Bad beat/Moaning/Venting thread - Wordle Gummidge

[Solksjaer!]

It’s interesting watching people on likes of twitter who clearly have no clue about that part of the world treating the whole conflict like some marvel superhero movie “oohs the ghost of Kyiv”- you know the sort of people who normally get offended over nothing suddenly saying “actually it’s Kyiv not Kiev” and swooning over Zelensky when in normal times they would be describing him as someone akin to hitler because of his non progressive views on LGBT rights

Complaining about Twitter is soooo 2018.

[Solksjaer!]

On the subject of Nukes . I saw a dead Robin yesterday on my Hike in St Kevins way, recently dead too . We are Doomed

[Raoul Duke III]

The first bit happened immediately. RUB now over 100. The Russian CB immediately doubled interest rates to 20%. Trading on Russian exchanges also suspended.

Once London gets going, then you'll really see some action.

IMO, that Russian middle class could disappear very quickly.

Another 5% gone while I walked the dog.

Imagine that was the euro in your account becomg worthless in real time....

[Lazare]

It’s interesting watching people on likes of twitter who clearly have no clue about that part of the world treating the whole conflict like some marvel superhero movie “oohs the ghost of Kyiv”- you know the sort of people who normally get offended over nothing suddenly saying “actually it’s Kyiv not Kiev” and swooning over Zelensky when in normal times they would be describing him as someone akin to hitler because of his non progressive views on LGBT rights

Is he not gay?

[Solksjaer!]

Another 5% gone while I walked the dog.

Imagine that was the euro in your account becomg worthless in real time....

There ive written the headlines for you.


RUB one out . For those who get sexually excited by economics . .


Or RUBBED OUT - for the rest of us.

[Raoul Duke III]

If my junior cert history is any memory guide, wasn't Hitler going in the opposite direction. Towards Russia, rather than away from it. And with all his soldiers wearing t-shirts and mankinis in the height of winter.

Technically the Germans went in both directions.

And so will that modern-day Hitler in the Kremlin.

[Raoul Duke III]

"Ukraine is one of us, and we want them in the EU".

Ursula VDL just now.

We are literally seeing decades of history happening in hours.

Jesus, a tv comedian is just bossing the entire world. Absolute power move this morning (demanding EU membership) and completely puts it up to the EU - who would dare vote against it?

[Micknail]

Is he not gay?

Ummm not sure according to his wife and kids...

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

So, for Friday ... this Friday? omg.

Will we say The Bar With No Name to start off with? Aiming for around 7pm.

I've never seen an exposed wall that I haven't thought - that wall now looks better than if it had been properly plastered by a licensed plasterer.

We may need to eject some folk at the entrance who haven't adequately dyed their grey roots.







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Allow me to refresh this for the morning crew seeking to scroll past the doom posts.

[Raoul Duke III]

Allow me to refresh this for the morning crew seeking to scroll past the doom posts.

Sure, although I may to vacate the premises by about 10.30 as my kids will be Home Alone with all the potential for malarkey that entails

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Ummm not sure according to his wife and kids...

Oh, its the wife and kids who have the anti-LGBT views?

The plot thickens.

[Solksjaer!]

Its hard enough to get a plumber without them fecking off to the Ukrainian to fight.

[dobby]

So, for Friday ... this Friday? omg.

Will we say The Bar With No Name to start off with? Aiming for around 7pm.

I've never seen an exposed wall that I haven't thought - that wall now looks better than if it had been properly plastered by a licensed plasterer.

We may need to eject some folk at the entrance who haven't adequately dyed their grey roots.







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Ah, thought this was Saturday. I've got plans already for Friday. Enjoy.

[Raoul Duke III]

Looking at the share price graph for Sberbank today brings back all sorts of nostalgic feelings. Like a Russian version of Anglo Irish as it collapses towards zero.

[Raoul Duke III]

Not on the primary exchange obviously as the Rooshians have closed it for some unspecified reason.

[elbows]

Looking at the share price graph for Sberbank today brings back all sorts of nostalgic feelings. Like a Russian version of Anglo Irish as it collapses towards zero.

Nice timing by Rhys Mogg to sell his stake

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Ah, thought this was Saturday. I've got plans already for Friday. Enjoy.

Its okay, we may still be going on Saturday

[Raoul Duke III]

According to Reuters, the Russians just murdered dozens of civilians in Kharkiv - at exactly the same time they were sitting down for 'peace' talks.

I think some people were clinging to the delusion that the Russians wouldn't want to slaughter civilians, that must be shattered now if it wasn't already.

[Solksjaer!]

According to Reuters, the Russians just murdered dozens of civilians in Kharkiv - at exactly the same time they were sitting down for 'peace' talks.

