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

[Solksjaer!]

Anyone out there ever used one of those mobile phone bags that you can use in water? Needing something for the Caribbean/Miami as we don't want to leave any valuables lying around. We def want to take one of our phones for photographs though, so leaving it in the room is not the answer.

Thanks!

Thinly veiled brag Gilser.

[Solksjaer!]

Was out in Sandymount earlier doing the aul trail walk that leads to the poolbeg pier. There was a father and two kids on scooters slightly ahead. As we entered slightly rougher terrain on the walk the kids became a bit disgruntled as they weren't getting much momentum going on the scooters. The girl gave up efforts and cried to the dad "can you hold this for a while" to which he replied in the strongest Dublin 4 accent you can imagine, "just fock it away loike". So both kids picked up their scooters, gave them a few heave ho's and threw them off the hill and all three of them burst into hysterical laughter.

We're obscenely back!

I'll give ya a tenner for the two

[The Situation]

Booked Jimmy's Hall after relentless praise of it here.

I like the voluntary donation instead of booking fee they use on their site, is that common? Haven't seen it before, wonder if that works out more profitable for them.

[Kayroo]

Our eldest is going to see Hamilton when she goes to London in September, she has been raving about it for a while.

I saw the London production. It is superb. Really quite extraordinary. She must have ID and the card she bought the tickets with. They don't mess around with that stuff.

[dobby]

Booked Jimmy's Hall after relentless praise of it here.

I like the voluntary donation instead of booking fee they use on their site, is that common? Haven't seen it before, wonder if that works out more profitable for them.

Was wondering the same. We booked two €20 tickets and left a fiver donation. Missus booked it and booked the wrong Saturday. Rang to see if we could switch dates and they said there's normally a fee but wouldn't charge it cos we made a donation so they seem to appreciate even small ones.

Prefer that way to the way the olympia does it and sticks an extra euro or two on top of an already expensive booking fee.

[Flushdraw]

Bad beat city!

https://www.pokernews.com/news/2018/08/bad-beat-on-the-bad-beat-jackpot-straight-flush-quads-31872.htm?itm_content=pn-hp-hero-2

[hotspur]

Well The Abbey will receive over 10% of the entire Arts Council funding this year, so they could easily give you the fiver and still be sitting pretty.

Speaking of theatre, I saw a great Midsummer Night's Dream at the Kilkenny Arts festival a couple of weekends ago. Was just looking at Footsbarn Theatre who are doing a version of it here over the next while. Highly recommend them, so if you're around any of their venues I suggest going:

http://www.footsbarn.com/tour/

Might make it to Clonakilty Guitar Festival in a few weeks, as I'll be living in Cork by then.

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[Dice75]

SO... the missus drags you to Britney fucking Spears

What do you do?

Well if you are from Sligo...

Obviously... watch the highlights of de Rovers win away in Limerick

Only one Rovers in LOI, back in your box there country boy.

[V for Vendetta]

Was out in Sandymount earlier doing the aul trail walk that leads to the poolbeg pier. There was a father and two kids on scooters slightly ahead. As we entered slightly rougher terrain on the walk the kids became a bit disgruntled as they weren't getting much momentum going on the scooters. The girl gave up efforts and cried to the dad "can you hold this for a while" to which he replied in the strongest Dublin 4 accent you can imagine, "just fock it away loike". So both kids picked up their scooters, gave them a few heave ho's and threw them off the hill and all three of them burst into hysterical laughter.

We're obscenely back!

Finished up a bit early at the office on wigmore st in london today. Decided to walk through Mayfair to Victoria station rather than get the tube. Down past Claridges and numerous other ultra high end establishments. We’re in the ha’penny place compared to over here. The wealth is unreal and regular working millionaires are nothing but Joe Schmoes.

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[V for Vendetta]

I'm sure we also could have fancy Claridges & co, if we were also so warmly welcoming of corrupt money from abroad. 90% of Brits earn less than £50k a year though so the average Brit isn't getting much of a chance to shop in those places.

Ah yes but there is something about the concentrated wealth in London which is just surreal. My place has about ten guys who earn a million a year. They’re only well off in this town.

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[6starpool]

Only one Rovers in LOI, back in your box there country boy.

Wicklow Shams.

[Dice75]

Wicklow Shams.

Forgot im prob outnumbered here alright...

My Uncle and family ended up in Strandhill back in the mid 80s. He was staunch Rovers from living in Milltown.

