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Farming Chitchat 10/10- Now VIRUS-FREE!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,774 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    Mossie1975 wrote: »
    Well wear

    Thanks. :)

    It came equipped with it's own driving prayer as well.
    The proddies here are scratching their heads on that one. :D

    I'll leave it in the boot. :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,483 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    Thanks. :)

    It came equipped with it's own driving prayer as well.
    The proddies here are scratching their heads on that one. :D

    I'll leave it in the boot. :p

    Well wear. We are on out 4th dacia here atm. Good wagons


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,839 ✭✭✭Lime Tree Farm


    Thanks. :)

    It came equipped with it's own driving prayer as well.
    The proddies here are scratching their heads on that one. :D

    I'll leave it in the boot. :p

    Restricted only for high day's and holy day's, Well wear.


    I remember a van my Dad bought, it came complete with a motorist prayer, which I used to know by heart, I have forgotten the words, but it ended

    "Just in case you are in doubt, press the two big pedals out"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,203 ✭✭✭emaherx


    Reggie. wrote: »
    Well wear. We are on out 4th dacia here atm. Good wagons

    Bought a new Logan in 2014 and a new duster in 2017, still have both, there is 265,000 KM on the Logan with no issues.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,162 ✭✭✭✭Danzy


    Oh dear and holy God above.
    Send me down your infinite love.
    A humble beef farmer I may be,
    Unblessed by milk cheque monthily.

    Seeing the providence of Say My Name,
    I invoke you to deliver same.


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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Speaking of vehicles, my parked van was hit by an NI driver today. Very apologetic and she wanted to sort it privately, but refused to give insurance details "God knows where they are".

    Got my quote of a decent very straight lad who does paint work and panel beating, a very fair quote for the damage done. I just want my van protected nd not rusting, not out to screw anyone, particularly when she came to the door. Rang her and she went on the attack right away, too expensive and she's going to ring her insurance company when she's back up North tomorrow.

    Well middle finger to that. I had my own insurance company rang after it happened and the Gardai notified, and I've since followed up with the boys in blue who are calling her. I was very happy to have it sorted privately, no ones insurance needs to go up etc. She can deal with companies and uniforms now.

    Why are people like this, ffs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,774 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    Speaking of vehicles, my parked van was hit by an NI driver today. Very apologetic and she wanted to sort it privately, but refused to give insurance details "God knows where they are".

    Got my quote of a decent very straight lad who does paint work and panel beating, a very fair quote for the damage done. I just want my van protected nd not rusting, not out to screw anyone, particularly when she came to the door. Rang her and she went on the attack right away, too expensive and she's going to ring her insurance company when she's back up North tomorrow.

    Well middle finger to that. I had my own insurance company rang after it happened and the Gardai notified, and I've since followed up with the boys in blue who are calling her. I was very happy to have it sorted privately, no ones insurance needs to go up etc. She can deal with companies and uniforms now.

    Why are people like this, ffs.

    It's always the same.

    Folks had their parked car hit by a provisional driver years ago.
    Girl in her early twenties got out and bawling her eyes out and that she'd sort it herself without going through insurance.
    Folks big eejits they were took her for her word.
    It must have been nearly a year later with bills from the garage and calls from the folks not being answered before it was settled.

    Always always always get the insurance details and go that way.

    In the heat of the moment they're all sorry.
    But when they get home all the excuses start.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,774 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    Danzy wrote: »
    Oh dear and holy God above.
    Send me down your infinite love.
    A humble beef farmer I may be,
    Unblessed by milk cheque monthily.

    Seeing the providence of Say My Name,
    I invoke you to deliver same.

    There's a Duster for everyone in the audie...

    No there's not really. :)


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    It's always the same.

    Folks had their parked car hit by a provisional driver years ago.
    Girl in her early twenties got out and bawling her eyes out and that she'd sort it herself without going through insurance.
    Folks big eejits they were took her for her word.
    It must have been nearly a year later with bills from the garage and calls from the folks not being answered before it was settled.

    Always always always get the insurance details and go that way.

    In the heat of the moment they're all sorry.
    But when they get home all the excuses start.

    Thing is, she claimed she didn't know the details and NI vehicles don't display them like we do. I asked at the time, and again later over the phone. Cops got back to me since, no harm in them having rung her, we'll see what happens. Half my day wasted on sh1te I wasn't even there for.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,624 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Just because it’s holidays.

    My first of 2020 !!

    https://ibb.co/Dwhk0Ms


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,808 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    Thanks. :)

    It came equipped with it's own driving prayer as well.
    The proddies here are scratching their heads on that one. :D

    I'll leave it in the boot. :p

    Did you get a St Christopher's medal as well?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭ganmo


    Water John wrote: »
    Did you get a St Christopher's medal as well?

