Bad beat/Moaning/Venting thread - Wordle Gummidge

[Strewelpeter]

Sure you can charge her rent for a few more years.

I jokingly made that remark to Mrs D3 a few days back (charging adult kids rent) and she looked at me like I was insane. Surely plenty of parents do this?

Apparently No 2 Prospective son in law who has been in residence since covid started hands up a few quid but I never see a bit of it, instead I go to Sheridan's buy a couple of bits nice cheese and he scoffs it, all of it, usually before I've got even a sniff of it. Seriously thinking of buying a second fridge with a lock!

[Strewelpeter]

9.15am Sunday in Aviva - sure may as well go all night

Sounds like a good time from rambling in from the Jackpot... I'm sure you'd be able to find a nice friendly home game in An Lár to occupy you

[Strewelpeter]

All ye fckrs will have your second Pfizers before I get my second AZ... with the numbers on Delta looking so terrible for one dose of AZ I'm feeling a bit shortchanged. Was really hoping to go too London next week think it will be early August before I'll be able to get there now Grrrr.

[Raoul Duke III]

Apparently No 2 Prospective son in law who has been in residence since covid started hands up a few quid but I never see a bit of it, instead I go to Sheridan's buy a couple of bits nice cheese and he scoffs it, all of it, usually before I've got even a sniff of it. Seriously thinking of buying a second fridge with a lock!

In fairness he sounds like a keeper. He can maintain your cheese habit in your retirement.

[Hectorjelly]

nice to be able to accurately age ppl lol

[Micknail]

All ye fckrs will have your second Pfizers before I get my second AZ... with the numbers on Delta looking so terrible for one dose of AZ I'm feeling a bit shortchanged. Was really hoping to go too London next week think it will be early August before I'll be able to get there now Grrrr.

Oh you poor bollix

[Charlie Sheen]

Sure you can charge her rent for a few more years.

I jokingly made that remark to Mrs D3 a few days back (charging adult kids rent) and she looked at me like I was insane. Surely plenty of parents do this?

100% charge them!

The people I know who never kicked up money to their parents are the most tight fisted/selfish people I know. At one point two of my siblings had their partners basically living in my mother's house, i.e still living with their Mammy (who paid for everything) but splitting their time between both houses, would turn up for 3-4 days a week, eat as much as they like, lounge around hungover on the weekends because their own mother wouldn't believe they'd get so drunk etc. After six months of this they got the hump when told if you're living here you're kicking in money, no ifs or buts. They where back living with Mammy full time quickly after that. I'm not talking 18-21 year olds here, I'm talking 25-30 year olds working full time! Barely paid a bill or bought groceries in their life, never mind clean up after themselves!

Now, if they're in college and only working a single shift a week you might not but if they're doing a degree/diploma that's 12 hours a week and they're working another 12 plus, you'd probably cream a bit off the top.

Strewel, get that cheese eating lay about out protecting the veg from the sheep.

[Raoul Duke III]

How on earth does Ryan Moore still pick the wrong one there? Won by the width of the track and then some

Or am I assuming he has the pick....

[Raoul Duke III]

nice to be able to accurately age ppl lol

not so much if you read the boards thread, it's pretty much all ages from mid-50s to 41 who are getting appointments right now

[Lazare]

Bag of cans?

Haha, didn't spot your post until now.

[Wombatman]

Posted here a few months ago bragging about getting ours done for 70k ish thanks to brother in law being a big time builder doing us a favour.

Well I completely BBVd myself as the process has begun for him to no longer be my brother in law and he is no longer our builder.

FU BBV costing me an extra €60k

Wait, is he breaking up with your sister or you breaking up with his sister

[Raoul Duke III]

Wait, is he breaking up with your sister or you breaking up with his sister

I deduce (a) given references to 'ours', and 'us.

But who knows, Dice may be getting with the cool kids and adopting non-binary personal pronouns.

[Wombatman]

I deduce (a) given references to 'ours', and 'us.