I think some people were clinging to the delusion that the Russians wouldn't want to slaughter civilians, that must be shattered now if it wasn't already.

Shocking and disgusting. The poor Ukrainians whilst inspirational have probably made their entire civilian Population as direct targets . A whole country in a guerilla battle. This will become more appalling as this goes on. Peace is imperative ASAP .

[Lao Lao]

Woke up this morning in a heap

Splitting headache (I never get headaches), sore throat, little trickle of a cough, nose alternating between bunged up and a flowing tap, sore back and calves aching - although the later two may be due to a hike I did on Saturday.

Antigen tests coming back as negative.

Fingers crossed I'm not riddled although if this is as bad as it gets, it'd be grand in the overall scheme of things.

[DeadParrot]

Shocking and disgusting. The poor Ukrainians whilst inspirational have probably made their entire civilian Population as direct targets . A whole country in a guerilla battle. This will become more appalling as this goes on. Peace is imperative ASAP .

Tbh, I find the general tone of "lol Russia's fucked it" a little annoying.
Pretty soon the keystone cops approach will be over and the lads blocking tanks will simply be ran over and shelling will be indiscriminate.

On the flip side.
This was good from the times today
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[Raoul Duke III]

Tbh, I find the general tone of "lol Russia's fucked it" a little annoying.
Pretty soon the keystone cops approach will be over and the lads blocking tanks will simply be ran over and shelling will be indiscriminate.

You can't think of it in purely military terms DP.

Even if\when they take Kyiv and even if\when the Ukrainians surrender, Putin has lost. This is the biggest strategic blunder since 1941.

[Raoul Duke III]

Woke up this morning in a heap

Splitting headache (I never get headaches), sore throat, little trickle of a cough, nose alternating between bunged up and a flowing tap, sore back and calves aching - although the later two may be due to a hike I did on Saturday.

Antigen tests coming back as negative.

Fingers crossed I'm not riddled although if this is as bad as it gets, it'd be grand in the overall scheme of things.

Sounds like you have that new variant imo

[CHDad]

You can't think of it in purely military terms DP.

Even if\when they take Kyiv and even if\when the Ukrainians surrender, Putin has lost. This is the biggest strategic blunder since 1941.

Seen the Abramovich news? What's he at in your opinion? Mouth shut and live out of Israel and the yachts is surely a much much easier way to go about life in his current situation.

[Raoul Duke III]

Sberbank, the biggest Russian retail bank, ADRs (a form of equity) opening around 1.30 in NY. They were 15 a week ago.

[Raoul Duke III]

Seen the Abramovich news? What's he at in your opinion? Mouth shut and live out of Israel and the yachts is surely a much much easier way to go about life in his current situation.

You do realise how close he is to Putin? He vetted Putin for the job in the first place, then Putin made him rich (illegally obv, with much murder and corruption involved) and he'll go down with him.

You should be happy about this btw.

[coillcam]

Woke up this morning in a heap

Splitting headache (I never get headaches), sore throat, little trickle of a cough, nose alternating between bunged up and a flowing tap, sore back and calves aching - although the later two may be due to a hike I did on Saturday.

Antigen tests coming back as negative.

Fingers crossed I'm not riddled although if this is as bad as it gets, it'd be grand in the overall scheme of things.

The first day of onset I felt shit that night and a headache with a sore throat. 2nd day proper symptoms appear. 3rd day more of the same but my throat was completely in ribbons. Day 1 and 2 were negative. Skipped test on 3rd and was positive on the 4th.

I had a negative this morning so back to work after 8 days off. Still feel shitty and sense of smell is slowly coming back. Oddly it only appeared as a symptom around day 4/5 when my throat started to calm down. A bit of a slow burner compared to recent flu at Xmas and I just felt that I could get 100% fatigue out of nowhere if I started to move at all.

[Raoul Duke III]

Interesting little exercise: go onto the website of Moscow Sheremetyevo airport and filter on the various international terminals.

No-one's going anywhere, except the middle East and Turkey.

[CHDad]

You do realise how close he is to Putin? He vetted Putin for the job in the first place, then Putin made him rich (illegally obv, with much murder and corruption involved) and he'll go down with him.

You should be happy about this btw.

Of course I realise, that's why I asked your opinion since this has taken over your life

Roman is basically fucked unless he becomes some kind of hero for Ukraine and avoids the poison basically? Unless the war miraculously ends in next few days through peace talks?

[Raoul Duke III]

Of course I realise, that's why I asked your opinion since this has taken over your life

I must confess (and I doubt I'm alone) that I do find it absolutely fascinating. This is years worth of history happening in hours. I've been ranting on about what an unreconstructed thug Putin is for years.

