No quitten we're whelan on to chitchat 11

straight

whelan2 wrote: »

Great win there for Ireland

What were they thinking putting it on at milking time ffs.

tanko

straight wrote: »

What were they thinking putting it on at milking time ffs.

It's just finished on UTV+1, how long does it take you to milk:pac:

straight

tanko wrote: »

It's just finished on UTV+1, how long does it take you to milk:pac:

About 3 hours, between bringing them in, feeding calves, washing up etc. Should be a good match on at 8.

tanko

Ah i know, didn't get to see it myself. Hopefully France will do a job on Wales.

whelan2

straight wrote: »

What were they thinking putting it on at milking time ffs.

Was just in to see Ireland's call. Milking done. Normally finished by 5PM

wrangler

whelan2 wrote: »

Was just in to see Ireland's call. Milking done. Normally finished by 5PM

France /wales is some match...... 4 tries in 18 mins

Say my name

Live stream of the Iceland volcano eruption.

A few hours ago people were casually flying in with helicopters going out for the stroll and up to the spew point.

https://youtu.be/dNzV35lJLuk

zetecescort

wrangler wrote: »

France /wales is some match...... 4 tries in 18 mins

Mad stuff altogether. red card, yellow cards and France win with time up. Great game

Castlekeeper

Great send off for CJ Stander yesterday, it was nice for him to finish up on a good result against England, weve had a bad run again them recently. He always seems a really decent man.
The local SA agri salesmen must be rubbing their hands together at the thought of all those euros being ploughed into the home farm.

farawaygrass

whelan2 wrote: »

Pup here has started chasing our hens. Caught her with one in her mouth yesterday :mad:

I know of a woman who’s dog was constantly at her hens and she tried everything. Finally after killing another one, she tied the dead hen someway around the dogs neck and left it for a fairly long time. As the hen was decomposing it got very smelly. The dog must have got well sick of the thought of chicken After that cause it never dine it again

whelan2

She was after another one this morning. It's very hard to catch her when she knows you're annoyed at her.

Mossie1975

whelan2, I’m picturing you tearing around the farmyard with a wooden spoon

Morning all. It’s gorgeous out this morning. Maybe I’m going soft but anyone else think that the daffodils are particularly beautiful this year. They seem to be everywhere. Nearing the end of the calving and it’s gone well. Took on a young lad to help out at weekends and he’s a breath of fresh air about the place. He’s not from a farming background but is great with the animals and eager to learn. When these restrictions are lifted the mother is going to love giving him the breakfast. She talks for Ireland and the father and myself would be fairly quiet fellas. I’m looking forward to being at a chatty breakfast table again. I’m also looking forward to the return of Line of Duty tonight. Hope they don’t make my Kelly a baddie or worse, kill her off too soon. Have a good day lads!

Waffletraktor

Say my name wrote: »

Live stream of the Iceland volcano eruption.

A few hours ago people were casually flying in with helicopters going out for the stroll and up to the spew point.

https://youtu.be/dNzV35lJLuk

Mailbox is full.

kollegeknight

farawaygrass wrote: »

I know of a woman who’s dog was constantly at her hens and she tried everything. Finally after killing another one, she tied the dead hen someway around the dogs neck and left it for a fairly long time. As the hen was decomposing it got very smelly. The dog must have got well sick of the thought of chicken After that cause it never dine it again

Would that work with Biscuits for me?

Reggie.

kollegeknight wrote: »

Would that work with Biscuits for me?

Don't think you could leave them around your neck long enough

Say my name

Waffletraktor wrote: »

Mailbox is full.

Done.

Ard_MC

whelan2 wrote: »

She was after another one this morning. It's very hard to catch her when she knows you're annoyed at her.

Put a line on her when she is around the hens and then your in control.

What breed is the pup?

wrangler

769 covid cases, not looking good for the summer

whelan2

Ard_MC wrote: »

Put a line on her when she is around the hens and then your in control.

What breed is the pup?

Collie cross. About 6 months now

farawaygrass

Just read there about the Ifa calling out Lidl and Aldi about the branding on their milk. I can see the ifa’s point but I think it isn’t really a problem as such, especially when all Aldi and Lidl stuff is own brand. Also Lidl and Aldi seem to be two of the more farmer friendly supermarkets. Think the Ifa picked a wrong fight here

wrangler

farawaygrass wrote: »

Just read there about the Ifa calling out Lidl and Aldi about the branding on their milk. I can see the ifa’s point but I think it isn’t really a problem as such, especially when all Aldi and Lidl stuff is own brand. Also Lidl and Aldi seem to be two of the more farmer friendly supermarkets. Think the Ifa picked a wrong fight here

Yea, really disappointing, both supermarket chains buy a lot of Irish lamb from ICM and have it on the shelves in Germany as well.

kollegeknight

Reggie. wrote: »

Don't think you could leave them around your neck long enough

Images of Homer Simpson style chomping away.

Water John

wrangler wrote: »

769 covid cases, not looking good for the summer

It's the more near term is the problem. Should be ok from the end of April on.

You're correct, the two German cos are good buyers in Ireland.

Say my name

Water John wrote: »

It's the more near term is the problem. Should be ok from the end of April on.

I was spreading dung today on silage ground to ensure people stayed in their houses.

Didn't work though, I was in a field beside the road and the road was busier than ever. Groups of five and six chromed motorcycles out on the Sunday drive passing by.

Mission failed. I'll try once more tomorrow again before the forecasted rain comes.
Has to be done.

wrangler

wrangler wrote: »

769 covid cases, not looking good for the summer

I was in the local Aldi this evening to get humanitarian supplies for herself who is under the weather. I was lucky enough to be in there at the same time as a number of our colourful native ethnic minority, clad only in PJ's, although some did sport dressing gown over coats, 100% not maintaining social distance with anyone, and not a mask in sight despite packs of ten being available at the till they were annexing by up bringing one item of shopping to at a time from the rest of the store.

GoneHome

wrangler wrote: »

769 covid cases, not looking good for the summer

Things are very doubtful for the summer, I reckon it'll be Sept/Oct before anything will be opened fully.

laoch na mona

farawaygrass wrote: »

Just read there about the Ifa calling out Lidl and Aldi about the branding on their milk. I can see the ifa’s point but I think it isn’t really a problem as such, especially when all Aldi and Lidl stuff is own brand. Also Lidl and Aldi seem to be two of the more farmer friendly supermarkets. Think the Ifa picked a wrong fight here

I was thinking the same, its own brand like every supermarket has, a made up farm name doesn't make much of a difference, I'd say everyone knows its own brand despite not being in a carton that says lidl/aldi

Castlekeeper

laoch na mona wrote: »

I was thinking the same, its own brand like every supermarket has, a made up farm name doesn't make much of a difference, I'd say everyone knows its own brand despite not being in a carton that says lidl/aldi

I think you over estimate general population's knowledge or interest in food supply chains.
Our culture doesn't value food, it's just value without values.

Nekarsulm

What do they propose should happen when your Co Op collects milk both sides of the border, and has processing plants in both jurisdictions?
Depending on supply, time of year etc. milk collected in Fermanagh could be processed in Omagh, Killeshandra, Bailieboro Monaghan or Newtownards.
Likewise with milk collected in Cavan, Monaghan etc.

josephsoap

Bad news for those of us who enjoy the full Irish every morning

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/health/eating-one-rasher-a-day-can-increase-your-risk-of-dementia-by-44pc-40223194.html