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

[Raoul Duke III]

Whoa. Now he's done a character assassination on his former best friend. WTF.

[Raoul Duke III]

Oh, his body language is shocking.

[Raoul Duke III]

I actually believe him. Not that it matters.

[Lao Lao]

How did it smell?

Probably a stupid thing to point out but...
Sometimes the wine is ok

It actually smells OK

[Lao Lao]

It's a message from God.

I'm firmly in the Lazare camp on the God front!

[Raoul Duke III]

I'm firmly in the Lazare camp on the God front!

Exactly.

[ComradeCollie]

If it's not all an act I'd hope someone is keeping him well away from the rope and rickety stool store.

[Strewelpeter]

I actually believe him. Not that it matters.

Really

Maybe he's managed to convince himself that nothing happened or more likely its something he just doesn't remember but he's coming across to me as someone in deep denial and holding on tight to the picture he has created of himself.

She on the other hand came across to me as completely believable and seemed genuine in her motivation.

Trump will probably cut him loose, he laid out the groundwork yesterday and I can't imagine that after this performance the pollsters will be advising him to double down on another pussy grabber.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

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[Guest]

It actually smells OK

Just because the cork is gone it doesn't necessarily mean the wine is

May be drinkable, might be cookable, could be kitchen sinkable

If it smell a ok, Give it a little taste

[Lao Lao]

Just because the cork is gone it doesn't necessarily mean the wine is

May be drinkable, might be cookable, could be kitchen sinkable

If it smell a ok, Give it a little taste

Oh, I'm drinking it as it smells and tastes fine. It was just a ball sack filtering it through a sieve several times and then fishing out some of the finer bits of cork.

[Guest]

Oh, I'm drinking it as it smells and tastes fine. It was just a ball sack filtering it through a sieve several times and then fishing out some of the finer bits of cork.

Cool, have dealt with loads of people who assume the worst... As I said, probably a stupid thing to point out

[Denny Crane]

Shoulda bought more puts

[ComradeCollie]

Yeah, The Guardian coverage has been spot on. Suggests a whole lot of naivity on the Russian's part that they didn't think the Brits would do their homework before releasing the names (Brit intel have obviously been feeding The Guardian, which is grand, as they have rock solid proof to back it up imo). They seem undeniably the assasins at this stage. And they could have just not brought them on tv and continued blind denial.

[SatNav]

Oh, I'm drinking it as it smells and tastes fine. It was just a ball sack filtering it through a sieve several times and then fishing out some of the finer bits of cork.

Happened me before. Ended up sieving glass and lived to tell the tale.... Don't think I'll ever get over the musty taste though 😂

[rounders123]

Went to see Frank Pig says hello'( Butcher Boy) tonite and was dissapointed. Just a 2 man cast with one of them(John Ruddy) playing every other character which was impressive acting but I always find a 2 person cast exhausting and like to see a variety of cast.
I went to be entertained but there was nothing to laugh at really. Francie was badly lacking the underlying menace and knife edge personality of his tv counterpart. And the killing of Mrs Nugent was a cop out, just one unconvincing stab was all. Couldn't wait until it was over if I'm honest.

Wasn't the worst but it just shows what a masterpiece the film was.
The set is over but I believe they are doing a nationwide tour. Just don't go expecting it to be funny or anything like the film adaptation.

[Strewelpeter]

this is something worth supporting

[Mellor]

I pay all my income tax dues, as a citizen of this republic...

Eh???

What has being a citizen of the republic of Ireland have to do with an obligation to pay income tax in Ireland? That's a weird pedestal you've built there.

[FeetMagic]

Eh???



What has being a citizen of the republic of Ireland have to do with an obligation to pay income tax in Ireland? That's a weird pedestal you've built there.

There’s a difference between an Irish citizen not paying tax in Ireland due to emigrating for personal reasons versus an Irish citizen who deliberately sets up shop elsewhere to ensure lower taxes - seems that’s what Raoul is hammering away at

[Mellor]

There’s a difference between an Irish citizen not paying tax in Ireland due to emigrating for personal reasons versus an Irish citizen who deliberately sets up shop elsewhere to ensure lower taxes - seems that’s what Raoul is hammering away at

I understand the issue regarding tax avoidance through residency.
I'm pointing out that it has nothing to do with citizenship. So using citizen status as part of the argument is odd.

[Flushdraw]

this is something worth supporting

Posts here as Digiman

[Raoul Duke III]

I understand the issue regarding tax avoidance through residency.
I'm pointing out that it has nothing to do with citizenship. So using citizen status as part of the argument is odd.

You misrepresent.

