tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post2669276670725163171..comments2024-03-15T19:18:22.881-05:00Comments on Servant and Steward: Just for kicksRev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-59251959502168695902007-04-28T12:24:00.000-05:002007-04-28T12:24:00.000-05:00Which reminds me. I have to figure out a new form ...Which reminds me. I have to figure out a new form of mischief. Things are getting too quiet.Jeffrey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227411938775535934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-59501160320413164672007-04-28T11:38:00.000-05:002007-04-28T11:38:00.000-05:00LOL!I've always said: "Normal is boring and boring...LOL!<BR/><BR/>I've always said: "Normal is boring and boring's no fun."Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-81170307242483333852007-04-28T11:34:00.000-05:002007-04-28T11:34:00.000-05:00You guys are really weird. Just the sort that fit...You guys are really weird. Just the sort that fit in a rennfaire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-86604387411065350642007-04-28T07:31:00.000-05:002007-04-28T07:31:00.000-05:00Actually, we have several lakes right around Effin...Actually, we have several lakes right around Effingham. A trireme would be a lot of fun! I wonder where you get one...Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-59425055930017654752007-04-28T07:27:00.000-05:002007-04-28T07:27:00.000-05:00If one has an ounce of sense, one gets out of the ...If one has an ounce of sense, one gets out of the way. War elephants always had a bad reputation, though. They were intimidating, but if they weren't very well controlled, they were just as likely to panic and start acting like "friendly fire".<BR/>It would make a big splash at a RenFaire, though. After all, historical accuracy isn't their forte anyway.<BR/>It's a good thing you're not closer to the lakes. It'd be a trireme next.Jeffrey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227411938775535934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-11194122082446953572007-04-27T19:58:00.000-05:002007-04-27T19:58:00.000-05:00How right you are!What if I showed up with a war e...How right you are!<BR/><BR/>What if I showed up with a war elephant?<BR/><BR/>I've often wondered - well, alright, not too often - just what <I>does</I> one do if a war elephant comes at you? Horses are big enough, but an elephant?Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-16135891698865117172007-04-27T18:34:00.000-05:002007-04-27T18:34:00.000-05:00To most of the RenFaire sort, that wouldn't even c...To most of the RenFaire sort, that wouldn't even come close to being odd.Jeffrey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227411938775535934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-59690535841056212222007-04-27T13:10:00.000-05:002007-04-27T13:10:00.000-05:00I often wander around the office without shoes on ...I often wander around the office without shoes on - does that count?<BR/><BR/>If it doesn't I often for walks around the track at our high school in a t-shirt (often with a DrPepper logo), shorts and sandals to pray the rosary.<BR/><BR/>Surely that'll count :)Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-2628970465256075712007-04-27T12:56:00.000-05:002007-04-27T12:56:00.000-05:00Fr. Zehnle, don't worry about the "odd" people. T...Fr. Zehnle, don't worry about the "odd" people. That's most of the fun!!! Wear civvies for a day & let your hair down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-88739984563183212302007-04-26T17:28:00.000-05:002007-04-26T17:28:00.000-05:00I, too, have always wanted to attend a Renaissance...I, too, have always wanted to attend a Renaissance Faire but never have because, well, many of the people who frequent these gatherings are... a little odd?<BR/><BR/>Maybe one day I'll go. I would love to be a piece on a giant chess board. I'll take the king's knight!Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-78585427865216632322007-04-26T15:26:00.000-05:002007-04-26T15:26:00.000-05:00Boy, did I get that wrong. I pegged you for a Pyt...Boy, did I get that wrong. I pegged you for a Python fan since they are so medevial. Don't worry, no offense taken. We all have our likes and dislikes and we should respect them.<BR/><BR/>Have you ever attended a Renaissance Faire? I always thought it would be cool to go, but I haven't made it yet. Of course, I would like to be the queen on the human chess board! My husband would certainly attest to that (although I am in no way a princess!)<BR/><BR/>Have a good evening.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381445346226109566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-74166171449986252982007-04-26T12:23:00.000-05:002007-04-26T12:23:00.000-05:00I like the Holy Grail for absurdity purposes but t...I like the Holy Grail for absurdity purposes but the idea of Spamalot (no offense to Ellen) turns me off, too. Not sure why that is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-77751450706878894752007-04-26T10:08:00.000-05:002007-04-26T10:08:00.000-05:00Oh, Ellen, I simply despise Monty Python and the H...Oh, Ellen, I simply despise Monty Python and the Holy Grail.