Farming Chit Chat

whelan1 · 08-10-2011 09:39AM

the game against austrailia was awesome , bit disappointed but sure thats life , they did well to get that far

just do it · 08-10-2011 09:54AM

It reminds me a bit of the last few years in hurling. Overall Kilkenny are slightly better than Tipp. However they're never going to win all the time, hence Tipp's Ireland last year. That's not taking from Tipp, they are still a brilliant team.

Look at Wales and Ireland. A missed kick by Wales and Ireland won the Grand Slam. That must still rankle with them. Then Gatland gets verbal and they get beaten. Watch out for the bite of the wounded dog.

I still reckon Ireland are better but Wales got it spot on, possibly had that slight bit more motivation, and won it fair and square.

Now O'Gara, its not the first time he's had a poor game when really needed. He performs brilliantly for the last 20minutes. After all the hype he again only did alright, a few diasappointing kicks in behind. Now I'm not saying if Johnny was on we would have won, just pointing out ROG isn't the be-all and end-all people make him out to be.

bogman_bass · 08-10-2011 11:04AM

the welsh defence was ememence and that what it came down to in the end

Kovu · 08-10-2011 10:28PM

Just back from Clare Island buying the non needed Winter stock. Jaysus there's some great auld characters out there! And if I drink any more tea......I'll burst.:rolleyes:

snowman707 · 08-10-2011 10:45PM

just back from thomond park, while there got a call to say my son sustained a broken wrist in a challenge match,

overall not a great day in my sporting calendar

reilig · 09-10-2011 09:16AM

I was at Ballinasloe Fair for a few hours yesterday. Every second stall appeared too be selling Siphon pipes. They were extremely popular with the 18 - 30 year old lads who "park outside the door of Tesco" IYKWIM.

I was trying to explain to my father in law what they were, but he said that they were just young lads having fun. He changed his tune when I told him that they use the siphon pipes to rob diesel and heating oil from the likes of him.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/8/41/596/28026/ITEM/Atlantis-Siphon-Pump.aspx

Muckit · 09-10-2011 01:12PM

Was in at the Ballinasloe Fair myself yesterday. Seen those syphon pipes also, you couldn't but!

Bought a pair of these work trousers. They're not bad quality to be honest.

http://www.tuffstuffworkwear.co.uk/castle-tuffstuff-work-trouser-711/

Alot of lads there selling Dewalt and JCB work boots. I wonder are they the real deal? Didn't even bother looking at them

redzerologhlen · 09-10-2011 01:32PM

Muckit wrote: »

Was in at the Ballinasloe Fair myself yesterday. Seen those syphon pipes also, you couldn't but!

Bought a pair of these work trousers. They're not bad quality to be honest.

http://www.tuffstuffworkwear.co.uk/castle-tuffstuff-work-trouser-711/

Alot of lads there selling Dewalt and JCB work boots. I wonder are they the real deal? Didn't even bother looking at them

Bought a pair of them trousers up there last year and got another pair there last monday. Best 20 quid I ever spent:D

leg wax · 10-10-2011 09:53AM

had the hedges cut last week,going out now to replace the stakes he broke,not his fault they were on their last legs anyway.hope the ground is soft enough for the loader to push them down.

JohnBoy · 10-10-2011 10:02AM

Got two pairs of these in france a few weeks back.

They're supposed to be hunting pants, but they make damm fine work pants too.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/steppe-100-green-trousers-id_8155541.html

whelan1 · 10-10-2011 02:00PM

got a compliment from my old lad today, said in his 37 years on this farm he has never seen as good a grass here as this year:D

Muckit · 10-10-2011 02:30PM

whelan1 wrote: »

got a compliment from my old lad today, said in his 37 years on this farm he has never seen as good a grass here as this year:D

... well twas either you or the weather

moy83 · 10-10-2011 02:34PM

Nice to get the odd compliment my old lad would be very slow to hand them out he is alot quicker with criticism's though:D

moy83 · 10-10-2011 02:41PM

Muckit wrote: »

... well twas either you or the weather

Muckit thats along the lines he would use

dar31 · 10-10-2011 06:57PM

maize being put in the pit as i type. about 400 tons hauled 8 miles

5live · 10-10-2011 07:58PM

Well the revolution has begun. 300 farmers occupied Johnstown Castle today in protest at late payments. I imagine the SFP will be in our accounts on time next week:D

whelan1 · 10-10-2011 08:24PM

i read on breaking news that 2 people where taken to hospital!

case 5150 · 10-10-2011 08:55PM

dar31 wrote: »

maize being put in the pit as i type. about 400 tons hauled 8 miles

lucky u must have no rain. de ducks re drowning round me. i wont cutting my maize for a while yet even tho it fit bu ground too soft

mallethead · 11-10-2011 10:17AM

Just wondering if anyone has bought from this man and how they got on?
Will they be stupid money

whelan1 · 11-10-2011 10:19AM

see an ad on done deal for a fresh calved heifer for €12,000:D.. to me it is obviously a mis print unless there is some thing i am missing

snowman707 · 11-10-2011 12:41PM

whelan1 wrote: »

see an ad on done deal for a fresh claved heifer for €12,000:D.. to me it is obviously a mis print unless there is some thing i am missing

yep misprints happen;)

redzerologhlen · 11-10-2011 01:48PM

Seen a 330kg charlaois bull make €1010 in kilfenora last night. He was nice but not that nice. How does anyone intend on making a few euro giving that kind of money for a weanling..

leg wax · 11-10-2011 03:35PM

have to do reps course tonight really looking forward to it:mad:,going to bring one of the lads nintendo's to play at the back of the class:D.

whelan1 · 11-10-2011 03:52PM

redzerologhlen wrote: »

Seen a 330kg charlaois bull make €1010 in kilfenora last night. He was nice but not that nice. How does anyone intend on making a few euro giving that kind of money for a weanling..

just back from ardee mart had 2 br/fr bull calves 2 weeks old got €255 each:D the lad standing beside me was going "255 for friesian bulls, never in my llife"

lakill Farm · 11-10-2011 03:59PM

whelan1 wrote: »

just back from ardee mart had 2 br/fr bull calves 2 weeks old got €255 each:D the lad standing beside me was going "255 for friesian bulls, never in my llife"

Was there many other calves for sale and what price were they making Whelan1?

€255 :rolleyes: . I can imagine what a few angus or Whiteheaded heifer suck calves will cost me

whelan1 · 11-10-2011 04:02PM

was 50 odd calves nearly all friesians , now most of the friesians where making around the 140 mark.. a few blues and didnt wait to see the rest ... angus calves seems scarce , i sell all my angus calves to the one person off farm

lakill Farm · 11-10-2011 04:11PM

Is the sort of mutual agreementtha benefits you, the other party and the calves.

When i build my calf shed i will have to get buying.

Charlie Charolais · 11-10-2011 04:43PM

hey all,

i'm working off farm but want to buy some weanlings;
are there any evening sales in west area?

lakill Farm · 11-10-2011 04:51PM

Granard Co Longford on Monday evening 7.00pm Lim & Char (2 rings - females and seperately ale)

Delvin Co Westmeath Friday at 6.30 Char & Lim ( One ring)

moy83 · 11-10-2011 04:58PM

Maam cross monday evenings at six o clock

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