I think, even if you aren't aware of his historical and political context, it's still incredibly gripping.

Roman is basically fucked unless he becomes some kind of hero for Ukraine and avoids the poison basically? Unless the war miraculously ends in next few days through peace talks?

I'm sure he has enough people paid off that he doesn't end up in a jail cell but he should be persona non grata for the rest of his natural life.

[luckforsome]

...Step 1- Hitch says zero chance of Russian invasion, offers bet... Step 2- Liam takes bet and SWIFTly (pun intended) wins €100... Step 3- Hitch ships the winnings, ty Htich...
...Final step- reinvest loots...

[Micknail]

So the Ukrainians on snake island that said "warship go fuck yourselves" are reported to still be alive, but captive.

[DeadParrot]

...Step 1- Hitch says zero chance of Russian invasion, offers bet... Step 2- Liam takes bet and SWIFTly (pun intended) wins €100... Step 3- Hitch ships the winnings, ty Htich...
...Final step- reinvest loots...

This is the way

[Raoul Duke III]

This is the way

Then find Hitch's next hot take on world affairs, martingale it.

[Wombatman]

Is the 4th letter in wordle D?

[Raoul Duke III]

I'll say one thing; the EU has just revealed itself as the superpower it always should have been. It's been really impressive to watch how it has responded.

[Solksjaer!]

Is the 4th letter in wordle D?

Nope , its d .

[Raoul Duke III]

Jesus you know you're bad when the morally bankrupt organisation that is FIFA kicks you out.

[Degag]

Jesus you know you're bad when the morally bankrupt organisation that is FIFA kicks you out.

At the second attempt. First tried to compensate by making them play in a neutral venue under a different name etc.

[Raoul Duke III]

At the second attempt. First tried to compensate by making them play in a neutral venue under a different name etc.

Pathetic really, but you just have to look at the farce that is the Qatar WC to realise those lads are long bought and paid for.

[Solksjaer!]

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[shrapnel]

bought a new car today (new as in used fwiw) as our old one we've had since we were in ireland is on its last legs. 160 000 km later, and repair costs with a dodgy gearbox now outvaluing multiple times the car considerably, it's time to put it to pasture and move on. it's a very French thing though to buy a car and use it till it dies, and that's how it should be done tbh.

Anyway, for the first time ever (other than our first car which was a 2cv) we're buying French! i personally wanted something else, but the wife said no to my choice. i'd gone for a reliable, good to drive, bigger boot size, and great engine, but she said it was ugly (it really isn't although maybe a bit plain inside, but who gives a shit!) and we were not getting a new car at all if it was that one. we narrowed it down to 3 or 4 and we went for the french one! looks like the reputation of new french cars has gone up considerably so i'm hoping for the best!

[ComradeCollie]

Youtubers Johnny FD and Bald and Bankrupt finally decided to get out of Kyiv. They were so confident a week ago that nothing much was up

Here was Bald a week ago heading into Ukraine. At least the other fella lives in Kyiv.

[dinekes]

bought a new car today (new as in used fwiw) as our old one we've had since we were in ireland is on its last legs. 160 000 km later, and repair costs with a dodgy gearbox now outvaluing multiple times the car considerably, it's time to put it to pasture and move on. it's a very French thing though to buy a car and use it till it dies, and that's how it should be done tbh.

Anyway, for the first time ever (other than our first car which was a 2cv) we're buying French! i personally wanted something else, but the wife said no to my choice. i'd gone for a reliable, good to drive, bigger boot size, and great engine, but she said it was ugly (it really isn't although maybe a bit plain inside, but who gives a shit!) and we were not getting a new car at all if it was that one. we narrowed it down to 3 or 4 and we went for the french one! looks like the reputation of new french cars has gone up considerably so i'm hoping for the best!

I must be French so. Current Focus cost me low 3 figures to buy, get a weld, drop the petrol tank and scrub the fuel line as some rust and a new swaybar link, new tyre. €350 total IIRC
Grand car.

Needs a few bits done again to pass I would imagine.

[shrapnel]

I must be French so. Current Focus cost me low 3 figures to buy, get a weld, drop the petrol tank and scrub the fuel line as some rust and a new swaybar link, new tyre. €350 total IIRC
Grand car.

Needs a few bits done again to pass I would imagine.

let me clarify that. the French buy new or close to new, THEN run it into the ground over 10-15-20 years, however long it takes. they don't buy a rust bucket to start with. You're a whole different breed tbh!

