I am a citizen of the United States ... of America. I've got Scots and Irish in me, as well as a little Welsh, Cherokee, and even some African (from the slave days.) It's by far the Gaelic blood that boils in me. I've no idea how long ago my ancestry came to this continent.

As for English blood, I claim none. My wife had a tea towel that had a cute saying on it. Has anybody ever heard it or read it? Here it is:

First, there were the Welsh, who prayed on their knees ... ...and their neighbors.

Then, there were the Irish, who never knew what they wanted, but were willing to fight for it, anyway.

Next were the Scots, who kept the Sabbath, and everything else they could lay their hands on.

And then came the English, who proclaimed themselves a self-made nation, thus relieving the Almighty of a dreadful responsibility.

No offense intended. Just an attempt at a little humour (as you lot over there spell the word.)