BANTRY BAY 2010. The locals hadn't seen scenes like this since 1947.
"In The Bleak Midwinter' was recently voted the world's greatest Christmas carol. I would not disagree. The hymn was originally penned by the great English poet: Christina Rossetti. The hymn talks about the bleakness of winter and that we have to have a child like relationship with God our father. I wonder in this hi- tech world we live in. What gift would we give the baby Jesus? What could be a more beautiful gift than than that of a new born lamb?
What's your favourite Christmas song? Over the next few weeks I will play you some of mine. Hope you like them and tell me about your favourites?
Here's the incredibly beautiful Welsh' diva , Katherine Jenkins singing: "In The Bleak Midwinter".
Don't worry I will play yours and Greg Lakes favourite "They say.....?" Yeah that one.
We only normally get a talcum powder sprinkling next to the sea or you can see it on top of 'Sugar Loaf' and 'Hungry Hill' and on the 'Caha' Mountains overlooking the bay. 2010 was different though and we couldn't get to town for a week. Thankfully a few good neighbours with 4x4 jeeps helped us with the shopping.
Yes, there's been some snow, Dave, even in October on the day of the Steve Vai concet. I really love fresh snow, it's like sunlight, it raises the soul.
What I don't like is the -20 (or even -30) that can come in February, then you're simply putting on enough clothes to survive, it's real 'icicles in the beard stuff' (but a beard is useful in this weather, of course).
Hi Pat, I can't comprehend -20 or -30. I know what it's like when I am trying to open a bale of silage and my finger nails feel like they are dropping off, removing the plastic.
Yes I think growing a beard is a good idea Pat. I bet the snow is great for your photographs?
Yes John, I hope everybody gets a warm Christmas. It's times like this when you think about all the wild animals and homeless people sleeping rough. Think there is an idea for a future blog there?
Hi Pat, It's still sounds unbearable. Do the Polish authorities grit the roads and clear the snow? I bet it costs a fortune in heating bills or do you have excellent insulation?
I dread it when the rural roads ice up. There is no salt spread except for the main roads in the towns and that's only with a tractor and a manure spreader.
Greetings - came here via another blog - my favourite carol is also this one. This time of the year I love listening to Classic FM - really gets me in the festive mood!
Greetings, Mrsnesbitt. Yes it's a beautiful carol. Would love to go to somewhere like Winchester and have a Dickensian type of Christmas. Thank-you for your comment!
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Think you're right, Dave, this is the Christmas song that first springs to mind for most people.
ReplyDeleteGreat opening picture, never realised you'd got snow in Ireland, Dave.
Hi Pat, I love the hymn.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry I will play yours and Greg Lakes favourite "They say.....?" Yeah that one.
We only normally get a talcum powder sprinkling next to the sea or you can see it on top of 'Sugar Loaf' and 'Hungry Hill' and on the 'Caha' Mountains overlooking the bay. 2010 was different though and we couldn't get to town for a week. Thankfully a few good neighbours with 4x4 jeeps helped us with the shopping.
Is it snowing in Warsaw Pat?
Yes, there's been some snow, Dave, even in October on the day of the Steve Vai concet. I really love fresh snow, it's like sunlight, it raises the soul.
ReplyDeleteWhat I don't like is the -20 (or even -30) that can come in February, then you're simply putting on enough clothes to survive, it's real 'icicles in the beard stuff' (but a beard is useful in this weather, of course).
Hi Pat, I can't comprehend -20 or -30. I know what it's like when I am trying to open a bale of silage and my finger nails feel like they are dropping off, removing the plastic.
ReplyDeleteYes I think growing a beard is a good idea Pat. I bet the snow is great for your photographs?
Thanks.
have a warm one!
ReplyDeleteYeah, Dave and John, sometimes, we get away with -10 or -15, hope it's this way this winter.
ReplyDeleteYes John, I hope everybody gets a warm Christmas. It's times like this when you think about all the wild animals and homeless people sleeping rough. Think there is an idea for a future blog there?
