Random Waffle Thread

BTRocket

Does anyone know what is the story with the fountain at kennedy and the thing with the bodies on it. Is it to be knocked or what:pac::D

SpitfireIV

BTRocket wrote: »

Does anyone know what is the story with the fountain at kennedy and the thing with the bodies on it. Is it to be knocked or what:pac::D

Why the smiley faces and the 'is it to be knocked or what'? :rolleyes:. The thing with the bodies on it is called the 'Liberty Tree', which is a little ironic seen as there are dead and persecuted bodies hanging from it. It supposedly symbolises the losses in Carlow and Ireland in general during the 1798 rebellion. 'Liberty trees' were planted to congradulate and celebrate Frances new found liberty prior to 1798, but this liberty tree statue has a lot of poor devils hanging from it, those whom lost there lives in a vain attempt for liberty. It was placed in the Potatoe market as it was there that the four groups of United Irishmen were to assemble before taking the town, but alas it wasnt to be.

Its certainly not going to be 'knocked', I've heard its to be moved, to where, and when, I dont know.

BTRocket

Ahh yes that's what its called, the old grey matter is half asleep at this hour.

And who better to refresh my local knowlege on 1798 than a person with a handle like yours. Thanks.

I was reading on the nationalist some time back that there was some big hullabaloo in the council chambers about moving it and selling the land to Messers McLaughlin (or their company), but couldn't quiet remember the story. Councilers were deeply moved on the decision they had to make and some even felt it was beyond their office. (if I remember the story correctly)

They said that the blood flowed down the full length of Tullow street to Shamrock square and on the other way down past castle hill.

Rough times, should not to be forgotten.
And some people don't even vote.

Super-Rush

From my reliable(usually) source, Mr McLoguhlin bought the car-park and is leasing it back to the council and the Liberty Tree is staying there.

SpitfireIV

BTRocket wrote: »

They said that the blood flowed down the full length of Tullow street to Shamrock square and on the other way down past castle hill.

My dad told me that once when I was a kid, I subsequently recreated the scene, as I seen it in my head in the form of a drawing in school. As you can imagine my teacher was not overly impressed (and probably somewhat worried)! :rolleyes:

tombull82

stick-dan wrote: »

Sure here ye might as well have a gander at my efforts over the last few days at mmaking my photography website.

D Jordan Photography

Nice site Dan, Love the Photo's and the Pix shots too.

tombull82

super-rush wrote: »

From my reliable(usually) source, Mr McLoguhlin bought the car-park and is leasing it back to the council and the Liberty Tree is staying there.

Correct from the best of my knowledge, but things can always change.

I wonder what kind of contract was signed? i.e. duration.....and knowing Mr McLoughan its not cheap either..

As for the tree I have to say I didn't like it when it went up at first but it grew on me, especially when I learned what it represented.
The center of the town would not be the same without it now.

stick-dan

tombull82 wrote: »

Nice site Dan, Love the Photo's and the Pix shots too.

Thanks Tom, at the moment i'm still putting it all together. Thanks again for your kind words,

Queen-Mise

stick-dan wrote: »

Sure here ye might as well have a gander at my efforts over the last few days at mmaking my photography website.

D Jordan Photography

There are some incredible photographs there dan, i love the website. it is brilliant. Is it possible to put the photographs on a slideshow, so one can sit back and enjoy.

Queen-Mise

Does anyone know where Ardattin is and how you get to it from Carlow

SV

Queen-Mise wrote: »

Does anyone know where Ardattin is and how you get to it from Carlow

Head into Ballon and turn off for Tullow, when you come to the crossroads turn right..then left and left.

stick-dan

Queen-Mise wrote: »

There are some incredible photographs there dan, i love the website. it is brilliant. Is it possible to put the photographs on a slideshow, so one can sit back and enjoy.

That's really a great idea queeny i must say. I actually hadn't though about that at all. I might look into it soon enough. Listen if you want a slide show you could install a firefox addon called cool iris and it will slideshow all images on the site for you

Nead21

why do SUV drivers feel that there is no need for them to use indicators??? what is their deal??? (i'm aware im making a huge generalisation here!!)

ugh...i know its friday but im hating today!

tombull82

stick-dan wrote: »

That's really a great idea queeny i must say. I actually hadn't though about that at all. I might look into it soon enough. Listen if you want a slide show you could install a firefox addon called cool iris and it will slideshow all images on the site for you

I second that motion. cool iris is a great addon

Sully

stick-dan wrote: »

Sure here ye might as well have a gander at my efforts over the last few days at mmaking my photography website.

