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**Lazare** · 04-05-17, 11:49

Originally posted by SatNav View Post

It's the secret

Always happens me too

Ah they happen to everyone, I love them. Most of the time the odds of them aren't as large as we think, but that one today seems way out there in terms of probability.

**Jibzzzz** · 04-05-17, 11:55

Summer Holiday this year will consist of a week in Port Douglas for a wedding and two weeks in Bali.

Anyone have recommendations for Bali?

Spent 5 nights in Nusa Dua when I lived in Australia so somewhere different preferably, heard Gilli T is a must?

**shrapnel** · 04-05-17, 11:59

what an amazing shot. Grim but amazing. (US army woman photgraphing the moment of her death and other soldiers)

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**Mellor** · 04-05-17, 12:24

Originally posted by Lazare View Post

Another bonkers coincidence today, this one's mad.

Yesterday I was in a Topaz near the airport and I thought I saw a guy I went to school with. Haven't seen this guy in 23 years, haven't thought about him in probably 20 years.

He was beside me in the queue in a Texaco in Blanch today.

What.The.Fuck?

That's mad. You BOTH needed to get petrol today even though you filled up yesterday.

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**Guest** · 04-05-17, 13:39

Originally posted by bohsman View Post

You're not even scratching the surface on those lunatics. Some interesting research on lolek over on boards. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2056575195

Yeah Iona /Lolek rings a bell alright. They were the biggest no voice in the gay marriage campaign.

They rake in hundreds of thousands. Who knows what the money is actually spent on.

Ironically they are a great help to the opposite side they take on any issue.

They were also behind Pantigate.

**DeadParrot** · 04-05-17, 13:42

Originally posted by Lazare View Post

Another bonkers coincidence today, this one's mad.

Yesterday I was in a Topaz near the airport and I thought I saw a guy I went to school with. Haven't seen this guy in 23 years, haven't thought about him in probably 20 years.

He was beside me in the queue in a Texaco in Blanch today.

What.The.Fuck?

Originally posted by zuutroy View Post

Had a great one during the snooker on Monday. I said to the lads I was watching it when it went 16-14 that it was about time for Dennis Taylor to say 'as long as your opponent needs TWO frames, you always feel like you have a chance'...3 seconds later out he comes with those exact words.

Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon

**Strewelpeter** · 04-05-17, 13:44

Originally posted by Gimmeabreak

Has anybody ever spearheaded an intervention? Any tips on how to ensure its success?

I haven't but from what I know its worthwhile talking to a counsellor with experience of the key addiction in planning it. If possible have them or someone external to mediate it.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 13:46

Originally posted by SatNav View Post

It's grand. Walked the whole way to the ulster bank. Approx 200 steps, no queue. Cashier said my perfume was lovely, the app wouldn't give compliments like that. So I'm happy ��

It's the little girlie things

**Hitchhiker's Guide To...** · 04-05-17, 13:46

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**ionapaul** · 04-05-17, 13:47

Originally posted by Lazare View Post

Ah they happen to everyone, I love them. Most of the time the odds of them aren't as large as we think, but that one today seems way out there in terms of probability.

The airport and Blanch are about 5 miles apart, right?

If you had (knowingly) seen him for the first time in 20+ years in a Topaz yesterday, then flown to Argentina, left Buenos Aires to spend a week in a small town in Patagonia and *then* ran into him again in the town's only bar a day or two later, that would have been way out there in terms of probability

And even then, the world's a fairly small place at the end of the day!

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 13:47

Originally posted by DeadParrot View Post

Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon

Oh yea I knew it was coming, having watched him commentate for over 20 years and most of the previous 2 weeks, just thought it was impressive to narrow it down to the exact moment.

**Dice75** · 04-05-17, 13:49

Originally posted by PeaceandFire View Post

Sat Nav ..you are not bold ...

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 13:50

I wish you well Gimmie.

That looks like Good Advice from Strew maybe an MD too

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 13:52

Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post

got to rob that for my twitter handle

what's that picture from?

This poster is now your twitter handle!

**Hitchhiker's Guide To...** · 04-05-17, 13:53

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**Guest** · 04-05-17, 13:53

Originally posted by SatNav View Post

It's the secret

Always happens me too

I SO believe in that too...works!

When I give positive ..it comes back ..most times

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 13:57

Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post

would you not just sit down with them one-on-one rather than doing (what seems to me like) some american bullshit ambush?

The intervention is more than a declaration to the person, it’s also a caring agreement amongst family members and friends to cease all enabling behaviors as a team that are bringing harm to the person they love. Whatever happens Gimmie good luck

**Lazare** · 04-05-17, 13:59

Originally posted by ionapaul View Post

The airport and Blanch are about 5 miles apart, right?

If you had (knowingly) seen him for the first time in 20+ years in a Topaz yesterday, then flown to Argentina, left Buenos Aires to spend a week in a small town in Patagonia and *then* ran into him again in the town's only bar a day or two later, that would have been way out there in terms of probability

And even then, the world's a fairly small place at the end of the day!

I didn't see him yesterday, I thought I saw him. Then thought about him for the first time in twenty years. Then saw him 24 hours later for the first time in 23 years.