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Hi Pat, It's still sounds unbearable. Do the Polish authorities grit the roads and clear the snow? I bet it costs a fortune in heating bills or do you have excellent insulation?
ReplyDeleteI dread it when the rural roads ice up. There is no salt spread except for the main roads in the towns and that's only with a tractor and a manure spreader.
Great win for the England cricket team.
Thanks.
Greetings - came here via another blog - my favourite carol is also this one. This time of the year I love listening to Classic FM - really gets me in the festive mood!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Mrsnesbitt. Yes it's a beautiful carol. Would love to go to somewhere like Winchester and have a Dickensian type of Christmas. Thank-you for your comment!
ReplyDeleteGreatest thanks to Dr Oyagu for his herbal drugs that he prepared for me and when i start using it in just 2weeks i was completely cured and that ended my HERPES SIMPLEX 1&2 DISEASE i am so happy and grateful to Dr Oyagu . after reading about him on a testimony of Jason Cash on a blogger. i knew suddenly Dr Oyagu was the right Doctor to cure my HERPES SIMPLEX 1&2 DISEASE. i discuss with Dr Oyagu and he prepared a herbal medicine for me and when it got sent to me in south korean . i used the herbal medicine and 2weeks and i went to check up again. after 15years of suffering from HERPES SIMPLEX 1&2 at last i am smiling once again. Dr Oyagu also has remedy to others disease like COLD SORES,HIV/AIDS,DIABETES.CANCER,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND MANY MORE. I oblige everyone to contact this powerful herbalist Dr Oyagu and be free from your suffering. contact his WhatsApp line: +2348101755322 or his Email:Oyaguherbalhome@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSuffering from herpes is a Terrible Experience which i suffered till i meet a herbal doctor called Dr. KHAM. I tried all possible mean to get cured but i never received cure from any of the 7 hospital i visited.Just Match,14,2018 i saw a recent post of how Dr. Kham herbal medicine cured people and that he is a honest man to work with in the procedures on finding a cure, then i contacted him in trial and he sent me a herbal medicine with the full prescription oh how to drink for two weeks and i exactly followed the guidelines that was given to me by DR. KHAM to cute the long story short the herbal medicine flushed out my whole system and make the herpes virus inactive all thanks to Dr. Kham who God is using to cure people of this terrible virus (herpes simplex virus) for anyone here that has herpes or other kinds of disease and Virus should mail all his or her complain to DR. KHAM on his email which is (dr.khamcaregiver@gmail.com) or whats app him on +2348159922297
ReplyDeletePERFECT NATURAL HERBS AND VEGANS CURE FOR Herpes 1&2 THAT WORK FAST WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS WITH DR ELINFOH HERBAL MEDICINE, I saw so many testimonies about Dr ELINFOH a great HERBAL DOCTOR that will help you CURE and give you the rightful health to live a joyful life, i didn't believe it at first, but as the pain got worsen and my life was at risk after using lots of ARV drugs from the hospital and no changes so i decided to give a try to Dr Elinfoh I contacted him also and told him i want a cure for Herpes , he gave me advice on what i must do and he deliver it to me in my home address i gave him and i got the medicine which i use according to his instruction, and today i must say I am so grateful to this man Dr Elinfoh for curing me from Herpes and for restoring me back to my normal health and a sound life and i am making this known to every one out there who have been trying all day to be cured from Herpes or any sickness should not waste more time just contact him with his details below, believe me this is the only way to get cured from Hepres , this is the real solution we all have been searching for. Do not waste more time contacting him today for you can also leave a sound and happy life. contact info below. Email: (drelinfohherbalhome@gmail.com) or Whats"App or Call him on: +2348110492072. and you can as well contact him on other issues you are having like*HEPATITIS B*DIABETICS*CANCER*ALS*HERPES*BODY REDUCTION*BREAST ENLARGEMENT*FIBROD*CANCER*PREGNANCY MISCARRIAGE*Relationship issues etc.. ** Neoplasms*Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)*Chronic Respiratory Diseases* Mental and Behavioral Disorders*Alzheimer’s Disease Email: drelinfohherbalhome@gmail.com Via whatsapp +2348110492072
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