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whelan2

We went to half 6 mass. We had no priest in our parish here for a good while this year. We have a stand in priest now. He had a screen on the altar with the santa tracker on it. Had the kids up on the stage instead of a homily. Church was packed. I prayed for ye all

_Brian

whelan2 wrote: »

We went to half 6 mass. We had no priest in our parish here for a good while this year. We have a stand in priest now. He had a screen on the altar with the santa tracker on it. Had the kids up on the stage instead of a homily. Church was packed. I prayed for ye all

Went at 6 ourselves.
Heaving with people, say he wishes for that crowd all year round.

Home from visiting my mam there and settled in for the night.

Just waiting on the big fella now.

Base price

When I was a teenager I always made sure to go to the specticle that was midnight Mass in our local Church. That was in the time when midnight Mass started at half eleven. We had a very cranky priest who would give out to the group of ineberated local lads who gathered at the back of the Church

whelan2

Base price wrote: »

When I was a teenager I always made sure to go to the specticle that was midnight Mass in our local Church. That was in the time when midnight Mass started at half eleven. We had a very cranky priest who would give out to the group of ineberated local lads who gathered at the back of the Church

The mass was lovely. At one stage a kid ran up the aisle with it's dad running up after it. The lights were turned off and we used the torches on our phones while we sang silent night. Kids really enjoyed it.

_Brian

Base price wrote: »

When I was a teenager I always made sure to go to the specticle that was midnight Mass in our local Church. That was in the time when midnight Mass started at half eleven. We had a very cranky priest who would give out to the group of ineberated local lads who gathered at the back of the Church

There’s still a 12 midnight mass here.
It’s a very mixed audience indeed, haven’t been in near 30 years, was always a few falling abkut, amd I remember one year a lad started puking his ring up about the place, that bit wasn’t so Christmassy at all.

whelan2

Most people around here are glad there's a mass at all. A few weeks there no priest turned up at all.

Say my name

You'd never think of the Australian aboriginal people as an agricultural farming society.

Podcast from an Aussie dispelling a lot of myths started by the ruling authorities.
https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2016/02/01/4397892.htm

Merry Christmas boardsie's one and all.
May it be enjoyed rather than endured and to all the livestock farmers happy Tuesday.

wrangler

whelan2 wrote: »

Most people around here are glad there's a mass at all. A few weeks there no priest turned up at all.

They're training lay people in our church around here now, my sister in law trained in her fifties, they only get expenses.......she was looking after Shinrone up to lately, have to say she's very conscientious.
Public speaking ability leaves abit to be desired with some

whelan2

Fr Ted Christmas special, still great 20 years later

Bullocks

whelan2 wrote: »

Fr Ted Christmas special, still great 20 years later

It's the largest lingerie dept in Ireland I believe

kollegeknight

whelan2 wrote: »

We went to half 6 mass. We had no priest in our parish here for a good while this year. We have a stand in priest now. He had a screen on the altar with the santa tracker on it. Had the kids up on the stage instead of a homily. Church was packed. I prayed for ye all

8pm mass here- but late for my liking but my 4yo loved it.

The priest had all the primary school children bring their baby Jesus from home and he blessed them and then everyone sang happy birthday to baby Jesus.

On another note, calf has warmed up a bit and is up sucking- mothers milk isn’t great so I’ve given her some colostrum and will give another bit later.

orm0nd

wrangler wrote: »

They're training lay people in our church around here now, my sister in law trained in her fifties, they only get expenses.......she was looking after Shinrone up to lately, have to say she's very conscientious.
Public speaking ability leaves abit to be desired with some

mate of mine is a lay reader for years, don't know where he get the time but gets everything done



another acquaintance took early retirement with a view of getting ordained, (offering to pay his own way through whatever training process ) however the powers that be, decided that he wasn't/wouldn't be aptly qualified



I have lost contact but believe he is an Anglican Minister somewhere in Scotland now,

wrangler

orm0nd wrote: »

mate of mine is a lay reader for years, don't know where he get the time but gets everything done



another acquaintance took early retirement with a view of getting ordained, (offering to pay his own way through whatever training process ) however the powers that be, decided that he wasn't/wouldn't be aptly qualified



I have lost contact but believe he is an Anglican Minister somewhere in Scotland now,

We only get a proper clergyman about one sunday a month so I suspect some clergy might be taking advantage of the free help...
As I've said before I'm an atheist (thank god ) so not really perturbed but some are...... They would prefer a real clergyman

Willfarman

It’s all clergywoman now in these parts in the Coi. No particular shortage of clergy or churches. More a shortage of bums on pews.

