based on availability. Restrictions may
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| Easter Bunny Package - $169 | | |  · One night stay in our Standard room
· Easter Bunny Brunch
· Easter Baskets delivered to your room for each child,
by the Easter Bunny
· Admission to all Easter activities
Package is based on two adults and one child. Each
additional child is $25. Each additional night is only
$79.Friday, April 9th:
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bonfire with S'mores and Hot
Chocolate
(Weather permitting)
Saturday, April 10th:
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. "The Golden Egg" Family Medallion
Hunt
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Easter Egg Decorating and Easter
Crafts
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Family Bingo
Sunday, April 11th:
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Easter Bunny Brunch
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Babycakes the Clown
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| More to March... | | |  There's more to March than you knew. Read the list
below for official daily observances for the month of
March.2 Peace Corps Day
3 What if Cats and Dogs had Opposable Thumbs?
Day
4 International Scrapbooking Day
6 Babysitters Saftey Day
8 Uppity Women's Day
9 Organize Your Home Office Day
10 Learn What Your Name Means Day
12 Middle Name Pride Day
13 National Open an Umbrella Inside Day
15 Act Happy Day
16 Lips Appreciation Day
20 Maple Syrup Saturday
22 International Goof Off Day
25 Pecan Day
27 Quirky Country Music Song Title Day
31 Bunsen Burner Day Click here for more odd holidays | | |
| Heidel House Resort Packages | | |  Family Getaway
· Overnight accommodations in a Standard room
· Unlimited recreational rentals
· One large pizza and pitcher of soda from the
BoatHouse
· Breakfast for four in the Sunroom
· Mixed Media Amenity (four soft drinks, two bottled
waters, tortilla chips and salsa, sweet and salty mix,
assorted cookies, and one free in-room movie or one
hour of in-room Nintendo)
Starting at $149*
Bed and Breakfast
· Overnight accommodations in a Standard room
· Breakfast for two in the Sunroom
Starting at 109*
Gold Excursion
· Overnight accommodations in a Standard room
· One round of golf for two
· Dinner for two in the Boathouse
Starting at $199*
Romantic Escape
· Overnight accommodations in a Standard room
· Champagne and Chocolates delivered to your room
· Dinner for two at Grey Rock
· Breakfast for two in the Sunroom
Starting at $159*Call our reservations department for more information or
to make reservations. 800.444.2812
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