But who knows, Dice may be getting with the cool kids and adopting non-binary personal pronouns.

We are statistically due a spate of divorces on here TBF.

[Wombatman]

Having said that the Horsehead Elite probably favor discrete dalliances over unseemly divorces.

[dinekes]

100% charge them!

The people I know who never kicked up money to their parents are the most tight fisted/selfish people I know. At one point two of my siblings had their partners basically living in my mother's house, i.e still living with their Mammy (who paid for everything) but splitting their time between both houses, would turn up for 3-4 days a week, eat as much as they like, lounge around hungover on the weekends because their own mother wouldn't believe they'd get so drunk etc. After six months of this they got the hump when told if you're living here you're kicking in money, no ifs or buts. They where back living with Mammy full time quickly after that. I'm not talking 18-21 year olds here, I'm talking 25-30 year olds working full time! Barely paid a bill or bought groceries in their life, never mind clean up after themselves!

Now, if they're in college and only working a single shift a week you might not but if they're doing a degree/diploma that's 12 hours a week and they're working another 12 plus, you'd probably cream a bit off the top.

Strewel, get that cheese eating lay about out protecting the veg from the sheep.

Absolutely!

in my day it was chip in affordable amount when I was working. And at the very basic minimum you do chores

After the old dear died it was just me and the old man in the house. I used to cook for him a fair bit ..he was reared on meat and 2 veg but loved the Spag Bol I would make. "Can you have potatoes with this" he would say (you can take the man outta the bog)

Remember he would be looking askance at me the odd time I would order a chinese "how can you eat that ole muck"
gave him a taste and the next day I was asking him what he fancied for the dinner...Hes there "ah sure maybe we'll try some of that stuff you were eating last night" Hooked he was

Getting nostalgic now. I'd say my all time favourite thing to do as a kid and as an adult was help him with the garden in the Summer. Nice still warm evenings, raking leaves, no rush with anything, having a chat with neighbours and friends as they're passing ....hard to beat

[Dice75]

Wait, is he breaking up with your sister or you breaking up with his sister

Loose Bro in law terms - her sister

Deffo at that age as i know 3 couples well who are going through it and have spotted 2 neighbours with no husbands cars around lately bar fetching and dropping kids to stuff. Seems to be a 40-50 age group thing i guess (or lockdown!)

[Wombatman]

Loose Bro in law terms - her sister

Deffo at that age as i know 3 couples well who are going through it and have spotted 2 neighbours with no husbands cars around lately bar fetching and dropping kids to stuff. Seems to be a 40-50 age group thing i guess (or lockdown!)

I expect divorce lawyers will be busier than builders post lockdown.

[Silver-Tiger]

Would have been a load of serious affairs that got uncovered and hit the wall last year in lockdown 1.

The work excuse was gone and I'd say some crazies started banging doors down when they had enough.

[Raoul Duke III]

Having said that the Horsehead Elite probably favor discrete dalliances over unseemly divorces.

I think you mean 'discreet', although discrete works too.

[ComradeCollie]

I expect divorce lawyers will be busier than builders post lockdown.

I'm more worried about the backlog of weddings that I would have been very happy not to go to. All postponed, rather than going with a more civilised event.

[dinekes]

[ComradeCollie]

but loved the Spag Bol I would make. "Can you have potatoes with this" he would say (you can take the man outta the bog)

That was my Dad too, and he couldn't be much more Dublin. Must be more an Irishman thing of a certain age.

[dinekes]

Peru now with the highest Covid death rate in the world after their Govt changed the criteria for recording deaths. This was due to the high number of excess deaths (150%)

Over 1 in 200 of pop dead from Covid, Its actually 1 in 180 FFS. If you're elderly what would it be 1 in 25 ..lower?

The main cause of spread reported was being a lack of ownership of fridges...people converging on local markets as they have to get food in every couple of days. Such a basic simple item we all take for granted.