Muckit

There would be now problem IMO if priests could be men or women or indeed gender fluid (or indeed any 1 of the many other sections of our community people identify with).

A priest should also be allowed marry IMO if they so wish.

Nekarsulm

The local C of I clergywoman has a very ueseful husband....
He has a self-propelled and cuts silage on the country!

Merry Christmas to all you Boardies, and a happy and prosperous 2019.

Willfarman

Theres 4 clergy men in these parts that were priests but were corrupted by fair maidens!

_Brian

Santa’s been and everyone settled and relaxed.

ganmo

_Brian wrote: »

Santa’s been and everyone settled and relaxed.

Did Rudolf eat his snacks

_Brian

ganmo wrote: »

Did Rudolf eat his snacks

I can confirm Santa did

foxy farmer

Bullocks wrote: »

It's the largest lingerie dept in Ireland I believe

Laaaangerie

Mac Taylor

Bullocks wrote: »

It's the largest lingerie dept in Ireland I believe

Filmed in the dunnes stores in ennis!!!!!

A cow called Daisy

Have got asked to Christmas dinner by 3 different neighbouring/local families. One eat around 1pm, another around 4pm and the third around 7 or 8 when they get all farming work done as they milk quite a few cows over the winter. Reminds me of the episode of Vicar of Dibley, but I declined all offers and while i appreciate their offers I don't want anybody wondering why i went to one family over another.

Anyway, Happy and Peaceful Christmas to you all and your families as I know this is a time when many of you may have particularly poignant memories.

Mac Taylor

A cow called Daisy wrote: »

Have got asked to Christmas dinner by 3 different neighbouring/local families. One eat around 1pm, another around 4pm and the third around 7 or 8 when they get all farming work done as they milk quite a few cows over the winter. Reminds me of the episode of Vicar of Dibley, but I declined all offers and while i appreciate their offers I don't want anybody wondering why i went to one family over another.

Anyway, Happy and Peaceful Christmas to you all and your families as I know this is a time when many of you may have particularly poignant memories.

Many happy returns......always enjoy that episode, hope the day is good to you

Snowfire

I gave decent gift vouchers for five different lads that helped me out, or did me a turn during the year as a thanks gesture. Only one bothered to text me to say thanks.... bah humbug

Reggie.

Snowfire wrote: »

I gave decent gift vouchers for five different lads that helped me out, or did me a turn during the year as a thanks gesture. Only one bothered to text me to say thanks.... bah humbug

Oh been there

ruwithme

Snowfire wrote: »

I gave decent gift vouchers for five different lads that helped me out, or did me a turn during the year as a thanks gesture. Only one bothered to text me to say thanks.... bah humbug

give them chance, give them chance! it's Christmas after all.they will have to sober up first. and then they won't bother either. 🎅

Base price

A cow called Daisy wrote: »

Have got asked to Christmas dinner by 3 different neighbouring/local families. One eat around 1pm, another around 4pm and the third around 7 or 8 when they get all farming work done as they milk quite a few cows over the winter. Reminds me of the episode of Vicar of Dibley, but I declined all offers and while i appreciate their offers I don't want anybody wondering why i went to one family over another.

Anyway, Happy and Peaceful Christmas to you all and your families as I know this is a time when many of you may have particularly poignant memories.

Thanks Daisy xxx

whelan2

Santa has been here. Managed to keep them in bed until nearly 5

Lady Haywire

I should hire the cat out to parents with suspicious kids. Idiot was on the roof at 12.30am, clattering about like a tiny drunk santa :pac:

Merry Christmas all!

whelan2

Lady Haywire wrote: »

I should hire the cat out to parents with suspicious kids. Idiot was on the roof at 12.30am, clattering about like a tiny drunk santa :pac:

Merry Christmas all!

What did you do after with your brother coming home? Did you pre warn your mother or surprise her. Happy Christmas

Lady Haywire

whelan2 wrote: »

What did you do after with your brother coming home? Did you pre warn your mother or surprise her. Happy Christmas

Told Dad but didn't tell Mum, she loved it! Almost dropped when he walked in the front door

_Brian

whelan2 wrote: »

Santa has been here. Managed to keep them in bed until nearly 5

Gosh that’s early.
7am here.

Had my brother and family over for a quick fried breakfast there.

