Bad beat/Moaning/Venting thread - Mammy told me not to come.

[dobby]

We were in Dublin in 2008 when pride was on. Young fella was 6 maybe? the kids were happy at their snap bracelets they got. Fast forward a week.

Tony is up in LK and I have his CV to give to my neighbours. Two guys who lived together. I had always said they were brothers, more because of the noise that was heard regular and didn't want any questions asked just yet.

I am standing with one of the blokes, Lewis walks up and casually asks if they were gay. I didn't know where to look. None of us knew where to look. I didn't want the guys think I was talking about them in the house and I explained we had been at pride in Dublin the week before

Are they gay?

[Wombatman]

In fairness that is a bit of a weird outfit for anyone to wear to a presumably family friendly event.

Weirdness?

Raise.

[rounders123]

And what did you want to be giving them Tony cv for!?

[Raoul Duke III]

Best cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?

[limpwhacker]

Weirdness?

Raise.

Classic

[MrsFlushdraw]

Are they gay?

Yeah, was just caught off guard with the question as I didn't think he knew what it was.

And what did you want to be giving them Tony cv for!?

Haha, relocating to Donegal obv

[Hooch]

With the final major of the golfing year starting Thursday, has anybody here signed up to Eleven Sport? seen as its not on Sky or BBC

[mocata]

Best cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?

IT luggage savage value

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9100073

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[rounders123]

Yeah, was just caught off guard with the question as I didn't think he knew what it was.



Haha, relocating to Donegal obv

You can move to Donegal without giving a cv to your neighbours!?
Seriously still dont get it!?

[dobby]

Yeah, was just caught off guard with the question as I didn't think he knew what it was.
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Good read by the kid imo

[Strewelpeter]

Paging Denny to thread #TSLA

What does it mean apart from bankrupting a lot of shorts?

popcorn.gif

[Opr]

Isn't that close to 100bn to take it private? He obviously has some huge faith in him somewhere as surely he can't finance that himself.

Opr

[Goodluck2me]

One thing I've noticed lately is that a lot of places have cut their standard bag size from 250g to 200 - and remained at same price.

Keep a watchful eye out for such villainy.

It's called Smallflation and has been most vividly seen in tins of roses and Quality street at Christmas.

Best cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?

I've generally bought samsonite 4-wheel cases in Arnotts for c. €85, I wouldn't go back to 2 again, and the two-year warranty has proven useful so keep the receipt.

[Keane]

It's called Smallflation and has been most vividly seen in tins of roses and Quality street at Christmas.

The next step is to reintroduce the original bag as 'family size' or similar at an inflated price. In a few months they can get rid of the smaller size again and start the process over.

[Arazi]

I see this is page 1966 of the Moaning/Bad Beat thread, a year that has become synonymous with a bad beat for the rest of the world after the Sasnaighs won the World Cup.

[dobby]

I see this is page 1966 of the Moaning/Bad Beat thread, a year that has become synonymous with a bad beat for the rest of the world after the Sasnaighs won the World Cup.

I'd guess it's not page 1966 for most regulars tbh

[AndyFatBastard]

Yes I definitely want the left to stop recreating the second half of Road To Wigan Pier

[Strewelpeter]

Yes I definitely want the left to stop recreating the second half of Road To Wigan Pier

it's been 40 years since i read it, you'll have to remind ne, is that that one where a narsissitic manchild turns 65 years of peace and prosperity on its head ?

[Guest]

WTF?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/07/saudi-arabia-canada-toronto-cn-tower-9-11-photo-apology

[Tar.Aldarion]

Best cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?

Something cheap and cheerful witha hardcase and 4 wheels, this is similar to what I have:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karabar-Monaco-Suitcase-litres-Wheels/dp/B015UFHQSI/ref=sr_1_6?s=luggage&ie=UTF8&qid=1533682303&sr=1-6&keywords=hard+shell+carry+on+bag

[Tar.Aldarion]

Elon sure knows how to make that stock price go up. +11% so far, would definitely hit $420 due to mouth foaming in the end.

Any reason to you know, not just buy a load of these shares now?
Also lookng at the various offerings on degiro, why such a disparity in prices from different exchanges? Why not just buy the cheaper? (noob here)

[darwinatemyhamster]

It's called Smallflation and has been most vividly seen in tins of roses and Quality street at Christmas.


I've generally bought samsonite 4-wheel cases in Arnotts for c. €85, I wouldn't go back to 2 again, and the two-year warranty has proven useful so keep the receipt.

if the warranty has proven that useful how much of a recommendation is this?

[MrsFlushdraw]

You can move to Donegal without giving a cv to your neighbours!?
Seriously still dont get it!?

Recruitment consultant!

[MrsFlushdraw]

Best cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?

