tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post2888326647788533045..comments2023-10-17T12:05:26.540+01:00Comments on Razor-blade of Life: Too D*** Hot (we're talking about church, leave out that D word...)Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-28192522744463726102008-10-27T22:59:00.000+00:002008-10-27T22:59:00.000+00:00Sandy, the nuns were very scrupulous in not trying...Sandy, the nuns were very scrupulous in not trying to convert us and explaining the differences between RC and C of E - it seems to have made an impression on me! And yes, the All Souls tradition is one that I'd associate with the Continent, but that has been gaining ground here in the past decade or so.<BR/><BR/>Simon, *blows kiss*Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-54187272558584338802008-10-27T22:41:00.000+00:002008-10-27T22:41:00.000+00:00Zero piss-taking intended. Fact-stating, yes.Zero piss-taking intended. Fact-stating, yes.Eddie 2-Soxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663438334446202114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-62982872892354756512008-10-27T18:36:00.000+00:002008-10-27T18:36:00.000+00:00I'm not a 'candle person' either but I wouldn't sa...I'm not a 'candle person' either but I wouldn't say that's because I went to an RC school.<BR/>Toussaint is rather lovely in France because everyone fills the cemeteries with flowers - usually chrysanthemums. People travel long distances to tend family tombs and, unfortunately florists cash in on the custom and raise their prices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-50576524211361652532008-10-27T10:27:00.000+00:002008-10-27T10:27:00.000+00:00Remember, Simon, I take all comments at face value...Remember, Simon, I take all comments at face value and don't look for the hidden piss-taking, so in that vein, thank you darling.<BR/><BR/>Many of the people who come to that service aren't normally churchgoers and I think that in itself makes it meaningful to them. The lighting of candles is quite strongly significant to some - I've seen people in tears afterwards.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-83284285181827374682008-10-27T07:43:00.000+00:002008-10-27T07:43:00.000+00:00Candles are not my thing either, but I try to reme...Candles are not my thing either, but I try to remember that they can be helpful for others. Whenever I've organised services for All Souls, I've been surprised by how many people have used the candles/nightlights I made available.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-58971179847131273142008-10-27T06:41:00.000+00:002008-10-27T06:41:00.000+00:00Is there no end to your talents? Attractive, inte...Is there no end to your talents? Attractive, intelligent, vivacious, and now a central heating guru. Marvellous.Eddie 2-Soxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663438334446202114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-34265734889336516782008-10-26T21:45:00.000+00:002008-10-26T21:45:00.000+00:00Actually, I suppose one can say "Darn" in church. ...Actually, I suppose one can say "Darn" in church. I self-censored needlessly there.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-72734182102394812742008-10-26T21:44:00.000+00:002008-10-26T21:44:00.000+00:00Well, it was only programming a time clock. It wa...Well, it was only programming a time clock. It wasn't that smart...Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-74241573017070358372008-10-26T21:40:00.000+00:002008-10-26T21:40:00.000+00:00You had more success with that than I had with my ...You had more success with that than I had with my internet nonsense then? Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com