    And a Padres pio sticker


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,611 ✭✭✭Mooooo


    A load of coppers in the footwell for luck


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭zetecescort


    ganmo wrote: »
    And a Padres pio sticker

    a distant relation home from the states thought the Padre Pio stickers were for some sort of car club they were on so many cars years ago


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,330 ✭✭✭deise08


    https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/stand-off-at-waterford-port-boortmalt-claims-the-grain-is-irish/

    Stand off in Port of Waterford.
    Can I ask what would be the objections?
    Sorry, City dweller here. Just wondering.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,068 ✭✭✭Kevhog1988


    Locked down again...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,330 ✭✭✭deise08


    Apologies, the full article hadn't loaded. I see why.
    Fair play to the lads.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,483 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    Kevhog1988 wrote: »
    Locked down again...

    Well if ye lot had manners.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,980 ✭✭✭Genghis Cant


    Reggie. wrote: »
    Well if ye lot had manners.....

    It's a joke.
    Deal with the problem in the meat plants, it's been simmering months now and f all being done about it.
    I can't go to the seaside now 🀣🀣🀣


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭ganmo


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭wrangler


    It's a joke.
    Deal with the problem in the meat plants, it's been simmering months now and f all being done about it.
    I can't go to the seaside now ������

    Their only option is to close them if you want the problem dealt with.
    You should be careful what you wish for


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,903 Mod ✭✭✭✭Siamsa Sessions


    deise08 wrote: »
    https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/stand-off-at-waterford-port-boortmalt-claims-the-grain-is-irish/

    Stand off in Port of Waterford.
    Can I ask what would be the objections?
    Sorry, City dweller here. Just wondering.

    Imports of grain that keep the price of Irish grain low, while the likes of Jameson sell “Irish” whiskey using non-Irish grains to increase profits but don’t tell customers.

    Globalisation and cheap transportation have a lot to answer for

    Trading as Sullivan’s Farm on YouTube



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,633 ✭✭✭✭Buford T. Justice XIX


    I see where France is withdrawing their blanket ban on Neonics after their sugarbeet crop suffered huge losses.
    https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN2521OF?__twitter_impression=true


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭ganmo


    I see where France is withdrawing their blanket ban on Neonics after their sugarbeet crop suffered huge losses.
    https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN2521OF?__twitter_impression=true

    When reality meets idealism


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,611 ✭✭✭Mooooo


    deise08 wrote: »
    https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/stand-off-at-waterford-port-boortmalt-claims-the-grain-is-irish/

    Stand off in Port of Waterford.
    Can I ask what would be the objections?
    Sorry, City dweller here. Just wondering.

    Grain being imported instead of using Irish grain, reducing prices paid to Irish farmers afaik


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,979 ✭✭✭I says


    Second cut starting here today. I’ll have some pain in me hoop drawing in bales tomorrow.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,439 ✭✭✭Waffletraktor


    I see where France is withdrawing their blanket ban on Neonics after their sugarbeet crop suffered huge losses.
    https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN2521OF?__twitter_impression=true

    Osr across europe is not a crop anymore due to flea beetle.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,633 ✭✭✭✭Buford T. Justice XIX


    Osr across europe is not a crop anymore due to flea beetle.

    Yeah, I was following a twitter thread over the last few months about it in the UK and a few links to the rest of Europe.

    Some of the abuse directed to farmers was unreal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,439 ✭✭✭Waffletraktor


    Yeah, I was following a twitter thread over the last few months about it in the UK and a few links to the rest of Europe.

    Some of the abuse directed to farmers was unreal.

    In beet it’s aphids spreading virus yellows making sugar beet go the same way. The bees the dosgy data decided to protect are fooked anyway as a major food source early in the season is gone now.

    Its like going to be like this until the next big crisis causes hyper food inflation, I can’t wait! Veganism humanising farm animals, meanwhile fruit and veg is where the nasty stuff happens regarding likes of indentured labour and practices in growing the stuff.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,843 ✭✭✭✭whelan2


    What's the story with brexit now?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,203 ✭✭✭emaherx


    whelan2 wrote: »
    What's the story with brexit now?