This might not be what you looking for, but these to have are fantastic. When we bought they were classed as "maximum capacity hand luggage" only place on ebay with them has them classes as shopping bag.

They are great, holds everything you need for a week away. Can get loads in and they very light.
We have the grey ones and they are brilliant.
35l capacity and weighs under 1kg.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/20-LIGHT-WEIGHT-WHEELED-SHOPPER-FOLDING-SHOPPING-TROLLEY-BAG-ON-4-WHEELS-/261441692519?var=&hash=item3cdf23a367%3Am%3AmHoBc-r778Fxo0AF9cd8NKg

[MrsFlushdraw]

All knowing BBV, I am looking for holiday insurance for my upcoming cruise in the Caribbean. I used to use insureandgo and they were really reasonable, used them for Vegas etc.

This time they are a fortune!
Anyone have any other they recommend, that isn't tied to their bank?

Thanks

[shrapnel]

All knowing BBV, I am looking for holiday insurance for my upcoming cruise in the Caribbean. I used to use insureandgo and they were really reasonable, used them for Vegas etc.

This time they are a fortune!
Anyone have any other they recommend, that isn't tied to their bank?

Thanks

Just use travelsupermarket to find the best deal

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[Keane]

For two or three days surely you are better off with a duffle? It won't be taken off you in the queue like the wheeled bags are and if you can't carry it comfortably on your shoulder then you have overpacked.

I have one of these I'm quite happy with https://herschel.eu/shop/duffles/nov...10026-00055-OS

I always find there's something a bit undignified about a man wheeling around a tiny carry-on suitcase.

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[Denny Crane]

Elon sure knows how to make that stock price go up. +11% so far, would definitely hit $420 due to mouth foaming in the end.

Any reason to you know, not just buy a load of these shares now?
Also lookng at the various offerings on degiro, why such a disparity in prices from different exchanges? Why not just buy the cheaper? (noob here)

If the market actually believed him it would be a lot higher.

Pretty amazing that a guy with a long history of fraud and broken promises manages to sell having even less public oversight as a positive thing for shareholders.

Can't wait for this to all unfold in years to come, gonna make a great documentary. You'd like to think in this day and age that such a level of fraud and delusion isn't possible but Theranos and Musk show how long these things can go on.

Isn't that close to 100bn to take it private? He obviously has some huge faith in him somewhere as surely he can't finance that himself.

Opr

70bn + 9bn in debt, for a company that's borrowed against everything, even from it's own customers, that's burning through cash, is about to lose the federal subsidy for electric cars, and which is facing more and more competition. It's crazy.

But look how long these things can go on for:

Theranos (/ˈθɛrənoʊs/) is a privately held health technology corporation[3] known for its false claims to have devised blood tests that only needed very small amounts of blood.[4][5] Founded in 2003 by then-19-year old Elizabeth Holmes,[6] Theranos raised more than US$700 million from venture capitalists and private investors,[7] resulting in a $10 billion valuation at its peak in 2013 and 2014.[8][9][10] Investors and the media hyped Theranos as a breakthrough in the large blood-testing market, where the US diagnostic-lab industry posts annual sales of over $70 billion. Theranos claimed its technology was revolutionary and that its tests required only about 1/100 to 1/1,000 of the amount of blood that would ordinarily be needed and cost far less than existing tests.

A turning point came in October 2015, when investigative reporter John Carreyrou of The Wall Street Journal questioned the validity of Theranos' technology.

In July 2016, Theranos received sanctions from the CMS, including the revocation of its CLIA certificate and prohibition of Holmes and other company officials from owning or operating a lab for two years.[13] Theranos announced it would close its laboratory operations and wellness centers to work on miniature medical testing machines.[14] In April 2017, Theranos said it had reached a settlement agreement with CMS.[15] Following the CMS sanctions, the Walgreens pharmacy chain terminated its contract with Theranos and filed a lawsuit claiming continuous breaches of contract. The suit was settled out of court, with Theranos compensating Walgreens for a much smaller amount than the claimed $140 million, reported at about $30 million.

On March 14, 2018, Theranos, Holmes, and former company president Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani were charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC.[16]

And Theranos had some sophisticated investors and board members, not like the huge amount of fan boys and retail investors that follow Musk.

[Denny Crane]

Are u shorting it Denny?

Tell us more please?

Yesterday another good example of why despite thinking that Tesla is going to zero I've been holding off. Musk is just so good

[Dice75]

Mrs is on a few weeks hols and went down to the sticks with me to follow Friday.

She was taking a video with the kids and selection of her parents, aunts, uncles etc when the young lad pipes up "the zip is broken on my ducking jacket mammy"...

Mother in law "what did you say?"

2yo.."ducking jacket"

MIL.. "thats a silly word, we wont say that"

2yo.."daddy says it"


Daddys in ducking trouble on Friday id say.

