Farming Chit Chat sallies Fourth

onyerbikepat

Muckit wrote: »

Bob was the beef equivalent of frazzledhome. Said it as he seen it.

Is Bob around under a different name, thought so for a while, but not so sure now?
Heard through the grapevine that he packed it all in and is now living in a 3 bed semi in Dublin driving a taxi.:cool:

Nekarsulm

I thought he was the original Benwhiskin Bull, but I've been wrong before!

Kovu

Take a visit to our new Beekeeping forum if you like lads & lassies.
Plenty of input needed to help us get it started!

Charliebull

Muckit wrote: »

Bob was the beef equivalent of frazzledhome. Said it as he seen it.

ah bob was only a bollox from limerick;):D

abandoned us in our hour of need:eek:

Kevhog1988

how much land do i need for a herd number lads??

simx

theemigrant wrote: »

how much land do i need for a herd number lads??

Very little, an acre or two would do, relation of mine has one on less than two acres

_Brian

theemigrant wrote: »

how much land do i need for a herd number lads??

Isn't 1Ha the minimum ??

Reggie.

_Brian wrote: »

Isn't 1Ha the minimum ??

Nope. You don't even have to own land just can be renting it. I got my herd number on a half acre

simx

Reggie. wrote: »

Nope. You don't even have to own land just can be renting it. I got my herd number on a half acre

+1 it's more the crush/pen and shed for sick animal that they look at more

_Brian

_Brian wrote: »

Isn't 1Ha the minimum ??

Reggie. wrote: »

Nope. You don't even have to own land just can be renting it. I got my herd number on a half acre

Indeed..
Something else I'm thinking of, 1HA is minimum to make a SFP claim.

rangler1

_Brian wrote: »

Indeed..
Something else I'm thinking of, 1HA is minimum to make a SFP claim.

A neighbour has got a few hens and a poultry no. so that he can tax his van commercial since he lost his job

whelan2

timmaay is on the missing list too

Reggie.

whelan2 wrote: »

timmaay is on the missing list too

Ah he's flat out at silage or cooking burgers I bet

whelan2

just burnt my thumb off the kettle on the aga, fook its sore

naughto

_Brian wrote: »

Indeed..
Something else I'm thinking of, 1HA is minimum to make a SFP claim.

Now this has caught my interest,I thought it would be a lot more than that.don't you also need three units or 3cattle to make a claim

Odelay

Watching The Green Mile on tv3, Jaysus it's some movie, catches me everytime no matter how often I've seen it.

_Brian

naughto wrote: »

Now this has caught my interest,I thought it would be a lot more than that.don't you also need three units or 3cattle to make a claim

I'm not sure about that.
But I know cases where lads with no entitlements make SFP applications.

Kovu

Odelay wrote: »

Watching The Green Mile on tv3, Jaysus it's some movie, catches me everytime no matter how often I've seen it.

Please boss, don't put that thing over my face, don't put me in the dark. I's afraid of the dark.

That line gets me every single time

A cow called Daisy

TE=whelan2;90932655]just burnt my thumb off the kettle on the aga, fook its sore[/QUOTE]

That aga seems to bring a fair bit of grief to you and the family.:(
Repays by drying out phones I suppose:)

Butcher Boy

sad story here in west cork tonite ,good friend of mine also a butcher fell in to slurry tank while he was at slurry ,has left wife and two small kiddys behind.be safe out there for god sake. RIP.

ZETOR_IS_BETTER

Butcher Boy wrote: »

sad story here in west cork tonite ,good friend of mine also a butcher fell in to slurry tank while he was at slurry ,has left wife and two small kiddys behind.be safe out there for god sake. RIP.

So sad, may he rest in peace.

_Brian

Butcher Boy wrote: »

sad story here in west cork tonite ,good friend of mine also a butcher fell in to slurry tank while he was at slurry ,has left wife and two small kiddys behind.be safe out there for god sake. RIP.

Awful stuff.
Poor family.

Parishlad

Butcher Boy wrote: »

sad story here in west cork tonite ,good friend of mine also a butcher fell in to slurry tank while he was at slurry ,has left wife and two small kiddys behind.be safe out there for god sake. RIP.

Terrible! God rest him and sympathies to his family.

Base price

Just back to my home place and catching up on posts.
I wish everyone a happy and peaceful Solstice.

My sympathies to the family in Cork.

gozunda

Base price wrote: »

Just back to my home place and catching up on posts.
I wish everyone a happy and peaceful Solstice.
...

If the solstice sunset tonight (11.51) is anything like yesterday's it will be well worth taking a little time to watch - the sky turned an incredible shade of vermilion.

I wonder does anyone still celebrate Bonfire Night around the 23rd (St. John’s Eve) anymore? My grandfather talked of cattle driven through the ashes of bonfires and then later the ashes being spread on the fields to ensure protection of crops and animals.

Reggie.

gozunda wrote: »

If the solstice sunset tonight (11.51) is anything like yesterday's it will be well worth taking a little time to watch - the sky turned an incredible shade of vermilion.

I wonder does anyone still celebrate Bonfire Night around the 23rd (St. John’s Eve) anymore? My grandfather talked of cattle driven through the ashes of bonfires and then later the ashes being spread on the fields to ensure protection of crops and animals.

Knowing my luck the cattle would catch on fire on me

Brown Podzol

gozunda wrote: »

If the solstice sunset tonight (11.51) is anything like yesterday's it will be well worth taking a little time to watch - the sky turned an incredible shade of vermilion.

I wonder does anyone still celebrate Bonfire Night around the 23rd (St. John’s Eve) anymore? My grandfather talked of cattle driven through the ashes of bonfires and then later the ashes being spread on the fields to ensure protection of crops and animals.

