tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post3462014839657323275..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: St Urho’s DayFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-87531466093003389632011-05-24T17:44:00.235-05:002011-05-24T17:44:00.235-05:00Oops, the previous comment was mine.. forgot to lo...Oops, the previous comment was mine.. forgot to log in, here's who I amAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-32637010971429774582011-05-24T17:43:26.526-05:002011-05-24T17:43:26.526-05:00Hi! Funny, I'm not sure how I ended up here.. ...Hi! Funny, I'm not sure how I ended up here.. but must have been randomly surfing.. Someone blogs about my tiny little hometown.. I used to go the the st. urho's day parade every year, and in elementary school my teacher made me read the st. urho sign that is in Finnish, because i have Finnish ancestory. I'd love to hear what I sounded like, not knowing a word of Finn back then.. <br /><br />today, I have lived in Finland for 10 years so I could read it without mistake ,and actually knowwhat i was reading too..will have to go check it out in August! <br /><br />The funny thing is though, is that growing up I always thought St. Urho's day was really a legend from Finland..but nobody knows a thing about it here.. it was made up in Minnesota! Boy was I bummed when I found that out.. kinda like finding out Santa isn't real when you're a kid.. <br /><br />Anyway, hope you had a happy St. Urho's day..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27384639275348480702011-03-19T14:32:22.839-05:002011-03-19T14:32:22.839-05:00hey... didn't I say March 21?hey... didn't I say March 21?Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-42279079374153155212011-03-18T21:47:59.957-05:002011-03-18T21:47:59.957-05:00Up here in the U.P. of Michigan, we are well acqua...Up here in the U.P. of Michigan, we are well acquainted with St.Urho's Day...I am part Finnish and we have a lot of Finnish people that live up here. Eh?The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10119427891963764862011-03-17T00:39:35.265-05:002011-03-17T00:39:35.265-05:00Happy St Urho's Day!
http://vielmetti.typepad...Happy St Urho's Day!<br /><br />http://vielmetti.typepad.com/vacuum/2011/03/happy-st-urhos-day-2011.html<br /><br />Of all things, I found the photos and book from the entomologist who studies the grasshoppers and crickets of Finland; apparently he didn't chase all of those bugs out of the country.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/samikarjalainen/sets/72157625937692850/Edward Vielmettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421049499752624699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-15626071798888274292011-03-16T21:34:47.077-05:002011-03-16T21:34:47.077-05:00Very interesting. That's the fun of following...Very interesting. That's the fun of following blogs from around the U.S. We get to learn about different customs and holidays. Thanks for letting us enjoy the celebration and thanks for taking time to tell us about it.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-22954674033689646262011-03-16T19:05:43.123-05:002011-03-16T19:05:43.123-05:00See I always learn something new from your blog. I...See I always learn something new from your blog. I have never heard of St Urho's day thanx for the info. As of snow we have hardly any left after the rain we are to get in the next few days it will be all gone, YAAAWHOO ! Have a great day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-1233748021950458772011-03-16T16:48:43.626-05:002011-03-16T16:48:43.626-05:00I've missed that statue of the dear St. Urho g...I've missed that statue of the dear St. Urho going through Menagha on my way to Mantrap. I'll take a closer look next time. At some point during my mispent youth, I recall taking a sauna there too... only I have no real detailed memory of that particular night. :)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90230462151946696082011-03-16T15:30:59.356-05:002011-03-16T15:30:59.356-05:00Happy St. Urho's Day! Mud would be nice now, ...Happy St. Urho's Day! Mud would be nice now, I'm sure. At least it would be for me.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comDayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-32435714247540188282011-03-16T13:15:46.731-05:002011-03-16T13:15:46.731-05:00And you have made a very impressive header for the...And you have made a very impressive header for the occasion! Happy St. Urho's Day.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-68411389456573940962011-03-16T12:37:57.941-05:002011-03-16T12:37:57.941-05:00I love the fact the you guys celebrate a quirky Fi...I love the fact the you guys celebrate a quirky Finnish holiday in the US!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-36277794268490174412011-03-16T11:32:06.244-05:002011-03-16T11:32:06.244-05:00We'll need St. Urho 'round here in August!...We'll need St. Urho 'round here in August!!!<br /><br />I'd never heard of it 'till ya posted about it last year!!! <br /><br />Now where the heck did I put my purple bloomers??? Heehehehe!<br /><br />God bless and have a wonderful day! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-66166585041307622722011-03-16T11:22:57.267-05:002011-03-16T11:22:57.267-05:00Happy St. Urho Day!Happy St. Urho Day!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-85690137585070686922011-03-16T08:57:56.026-05:002011-03-16T08:57:56.026-05:00I don't have any grasshoppers for St. Urho to ...I don't have any grasshoppers for St. Urho to rid me of, but if he could help with my internet connection I would be quite pleased. I might even try the purple undie thing too if it makes a difference. I only have periodic internet access and my already short temper is getting even shorter. Happy St. Urho day!!!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12688392573394352642011-03-16T08:39:25.163-05:002011-03-16T08:39:25.163-05:00Happy St Urho..
My family lines up the Nytes (kni...Happy St Urho..<br /><br />My family lines up the Nytes (knights) of St Urho who are responsible for the "changing of the guard" in Menahga. <br /><br />Being we're usually "busy" we don't get a lot of pictures. <br /><br />If you could forward me some of the Nyte pictures (if you still have them), I'd appreciate it. matachex@yahoo.com<br /><br />If you have any questions, I can try and answer they.<br /><br />Thanks<br />JohnJohnhttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=739853894&aid=154794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17996907986477014732011-03-16T08:27:31.824-05:002011-03-16T08:27:31.824-05:00Never heard of this celebration but at least it so...Never heard of this celebration but at least it sounds fun.....Changes in the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942797186537814864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-75854266083290102232011-03-16T08:15:04.479-05:002011-03-16T08:15:04.479-05:00I think I learned about this guy last year from yo...I think I learned about this guy last year from your blog. Somehow he doesn't seem to be a stranger. He sure makes me smile, though! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-64120577672569411352011-03-16T06:28:09.944-05:002011-03-16T06:28:09.944-05:00Thanks for visiting me and directing me to your gr...Thanks for visiting me and directing me to your great blog. I love that you live in a place where they have a St Urdo's parade. I've only just discovered this "holiday".<br /><br />Fish and flatbread it is then for supper!Sandy aka Doris the Greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135704111702244735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-70752701687350695842011-03-16T00:41:06.988-05:002011-03-16T00:41:06.988-05:00Wow, you're posting early today, which is stil...Wow, you're posting early today, which is still tomorrow for me!<br />Here's hoping for a really fast melt today/tomorrow.<br />Saint Urho's Day....well I learn something new every day.<br /><br />And Chance might like to know that my sister, as of last week, is raising a yellow lab pup for a future guide dog for the blind.....called Chance:)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-87625292383166548922011-03-16T00:28:42.970-05:002011-03-16T00:28:42.970-05:00I'm making Scandinavian food tomorrow. You jus...I'm making Scandinavian food tomorrow. You just reminded me why! I like things to have a reason, and nonsensical reasons are the very best. Have a delightful special day tomorrow. (Your today now).Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.com