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Thats very good news mate

I do need to see a dentist,however. My molars on both sides need to be pulled, and there is much added work that needs doing. I started my personal dental care far too late in life.

Hello,mate.


I wonder if you could answer a minor question. It has been a common practice of the Catholic parish across from my house to sponsor a kindof Passion ceremony during Easter weekend.

In the weeks leading to Good Friday,a group of folk drummers beat a droning cadence from the beginning of sunset to sunfall. Were drums used by Romans during executions i.e. during a orisoner being marched to a tree?

I find that the current custom as being somewhat grating.

If you or someone could give me an answer, it could be a bit helpful.





One for the road.
Speak soon!!

This will help explain mate.

http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/ancient-pagan-origins-easter-001571?page=0%2C1

Roman drums and horns were very common at official functions. The fact that drums were commonly used in the Roman world for ceremonial and the tradition could have been adopted. They have one benefit that it takes only a short time to learn.

But drums are a Mexican tradition but that goes on for a week week long and they have a procession every day for a week. That could have very easily found its way into traditional church ritual.

So it would seem,bob.


Thank you for the answer.

You are very welcome mate

How are you today

In good shape, mostly.


It has cooled off some, here. Thete was a bit of rain last night as well.

That's good news mate what have you been doing to pass the time this weekend

Naught much, mate.

Listening to music for the most part.

I'm afraid of doing much walking about due to my allergies.

Don't blame you allergies are a difficult things to live with.
What were you listening to today

Mostly university radio stations, as they tend ti play a much more varied songlist in comparison to commercial radio.

Sounds good listening, any good books about

Ah...

I've fallen off the reading wagon as of late.

I guess that I'm a bit overly focused on news and the like.

You enjoy it more after a break you have to be in the mood to read.

That's true.

How's the family doing??
s okay??

Time to sign off for tonight mate, see you soon for the road and take care

PS All good here and cats find mate

Thank you for the company, sleep well!