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Irish Christmas traditions and Christmas foods

I have added the Irish Christmas Greeting above Nollaig Shona Duit

Veronica, on 12/03/2018

Going Green Using a Tankless Water Heater

Dusty it has been better for us. Plus I enjoy the fact that I turn the water tap ( faucet ) on and it is almost instant hot water just what I have used. It is worth investing in a new one financially and environmentally.

Veronica, on 12/03/2018

Going Green Using a Tankless Water Heater

I have the old style of water heater currently but will be switching to tankless when this one gives out - which I think will be soon!

dustytoes, on 12/03/2018

Thinking About Slavery

There has always been the idea that the Irish were under attack from England as indeed they have been . But let's not forget how the Irish raided and kidnapped many English people into slavery for generations.

Veronica, on 12/03/2018

Thinking About Slavery

The tale of Tristan and Isolde [Yseult] in the Matter of Britain recounts a clash between the Cornish and Irish slave raiders. The climax was the clash between Tristan, champion of Cornwall, and the Morholt, the giant champion of Ireland. ...

frankbeswick, on 12/03/2018

Look after your skin! Women AND Men

I repeat and want the world to know ... IF YOU GET A LARGE RED BLISTER ABOVE YOUR RGHT EYE , IT IS SHINGLES AND YOU HAVE ONLY 72 HOURS TO GET THE MEDICATION TO SAVE YOUR SIGHT.

Veronica, on 12/03/2018

Was Tolkien Racist?

Correct

frankbeswick, on 12/03/2018

Was Tolkien Racist?

Great article. Racism needs to be clearly defined. Making a comment about someone's race isn't necessarily negative. A relative of mine admonished me severely when she asked if my 2 year old grandson was talking yet and I said well he does ...

Veronica, on 12/03/2018

Going Green Using a Tankless Water Heater

I have a tankless heater which I think is called a Combi Boiler here in UK . It has saved us an unbelievable amount of money nearly £1000 over the last 4 years. WE no longer have to heat an entire tank of water just to wash a few dishes ! We had ...

Veronica, on 12/03/2018

Thinking About Slavery

A superb article. Outstanding in every way. You have categorised several types of slavery here past and present. Thank you for raising an important point ; slavery was and is not just the infamous slave triangle . Indeed St Patrick, patron St ...

Veronica, on 12/03/2018

Going Green Using a Tankless Water Heater

A useful article. I have a tankless heater.

frankbeswick, on 12/03/2018

Was Tolkien Racist?

You have undertaken a difficult topic, one that justice requires going against political correctness, and done a credible job. You wisdom and depth of thought here is rare to find. well done.

blackspanielgallery, on 12/01/2018

Was Tolkien Racist?

You have brought up a new point in Tolkien studies. It is what part the Old Testament played in his thought.

frankbeswick, on 12/01/2018

Was Tolkien Racist?

Your comment hits the nail on the head. Well said. I can tell a tale. Manchester Education Committee once sent some anti-racism activists to talk to our school staff and all they spoke about was white on black racism. I raised the point that ...

frankbeswick, on 12/01/2018

Was Tolkien Racist?

I almost forgot. The reference to an evil race could be allegorically tied to the race of Giants from Enoch, and not aimed at a race at all. Again, seeing racism where it is not exposed the person making the false claim. In this case it also ...

blackspanielgallery, on 12/01/2018