Unreal

[Hectorjelly]

Incredible story in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...officers-death

[Hectorjelly]

not so much if you read the boards thread, it's pretty much all ages from mid-50s to 41 who are getting appointments right now

Oh I thought it was strictly by age. But I suppose in that case you would have been seen to many months ago.

[Dice75]

Ruling needed - bet the wife a weeks putting kids to bed on who would be vaccinated first as we applied at same time. She went away at 10am to Galway with kids to her parents at 10am and got text at Athlone for tomorrow morning so hit new appointment as didnt want to trapse back. Thank fook as i have IPB Champ here since luchtime punting and gambooling

Anyway i am now Sunday morning so will be done first but she is arguing she got the first timed appointment lol. Win win really for me anyway as id have paid lots of zeros for the weekend break

[ComradeCollie]

Ruling needed

Neither of you have been vaccinated, so it's all still in play imo. A lot can happen between now and Sunday.

[Dice75]

Neither of you have been vaccinated, so it's all still in play imo. A lot can happen between now and Sunday.

This is highly correct and hopefully not another case of me BBVing myself lol

[ComradeCollie]

Oh I thought it was strictly by age.

Yeah I got bumped by about a month because of the heart disease. Also didn't have to register myself, as the hospital did it for me.

[Theresa]

Incredible story in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...officers-death

I read this this morning and was amazed.

showing her his gun?
giving him a message?
300lbs black police officer.
Girlfriend of, essentially, the most powerful person in Belize’s son.

That whole thing has legs

[SatNav]

Recommendations please. I'd like to go to Italy for a week as have never been. My requirements are, not the usual spots ie Rome, Venice etc. Something kind of old style with plenty of sightseeing, nothing ott in price. No mad nightlife as obviously no longer drink, but plenty of nice food and ice cream a beach a bonus but not pushed if none there.
I'm googling all night and am none the wiser.

Last short break was Lisbon and did a day trip to Cascais which was amazing.. I'd just like something different but to get alot out of it if ye get me.

[Solksjaer!]

Recommendations please. I'd like to go to Italy for a week as have never been. My requirements are, not the usual spots ie Rome, Venice etc. Something kind of old style with plenty of sightseeing, nothing ott in price. No mad nightlife as obviously no longer drink, but plenty of nice food and ice cream a beach a bonus but not pushed if none there.
I'm googling all night and am none the wiser.

Last short break was Lisbon and did a day trip to Cascais which was amazing.. I'd just like something different but to get alot out of it if ye get me.

Your requirements kind of bring Rome back into play.

Anyway stay in Sorrento , short boat to Capri, then tour volcano , Pompeii and Naples from there .

Florence is lovely . Plenty of amazing cities nearby . Tuscany is just class.

[Dice75]

Recommendations please. I'd like to go to Italy for a week as have never been. My requirements are, not the usual spots ie Rome, Venice etc. Something kind of old style with plenty of sightseeing, nothing ott in price. No mad nightlife as obviously no longer drink, but plenty of nice food and ice cream a beach a bonus but not pushed if none there.
I'm googling all night and am none the wiser.

Last short break was Lisbon and did a day trip to Cascais which was amazing.. I'd just like something different but to get alot out of it if ye get me.

First of all, wut?

Lake Garda base and hour to Venice etc maybe?

[SatNav]

First of all, wut?

Lake Garda base and hour to Venice etc maybe?

Aye in month 4 no booze

Anyway just looked up accomodation, too ott.

Florence actually not too bad, found some nice hotels not huge money.

[Guest]

Posted here a few months ago bragging about getting ours done for 70k ish thanks to brother in law being a big time builder doing us a favour.

Well I completely BBVd myself as the process has begun for him to no longer be my brother in law and he is no longer our builder.