Settled down and ended up a Sligo fan with the 2 young lads and brought them up to RDS back when Rovers were there. We all had asome grub and some of us a few pints and headed to the game.

His eldest(my cousin) was probably about 14 at the time and despite culchie reputations hadnt had a pint but hr can be a thick fucker even to this day.

Anyway walking just before the ground a gang of maybe 20 Rovers lads (fairly iffy tbf) spot the 4 Sligo jerseys behind me and the aul lad and start with the sheep sounds. Uncle is laughing it off but there is almost steam coming out of the young lads ears.

Course he loses the plot aftee 2 mins and goes for them solo lol. Which be grand except for the 20 random Sligo lads about 30 yards behind.

Riot ensues.

[Hectorjelly]

Need a few more votes for match 3 & 4 of the Music King quarter finals...some great music!

http://www.irishpokerboards.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23922

http://www.irishpokerboards.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23921

Will vote myself later

[Guest]

I looked at a house share in Miltown once, fella told me house was built on the pitch, pissed myself laughing and told them I was gonna build a mini showgrounds in the garden if i moved in

Only one Rovers in LOI, back in your box there country boy.

Was in the Foggy Dew after a cup final one night and started getting this guff a few shams fanboys, started saying we were obsessed and other such shite

I started laughing and pointed out the obsession was theirs

One questioned me so I offered to fly him to Leeds, we go to the pub nearest the ground and he had to say "there was only one United, Man United" and see what happened, following week I would pick him up from hospital and we could do the same down West Ham or Newcastle depending on which he preferred

I then asked him was it that bad that we called ourselves de Rovers and them Wickla Shams

errr um... no guess not

Few pints, good laugh had

Forgot im prob outnumbered here alright...


Anyway walking just before the ground a gang of maybe 20 Rovers lads (fairly iffy tbf) spot the 4 Sligo jerseys behind me and the aul lad and start with the sheep sounds. Uncle is laughing it off but there is almost steam coming out of the young lads ears.

Course he loses the plot aftee 2 mins and goes for them solo lol. Which be grand except for the 20 random Sligo lads about 30 yards behind.

Riot ensues.

And now ye live halfway up the Wickla mountains, alanis morissette would probably have something to say about that

[Dice75]

I looked at a house share in Miltown once, fella told me house was built on the pitch, pissed myself laughing and told them I was gonna build a mini showgrounds in the garden if i moved in



Was in the Foggy Dew after a cup final one night and started getting this guff a few shams fanboys, started saying we were obsessed and other such shite

I started laughing and pointed out the obsession was theirs

One questioned me so I offered to fly him to Leeds, we go to the pub nearest the ground and he had to say "there was only one United, Man United" and see what happened, following week I would pick him up from hospital and we could do the same down West Ham or Newcastle depending on which he preferred

I then asked him was it that bad that we called ourselves de Rovers and them Wickla Shams

errr um... no guess not

Few pints, good laugh had



And now ye live halfway up the Wickla mountains, alanis morissette would probably have something to say about that

Go shag a sheep up Ben Bulben

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Go shag a sheep up Ben Bulben

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HorseHead elite appearing on bigtime american TV

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[Raoul Duke III]

This pope thing sounds like it is going to mess up the city for the weekend. Why can't you Catholic types host him in the field they use for the ploughing championships so that we other deviants can enjoy the civic amenities unmolested by pilgrims in bad clothes?

[MrsFlushdraw]

I saw the London production. It is superb. Really quite extraordinary. She must have ID and the card she bought the tickets with. They don't mess around with that stuff.

Oh shit, I have no idea if I paid for the tickets with my card or she did. I am going on holiday at the same time and taking my ticket. She will have ID on her though. I will check with her as soon as she gets up. I know I booked her Phantom tickets, but not sure about Hamilton. She is going with three of her Maltese friends, so will find out. I hope one of the parents didn't book them!

Thanks for letting us know, we have time to try and sort it out now.

[Silver-Tiger]

This pope thing sounds like it is going to mess up the city for the weekend. Why can't you Catholic types host him in the field they use for the ploughing championships so that we other deviants can enjoy the civic amenities unmolested by pilgrims in bad clothes?

The pope mobile is traveling around some of my cycle commute.

I must say. The place is gleaming. At least some good has come out of it. There's loads out picking leaves off the streets.

[Guest]

I must say. The place is gleaming. At least some good has come out of it. There's loads out picking leaves off the streets.