[Flushdraw]

I see Ryanair have removed the free 10KG "carry on" bag from all flights from Nov 1st onwards, will have to pay to put them in the hold or pay for priority. If you just turn up with a bag it's a €25 fee each way.

You'll still only pay €8 on the day if you go through check-in. It's just if you want to skip check-in and take it through security, then you'll pay €25 one way at the gate. Up to you if you want to do the same again on the way back!

Such a silly move, as its just making it a real extra cost of booking flights and you also feel you are being conned out of the money. I'd imagine a lot of people will feel more comfortable paying a bit extra for another airline as it seems a slimy way of extracting cash. We'll see of course, but think they'd have been better off just hiking flight cost by 10% if thats their motivation.

Aren't planes built to carry 180 carryon bags though. No other airline seems to have the problem. It was only when they introduced the second smaller bag that they ran into problems. Meh, i don't know. Normally think all their ideas make sense, but this one seems to not make sense. E.g. I don't think you can even carry on a normal rucksack now.

You can defo still carry on a rucksack. I've always taken a laptop bag (big bag that holds 2 x 17inch laptop and others) without any issues, and they are still allowed.

I wish they wouldn't try to package it as if they are doing us a favour, and that most people are happy changing a 20kg for a 10kg at half the price. They also say it won't affect 60% of people. That's another joke.

The previous changes were fantastic, especially for families. A couple of years ago, it was a struggle trying to get a few 10kg bags onto a plane if you didn't pay priority, so you had to pay it to make sure you got overhead space near where you were seated.

The next changes were great. Rock up with some 10kg bags, and they get tagged and taken off you free of charge, and you just sat, relaxed. Why would you pay for priority when you didn't have to fight over overhead space. No brainer.

Now, it's all about money. Either you pay €6 per person for priority and you still have to drag the bags onto the plane, or you pay €8 to put them in the hold (but now you need to go through the checkin desk, and not just head through security) so that's another ballache. Plus, i have only ever had one 10kg checked in years of travelling. It's almost never been over 10kg, but i've never had to worry about it before.

In almost every flight i've done with Ryanair over the past couple of years, the non-priority passengers have had their bags tagged while in the waiting area, in the queue, and the last few at the desk. It didn't delay flights by any longer than before they brought that in. Yeah, you get what you pay for, and you can't have it every way. I'd be quite happy to pay priority, and have a choice of taking my bag on the plane, or get it checked in. Not huge issues when travelling alone, but it's when you travel with kids, there's a few more issues you need to contend with!

[KevIRL]

golf is good

[NewApproach]

Any (iPad compatible) links for the golf?

[The Situation]

Spieth killing out there

[SatNav]

Krakow advice. I see flights dirt cheap for Nov 3rd. Loads of lovely hotels extremely cheap too on booking. Com

Anyone been before that could recommend something central and safe for myself and Mia. Sightseeing break.

Also is airport far from krakow etc

Any advice appreciated ty

[Keane]

Krakow advice. I see flights dirt cheap for Nov 3rd. Loads of lovely hotels extremely cheap too on booking. Com

Anyone been before that could recommend something central and safe for myself and Mia. Sightseeing break.

Also is airport far from krakow etc

Any advice appreciated ty

We stayed in this place - http://www.palacbonerowski.com/

It's right on Main Market Square which is probably the best place to stay. Loads of options around there. I found it very safe when we were there, people very friendly.

[eamonhonda]

Where's a decent/the best off license for wine in town, I want to get someone a present of a couple of bottles, I.e. somewhere I can tell the person behind counter I want to spend x and they'll recommend, as I know feck all

[shrapnel]

Where's a decent/the best off license for wine in town, I want to get someone a present of a couple of bottles, I.e. somewhere I can tell the person behind counter I want to spend x and they'll recommend, as I know feck all

fallon & byrne had a lovely wine cellar downstairs with some very nice bottles. Is it still there?

[SatNav]

We stayed in this place - http://www.palacbonerowski.com/

It's right on Main Market Square which is probably the best place to stay. Loads of options around there. I found it very safe when we were there, people very friendly.

731 for 3 nights. Way over budget. Saw lovely places for less than 200 for the 3 nights.

Radison 283 for 3 nights 0.4 kms from place you recommended

I'd like obv to keep low as possible.

http://www.booking.com/Share-4Io54y

This Only 130 breakfast Inc for instant. Doesn't look hectic but if a good area I'd take it as plan to do alot of stuff during day.

Like this looks amazing 135. Lounge apartments, Just unsure of areas

http://www.booking.com/Share-4Gbshi

[eamonhonda]

fallon & byrne had a lovely wine cellar downstairs with some very nice bottles. Is it still there?