FU BBV costing me an extra €60k

It’s a tough one break ups are never black and white and fallouts can be costly in lots of ways. I’ll have words with him at the next family do

[coillcam]

Recommendations please. I'd like to go to Italy for a week as have never been. My requirements are, not the usual spots ie Rome, Venice etc. Something kind of old style with plenty of sightseeing, nothing ott in price. No mad nightlife as obviously no longer drink, but plenty of nice food and ice cream a beach a bonus but not pushed if none there.
I'm googling all night and am none the wiser.

Last short break was Lisbon and did a day trip to Cascais which was amazing.. I'd just like something different but to get alot out of it if ye get me.

Plenty of options in Italy.

- Go to Sciliy and rent a car. You will not be stuck for things to do.
- Amalfi Coast as mentioned above. Options to visit Naples and Pompei in this area.
- Cinque Terre. 5 picturesque rugged coastal towns linked mostly my foot or boat. Limited car/bus access but this is a good thing.

[6starpool]

You win HH - Tuesday appointment just came through.

Snap, up in the Helix.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

I think you mean 'discreet', although discrete works too.

Beautiful.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Recommendations please. I'd like to go to Italy for a week as have never been. My requirements are, not the usual spots ie Rome, Venice etc. Something kind of old style with plenty of sightseeing, nothing ott in price. No mad nightlife as obviously no longer drink, but plenty of nice food and ice cream a beach a bonus but not pushed if none there.
I'm googling all night and am none the wiser.

Last short break was Lisbon and did a day trip to Cascais which was amazing.. I'd just like something different but to get alot out of it if ye get me.

I'd go for Rome despite it being on your list of places not to go. It is a uniquely amazing and beautiful city and you'll walk around with creak in your neck from all the gawking at things. It genuinely is phenomenal.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Got on the bike this morning and ended up in Powerscourt. What a cycle, what a destination, and what a days weather to enjoy it all in.

[Hectorjelly]

Imagine this guy being your hero https://twitter.com/Forever_Wario/st...829613056?s=19

[Tar.Aldarion]

Santorini

[DeeBrown]

"No mad nightlife as obviously no longer drink,"

Jaysus lads,
SatNav account has obviously been backed.

Better have Dom throw some Roubles at the HSE's new buddies.

[Lazare]

Nice one Michelle on the booze front, so happy for you.

Am two months in myself and it's been a great decision so far.

I've been to Italy a few times, have been all over it between day trips and longer stays.

My favourite place of all was Florence (Firenze). The open top bus tour is a must.

Positano is mind blowingly beautiful though if you want a beach. It's a good workout for your legs, so be prepared for that.

No matter where you are though, the food will be incredible.

Visit a Trattoria for dinner, they're small family restaurants. The best ones have no menu, the Mama just feeds you her food.

Can't wait to go back.

[balfejohn]

Posted here a few months ago bragging about getting ours done for 70k ish thanks to brother in law being a big time builder doing us a favour.

Well I completely BBVd myself as the process has begun for him to no longer be my brother in law and he is no longer our builder.

FU BBV costing me an extra €60k

Dice

just finished week 1 of our 5 week rebuild
builder is one of the best I have worked with
great team and attention to detail
can put u in touch with him
windows man is very good as well

[ComradeCollie]

Bastard of a hangover. I am of course blaming the vaccine, and not the two bottles of plonk I had afterwards

[Denny Crane]

Hitch talking about the lack of productivity.

Could sleep be contributing? I'm definitely losing an hour a day with waking up early with the brightness.

Last Saturday I didn't close the curtains properly and it was like waking up in fucking New Grange.

Probably should get black out blinds
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[Lazare]

If you're waking early jump up and go for some outdoor exercise, run or walk. It's a turbo boost to your productivity.

[Lazare]

Here's my current alarm clock schedule, been getting up at the crack for the past 8 weeks since starting a training plan. Midweek ones getting slightly earlier as the mileage increases.

Feel incredible for it. Although if I went back to 35 year old me and showed it I'd get a box in the head.