Can't be having the grand wizard seeing the things that his boss put there.

[MrsFlushdraw]

One of our own Themadchef from Achill Island has recently got her book published. She has just had it confirmed that Easons in Ballina and Castlebar and will also feature on their website. For those who were at Tony and I's wedding, you would have met her in person.

Hopefully some of you can support her and get the book, even if it is for your teen!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=fifteen+ascending+katrina+gallagher

[Strewelpeter]

Was just looking at Footsbarn Theatre who are doing a version of it here over the next while. Highly recommend them, so if you're around any of their venues I suggest going:

http://www.footsbarn.com/tour/

Might make it to Clonakilty Guitar Festival in a few weeks, as I'll be living in Cork by then.

SPOILER

Footsbarn are fantastic.

Might make it to Clonakilty Guitar Festival in a few weeks, as I'll be living in Cork by then.

SPOILER

Moving out to the Beara peninsula perhaps?

Booked Jimmy's Hall after relentless praise of it here.

Awaiting the dissenting opinion with baited breath

[ComradeCollie]

This pope thing sounds like it is going to mess up the city for the weekend. Why can't you Catholic types host him in the field they use for the ploughing championships so that we other deviants can enjoy the civic amenities unmolested by pilgrims in bad clothes?

Dublin bus seem to have gone a bit overboard alright. Bad enough that there will be diversions, but you'll also have to go back to a time when you just waited for a bus with no clues as to when it might arrive.

There will be no Real Time Information available on street or on the Dublin Bus app on Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 August as major traffic diversions will be in place due to the visit of Pope Francis. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

[Solksjaer!]

Footsbarn are fantastic.


Moving out to the Beara peninsula perhaps?


Awaiting the dissenting opinion with baited breath :p

The Italian production is way better to watch.


Im working with an Abbey productions hater. Bit odd

[Solksjaer!]

Dublin bus seem to have gone a bit overboard alright. Bad enough that there will be diversions, but you'll also have to go back to a time when you just waited for a bus with no clues as to when it might arrive.

I still on occasion put my hand out for the Luas to stop.

[ArmaniJeans]

Dublin bus seem to have gone a bit overboard alright. Bad enough that there will be diversions, but you'll also have to go back to a time when you just waited for a bus with no clues as to when it might arrive.

That has to happen with diversions unfortunately - the RTPI system works on the basis of buses always using the same route and estimating the time based on how long it usually takes to travel each section. We get the same 'no RTPI' on St Patricks Day.
They really should have a 'show where the 46a/39/145 buses are now' facility instead, albeit it could only work online rather that the on-street displays.

[DeadParrot]

One of our own Themadchef from Achill Island has recently got her book published. She has just had it confirmed that Easons in Ballina and Castlebar and will also feature on their website. For those who were at Tony and I's wedding, you would have met her in person.

Hopefully some of you can support her and get the book, even if it is for your teen!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...rina+gallagher

will BUY this book.


Out of interest which format/store is best for author?

[hotspur]

Moving out to the Beara peninsula perhaps?

No, I couldn't handle that - I'm a city person (or at least that's the story I have in my head, always feel much better after a retreat in the country). I'm going to Cork city.

I suppose it's tricky to get the balance right of being isolated in the arse end of Cork not seeing other people, and seeing lots of other people but they are Corkonians.

[Raoul Duke III]

No, I couldn't handle that - I'm a city person (or at least that's the story I have in my head, always feel much better after a retreat in the country). I'm going to Cork city.

I suppose it's tricky to get the balance right of being isolated in the arse end of Cork not seeing other people, and seeing lots of other people but they are Corkonians.

Good luck with the language, you'll probably need a translator for the first few months.

[eamonhonda]

The Pope's a cunt

[Raoul Duke III]

The Pope's a cunt

I will pray for you my child

[Tar.Aldarion]

The bastard better not interfere with my brunch.


TBF he seems like a grand pope compared to the other popes.

[Raoul Duke III]

The bastard better not interfere with my brunch.

TBF he seems like a grand pope compared to the other popes.

Weren't one lot of popes big into binge drinking and riding? The Avignon Popes iirc

[Strewelpeter]

my favourite Pope

[eamonhonda]

The bastard better not interfere with my brunch.


TBF he seems like a grand pope compared to the other popes.

Not a great benchmark seeing as they all chose to take top spot in a toxic organization responsible for disgusting crimes and cover ups

[RichieM]

The Pope's a cunt

Ironic that it’s the one thing his church forbids him getting close to.