If I had seen him both days it would not have been so mad.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 14:02

Originally posted by Lazare View Post

I didn't see him yesterday, I thought I saw him. Then thought about him for the first time in twenty years. Then saw him 24 hours later for the first time in 23 years.

If I had seen him both days it would not have been so mad.

OMG you have psychic powers...lotto numbers lazare

Kidding .

That is actually really cool

I do think maybe the mind picks up these things

I do tarot and stuff ..not professionally just for ...fun really. Your intuition and inner voice was telling you something.

**ionapaul** · 04-05-17, 14:16

Originally posted by Lazare View Post

I didn't see him yesterday, I thought I saw him. Then thought about him for the first time in twenty years. Then saw him 24 hours later for the first time in 23 years.

If I had seen him both days it would not have been so mad.

Ah, picked you up wrong, my apologies. Still, if it all happened 10,000 miles from Ireland it would have been a much more impressive coincidence I think

Also, feel the annual need to point out that my username here, there and everywhere isn't some kind of connection to the ol' Iona Institute, rather it comes from Iona Technology, the first company I ever invested in (don't really count Eircom, owned those shares for one day in a classic get-rich-quick-scheme). Stopped using one of my gmail accounts to apply for jobs because of those zealots for fear of association.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 14:28

You didn't have to you are too nice to know them..we know

**Raoul Duke III** · 04-05-17, 14:28

I'd say the person involved won't even know what you are talking about GAB

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 14:33

Originally posted by Gimmeabreak

That all seems like sound advice. I think Il go for the 1 - 1 chat rather than involve a group.

Good luck.

**Hitchhiker's Guide To...** · 04-05-17, 14:37

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**Lord Sir Banter** · 04-05-17, 14:38

Originally posted by Gimmeabreak

Has anybody ever spearheaded an intervention? Any tips on how to ensure its success?

Sopranos style ftw

The Sopranos - Christopher's intervention

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_peSCECc4I

The family talks to Christopher about his drug use

**Hitchhiker's Guide To...** · 04-05-17, 14:42

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**Guest** · 04-05-17, 14:44

Originally posted by Cuchulainn1 View Post

Any pics of Bolton Hall P&F?
I used to live there for a few years but the last I heard it had burned down. Some kids had tried to set fire to the servants quarters out the back when I was there.

No way! ??? That's so cool though

I have walked by it many times ...but unfortunately it was sold and developed new houses are being built. Shame but on the other hand I guess they are needed.

Sorry ..i feel I have ruined your house now...by telling you..i have a few houses I am attached to around here...i dunno why i know that's weird. It happened to my ginger bread house too

It was abandoned for years...then people went ..and changed it ...but i shall become used to that ..i hope and love it again...the way the new owners have done it..

I hate it when the go and change your special house ...that you have never actually lived in ..BUT STILL..

**Strewelpeter** · 04-05-17, 14:56

Originally posted by Gimmeabreak

Seems that not many others do either.

Arragh will ya go on. There is no way it's getting sorted without professional help.

**Flushdraw** · 04-05-17, 14:58

Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post

got to rob that for my twitter handle

what's that picture from?

Edit: and it was €1,800

I had to sit through one of your youtube videos to get the perfect shot

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 15:02

Where is your youtube Hitch :P ??

**AndyFatBastard** · 04-05-17, 15:11

Originally posted by Gimmeabreak

Has anybody ever spearheaded an intervention? Any tips on how to ensure its success?

I read something the other day that said interventions make things worse more often than they succeed. Hotspur can advise further.

**Lord Sir Banter** · 04-05-17, 15:15

Hotspur needs an intervention. Seems way too happy.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 15:20

Keep the Faith ..if the right person ....simply says their name...it's like ...something

Like a Prayer - Madonna (Janet Devlin Cover)

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

You can order my album, Confessional: https://slinky.to/JanetDevlin-ConfessionalThe accompanying book, My Confessional, is available to order on my store, as...

Madonna - Like A Prayer (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ

You're watching the official music video for "Like A Prayer" from Madonna's album 'Like A Prayer' released on Sire Records in 1989. Buy/Stream the 'Like A Pr...

Maybe not today ..or tomorrow ..but some day

But I don't know what you are talking about though

I think it's the people ..and the person ..not what is said.

**Raoul Duke III** · 04-05-17, 15:21

Originally posted by Lord Sir Banter View Post

Hotspur needs an intervention. Seems way too happy.

when I hear intervention, I think this:

Seinfeld Pouch Envy

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

My favorite scene from "The Pez Dispenser" in Season Three.

**Blip** · 04-05-17, 15:31

Originally posted by PeaceandFire View Post

But I don't know what you are talking about though

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**mocata** · 04-05-17, 15:35

Originally posted by Jibzzzz View Post

Summer Holiday this year will consist of a week in Port Douglas for a wedding and two weeks in Bali.

Anyone have recommendations for Bali?

Spent 5 nights in Nusa Dua when I lived in Australia so somewhere different preferably, heard Gilli T is a must?