D Jordan Photography

Spam tbh. :pac:

tombull82

Nead21 wrote: »

why do SUV drivers feel that there is no need for them to use indicators??? what is their deal??? (i'm aware im making a huge generalisation here!!)

ugh...i know its friday but im hating today!

I'll close my eye's for this on.......... Anyway I drive a proper 4X4 not an SUV so maybe its soccer mums your talking about anyway.(they generally don't know how to drive) they = women..:rolleyes::D

HugoIrl

Nead21 wrote: »

why do SUV drivers feel that there is no need for them to use indicators??? what is their deal??? (i'm aware im making a huge generalisation here!!)

ugh...i know its friday but im hating today!

I think its more then just SUV drivers, and whats with ppl taking ages to take a turn onto another street??? The cars not gonna rollover at that speed! :mad:

Nead21

i generally believe that these mums who buy SUVs cant drive either....they nearly run me into a ditch every morning on the way to school.

pretty shocking display this morning though......3 roundabouts, 3 major junctions and then finally turning off a main road with not an indicator in sight!! cleary acquired their licence off the back of a cornflakes box!!! :rolleyes:

stick-dan

Sully wrote: »

Spam tbh. :pac:

you're spam.

Queen-Mise

Nead21 wrote: »

why do SUV drivers feel that there is no need for them to use indicators??? what is their deal??? (i'm aware im making a huge generalisation here!!)

Don't you know that SUV's don't come with indicators.

Also the drivers know where they are going, that's all that matters

stick-dan

Oh lads, you all may go to the saltee islands they are amazing and the wildlife there is second to none. I'm just back and boy do i wish i had of brought suncream. my god i was burnt alive yesterday. Some amazing photo's to be had and aside from that it's a very scenic and enjoyable place to go.

Super-Rush

Was sitting on the bank of a canal at 3 this morning waiting for the dawn chorus to start. There is no better sight than watching your float go under as the mist rises off the surface. Everything is so clean and fresh at that hour. Feckin shattered though. Been a long 36 hours with a gig thrown in the middle for good measure.

tombull82

Nead21 wrote: »

i generally believe that these mums who buy SUVs cant drive either....they nearly run me into a ditch every morning on the way to school.

pretty shocking display this morning though......3 roundabouts, 3 major junctions and then finally turning off a main road with not an indicator in sight!! cleary acquired their licence off the back of a cornflakes box!!! :rolleyes:

I do hope you sat on your horn when you passed by.... and maybe even raised a fist of anger.:mad:

HugoIrl

tombull82 wrote: »

I do hope you sat on your horn when you passed by.... and maybe even raised a fist of anger.:mad:

Didn't even need to be a whole fist, just a finger

SpitfireIV

super-rush wrote: »

There is no better sight than watching your float go under as the mist rises off the surface. Everything is so clean and fresh at that hour.

Poetic man! Poetic! The dawn chorus is grand isnt it.

Super-Rush

tombull82 wrote: »

I do hope you sat on your horn when you passed by.... and maybe even raised a fist of anger.:mad:

HugoIrl wrote: »

Didn't even need to be a whole fist, just a finger

Sh1te i thought i was in AH for a minute :pac::pac: Great use of horn, fist and finger

CroppyBoy1798 wrote: »

Poetic man! Poetic! The dawn chorus is grand isnt it.

I love the dawn chorus except when i'm trying to get to sleep.

tombull82

HugoIrl wrote: »

Didn't even need to be a whole fist, just a finger

A fist when your accusing and a finger when your denying

Super-Rush

Is it just me or did it get very warm very quickly over the last hour or so? There's not a breath of air outside

tombull82

super-rush wrote: »

Is it just me or did it get very warm very quickly over the last hour or so? There's not a breath of air outside

Yep its still dead heat out even now at this hour

Nead21

this time tomorrow i'll almost be on school holidays.....woohooo