[DeadParrot]

Some clever design by Time

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[MrsFlushdraw]

will BUY this book.


Out of interest which format/store is best for author?

Amazon would be the best way online and then you can do a review, as that is what she will need to get herself off the ground. I have it on my kindle, ready to read as soon as I finish the one I am on.

[Strewelpeter]

Jason Hunter is an experienced international trade negotiator who has taken to challanging brexiteers with facts and data and general reality.

His Twitter@JasonJHunter is well worth a look as is this gem from just after the rebels shafted May's Chequers plan where he exposes Farage on his own show. Farage basically hangs up on him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPb2JO0QcqI

https://soundcloud.com/bbcradiokent/nodealbrexit-heated-debate

[Theresa]

There is a great irony in NI screwing the Brits over in the way it has for Brexit.

But its almost a shame for anyone who would want a united Ireland. I don't think there would be an appetite in the Republic for it right now given the potential costs involved and the shitstorm and work needed to get it there.

I do think though that if we never had the collapse and crisis, or if our boom time was handled better, that there would be a far greater chance of seeing it. Hindsight is 20/20 of course.

Me posting this from Canada is also not lost on me.

[6starpool]

I'd love a united Ireland if it weren't for all the people living up there.

[Lao Lao]

Trying to strike that balance of not wanting to be the first person to turn up for work drinks but at the same time getting there early enough to ensure an ample amount of free alcohol is consumed can be tricky!

[Raoul Duke III]

I see Trump's money man flipped on him today. Between him and Cohen, they know where all the bodies are buried.

[Raoul Duke III]

Trying to strike that balance of not wanting to be the first person to turn up for work drinks but at the same time getting there early enough to ensure an ample amount of free alcohol is consumed can be tricky!

Trickier to still to manage a graceful exit the minute the free booze is withdrawn....

[Solksjaer!]

I see Trump's money man flipped on him today. Between him and Cohen, they know where all the bodies are buried.

I tried to put myself into the mindset of a Trump supporter today and I mistakenly stuck a fork in my eye eating my soup.

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[Solksjaer!]

I'd love a united Ireland if it weren't for all the people living up there.

But why ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxpYW_w5pgo

[Solksjaer!]

This is a potential revolutionary race - Beto O'Rourke vs Ted Cruz. Beto wins this and I'd imagine he will wipe Trump like slime on his shoes in 2020. The guy has ALL the talking skillz and doesn't suffer from the do-gooderyness of Boston Warren. Now can he actually manage to beat one of the most powerful Republicans in most of the most strongly Republican states at a time when Republican voters know that hands control of Senate to Democrats? Who knows. But he's making a very decent run of it so far.

Depressing post

[Strewelpeter]

This is a potential revolutionary race - Beto O'Rourke vs Ted Cruz. Beto wins this and I'd imagine he will wipe Trump like slime on his shoes in 2020. The guy has ALL the talking skillz and doesn't suffer from the do-gooderyness of Boston Warren. Now can he actually manage to beat one of the most powerful Republicans in most of the most strongly Republican states at a time when Republican voters know that hands control of Senate to Democrats? Who knows. But he's making a very decent run of it so far.

That question he got the viral video from the other day was the most teed up question I've seen since Fianna Fail used to have party apparatchiks planted in the audience of Questions and Answers

Great subject to pick and very well presented retort tbf to him, anyone who has a functioning brain and hears him will understand in their heart and soul that their response is pure unadulterated racism.

I see Trump's money man flipped on him today. Between him and Cohen, they know where all the bodies are buried.

I wonder if he actually has? It all appears quite complicated.
If he has then the way the fake charity has been used as a slush fund could be a straightforward path to the exit door.

[Zod]

Weisslberg has been given immunity into the Cohen investigation, which will extend to a single question "did trump authorise you to make that payment?" of which he will say "yes" and escape charges for his part in that. It won't dig up any other dirt from teh last 20 years.

[shano1888]

Just rewatched Shane meadows' Dead mans shoes. Christ what a show.

[Raoul Duke III]

Weisslberg has been given immunity into the Cohen investigation, which will extend to a single question "did trump authorise you to make that payment?" of which he will say "yes" and escape charges for his part in that. It won't dig up any other dirt from teh last 20 years.

Would there not be fun questions asked about how exactly Trump has been financing his endeavours since no bank would touch him with a bargepole?

Cough, cough oligarchs cough.

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