    Ah you'd nearly miss brexit, wouldn't you


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,843 ✭✭✭✭whelan2


    emaherx wrote: »
    Ah you'd nearly miss brexit, wouldn't you

    I used to be giving out about it always being in the news :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,719 ✭✭✭roosterman71


    Anyone elses phone battery getting hammered today? Everyones here with me only lasting a few hours before needing juice. Some digging showing the Covid app being the cause on them all


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,633 ✭✭✭✭Buford T. Justice XIX


    Anyone elses phone battery getting hammered today? Everyones here with me only lasting a few hours before needing juice. Some digging showing the Covid app being the cause on them all

    Yeah, the covid app took 50% of my charge this morning, can't keep a charge on my phone at all all day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,181 ✭✭✭Lady Haywire


    Was there quads born in Clare earlier?
    Got sent a What'sApp about it but the source is iffy at best :D:D

    Calves, obviously. Not the two legged's.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,774 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    I'm having to have a spare battery pack on charge for to get the phone through the day.
    I thought it was just the powers that be wanting me to change the phone. :p

    There's a new podcast just after starting by a Scottish Organic dairy farmer.
    In the first episode he interviews a South African farmer turned mentor who had a Damascus moment that turned him down a completely different road than where he used to be.

    It's called The farmer Bryce podcast and Robbie Gass is his first interviewee.
    Season 1 Episode 1.

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1250312/4845335?fbclid=IwAR2zB9aRyypzgsdjBwaMlpzwWDHq7Do0TuUnM_m1kS7WejwCXGPwFzkvKJs


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,843 ✭✭✭✭whelan2


    How about turning off bluetooth when on farm or milking. Going to try that today. You're not going to be in contact with anyone really when on farm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 196 ✭✭Mossie1975


    Just checked my battery usage and Covid app only at 2% usage. Maybe you have location services, background app refresh on etc. (They used to eat a lot of my battery)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,624 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Mossie1975 wrote: »
    Just checked my battery usage and Covid app only at 2% usage. Maybe you have location services, background app refresh on etc. (They used to eat a lot of my battery)

    Yea.
    I looked there and 3% for last 24hrs


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,843 ✭✭✭✭whelan2


    I think it's to do with the type of phone. Reading elsewhere that people's phones were getting really hot too. It doesn't even figure on my battery usage screen.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,203 ✭✭✭emaherx


    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058103101/1/#post114258586

    Apparently clearing Cache on Google services may sort it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,478 ✭✭✭coolshannagh28


    It's always the same.

    Folks had their parked car hit by a provisional driver years ago.
    Girl in her early twenties got out and bawling her eyes out and that she'd sort it herself without going through insurance.
    Folks big eejits they were took her for her word.
    It must have been nearly a year later with bills from the garage and calls from the folks not being answered before it was settled.

    Always always always get the insurance details and go that way.

    In the heat of the moment they're all sorry.
    But when they get home all the excuses start.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWeHc3vAL74


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭DukeCaboom



    Poor old Vito, he'd alot going on at the time!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,478 ✭✭✭coolshannagh28


    DukeCaboom wrote: »
    Poor old Vito, he'd alot going on at the time!!

    Yeah the scriptwriters really messed him around !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,431 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Anyone trying for silage at the minute with this good spell?
    Trying a couple of fields here that got beyond grazing. Heavy crop and a bit damp too, but we've done worse in previous years. Heat here is good with a small breeze so hopefully it won't turn out too bad.
    We'll try a wilt it for a while but more likely the baler will be in tonight as work in the morning and don't want to wait until tomorrow evening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,774 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    Ain't it funny how Sunflowers are regarded as beautiful..

    I mean families will travel miles to see a field of sunflowers and give donations to charity to pick the flowers.

    Anyone have a field of Ragworth that wants to try out the same exercise?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,483 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    Ain't it funny how Sunflowers are regarded as beautiful..

    I mean families will travel miles to see a field of sunflowers and give donations to charity to pick the flowers.

    Anyone have a field of Ragworth that wants to try out the same exercise?

    Plenty of fields of ragworth around the midlands unfortunately


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,774 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    Reggie. wrote: »
    Plenty of fields of ragworth around the midlands unfortunately

    Get onto Countrywide on a Saturday morning and explain how the field is purposely grown to provide habitat for the Cinnabar moth. But now you've decided to open the field to the public to provide an outlet during Covid 19.
    That all proceeds from picking same will go to worthy charities of their choice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,624 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Get onto Countrywide on a Saturday morning and explain how the field is purposely grown to provide habitat for the Cinnabar moth. But now you've decided to open the field to the public to provide an outlet during Covid 19.
    That all proceeds from picking same will go to worthy charities of their choice.

    Yea.
    And when public know you’ve intentionally let them in to touch poison you’ll be really popular and likely face lawsuits that would make your eye water.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,968 ✭✭✭straight


    _Brian wrote: »
    Yea.
    And when public know you’ve intentionally let them in to touch poison you’ll be really popular and likely face lawsuits that would make your eye water.

    Poison my hole


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