What is currently on your mind?

[Paidiske]

Then who gives the contents to the poor?

Money collected is counted and banked by designated members of the laity. Parish council makes decisions about how it is spent (including through things like our food bank, which is also run by laity).

I never handle the money, either physically or in terms of authorising banking transactions or whatever. It's an important separation of powers!

 

[timothyu]

Money collected is counted and banked by designated members of the laity. Parish council makes decisions about how it is spent (including through things like our food bank, which is also run by laity).

I never handle the money, either physically or in terms of authorising banking transactions or whatever. It's an important separation of powers!

Informative. Are the laity all volunteer?

 

[Paidiske]

Informative. Are the laity all volunteer?

In my parish, yes. In wealthier parishes there might be paid positions.

This arrangement seems to surprise you? I thought it was a pretty normal way to do things.

 

[timothyu]

It is the same here but in this day and age there seems to be more fingers wanting in the pie. Giving of self is fading.

 

[MehGuy]

I need winter to end right now.

 

[Paidiske]

Meanwhile, we're facing a high temp of 30 degrees today (86 Fahrenheit, and that's going to be the coolest day this week).

Must remember to make a jug of iced tea and put it into the fridge to chill.

 

[timothyu]

We're headed for -30 (-22F) and that is going to be the warmest in the next week.

 

[Paidiske]

Ugh. I think I'll stay here!

 

[timothyu]

It's ok, the planet is tipping in my favour now. Another 90-100 sleeps and it should be just fine. If I put on the kettle now, the tea should be cooled off in time for spring.

 

[Robban]

 

[Paidiske]

Well, that was fascinating! I wonder when it was made.

 

[Robban]

Well, that was fascinating! I wonder when it was made.

Would not think it made a difference, it is as it is.
Siberia is Siberia,

 

[Paidiske]

Ah yes. I was thinking more about when we would have sent journalists to do the story. Not the last couple of years!

 

[Robban]

Ah yes. I was thinking more about when we would have sent journalists to do the story. Not the last couple of years!

I do not know, but am thinking it could well be a close knit community, with only 500+, would be intresting to try it out for a month or so.

Simple living away from the hustle and bustle.

Though the man said the summer can be unbearably hot.

 

[Paidiske]

I think I might take their summer over their winter...

 

[Robban]

I think I might take their summer over their winter...

I don't like the heat of summer, though I do like to see the sun.

 

[Robban]

"I wonder", said the flounder,

it has been about 18 months and now it's started to make itself known,

the last stitch in my side,

tried cutting it loose but might as well asked a plumber for help.

Probably will have to make an effort and seek
help.

Boohoo.

 

[Robban]

Well, that was fascinating! I wonder when it was made.

Something that is questionable is, how can one wear glasses in such extreme temps?

 

[Sunshinee777]

I had brilliant thought about 15 minutes ago and I totally forgot about it.
I can’t believe this.

Anyway im in dilemma, should I get fireworks or not. Maby if I get just few.

 

[Sunshinee777]

We're headed for -30 (-22F) and that is going to be the warmest in the next week.

Yuck. Stay. Inside.