Sabot Saloon IX

[BonnieBlue]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

Mine made the same agreement - and my parents must have had a very liberal priest to marry an Atheist because my father never made any bones about being one. He also went to Christmas Eve Mass and maybe one or two others, but that was it. However, he sought out Catholic Schools where we were stationed and put me in school with the good nuns.

Funny how those nuns all loved him. He would chauffeur them at times and treat them like queens - my father could be very charming when he set his mind to it.


No one cares if you bob up and down or not. A lot of people can't for one reason or the other.

Katie, sounds like your father wanted you brought up in a religious atmosphere and that could be a good thing. As for the Catholic service where I felt so foolish, I was just trying to show respect.......but sometimes, I suppose it's best just not to try at the risk of looking foolish. The family knew how much we cared for them and that's all that mattered.

[sfga6970]

Don't worry about that Bonnie. When I was in Vietnam, Chaplains would fly in to visit our camp (very rarely) but I always managed to go to the service regardless of the Religion or the denomination of the Padre. They came to minister to all of us equally.

[Woodmonkey]

Originally Posted by BonnieBlue

Katie, sounds like your father wanted you brought up in a religious atmosphere and that could be a good thing. As for the Catholic service where I felt so foolish, I was just trying to show respect.......but sometimes, I suppose it's best just not to try at the risk of looking foolish. The family knew how much we cared for them and that's all that mattered.

He really liked the discipline of the Catholic schools, plus he looked at it as part of his promise to bring any children up as Catholics.

Yes, that's all that mattered - and I really doubt that anyone thought you looked foolish.

[BonnieBlue]

Originally Posted by sfga6970

Don't worry about that Bonnie. When I was in Vietnam, Chaplains would fly in to visit our camp (very rarely) but I always managed to go to the service regardless of the Religion or the denomination of the Padre. They came to minister to all of us equally.

Right you are Paul. I have no qualms about attending other churches.......when it get's right down to it, 99% of them have the same goal and share a common bond.

[BonnieBlue]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

He really liked the discipline of the Catholic schools, plus he looked at it as part of his promise to bring any children up as Catholics.

Yes, that's all that mattered - and I really doubt that anyone thought you looked foolish.

Thanks Katie

[sfga6970]

Morning all! Fresh hot steaming double Irish is on the bar, both regular and unleaded. There is also a pot of hot, spoon melting Orderly Room coffee prepared for those who prefer it. Help yourselves.

[Snowden]

Originally Posted by sfga6970

Morning all! Fresh hot steaming double Irish is on the bar, both regular and unleaded. There is also a pot of hot, spoon melting Orderly Room coffee prepared for those who prefer it. Help yourselves.

Good morning, Paul! thanks for making the coffee:

How are you this lovely cold April morning?