Yes. Used to do it when we were young. Now it's an excuse to burn rubbish.

whelan2

off on my holidays later:D:D have alot to do before i go. Cant wait

A cow called Daisy

Butcher Boy wrote: »

sad story here in west cork tonite ,good friend of mine also a butcher fell in to slurry tank while he was at slurry ,has left wife and two small kiddys behind.be safe out there for god sake. RIP.

These tragedies put a lot of what we might regard as problems into perspective. Such a sad passing and a stark reminder of the need for safety everywhere. Deepest sympathies to wife, family and friends. R.I.P.

Base price wrote: »

Just back to my home place and catching up on posts.
I wish everyone a happy and peaceful Solstice.

My sympathies to the family in Cork.

Bit of a druid are we B.P.? Will you be dancing around field at sunset.:)
Hard to think days be getting shorter from now on:(

And think I found out how to quote two posts in one of mine. Over 230 posts. I blame phone. Hate it

A cow called Daisy

whelan2 wrote: »

off on my holidays later:D:D have alot to do before i go. Cant wait

Hope you and family enjoy. And if you see anywhere that needs power washing ......... relax:D

Reggie.

whelan2 wrote: »

off on my holidays later:D:D have alot to do before i go. Cant wait

But what will the cows do without ya

_Brian

whelan2 wrote: »

off on my holidays later:D:D have alot to do before i go. Cant wait

Great stuff.
Seven more sleeps here.

Any last minute power washing to be done ??

whelan2

Reggie. wrote: »

But what will the cows do without ya

Ye you're right maybe i shouldnt go

td5man

whelan2 wrote: »

Ye you're right maybe i shouldnt go

Ye you're right you should let me go instead

Charliebull

whelan2 wrote: »

Ye you're right maybe i shouldnt go

Who are ya bringing the toy boy or the husband

Enjoy it which ever one you bring, twill all still be there when you get home

Charliebull

gozunda wrote: »

If the solstice sunset tonight (11.51) is anything like yesterday's it will be well worth taking a little time to watch - the sky turned an incredible shade of vermilion.

I wonder does anyone still celebrate Bonfire Night around the 23rd (St. John’s Eve) anymore? My grandfather talked of cattle driven through the ashes of bonfires and then later the ashes being spread on the fields to ensure protection of crops and animals.

Still see bonfires around here, not as much as before but, pity it was a great tradition

Didn't ellewood mention something before about naked virgins dancing around fires and howling at the moon, maybe that's just in Kilkenny

whelan2

Cake

Kovu

whelan2 wrote: »

Cake

Someone was clearly counting the cows that day, 30th, 50th, 60th, 80th!
I wouldn't be able to cut that, it's too nice!

whelan2

.Kovu. wrote: »

Someone was clearly counting the cows that day, 30th, 50th, 60th, 80th!
I wouldn't be able to cut that, it's too nice!

We have birthdays in our family this year of 0,10,20,30,40,50,60,70&80 my sister ordered this cake and we had it this morning. Sponge on top and choc biscuit cake on bottom. Off to airport now.

A cow called Daisy

whelan2 wrote: »

We have birthdays in our family this year of 0,10,20,30,40,50,60,70&80 my sister ordered this cake and we had it this morning. Sponge on top and choc biscuit cake on bottom. Off to airport now.

And which year are you?

Kovu, I see you've moved

Kovu

A cow called Daisy wrote: »

And which year are you?

Kovu, I see you've moved

Whelan is 20 of course!

Am I on your GPS or something? I'll have to change it every day for you now:p

GrandSoftDay

Just got the jeep back from the mechanics. 2 new shocks, 2 stabiliser arms, 2 new rear brake callipers including discs and pads, 2 D rubbers, 4 wishbone bushings, a ball joint, a cv boot, a new thermostat and a full service. Now to pick out a cow to wave goodbye to!!

5live

GrandSoftDay wrote: »

Just got the jeep back from the mechanics. 2 new shocks, 2 stabiliser arms, 2 new rear brake callipers including discs and pads, 2 D rubbers, 4 wishbone bushings, a ball joint, a cv boot, a new thermostat and a full service. Now to pick out a cow to wave goodbye to!!

Pick a very good one...

whelan2

.Kovu. wrote: »

Whelan is 20 of course!

Am I on your GPS or something? I'll have to change it every day for you now:p

My aunt asked was i 50!

Conmaicne Mara

GrandSoftDay wrote: »

Just got the jeep back from the mechanics. 2 new shocks, 2 stabiliser arms, 2 new rear brake callipers including discs and pads, 2 D rubbers, 4 wishbone bushings, a ball joint, a cv boot, a new thermostat and a full service. Now to pick out a cow to wave goodbye to!!

Stop rock climbing with it!

Damo810

Cute Caaaavan hures!

GrandSoftDay

5live wrote: »

Pick a very good one...

I was thinking as much myself..

freedominacup

whelan2 wrote: »

off on my holidays later:D:D have alot to do before i go. Cant wait

I'll wave to ya if I see ya. Heading home early tomorrow.

freedominacup

whelan2 wrote: »

We have birthdays in our family this year of 0,10,20,30,40,50,60,70&80 my sister ordered this cake and we had it this morning. Sponge on top and choc biscuit cake on bottom. Off to airport now.

Tell me you put no bags in the hold. Sil insisted she had to. We had to turn the aircon on in the cars and there was still no sign of her a good three quarters of an hour after we cleared passport control. The kicker is they're part owners of the apartment they were staying in and have a secure garage to store gear in.

Conmaicne Mara

Was flicking through a few different things on Wikipedia a while ago and I came across this page, his story would make for a great film I reckon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Lee_McNair