Comments for Letter From Another Country

Comment on Diary of a Restaurateur by janmccourt

janmccourt — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:08:19 +0000

Thanks for your comment. I am not sure whether to be cheered or not by your tale. Key, I think is whether you really mean ‘regretting’ his time in the restaurant or ‘missing’ it. People tell me that I have created something majical here, Its just that I am still struggling to make that magic pay.

Comment on British Lop Piglets by janmccourt

janmccourt — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:05:29 +0000

I would have thought so, but not really in touch with prices at the moment. I am considering selling a couple soon, so maybe I’ll find out

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Comment on Diary of a Restaurateur by Conor Bofin

Conor Bofin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:37:18 +0000

You are obviously dedicated and passionate about your offering. Here in Ireland, the dire recession has pushed many fine restaurants over the edge into liquidation. A friend of mine ran a great place in Co. Wicklow. His place was full every night with a three week list for Saturday. He supported local organic growers and local fishermen too. He was making a go of something very worthwhile. Today, he is in a different business regretting his time in the restaurant. They went bust two and a half years ago. I am beginning to see signs that he is getting over the regret stage and is remembering the truly great things he was doing. Perhaps when things improve a bit here, he can get back to doing what he loves. I hoep he does. I enjoyed the occasional night there. Ahhh those scallops….
Conor

Comment on Jeremy Clarkson by henry adebonojo

henry adebonojo — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:01:40 +0000

I am a big fan of most things auto/auto sport and as such I am a fan of Top Gear, which is the realm in which I know Jeremy Clarkson. Generally speaking I can take his humour about cars, how well or poorly they are made and what one gets in return for parting with a fat wad of pound sterling. That said he is good for putting his foot in his mouth from time to time and should not be surprised if people push back. If he opts for outrageous potentially bothersome humour, he should expect some push back when he crosses the line. Honestly I feel it is good for him to feel the pressure of a response or outrage from time to time, because a person in his position is always but one barb away from a catastrophic/career ending outburst. It is a reminder to him that there is a line that can be crossed. Better he be reminded of that now rather than at a point where he is beyond redemption. I haven’t really followed his latest comments that closely as they appeared to me to be tabloid in nature.

Beyond all that, it is a tough time for a lot of people the world over right now financially. Some of the people he “insulted” are people he wants to buy his book and his Top Gear merchandise. I think for his own sake he should consider the balance he needs to strike.

Cheers!

Comment on DIARY OF A RESTAURATEUR by henry adebonojo

henry adebonojo — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:46:43 +0000

Well said my friend…. Give and take in daily life isn’t just determined by our social relationships with people. It sometimes extends to circumstances where we are spending money and think we deserve to be treated like kings and queens. All it takes sometimes is a little civility to get beyond an impasse, especially where services are concerned. Alas it seems that in societies the world over, civility is becoming less valued. Kudos to you and as always I wish you continued success.

Comment on British Lop Piglets by janmccourt

janmccourt — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:12 +0000

suggest you speak to the breed secretary

Comment on Real vs Spam Comments by janmccourt

janmccourt — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:03:33 +0000

Hi, thanks. My view is to take the long term view. I would rather have genuine comments from people who have some link with what I am writing about or want to read. Having the sorts of comments I have now deleted does build up an impression of an interested audience, but they are no more than leeches on the back of our efforts.

Comment on LETTER FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY – Time and Life by henryadebonojo

henryadebonojo — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:21:20 +0000

very interesting walk back in time and what it tells us about life today. Kudos to you on the awards. I wish you many more.
Also hail to you for being a part of that British tradition of “excellent raw materials”. I say that as a friend and as one who recoils against the maddening rush away some crucial elements from our past and traditions!

Comment on LETTER FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY Self-Reliance by henryadebonojo

henryadebonojo — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:14:06 +0000

You said:
“it remains the fact that the hardship has been created by a relatively small number of people, all around the world, who have risen to such dizzying heights in the worlds of banking, consultancy and politics that they lost sight of everyday reality.”

Jan, I think this part is the core of the problem and I see no redress in sight. In the realm of self reliance – I know because I am self employed – we lay it all on the line only for a precious few protected persons to put everything in jeopardy for all and sundry. They get away with things you and I never could while putting nothing at risk the way that you or I have to. I don’t know how it is in the UK but here in the US it is utterly infuriating. I just hope we can avoid what is beginning to look like a cycle of callousness. – Henry