Comments on: Recent Events Roundup http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/ One of the Good Shepherd's flock. Just hanging around, blogging, and eating my grass. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:04:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Kasia http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6748 Kasia Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:03:54 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6748 Joe - I have a Subaru. But my old Camry went up almost to 250K, and it only died then because I didn't check the oil frequently enough. I think longevity has a lot to do with how they've been maintained throughout the life of the car. Joanne - Welcome - I don't think we've met. With respect to your question...I trust that you're in earnest, but it's difficult to know how to respond, as the question does come across as more than a bit loaded. I will come back and respond in a day or so, OK? Joe - I have a Subaru. But my old Camry went up almost to 250K, and it only died then because I didn’t check the oil frequently enough. I think longevity has a lot to do with how they’ve been maintained throughout the life of the car.

Joanne - Welcome - I don’t think we’ve met. With respect to your question…I trust that you’re in earnest, but it’s difficult to know how to respond, as the question does come across as more than a bit loaded. I will come back and respond in a day or so, OK?

]]> By: Joseph Waldman http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6706 Joseph Waldman Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:07:46 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6706 What kinda wheels do you have again? My Toyotas always clunked out at about 220K, and that's good Japanese engineering. What kinda wheels do you have again? My Toyotas always clunked out at about 220K, and that’s good Japanese engineering.

]]> By: Joanne http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6642 Joanne Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:00:54 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6642 When are you going to write a letter to the priest or bishop on the shameful way they're dealing with victims of sexual abuse by priests? Just wondering. Thought it might be more important than what the chalice is made of... When are you going to write a letter to the priest or bishop on the shameful way they’re dealing with victims of sexual abuse by priests?

Just wondering. Thought it might be more important than what the chalice is made of…

]]> By: Stacy http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6629 Stacy Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:26:39 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6629 Ok, from the "shiny new Catholic"...I never new that the chalice couldn't be glass/crystal/anything breakable!! I still have soooo much to learn...maybe I'll break out the Catechism soon.... :-) Ok, from the “shiny new Catholic”…I never new that the chalice couldn’t be glass/crystal/anything breakable!! I still have soooo much to learn…maybe I’ll break out the Catechism soon….

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]]> By: The Big Seester http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6625 The Big Seester Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:47:41 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6625 1. I want that sangria recipe 2. crystal is a no-no because it's breakable, as is pottery. The chalice must be something non-breakable (i.e., metal) and it must be a precious metal. 3. Yes, give the priest a chance to get his feet wet, and understand that there is a LOT of bad catechetics out there, so people get upset when "the new guy" makes changes (that are liturgically correct) that are different than the way "beloved Fr. Schmoe" always did it. Literally one priest I know moved his chair back up near the altar (where it belongs) and the people were FURIOUS, because the former priest had made this big deal about everyone being "equal" and on the same level. He never won the trust of the people, and they complained about him so much that he ended up being transferred very quickly. The people just never got over that. To that end, remember that clustering is a very emotional time for people - they are grieving, literally - and the priest may focus on behind the scenes stuff first (like auditing the books) to give the people a chance to get used to the change before he starts switching things around. Otherwise he becomes the lightening rod for their anger. 4. It's really sad that you're looking to get 300K out of your car, while I'm just hoping to get 200K out of my Ford. POC. 5. Soda water is the basis for sodapop. Tonic water has quinine in it. (A "tonic" for malaria, which tastes much better when mixed with gin!) Although the amount of quinine in there today wouldn't actually prevent you from getting malaria. TBS 1. I want that sangria recipe
2. crystal is a no-no because it’s breakable, as is pottery. The chalice must be something non-breakable (i.e., metal) and it must be a precious metal.
3. Yes, give the priest a chance to get his feet wet, and understand that there is a LOT of bad catechetics out there, so people get upset when “the new guy” makes changes (that are liturgically correct) that are different than the way “beloved Fr. Schmoe” always did it. Literally one priest I know moved his chair back up near the altar (where it belongs) and the people were FURIOUS, because the former priest had made this big deal about everyone being “equal” and on the same level. He never won the trust of the people, and they complained about him so much that he ended up being transferred very quickly. The people just never got over that. To that end, remember that clustering is a very emotional time for people - they are grieving, literally - and the priest may focus on behind the scenes stuff first (like auditing the books) to give the people a chance to get used to the change before he starts switching things around. Otherwise he becomes the lightening rod for their anger.
4. It’s really sad that you’re looking to get 300K out of your car, while I’m just hoping to get 200K out of my Ford. POC.
5. Soda water is the basis for sodapop. Tonic water has quinine in it. (A “tonic” for malaria, which tastes much better when mixed with gin!) Although the amount of quinine in there today wouldn’t actually prevent you from getting malaria.

TBS

]]> By: Foxfier http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6602 Foxfier Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:49:40 +0000 http://clamrampant.stblogs.com/2008/07/09/recent-events-roundup/#comment-6602 I think you're correct; in fact, I seem to remember that crystal was specifically listed as being too breakable. I think you’re correct; in fact, I seem to remember that crystal was specifically listed as being too breakable.

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