[Guest]

Would be the greatest short squeeze of all time, genius if he can pull it off.

Any decent spots to read a bit more on details?

[The Aul Switcharoo]

Mrs is on a few weeks hols and went down to the sticks with me to follow Friday.

She was taking a video with the kids and selection of her parents, aunts, uncles etc when the young lad pipes up "the zip is broken on my ducking jacket mammy"...

Mother in law "what did you say?"

2yo.."ducking jacket"

MIL.. "thats a silly word, we wont say that"

2yo.."daddy says it"


Daddys in ducking trouble on Friday id say.

Why is he not saying fucking jacket?

[Dice75]

Why is he not saying fucking jacket?

Coz hes 2 i guess and cant pronounce it correctly. I'll work on it over the weekend for you and report back.

[MrsFlushdraw]

Been discussing this on a Scottish debating forum. Interesting to hear everyone's thoughts.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/primary-one-children-will-be-told-your-gender-is-what-you-decide-1-4779133

[ionapaul]

All knowing BBV, I am looking for holiday insurance for my upcoming cruise in the Caribbean. I used to use insureandgo and they were really reasonable, used them for Vegas etc.

This time they are a fortune!
Anyone have any other they recommend, that isn't tied to their bank?

Thanks

I pretty much never get travel insurance, other than for skiing holidays - anyone else the same, or does everyone get insurance?

Just feel like medical insurance abroad is the most important aspect of it, and that's already covered if you have private health insurance.

[ionapaul]

Been discussing this on a Scottish debating forum. Interesting to hear everyone's thoughts.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/primar...cide-1-4779133

I think being too proactive and actually going out asking young children to consider these issues isn't necessary and will lead to more problems than solutions. For this issue that impacts a tiny % of the population, surely being reactive to the handful of children that have questions is much better than bringing it to the attention of every single young kid out there?

[Raoul Duke III]

Mrs is on a few weeks hols and went down to the sticks with me to follow Friday.

She was taking a video with the kids and selection of her parents, aunts, uncles etc when the young lad pipes up "the zip is broken on my ducking jacket mammy"...

Mother in law "what did you say?"

2yo.."ducking jacket"

MIL.. "thats a silly word, we wont say that"

2yo.."daddy says it"


Daddys in ducking trouble on Friday id say.

My kids love the word 'gobshite' and use it liberally.

[MrsFlushdraw]

I pretty much never get travel insurance, other than for skiing holidays - anyone else the same, or does everyone get insurance?

Just feel like medical insurance abroad is the most important aspect of it, and that's already covered if you have private health insurance.

My worry is something happening in the US and not having it. And on a cruise ship if god forbid something happens.

I think being too proactive and actually going out asking young children to consider these issues isn't necessary and will lead to more problems than solutions. For this issue that impacts a tiny % of the population, surely being reactive to the handful of children that have questions is much better than bringing it to the attention of every single young kid out there?

Totally, unless they ask or say, then don't! leave to the parents discretion maybe.

[bohsman]

My worry is something happening in the US and not having it. And on a cruise ship if god forbid something happens.



Totally, unless they ask or say, then don't! leave to the parents discretion maybe.

Did you get revolut? Premium comes with travel insurance.

Girls play with dolls, boys play with guns and are mean to girls they like is bad teaching that clearly leads to issues. I don't know where the line is but change seems good. There has obviously been some movement anyway with Disney princesses no longer waiting for someone to come and kiss them while they sleep etc. Seems good that it's being debated and also looks like a bit of scaremongering from tabloids and the usual suspects on worst case scenarios.

[Solksjaer!]

My kids love the word 'gobshite' and use it liberally.

Call me old fashioned if you like but I think they should call you Daddy or something more respectful

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[bohsman]

If you were to discuss teaching religion to kids if it had never been done before it would be very easy to fill the papers with news that we are going to be teaching 5 year olds about some of the darkest weirdest shit in the bible but that's obviously not how it works.

[Lao Lao]

I pretty much never get travel insurance, other than for skiing holidays - anyone else the same, or does everyone get insurance?

Just feel like medical insurance abroad is the most important aspect of it, and that's already covered if you have private health insurance.

I used to never get it but Mrs Lao Lao has insisted on it for every holiday we've ever gone on together, was a bit suspicious at first, especially when we were near the edge of cliffs

I suppose it's a small price to pay for peace of mind

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[bp_me]

I used to never get it but Mrs Lao Lao has insisted on it for every holiday we've ever gone on together, was a bit suspicious at first, especially when we were near the edge of cliffs

I suppose it's a small price to pay for peace of mind

We travel so much that it was easier to buy a multi-trip policy with the AA. Didn't get US cover as it's not on our radar but they offer that too.

[MrsFlushdraw]

Did you get revolut? Premium comes with travel insurance.