[dinekes]

let me clarify that. the French buy new or close to new, THEN run it into the ground over 10-15-20 years, however long it takes. they don't buy a rust bucket to start with. You're a whole different breed tbh!

rust bucket!..Rust bucket! RUST BUCKET!!! (ross in friends "my sandwich" escalation)

Cest la guerre!!

[ComradeCollie]

Anyway, for the first time ever (other than our first car which was a 2cv) we're buying French!

The reputation 20 years ago was that everything electrical would be fucked up. And unless you were handy with a multimeter and a soldering iron you shouldn't be messing with one. Are they even made in France anymore? Like a lot of Fiats have been made in Poland for decades (and were more reliable as a result).

[CHDad]

At the second attempt. First tried to compensate by making them play in a neutral venue under a different name etc.

They didn't, that's the process. They were always getting banned.

[ComradeCollie]

Bald and Bankrupt posted this just today. It's from last Friday. He does edit his videos so well.

[dinekes]

If I was going for a french car my favourite (and of course it's out of production) is the Cittoen C6. Absolute class.
Take it over a BMW or Audi any day of the week.

Rare as hens teeth in Ireland. Usual spec is the 2.7 diesel with loads of goodies. Speedo in head up display on windsscreen.
Beautiful lines and of course the special suspension.

Oh yes

[shrapnel]

The reputation 20 years ago was that everything electrical would be fucked up. And unless you were handy with a multimeter and a soldering iron you shouldn't be messing with one. Are they even made in France anymore? Like a lot of Fiats have been made in Poland for decades (and were more reliable as a result).

That's what I was basing it on also, as ive not bought a car for a long time. But the new renault kadjar is built in Spain and it's the same everything as the qashqai which is very high up the rankings, and the new Renault engine is meant to be phenomenal. Electronics are still a worry in my mind though.

[Degag]

They didn't, that's the process. They were always getting banned.

Seems an odd process.

[MysteryGuest]

Not actually that bad?

[CHDad]

Seems an odd process.

Its Fifa

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Seems the dumbass decision to fill Ukraine with weapons is paying off exactly as expected, with Russia significantly upping the ante in terms of carnage in response.

This is not victim-blaming, the Ukrainians are completely innocent.

But it is blaming the West a bit. It was quite clear that Russia was going softly initially to minimise bad headlines, if that was ever possible - maybe to their odd minds it was - instead the West has turned it into an all-out war. Making Ukraine even more of a victim in order for the West to fight a pseudo-battle on their territory with Western weapons.

Will we ever learn the basic fucking lessons of history.


As the Sky News (in fairness to them, they are brilliant at actual war coverage) correspondent notes:

Sky's security and defence editor Deborah Haynes said "the windows rattled with those explosions we heard" in the Ukrainian capital.

"The warning has always been that if they couldn't have their success in their initial wave then they would up the tempo in terms of the level of violence which seems to be what we are seeing and hearing."

[ComradeCollie]

Seems the dumbass decision to fill Ukraine with weapons is paying off exactly as expected, with Russia significantly upping the ante in terms of carnage in response.

This is not victim-blaming, the Ukrainians are completely innocent.

But it is blaming the West a bit. It was quite clear that Russia was going softly initially to minimise bad headlines, if that was ever possible - maybe to their odd minds it was - instead the West has turned it into an all-out war. Making Ukraine even more of a victim in order for the West to fight a pseudo-battle on their territory with Western weapons.

Will we ever learn the basic fucking lessons of history.


As the Sky News (in fairness to them, they are brilliant at actual war coverage) correspondent notes:

Ah for fucks sake Hitch. I was actually thinking of going for a few pints with you on Friday. "going softly"

[Lazare]

Jesus Hitch, that's a shitty take.

What was the West to do, let him at it? Ignore Ukrainian pleas?

[Micknail]

Sounds like Hitch wants Russia to complete the hostile takeover.

[Strewelpeter]

If I was going for a french car my favourite (and of course it's out of production) is the Cittoen C6. Absolute class.
Take it over a BMW or Audi any day of the week.

Rare as hens teeth in Ireland. Usual spec is the 2.7 diesel with loads of goodies. Speedo in head up display on windsscreen.
Beautiful lines and of course the special suspension.

Oh yes

Lovely car but you could really only buy one to mind as a future vintage. With only 20K built and very few RHD, production finished ten years ago would be a nightmare to keep on the road if you were doing any sort of mileage.

Having said that if the mileage is real I'd almost be tempted by this , not sure if that would be because of or in spite of the colour

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Had a whole day today purely to work on coding for a project. Such a great mindframe by the end of a day like that, where you have been concentrating exclusively on the journey of your data through a set of constructed code. My normal work at the moment involves doing about 20 things at a moment, all badly, so it feels deeply therapeutic to just focus on one thing.