old man emu Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 What is the answer to this ecclesiastic question? "Come, tell me why is Christmas Day the greatest of the year? "How is it that around the world we celebrate that day "And send a name upon a card to those who're far away? "Why is it wandering ones return with smiles and greetings, too?" OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Have you been smoking something funny OME? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Nah. I'm just smokin' funny. There is an actual answer to the question. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 So long! And thanks for the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Keep this up and Ian is going to have to start a new, Forum for Hitchikers Guide tragics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Keep this up and Ian is going to have to start a new, Forum for Hitchikers Guide tragics! I wonder if Ian will out-source that task to a Vogon construction company? And, just to let you know, the initial quote does not come from Ford Prefect, F.J. Holden or the Dodge Brothers. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 What is the answer to this ecclesiastic question? "Come, tell me why is Christmas Day the greatest of the year? "How is it that around the world we celebrate that day "And send a name upon a card to those who're far away? "Why is it wandering ones return with smiles and greetings, too?" OME I'm disappointed in you blokes. This question has been seeking an answer all weekend yet no one has been able to state one of the basic tenets of Christianity. If you can't get the answer, I'm going to ask Ian to make me a moderator on this site and I'll mod all your posts into oblivion. Give me the answer by tonight, or I'm calling in the Vogons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihosland Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 ' cause 'tis the prelude to the Boxing day test and the Kalaru races Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I If you can't get the answer, If i tried to answer it then I would get all tangled and mangled and end up in the loo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 OME for moderator! Congratulations OME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Oh so close, both Hihosland and Bex. Bex, you know the source of the quote, but haven't accurately answered the original question. Hihosland - no Boxing Day Test when the question was posed originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 It's the day before the races out at Tangmalangaloo apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Dunlopdangler proves his knowledge of Australian Culture TANGMALANGALOO by John O'Brien (1878 - 1952) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Of Australian WHAT? Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Y'know, kultcha Football, meat pies, kangaroos and holdencars. And AFL. Oh, I forgot. We don't make holdencars anymore. Kultcha just got simpler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I used to think culture was knowing where to have the knives and forks arranged and can tie a tie, etc. It's just a dissertation on the weird things people do in different parts of the world . I don't watch or follow football. I don't eat meat pies but used to be a connoisseur of them and I avoid Kangaroos. I've only hit 3 of them and I've never owned a Holden car and I went to an AFL club a couple of times and saw these Christ- like figures swanning around that I guess were the players. So you can see I lack culture and am a hopeless case, probably beyond redemption. I did try once . I watched a grand final and Geelong were playing and they were so bad, I was convinced they had been paid to drop the ball. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 You're a disappointment to us all, Nev But you aren't all bad - you DO like aeroplanes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Yes and despite these massive shortcomings I've actually managed to survive, so I hope I can be an inspiration to other misfits who don't fit the mould. . Thanks Pete. I see your occupation is procrastination. Glad you finally decided .Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I'm one of those misfits - don't follow AFL (or any other sport) at all. Don't see the point really. Bunch of teams from various Melbourne suburbs with rusted-on supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 One thing we all seem to have in common..... Cynicism! And we're good at it too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Sort of fits into the definition of a Cult. Same thing happens in country towns. Replaces religion for some and there is great force applying to coerce you into participation or support.. Some of the so called "bonding" behaviour is very questionable and not much to be proud of. Pete , If you aren't cynical in old age you have been in your own world, dreaming. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks, Nev. I think. But are you assuming that I have reached 'old age', based on the depth of my cynicism? Maybe I should soften up? I don't think that I am a typical grumpy old man. Although my offspring probably dispute that. I think of myself as a happy, cynical bloke. The cynicism comes from long term observations of politicians promises, and business promises, and idealists attempts. And the inevitable suboptimal end results that seem to be predictable to me, but surprising to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 OME. Christmas day was really the feast of the winter solstice and easter was the feast of spring. They both pre-dated christianity but were taken over. Well who can blame those early christians? Do you realise that the names of the days of the week and also the months of the year also pre-dated christianity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Do you realise that the names of the days of the week and also the months of the year also pre-dated christianity? Sunday = Sun's day (not surprisingly) Monday = Moon day Tuesday = Tiw's Day (Tiw being a one-handed god associated with single combat and pledges in Norse and Germanic mythology) Wednesday = Woden's day (another Norse god) Thursday = Thor's Day (day of thunder). Donnerstag in Germany, literally "thunder day" Friday = Frige's day (Anglo-Saxon goddess) Saturday = Saturn's day (Roman god this time). An etymology of month names can be found here - Calendar Name Origins - Month - all Greek or Roman in origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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