Girls play with dolls, boys play with guns and are mean to girls they like is bad teaching that clearly leads to issues. I don't know where the line is but change seems good. There has obviously been some movement anyway with Disney princesses no longer waiting for someone to come and kiss them while they sleep etc. Seems good that it's being debated and also looks like a bit of scaremongering from tabloids and the usual suspects on worst case scenarios.

I have a revolut business account, so not sure if that applies there. yes, the account is in my name etc as a company Director, but not used it properly yet.

[DeadParrot]

I'd wager it's not just US politics that has been impacted


Take the Trump-lite from across the water saying women in burkas look like bank robbers or post boxes
and now wont apologise for saying it

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45096519

Boris gets front page exposure for saying something stupid, idiots lap it up because he is just "saying what we all think". The tolerant view is seen as the enemy telling people how to think, and before you know it British politics is no longer a debate about Brexit, taxes, worker's rights, the economy etc but a pitched battle between tolerance and intolerance, and the actual important stuff is no longer deemed worthy of discussion.

The notion of politics has changed from who has the best ideas to who has the best soundbite, be it stupid or not.

It's fucking infuriating.

[Raoul Duke III]

Call me old fashioned if you like but I think they should call you Daddy or something more respectful

The day must be coming soon where your adorable young lad decides to try out the idea of calling you a 'fucker'.

Call me back then.

[Raoul Duke III]

Tesla is childs play next to the VW short squeeze of 2008.

The Hunt Bros silver short squeeze is a decent contender even if it ended in disaster for them. (not the best article on the issue, but Beyond Greed is a brilliant read on it.)

The first of those was tremendous entertainment!

[Lao Lao]

We travel so much that it was easier to buy a multi-trip policy with the AA. Didn't get US cover as it's not on our radar but they offer that too.

Yeah, we changed to yearly after the first 18 months or so as it was less hassle and better value. Think we did one through the VHI and then Allianz.

[Solksjaer!]

The day must be coming soon where your adorable young lad decides to try out the idea of calling you a 'fucker'.

Call me back then.

I'm sure he will and I will be agast. It's his younger brother I'm more concerned about . He bypasses such pleasantries and just loafs me.
I expect death by misadventure long before I join SP in his retirement village.

[RichieM]

I'd wager it's not just US politics that has been impacted


Take the Trump-lite from across the water saying women in burkas look like bank robbers or post boxes
and now wont apologise for saying it

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45096519

Boris gets front page exposure for saying something stupid, idiots lap it up because he is just "saying what we all think". The tolerant view is seen as the enemy telling people how to think, and before you know it British politics is no longer a debate about Brexit, taxes, worker's rights, the economy etc but a pitched battle between tolerance and intolerance, and the actual important stuff is no longer deemed worthy of discussion.

The notion of politics has changed from who has the best ideas to who has the best soundbite, be it stupid or not.


It's fucking infuriating.

In fairness the tolerant view thinks that teaching kids that they can pick their gender is a good idea while parents are spending their time trying to teach boundary’s.

[elbows]

The day must be coming soon where your adorable young lad decides to try out the idea of calling you a 'fucker'.

Call me back then.

My 2 year old has started saying bye bye poo poo head as I head off to work.

[Silver-Tiger]

Signed up to Eleven Sports on Android for the PGA. I see people crying in the reviews that Chromecast / Smart TV support is not available yet. Can anyone confirm? This is commercial suicide if so. The option to cast your screen may be there but I, like everyone else, likes to respond to messages, take calls and arse on here and Twitter when watching 8 hours of straight Golf.

[Solksjaer!]

Signed up to Eleven Sports on Android for the PGA. I see people crying in the reviews that Chromecast / Smart TV support is not available yet. Can anyone confirm? This is commercial suicide if so. The option to cast your screen may be there but I, like everyone else, likes to respond to messages, take calls and arse on here and Twitter when watching 8 hours of straight Golf.

1st 2 rounds free on Facebook

[Jibzzzz]

Speaking of Coffee, this is a decent Bargain - https://www.coffeeclick.ie/product/l...modo-mio-minu/

LOVECOFFEE10 for another 10r off.

€24 is a steal.

€6 delivery charge or buy pods to bring you up to the free delivery mark.

[DeadParrot]

In fairness the tolerant view thinks that teaching kids that they can pick their gender is a good idea while parents are spending their time trying to teach boundary’s.

I think you have missed my point.
2nd paragraph probably does it more succinctly.
either left or right, the views need to be radical to be heard and so balanced views and actual important points about education, health, tax etc etc etc are lost.
Is it more important we talk about education standards and improving methods of teaching
or telling preschoolers they can choose their gender? Obviously one is a radical view and as such garners media attention, clicks and views and the important one is pushed aside for another day.