Yeah it's still there, probably a good place to start!

[RichieM]

Where's a decent/the best off license for wine in town, I want to get someone a present of a couple of bottles, I.e. somewhere I can tell the person behind counter I want to spend x and they'll recommend, as I know feck all

I use baggot wines and the guys are good. Don’t expect a bargain tho as there is a bit of a d4 tax

[eamonhonda]

I was thinking 50-60e, 2-3 decent bottles, am I way off?

[Tar.Aldarion]

Got Metallica tickets, seems a lot of people I know are so should be great craic.

Where's a decent/the best off license for wine in town, I want to get someone a present of a couple of bottles, I.e. somewhere I can tell the person behind counter I want to spend x and they'll recommend, as I know feck all

https://www.thecorkscrew.ie/

[DeadParrot]

Wow. Surely no point in putting Kavanaugh in front of the hearing after that. He's done.

Imagine going on with this and trying to force Republicans to vote to confirm him. They'd be crushed in November (and may well be anyway).

Delicious.

lose the battle win the war

Who gives a bollox if you lose the mid terms, even both the house and senate, who cares if trump loses all influence for the remainder of his administration, who cares if he gets impeached.
You have control of the SC for the next 40 years and THAT is where the real power in shaping the country lies.

He's getting in, no doubt about it. I'd be very surprised if he doesn't. It'd be interesting to see how is waiting in the wings as well. SOMEONE is getting that SC spot before the dust is settled in November.

[Flushdraw]

731 for 3 nights. Way over budget. Saw lovely places for less than 200 for the 3 nights.

Radison 283 for 3 nights 0.4 kms from place you recommended

I'd like obv to keep low as possible.

http://www.booking.com/Share-4Io54y

This Only 130 breakfast Inc for instant. Doesn't look hectic but if a good area I'd take it as plan to do alot of stuff during day.

Like this looks amazing 135. Lounge apartments, Just unsure of areas

http://www.booking.com/Share-4Gbshi

Asked a couple of Polish in my job. Will PM you.

[SatNav]

Asked a couple of Polish in my job. Will PM you.

All booked. Thanks to GAB.

http://wentzl.pl/pl/

The price dropped from over 300 odd to 260 in approx 1 hour. So booked it.
Less than 500 quid myself and Mia flights hotel 3 nights.

Nice surprise for her!

[ArmaniJeans]

This Only 130 breakfast Inc for instant. Doesn't look hectic but if a good area I'd take it as plan to do alot of stuff during day.

Like this looks amazing 135. Lounge apartments, Just unsure of areas

http://www.booking.com/Share-4Gbshi

Stayed on that street twice, its fine. It's residential more than touristy so you have to walk (5/10 minutes) to the tourist area/bars/main square etc.

[Raoul Duke III]

All booked. Thanks to GAB.

http://wentzl.pl/pl/

The price dropped from over 300 odd to 260 in approx 1 hour. So booked it.
Less than 500 quid myself and Mia flights hotel 3 nights.

Nice surprise for her!

Dammit. Now wishing I had gone for this instead of Edinburgh at half-term.

FUSN. First world problems.

[Lao Lao]

Where's a decent/the best off license for wine in town, I want to get someone a present of a couple of bottles, I.e. somewhere I can tell the person behind counter I want to spend x and they'll recommend, as I know feck all

Corkscrew on Chatham St. Paul and the lads in there will sort you out and can run through loads of options/ price points. They always give really good advice rather than trying to sell top price point.

[Raoul Duke III]

Corkscrew on Chatham St. Paul and the lads in there will sort you out and can run through loads of options/ price points. They always give really good advice rather than trying to sell top price point.

I notice Sheridans (was in there earlier getting the weekend's cheese supplies) have an interesting wine selection now. If one wanted to procure both simultaneously.

[Lao Lao]

I notice Sheridans (was in there earlier getting the weekend's cheese supplies) have an interesting wine selection now. If one wanted to procure both simultaneously.

Haven't been there is a while, have defaulted to Fallon & byrne on the cheese front lately and then invariably pick up something else that I didn't need or didn't want but it tastes good.

Must pop in and have a look see!

[Lao Lao]

Customer : Can we just not tell Customs what we're bringing it in for and not pay VAT & Duty or maybe declare it as less than it actually costs and pay less VAT & Duty than we are meant to?

Me : You could do that but it is completely illegal and if you want to go down that route, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to represent you.

Customer : Who said anything about doing anything ileagal? I was not suggesting doing something illegal, it was more that...you know...I wasn't sure...I wasn't sure of the process...