[Lazare]

Haven't ran yet today though as the missus wanted a lie in. Feel a bit cheated on a Sat if I don't get out before 7am.

Couldn't recommend it highly enough.

[AndyFatBastard]

Haven't ran yet today though as the missus wanted a lie in. Feel a bit cheated on a Sat if I don't get out before 7am.

Couldn't recommend it highly enough.

There's something wrong with you m9

[Raoul Duke III]

Aye in month 4 no booze

Anyway just looked up accomodation, too ott.

Florence actually not too bad, found some nice hotels not huge money.

Florence gets disgustingly hot and humid in the summer.

Better to go the mountains imo. Go visit sp's in-laws.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Florence gets disgustingly hot and humid in the summer.

Better to go the mountains imo. Go visit sp's in-laws.

twas unbearably hot when I was there in summer before.

[Lazare]

There's something wrong with you m9

Haha, maybe.

Although I like to think I'll look back on a balanced adult life.

The first half filthy fun, the second clean fun.

Get yourself out at 6am on a sunny June Sunday morning, in a pair of shorts, the world to yourself. It's drugz m9.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Hitch talking about the lack of productivity.

Could sleep be contributing? I'm definitely losing an hour a day with waking up early with the brightness.

Last Saturday I didn't close the curtains properly and it was like waking up in fucking New Grange.

Probably should get black out blinds
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I think that could actually be it. As our blinds broke (still have curtains) and things start being blindingly bright at 6am now. Have even started sleeping earlier as a result, for shame.

[AndyFatBastard]

Haha, maybe.

Although I like to think I'll look back on a balanced adult life.

The first half filthy fun, the second clean fun.

Get yourself out at 6am on a sunny June Sunday morning, in a pair of shorts, the world to yourself. It's drugz m9.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNTPhFj6oIw

[Lazare]

Have been to Florence twice. The second trip was a bit of an adventure.

The first time there we got off a train in the centre of the city. Hotel was 200m away. We hung around there mostly, within a km or so of the hotel, right in the heart of things.

Went back with two friends the next February, flew to Pisa and rented a car.

My memory of Florence was that it was similar to Dublin City centre in size. I had booked the hotel, a different one, and had a loose idea of where it was.

Headed there with just the name of the hotel, figured it would be grand.

Got stuck on the autostrada for about two hours behind a crash so we reached Florence at about 11pm. Wife and two mates sculling cans the whole trip.

Knew there was a problem straight away when I realised Florence isn't the size of Dublin City after all and is fucking ginormous.

No smartphones, so no googling and no Google maps.

Asked a few Italians did they know where the hotel was with no luck. Drove around the city for hours just hoping to stumble upon it.

Eventually found the place at 4.30am. The other three having ran out of booze hours earlier.

Great craic.

[AndyFatBastard]

Italy's shite. It looks great on paper but in reality it's chock full of Italians. It's like that pub in town, TP Smiths. All it's got is a brass staircase. Nothing else about it makes it a good pub. Weird layout, no atmosphere, staff are rude and slow. They think having a brass staircase means they don't have to attend to the actual business of being a nice place to have a drink. Same thing with Italy but it's an entire country.

[Dice75]

Dice

just finished week 1 of our 5 week rebuild
builder is one of the best I have worked with
great team and attention to detail
can put u in touch with him
windows man is very good as well

Cheers John, have a new lad sorted, managed to hammer him down to €30k cheaper than the other 3 lads i got to price it. Helps that I used babysit him. God Im old.

[Dice75]

Italy's shite. It looks great on paper but in reality it's chock full of Italians. It's like that pub in town, TP Smiths. All it's got is a brass staircase. Nothing else about it makes it a good pub. Weird layout, no atmosphere, staff are rude and slow. They think having a brass staircase means they don't have to attend to the actual business of being a nice place to have a drink. Same thing with Italy but it's an entire country.

Best description of that pub I've heard, used meet Mrs for luches in there, hated the place. Might put that up on Tripadvisor