Heading now in June meself, few days in Singapore, then 5 days yoga retreat in Ubud and a week snorkeling/scuba diving on Nusa Lembongan. Gonna try fit in the volcano trek as well

**Lord Sir Banter** · 04-05-17, 15:38

Originally posted by PeaceandFire View Post

Keep the Faith ..if the right person ....simply says their name...it's like ...something

Like a Prayer - Madonna (Janet Devlin Cover)

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

You can order my album, Confessional: https://slinky.to/JanetDevlin-ConfessionalThe accompanying book, My Confessional, is available to order on my store, as...

Madonna - Like A Prayer (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ

You're watching the official music video for "Like A Prayer" from Madonna's album 'Like A Prayer' released on Sire Records in 1989. Buy/Stream the 'Like A Pr...

Maybe not today ..or tomorrow ..but some day

But I don't know what you are talking about though

I think it's the people ..and the person ..not what is said.

You've crossed a line there. Forgot about her, annoying affected voice. Post a good youtube and I'll forgive you.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 15:46

Originally posted by Lord Sir Banter View Post

You've crossed a line there. Forgot about her, annoying affected voice. Post a good youtube and I'll forgive you.

Imma sorry!

Here

AC/DC - Thunderstruck (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2AC41dglnM

Official HD Music Video for “Thunderstruck” by AC/DCListen to AC/DC: https://ACDC.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to AC/DC on YouTube: https://ACDC.lnk.to/subscribe...

**gorrrr72** · 04-05-17, 16:14

Originally posted by Lord Sir Banter View Post

You've crossed a line there. Forgot about her, annoying affected voice. Post a good youtube and I'll forgive you.

Saw her over here a couple of years ago in one of the local pubs doing a gig on New Years Eve, ahh sure she's a little sweetheart.

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**AndyFatBastard** · 04-05-17, 16:23

Originally posted by gorrrr72 View Post

Saw her over here a couple of years ago in one of the local pubs doing a gig on New Years Eve, ahh sure she's a little sweetheart.

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She sounds like Gollum

**gorrrr72** · 04-05-17, 16:26

Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View Post

She sounds like Gollum

And Madonna looks like Gollum, funny that.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 16:58

I am STILL gonna subject the world to an open mic night some day!

Of meh ..singin! :P

Do it ninja style ..tell no one!

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 17:01

Did the AC DC redeem me or do i still gotta make it up :P ???

**Hitchhiker's Guide To...** · 04-05-17, 17:20

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**Guest** · 04-05-17, 17:21

Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post

That's 38 posts today P+F, unless you're literally posting more as I type this. We should make you your own forum

Ooop sorry :P

I would prolly be lonely on my own. You would have to come ...and same prob :P

I'll slow down :P

besides it would never be same without you guys ..at least chdog. :P
So yis are stuck with me! :P

**KevIRL** · 04-05-17, 17:27

Baby number 2 born today.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 17:27

Originally posted by KevIRL View Post

Baby number 2 born today.

Congrats

THAT IS BRILLIANT

Taurus ..

Congrats to Mrs kev too hope she is ok

**The Istanbul** · 04-05-17, 17:33

Originally posted by Lazare View Post

I didn't see him yesterday, I thought I saw him. Then thought about him for the first time in twenty years. Then saw him 24 hours later for the first time in 23 years.

If I had seen him both days it would not have been so mad.

God works in mysterious ways

**SatNav** · 04-05-17, 17:48

Originally posted by KevIRL View Post

Baby number 2 born today.

Congrats kev.

**Flushdraw** · 04-05-17, 17:54

Congrats Kev!

**Blip** · 04-05-17, 17:56

Originally posted by KevIRL View Post

Baby number 2 born today.

Congrats Kev, you know you'll have to call baby No.2 something Starwarsie....Maythe4th b with u.

**DeadParrot** · 04-05-17, 17:57

Originally posted by KevIRL View Post

Baby number 2 born today.

Good man kev. Sure after the first how much harder could it be?

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 18:36

Originally posted by mocata View Post

Heading now in June meself, few days in Singapore, then 5 days yoga retreat in Ubud and a week snorkeling/scuba diving on Nusa Lembongan. Gonna try fit in the volcano trek as well

One place we're staying is Betutu Bali Villas in Ubud, came recommended from a friend's who's been a few times.

**Guest** · 04-05-17, 18:39

Originally posted by brady23 View Post

One place we're staying is Betutu Bali Villas in Ubud, came recommended from a friend's who's been a few times.

Lovely enjoy

Are any of you ...or many of you going to Vegas ?...I will watch out and root for you if you are from good old Ireland

**shano1888** · 04-05-17, 18:49

I used to love kevs Friday night IPA soldier posts.

**Hitchhiker's Guide To...** · 04-05-17, 18:57

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**Guest** · 04-05-17, 18:58

Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post

Nice one kev

Do you have a name ? Also boy or girl?

**gorrrr72** · 04-05-17, 19:00

Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post

That's 38 posts today P+F, unless you're literally posting more as I type this. We should make you your own forum

Can't see them anymore, anything interesting or is it still fluffy bunnies and kittens?

**gorrrr72** · 04-05-17, 19:01

Great news Kev, wp.

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