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by afinn
Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Chris “Ted” Carroll
Replies: 10
Views: 9883

Re: Chris “Ted” Carroll

Ah, a great memory...so it was Mason, I wasn't sure, thought it was McDaras, so glad that I had the honor of meeting Chris and having some great craic in his company.....I wonder who took that pic......could someone mail me a copy that I could get printed? Might be able to do it from this one, i'll ...
by afinn
Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Chris “Ted” Carroll
Replies: 10
Views: 9883

Re: Chris “Ted” Carroll

Very very very sad news I had many a good chat with him over the years, I had many a good paddle with Chris, one great one for me under the Cliffs of Moher, another on a weekend camping trip where me and him "got married" on Mc Daras island...a great fun filled weekend due in no small part...
by afinn
Fri Apr 26, 2019 3:42 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Streamstown meet
Replies: 27
Views: 25497

Re: Streamstown meet

That is true Brian, but how do you know that??? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by afinn
Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The truth at last!
Replies: 9
Views: 8741

Re: The truth at last!

Yes and no to the above David. There are many driving forces and instincts which propel us through life including, but not exclusively the Ego. The ego is a drive in a roundabout sort of way. Many or most people do go into whatever past time and live their life as a result of ego but it is a poor ma...
by afinn
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: The truth at last!
Replies: 9
Views: 8741

Re: The truth at last!

Ergo.....Ergo.....gonna have to look that up... Had to look up psychobabblisst too (forgive the spelling) and got this...... "Psychobabble is a form of speech or writing that uses psychological jargon, buzzwords, and esoteric language to create an impression of truth or plausibility. The term i...
by afinn
Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The truth at last!
Replies: 9
Views: 8741

Re: The truth at last!

Brilliant Conor........
I know that gentleman you speak of and he makes a very good point.......
Ask anyone who studies the human mind, a Psychoanalyst, Psychologist, Buddhist etc and they will tell you that the problem is caused by what Freud called the Ich......BUT it can be overcome.............
by afinn
Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The truth at last!
Replies: 9
Views: 8741

Re: The truth at last!

Brilliant Conor........
I know that gentleman you speak of and he makes a very good point.......
Ask anyone who studies the human mind, a Psychoanalyst, Psychologist, Buddhist etc and they will tell you that the problem is caused by what Freud called the Ich......BUT it can be overcome.............
by afinn
Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sea kayaking in the news media
Replies: 0
Views: 4338

Sea kayaking in the news media

A great article in last Saturdays Times from Paddy Woodworth whom I had the pleasure of meeting when he was out paddling with Shearwater SEa Kayaking..... FOR THE BIRDS: THE JOY OF SEA-KAYAKING Out on the open seas, getting up close with many species of wildlife . . . it doesn’t get much better Padd...
by afinn
Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway -Weekend 25thAugust 2018
Replies: 19
Views: 22746

Re: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway - Weekend 18th August 2018

Ohhhh yes, gonna have to try to make this one so I am so I am.....
by afinn
Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Holyhead-Dublin
Replies: 9
Views: 7490

Re: Holyhead-Dublin

I was on Irish Ferries, no particular reason except it was the first ferry on that particular Sat......no pre booking just rolled up with the Explorer on kayak trolly as hand luggage, not a bother.......no extra cost...