dib Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Do I have a few 'pops' tonight before the long drought (and go to work cranky) or do I err on the side of caution? Your help is greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Do I have a few 'pops' tonight before the long drought (and go to work cranky) or do I err on the side of caution?Your help is greatly appreciated 613584[/snapback] I think that perhaps you should lay off the sauce tonight. Never want to go to work HO. I'm sure all here agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Do I have a few 'pops' tonight before the long drought (and go to work cranky) or do I err on the side of caution?Your help is greatly appreciated 613584[/snapback] It is all about moderation my friend. If you can have a few than do it, you'll be less likely to cheat during lent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Do I have a few 'pops' tonight before the long drought (and go to work cranky) or do I err on the side of caution?Your help is greatly appreciated 613584[/snapback] You need to send all beer to me for proper disposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Do I have a few 'pops' tonight before the long drought (and go to work cranky) or do I err on the side of caution?Your help is greatly appreciated 613584[/snapback] I give up drinking every Lent. Except for St. Patrick's Month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Do I have a few 'pops' tonight before the long drought (and go to work cranky) or do I err on the side of caution?Your help is greatly appreciated 613584[/snapback] I'd have a few 'pops' to celebrate Mardi Gras, Carnival, Paczki Day, Shrove Tuesday, whatever...and realize that the 'drought' doesn't have to be that long - you can drink on Sundays durning Lent. Sounds too good to be true, I know, but as one who regularly gives up smoking, drinking, red meat, and deserts during Lent, I've found this technicality to be a Godsend. I never knew it until a friend mentioned it a few years back - I still didn't believe it. Then one year, Fr. Secondo Cassarato - St. Anthony of Padua RC Church here in The BuffTown- mentioned something similar - that Sunday is a feast day, a celebration of the Eucharsist, and, well, ya just can't feast and fast on the same day. So I did the math - technically, Lent is supposed to be 40 days, but from March 1st to April 15th (Ash Wednesday thru Holy Saturday) is 46 days. Now - back out the six Sundays, and ya got your 40 days! Wish I had known that during those years that I went the whole distance - being able to swill a glass of red goofy or quaff an ale or two once a week makes it a bit more bearable. Hope this helps. Lent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Then one year, Fr. Secondo Cassarato - St. Anthony of Padua RC Church here in The BuffTown- mentioned something similar - that Sunday is a feast day, a celebration of the Eucharsist, and, well, ya just can't feast and fast on the same day. So I did the math - technically, Lent is supposed to be 40 days, but from March 1st to April 15th (Ash Wednesday thru Holy Saturday) is 46 days. Now - back out the six Sundays, and ya got your 40 days!Lent 613654[/snapback] I did not know that. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 So I did the math - technically, Lent is supposed to be 40 days, but from March 1st to April 15th (Ash Wednesday thru Holy Saturday) is 46 days. Now - back out the six Sundays, and ya got your 40 days! I go all 47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 To hell with beer, I'd rather have a few "pops" with your avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 So I did the math - technically, Lent is supposed to be 40 days, but from March 1st to April 15th (Ash Wednesday thru Holy Saturday) is 46 days. Now - back out the six Sundays, and ya got your 40 days! I go all 47. 613737[/snapback] Well then, by all means, go out and get 'faced' tonite! But if you go the distance - as I usually try to do, despite Fr. Secondo's Sunday dispensation - the only other reprieve I can offer is this... Years back, in an effort to resolve the issue of when Lent officially ends, we placed a call to the Buffalo diocese. Couldn't reach the 'head man' - yeah, it was Bishop Head - but the Office of the Bishop assured me that Lent ends when you celebrate either Easter Mass (Sunday) or the Easter Vigil (Saturday evening). So now I attend the Vigil at St. Joseph's Cathedral, then - to celebrate the Resurrection- head right to Darcy McGee's on Chippewa and Franklin! But remember - the Sunday exemption is out there, if ya need it. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Aha - you Roman Catholics always find ways to bend the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 each lent..I give up, giving up Beer...it's gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 After careful consideration, I have reached a conclusion: Drink tonight! Go with God, my son... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Aha - you Roman Catholics always find ways to bend the rules. 614057[/snapback] Yes, we are sinners...but we are forgiven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Well, how are you feeling today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Well, how are you feeling today? 614652[/snapback] A little rough around the edges but nothing severe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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