<BR/><BR/>It seems to me that attempted humor can go one of two ways: it can be so dumb it's funny, or it can be so dumb it's just plain stupid. The latter is my take on Monty Python, but I seem to be one of few who see it this way.Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-17048438221467068282007-04-26T09:56:00.000-05:002007-04-26T09:56:00.000-05:00Oh, so you were only 12! LOL Enjoy it now, becau...Oh, so you were only 12! LOL Enjoy it now, because when you start to look you age, it isn't as much fun.<BR/><BR/>Since you like things Medieval, I would recommend seeing Spamalot. It is a wonderful spoof on Monty Python's Holy Grail.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381445346226109566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-69444063638415127672007-04-26T07:31:00.000-05:002007-04-26T07:31:00.000-05:00A nice battering ram like Grond wouldn't hurt eith...A nice battering ram like Grond wouldn't hurt either...Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-31485694493876055152007-04-25T22:53:00.000-05:002007-04-25T22:53:00.000-05:00I'm a trebuchet man, Father. Nothing compares with...I'm a trebuchet man, Father. Nothing compares with a good trebuchet and a goodly sized rock that it can hurl.<BR/>Like the ones shown in Lord of the Rings in the siege of Gondor. Cool.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356738924839809045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-91093363997406974012007-04-25T21:24:00.000-05:002007-04-25T21:24:00.000-05:00Ummm...that would have been Winter of...2004? I t...Ummm...that would have been Winter of...2004? I think that's right.Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-1457542334695419332007-04-25T21:13:00.000-05:002007-04-25T21:13:00.000-05:00I was wondering the same thing.I was wondering the same thing.Jeffrey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227411938775535934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-34900997244584067222007-04-25T21:04:00.000-05:002007-04-25T21:04:00.000-05:00You look young now, but you look about 12 in that ...You look young now, but you look about 12 in that picture. When was it taken?Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381445346226109566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-49704140823573556482007-04-25T20:05:00.000-05:002007-04-25T20:05:00.000-05:00We'll know for sure if the Swiss Guard take up res...We'll know for sure if the Swiss Guard take up residence there.Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-54067051276472517742007-04-25T19:43:00.000-05:002007-04-25T19:43:00.000-05:00I remember the cannon balls from when I was there ...I remember the cannon balls from when I was there in `80. The ballista might be a more recent addition. An arms buildup?Brad Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799084432981230598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-74122877203142876492007-04-25T19:00:00.000-05:002007-04-25T19:00:00.000-05:00Jeron: I wear the cassock about half of the time s...<B>Jeron</B>: I wear the cassock about half of the time simply because I find it far more comfortable than a suit. Ties are horrible, but suit jackets aren't much better.<BR/><BR/>That particular morning my fellow seminarian pilgrims where on our way to a meeting with Cardinal Arinze. We stopped at the castle on our way.<BR/><BR/><B>Ellen</B>: Ah, yes, I could see it, too... That would be fun! <BR/><BR/><B>Brad</B>: I, too, would prefer a trebuchet, but, sadly, I never did find one in Rome.Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-11719627995917702282007-04-25T18:26:00.000-05:002007-04-25T18:26:00.000-05:00I`d personally prefer a big honkin` trebuchet, but...I`d personally prefer a big honkin` trebuchet, but this does look a bit more mobile,Brad Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799084432981230598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-19195418481138413232007-04-25T17:03:00.000-05:002007-04-25T17:03:00.000-05:00Some how I picture you traveling with that that we...Some how I picture you traveling with that that weapon in tow on your way to some Renaissance Faire. Although the cassock might not work in battle!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381445346226109566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-66842592324309934452007-04-25T14:40:00.000-05:002007-04-25T14:40:00.000-05:00I agree fully.Jeron: I agree with you, too. That r...I agree fully.<BR/>Jeron: I agree with you, too. That really scares me.Jeffrey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227411938775535934noreply@blogger.com