Me :

[Raoul Duke III]

Haven't been there is a while, have defaulted to Fallon & byrne on the cheese front lately and then invariably pick up something else that I didn't need or didn't want but it tastes good.

Must pop in and have a look see!

I like to give my cheese business to Sheridans, proper Irish company.

F&B have had some dodgy shit in their past.

[Lao Lao]

I like to give my cheese business to Sheridans, proper Irish company.

F&B have had some dodgy shit in their past.

Can't remember the details but was there not an empolyee (possibly part owner) who was fiddling the books that got them into trouble but thought the current couple who own it were clean and not part of it.

Or maybe, I have the whole thing arseways?

[Mellor]

You misrepresent.

I don't think I am. You used the word citizen two or three times. It's an odd choice of word in any context related to the matter.
The logical word is resident. But obviously you can't use that. Part time resident?

[Guest]

I don't think I am. You used the word citizen two or three times. It's an odd choice of word in any context related to the matter.
The logical word is resident. But obviously you can't use that. Part time resident?

aaah, go easy on him, it's his first attempt at socialism (i'm assuming the kids are getting expensive), he was searching for a non-classist version of proletariat

[RichieM]

Can't remember the details but was there not an empolyee (possibly part owner) who was fiddling the books that got them into trouble but thought the current couple who own it were clean and not part of it.

Or maybe, I have the whole thing arseways?

Fiddling the books during boom and the owners kept their hands clean. He did say he likes it because it’s a proper irish business

[Tar.Aldarion]

I don't think I am. You used the word citizen two or three times. It's an odd choice of word in any context related to the matter.
The logical word is resident. But obviously you can't use that. Part time resident?

There is no perfect word, citizen is fine as it gets the idea of what he meant across, it has more than one meaning and thus is also a synonym of resident, inhabitant etc.

[Raoul Duke III]

aaah, go easy on him, it's his first attempt at socialism (i'm assuming the kids are getting expensive), he was searching for a non-classist version of proletariat

We are all citizens comrade.

[DeadParrot]

Grassley is such a weasal

[DeadParrot]

[NuckChorris]

731 for 3 nights. Way over budget. Saw lovely places for less than 200 for the 3 nights.

Radison 283 for 3 nights 0.4 kms from place you recommended

I'd like obv to keep low as possible.

http://www.booking.com/Share-4Io54y

This Only 130 breakfast Inc for instant. Doesn't look hectic but if a good area I'd take it as plan to do alot of stuff during day.

Like this looks amazing 135. Lounge apartments, Just unsure of areas

http://www.booking.com/Share-4Gbshi

Stayed in Hotel Pod Wawelem. Very happy, good location near a few different areas including the main square. Rooftop bar too looking out over the river. Make sure to wander around Kazimierz are for food and drink at some stage. Old Jewish Quarter, very cool. Also shop around for currency exchange if doing any there, every ATM has very different rates!

Says 160 for your 3 nights here: https://www.ebookers.ie/Hotel-Search...ected=1531164&

[SatNav]

Stayed in Hotel Pod Wawelem. Very happy, good location near a few different areas including the main square. Rooftop bar too looking out over the river. Make sure to wander around Kazimierz are for food and drink at some stage. Old Jewish Quarter, very cool. Also shop around for currency exchange if doing any there, every ATM has very different rates!

Says 160 for your 3 nights here: https://www.ebookers.ie/Hotel-Search...ected=1531164&

Thanks for that. Have it all booked though already. Forgot its not euro so must exchange a few bob in the credit union before I go

[luckforsome]

Shoulda bought more puts

...Just the 13% down today, they are being absolutely slaughtered!!!...The film betting on zero comes to mind...

[Raoul Duke III]

Probably not healthy to have your entire dinner consist of cheese and wine.

[Denny Crane]

...Just the 13% down today, they are being absolutely slaughtered!!!...The film betting on zero comes to mind...

Hopefully it works out a bit better than that now! Although, Ackman isn't a million miles away from Musk. It's entirely mad, plenty of people seeing it as an opportunity to BTFD (actually probably telling that none use that phrase), bagholderquotes is worth a look on Twitter. Have never seen such irrationality outside of sport and politics. Humans are mad and entirely illequipped for reality.

[careca]

Hotel recommendations for London anyone for family city break. Close to action. What is the best airport to fly into? Cheers

[elbows]

I like to give my cheese business to Sheridans, proper Irish company.

F&B have had some dodgy shit in their past.

My sister worked in F&B on the cheese counter for a few years.

She’s the manager in Butlers Pantry in Raheny.

She is a real cheese snob.

Her name is Aimee, you should pop in and say hello.