Both myself and herself have colds and respetory things, poor nights sleep, wrecked already

_Brian

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Told Dad but didn't tell Mum, she loved it! Almost dropped when he walked in the front door

Wonderful surprise, I’d say your mum loved it !!
Fair play to ye

whelan2

_Brian wrote: »

Gosh that’s early.
7am here.

Had my brother and family over for a quick fried breakfast there.

Both myself and herself have colds and respetory things, poor nights sleep, wrecked already

From 3am every 10 minutes young lad wanted to know if santa had been....will be a long day

_Brian

Marathon present opening session for the girls here.
Coffee with Bailies cream to sustain me !

L1985

Dad just went into hospital again-bit of a kick in the teeth as he had been doing v well. Itl be ok have relatives coming over so just pushed the dinner time back. You have to wonder sometimes around timing!! He will be out in a couple of days-he just picked up a infection but His tractor seat will have to wait to be opened!!! Hope everyone's xmas is going well.

kollegeknight

L1985 wrote: »

Dad just went into hospital again-bit of a kick in the teeth as he had been doing v well. Itl be ok have relatives coming over so just pushed the dinner time back. You have to wonder sometimes around timing!! He will be out in a couple of days-he just picked up a infection but His tractor seat will have to wait to be opened!!! Hope everyone's xmas is going well.

He’ll be delighted with the seat. Santa Came here and brought the lads a playhouse. A wooden indoor one. They’re happy out. The 7month old only cries when he is taken out of it.

KatyMac

wrangler wrote: »

They're training lay people in our church around here now, my sister in law trained in her fifties, they only get expenses.......she was looking after Shinrone up to lately, have to say she's very conscientious.
Public speaking ability leaves abit to be desired with some

I'm in training for ordained ministry!!! (Church of Ireland, also in mid 50s). This time of the year I'm busier with preaching than with farming! Will be ordained, if all goes according to plan, in September next year, so will be able to bring loads of blessing upon all ye boardies!!!

KatyMac

A cow called Daisy wrote: »

Have got asked to Christmas dinner by 3 different neighbouring/local families. One eat around 1pm, another around 4pm and the third around 7 or 8 when they get all farming work done as they milk quite a few cows over the winter. Reminds me of the episode of Vicar of Dibley, but I declined all offers and while i appreciate their offers I don't want anybody wondering why i went to one family over another.

Anyway, Happy and Peaceful Christmas to you all and your families as I know this is a time when many of you may have particularly poignant memories.

That episode of the Vicar of Dibley was on a couple of evenings ago - if that were me I'd have gone to all three!
Have a good Christmas!

Nekarsulm

Went to the local Leitrim "Ice breakers" dip.
Bloody hell, it was so warm when we got out......

Home made "brandy" now needed .....

_Brian

L1985 wrote: »

Dad just went into hospital again-bit of a kick in the teeth as he had been doing v well. Itl be ok have relatives coming over so just pushed the dinner time back. You have to wonder sometimes around timing!! He will be out in a couple of days-he just picked up a infection but His tractor seat will have to wait to be opened!!! Hope everyone's xmas is going well.

Hope he’s feeling better soon !

charolais0153

Beidh aonach amarachb a farming program on tg4 starts on 10/1

whelan2

Anyone else notice it's very warm today. Haven't lit the fire yet

_Brian

whelan2 wrote: »

Anyone else notice it's very warm today. Haven't lit the fire yet

Lit the fire at 10am !!!
Bloody hell its mild.

Just in from tending stock there and was swealtering in the pull ups.

Hard Knocks

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Went to the local Leitrim "Ice breakers" dip.
Bloody hell, it was so warm when we got out......

Home made "brandy" now needed .....

Fair play to you

Reggie.

whelan2 wrote: »

Anyone else notice it's very warm today. Haven't lit the fire yet

Sweating like a lunatic all day

Buford T. Justice XIX

A little Christmas bonus for some.
https://twitter.com/farmersjournal/status/1077461948193751040?s=19

Mooooo

My 4 year old nephew is much further along with his yard development than I am, cubicle shed, cow's, ration bin even has his own cement mixer now to keep going. I must have a look at his 10 yr plan see if I can learn something!

orm0nd

Mooooo wrote: »

My 4 year old nephew is much further along with his yard development than I am, cubicle shed, cow's, ration bin even has his own cement mixer now to keep going. I must have a look at his 10 yr plan see if I can learn something!

maybe have a peek at his profit monitor as well :rolleyes: