Bad beat/Moaning/Venting thread - Wordle Gummidge

[Strewelpeter]

Meh. My personal accidents, have been about 50% cars rear ending me, 30% cars reversing into me, 10% cars pulling out when I had right of way, and 10% getting caught by the rear end by an artic who somehow didn't see me. My general experience has been that most car drivers leave a random distance between themselves and the vehicle in front of them(regardless of speed), but don't consider a motorcycle a vehicle and so completely ignore them.

True but all that means that bikers need to be extremely defensive.
I travel at 100 on the N7 and never ever pass a motorbike, but in heavy traffic at peak times when all the gobshites are randomly switching lanes I'm passed by dozens of bikes squeezing between cars and trucks.

[The Istanbul]

Staycation next week, first thing i did this morning was go out and buy a rainjacket. FU Ireland.

Did you plump for the greatest town in Ireland in the end? Give me a shout if you fancy a pint

[Dice75]

Did you plump for the greatest town in Ireland in the end? Give me a shout if you fancy a pint

Yep, should escape for a few some evening will give u warning

[AndyFatBastard]

If i wanted to go to the airport today i couldnt have anyway, carnage on the M50. Tough time for a few families tonight

Saw that coming the other way. Always a bad sign when the medics are standing around scratching themselves but the motorway's still closed. :-/

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Two dead apparently. Including one who had a heart attack at the scene. Heard that a few times of people getting in crashes and surviving, but the shock pushes their hearts over the edge. Awful stuff. Some poor fucker trapped in a car at the bottom of the River Lee today also. Two kids in the back of the car who were thankfully rescued. Although that story has been written up in kind of a strange way, as if there might be more to the story. Hopefully not.

[The Istanbul]

Yep, should escape for a few some evening will give u warning

Tuesday or Friday (away other days).

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Watched a 12-minute video on how to use petrol station tyre air pumps. +1 would watch again.

[dinekes]

Watched a 12-minute video on how to use petrol station tyre air pumps. +1 would watch again.

Agsin usually fairly easy but just check you have a valve adjuster in your boot kit before you head off.

[MysteryGuest]

Two dead apparently. Including one who had a heart attack at the scene. Heard that a few times of people getting in crashes and surviving, but the shock pushes their hearts over the edge. Awful stuff. Some poor fucker trapped in a car at the bottom of the River Lee today also. Two kids in the back of the car who were thankfully rescued. Although that story has been written up in kind of a strange way, as if there might be more to the story. Hopefully not.

Grim when guards have to remind people to have some basic human decency and not share footage of the scene
whatsapp culture strikes again

[MysteryGuest]

Money.
EA already has deals with most clubs / leagues.
Fifa had the name and World Cup. Fifa wanted a pretty hefty wedge for that alone.
It's a calculated gamble by ea. They'll have EA Soccer or something next year.

FIFA giving up a load of easy money there-no way they’ll find someone to just slap the name on and compete- ISS dead at this stage (no idea as don’t play anymore)
EA safe enough especially with the sick joke that is UT

[oleras]

Cheers folks a lot to ponder there . The missus has Only our Rivers Run Free and Stor mo Croi covered.
The Clacy brother dylan cover one hnmm Helsinki being a port city . Could work. Keep that as a suprise .

Somebody feed Phil, latest series on netflix he is in Helsinki...looks like a great city...and the PM...hmmmm

[oleras]

Two dead apparently. Including one who had a heart attack at the scene. Heard that a few times of people getting in crashes and surviving, but the shock pushes their hearts over the edge. Awful stuff. Some poor fucker trapped in a car at the bottom of the River Lee today also. Two kids in the back of the car who were thankfully rescued. Although that story has been written up in kind of a strange way, as if there might be more to the story. Hopefully not.

#notallwomen but always women...

[Raoul Duke III]

We will play Walk of Stars in the Derby today.

[Solksjaer!]

Somebody feed Phil, latest series on netflix he is in Helsinki...looks like a great city...and the PM...hmmmm

Will watch that , cheers . Been there so many times find a little something new each time. I'm big chowder fan , their fish soup is amazing. Id live on it.

yeah the PM is hawwwttt as fk

[Raoul Duke III]

Somebody feed Phil, latest series on netflix he is in Helsinki...looks like a great city...and the PM...hmmmm

I do love Phil, infectiously upbeat.

[Raoul Duke III]

We will play Walk of Stars in the Derby today.

Well named...the walking part anyway

[Lazare]

My kid's pal's parents have offered to bring her to Potato Park tomorrow. Want to drop some cash around but not sure of the amount.

Any help?

[Raoul Duke III]

Poisoner poisoned. Feels ironic.

[dobby]

My kid's pal's parents have offered to bring her to Potato Park tomorrow. Want to drop some cash around but not sure of the amount.

Any help?

child ticket is 40 quid, a bit less if booked online in advance. Add in food or whatever, you wouldn't see any change out of 50 quid anyway.

50 quid is a nice round number too, gets awkward if you go to 60 and 70 seems like too much. I'd probably just drop 50 and say you hope that covers it.

[oleras]

I do love Phil, infectiously upbeat.

And not in that fake American upbeat way, he comes across as a genuinely really nice guy.

[oleras]

My kid's pal's parents have offered to bring her to Potato Park tomorrow. Want to drop some cash around but not sure of the amount.

Any help?

Personally, if I offered i would have already known the cost and would be offended by an offer of cash...maybe a nice bottle of champers instead ?

[Lazare]

Personally, if I offered i would have already known the cost and would be offended by an offer of cash...maybe a nice bottle of champers instead ?

Ah no, I wouldn't be comfortable not giving some money towards it. I've already told her I'd drop some cash around, just don't want to make a bollix of the amount. I was thinking €50, so cheers Dobby for that.

[Solksjaer!]

Ah no, I wouldn't be comfortable not giving some money towards it. I've already told her I'd drop some cash around, just don't want to make a bollix of the amount. I was thinking €50, so cheers Dobby for that.

If it were me taking the kid i'd politely refuse your offer and hope it doesnt go all Mrs Doyle. Sometimes people get a kick out of treating kids. A cute way out might be to give the kid a kitty and tell them to please help her spend it.

[Raoul Duke III]

For the pizza people: smoked scamorza cheese. Squisito!

[Solksjaer!]

Somebody feed Phil, latest series on netflix he is in Helsinki...looks like a great city...and the PM...hmmmm

Finlands Government would get full Dail attention daily.

[Lazare]

If it were me taking the kid i'd politely refuse your offer and hope it doesnt go all Mrs Doyle. Sometimes people get a kick out of treating kids. A cute way out might be to give the kid a kitty and tell them to please help her spend it.

Haha, my kid would have it gone inside three minutes on those Teddy grab machines.

[Lao Lao]

Out West. Heading over to Inish Lacken and the water is a bit choppy as the wind is up. Getting a bit wet but it's not too bad. Arrive at our somewhat secluded beach and even that was a little bit choppier than normal.

Father in Law : Will you jump out, grab the bow and hold the boat steady

Me : Sure

Also me : *Fully submerged in 7 foot of water*

Grabbed the bow and help her steady though....

[BennyHiFi]

Anyone else disappointed with the new Floor is Lava? While the sets are a little more impressive looking they're definitely easier to conquer.

Where it captured something at the start of the pandemic I think its run out of momentum already. Two years to produce 5 episodes is a bloody shambles.

Some of the editing/continuity is crap too, random stuff like contestants with dry hair and 'lava' smeared on their arms in the exit interviews (they've obviously been in the shower already).

Only 2 contestants for the volcano for each team in episode 1 but three there after and no explanation. What, you think we wouldn't notice?

Just not good enough lads. However JuniorHiFi doesn't seem to mind, despite my incessant giving out about how easy it is now.

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For the pizza people: smoked scamorza cheese. Squisito!

Im done with the fancy 72 hour 70% hydration lark...keeps biting my ass, just going to stick with the simple dough in future.

[Raoul Duke III]

Yer man out of the Beautiful South warbling away in St Annes.
Reckon we did better to get Noel Gallagher tomorrow for the freebie tix.

[BennyHiFi]

So I've pretty much got my new office cum record shop cum recoding studio up and running, three months after moving into the new gaff.

It's a small room so not anywhere near big enough to house the entire collection BUT it feels great to sit in there every day and be surrounded with the sights and sounds of 40 years of popular (and not so popular) culture.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeZb7_n..._web_copy_link

[Lazare]

So I've pretty much got my new office cum record shop cum recoding studio up and running, three months after moving into the new gaff.

It's a small room so not anywhere near big enough to house the entire collection BUT it feels great to sit in there every day and be surrounded with the sights and sounds of 40 years of popular (and not so popular) culture.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeZb7_n..._web_copy_link

Benny that's incredible, a real treasure trove. You can really feel your expertise and passion.



Great to hear your voice and accent too

[BennyHiFi]

Benny that's incredible, a real treasure trove. You can really feel your expertise and passion.



Great to hear your voice and accent too

Doire abu!

I'm 30 years out of the north (in Dublin longer than my time growing up there in fact) but my accent has only evolved marginally I suspect via US/UK/Aus etc...

[Pat Mustard]

So I've pretty much got my new office cum record shop cum recoding studio up and running, three months after moving into the new gaff.

It's a small room so not anywhere near big enough to house the entire collection BUT it feels great to sit in there every day and be surrounded with the sights and sounds of 40 years of popular (and not so popular) culture.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeZb7_n..._web_copy_link

Very cool

[ArmaniJeans]

Yer man out of the Beautiful South warbling away in St Annes.
Reckon we did better to get Noel Gallagher tomorrow for the freebie tix.

In fairness I thought Paul and Jacqui pretty much nailed it - 2 hour set which ticked all the hits and an audience which loved it.
Voice probably is a bit warbly but as he pointed out a few times he's 60 now.
Noel Gallagher will be a different sort of gig.

[Lazare]

In fairness I thought Paul and Jacqui pretty much nailed it - 2 hour set which ticked all the hits and an audience which loved it.
Voice probably is a bit warbly but as he pointed out a few times he's 60 now.
Noel Gallagher will be a different sort of gig.

I think by freebie he means hearing it from his back garden.

Pavarotti would sound warbly stretched over hedges and fences.

[Lazare]

Came 2nd in parkrun this morning which I'm still buzzing a little about. Lead the field for 4km until a stitch killed my chance of glory.

A few of the speedier guys didn't show up, would have only been good enough for about 8th place if they did but still, felt good.

[Keane]

So I've pretty much got my new office cum record shop cum recoding studio up and running, three months after moving into the new gaff.

It's a small room so not anywhere near big enough to house the entire collection BUT it feels great to sit in there every day and be surrounded with the sights and sounds of 40 years of popular (and not so popular) culture.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeZb7_n..._web_copy_link

Any idea how much one would have to spend on a record player for it to be worthwhile?

[BennyHiFi]

Any idea how much one would have to spend on a record player for it to be worthwhile?

About 200 euro is the line in the sand Keane.

https://www.loudersound.com/features...record-players

[Raoul Duke III]

I think by freebie he means hearing it from his back garden.

No, we get freebie tix for some nebulous reason of being local.

[Lazare]

No, we get freebie tix for some nebulous reason of being local.

Oh, well that's pretty cool.

[ComradeCollie]

Yer man out of the Beautiful South warbling away in St Annes.
Reckon we did better to get Noel Gallagher tomorrow for the freebie tix.

Not looking like much of a day for outdoor stuff.

[Strewelpeter]

Yer man out of the Beautiful South warbling away in St Annes.
Reckon we did better to get Noel Gallagher tomorrow for the freebie tix.

Terribad call IMO.

In fairness I thought Paul and Jacqui pretty much nailed it - 2 hour set which ticked all the hits and an audience which loved it.
Voice probably is a bit warbly but as he pointed out a few times he's 60 now.
Noel Gallagher will be a different sort of gig.

Last night I went to see Peggy Seeger who is rising 87 play a two hour set with her son Callum McColl. Her voice is as sweet and clear as it ever was and she plays the banjo really well.

[Raoul Duke III]

Not looking like much of a day for outdoor stuff.

I left the usage of the tickets in the hands of Mrs D3, on the understanding I wouldn't be her plus one.

She was feeling shortchanged at not having drawm Duran Duran next weekend. I reckon 80% of the neighbours don't use these tickets anyway so she'll probably get a pair for the price of having to chat up some auld wan for a few minutes.

[ArmaniJeans]

Came 2nd in parkrun this morning which I'm still buzzing a little about. Lead the field for 4km until a stitch killed my chance of glory.

A few of the speedier guys didn't show up, would have only been good enough for about 8th place if they did but still, felt good.

Have you done this one, the cross country course in Abbotstown results | Sport Ireland Campus parkrun
It's not hitting big numbers so I'm not sure how long it'll continue, so I'm thinking it'd be good to get done this summer.
I'd guess it'd be at least 2 minutes slower than a concrete path, so not one for PB hunting.

[Lazare]

Have you done this one, the cross country course in Abbotstown results | Sport Ireland Campus parkrun
It's not hitting big numbers so I'm not sure how long it'll continue, so I'm thinking it'd be good to get done this summer.
I'd guess it'd be at least 2 minutes slower than a concrete path, so not one for PB hunting.

I didn't realise there was a parkrun there. Mad thing is, I've worked beside there for the past decade and only this week I realised I could run that course.

Went in twice this week on my lunchbreak, such a fabulous place to run, and was only thinking it would be a great spot for a parkrun.

I'll pop down to it over the next few weeks. Surprised it's not getting good numbers.

[Lazare]

Not too interested in pb chasing anyway, I very rarely ever run parkrun flat out. Only did so yesterday as I've a race in two weeks.

[Denny Crane]

In galway due the weekend.

I can't remember if mystery guest is from galway or mayo. Must be mayo. couldn't see his heart lasting amongst the hemp and hair bun craft beer loving alternatives in Galway.

[dobby]

Jaysus lazare, I'll be broke after this hotel but holy god the Europe is some spot. I've never been as chilled out in a hotel ever. The only other "destination" hotel I've been to is Monart and this place absolutley blows it out of the water. It's just unreal here

[Lazare]

Jaysus lazare, I'll be broke after this hotel but holy god the Europe is some spot. I've never been as chilled out in a hotel ever. The only other "destination" hotel I've been to is Monart and this place absolutley blows it out of the water. It's just unreal here

Incredible isn't it.

We can both thank SP for the recommendation.

[Lazare]

In galway due the weekend.

I can't remember if mystery guest is from galway or mayo. Must be mayo. couldn't see his heart lasting amongst the hemp and bun alternatives in Galway.

Pretty sure it's Sligo, you know that county that you drive through on the way to places.

[Lazare]

Sorry Dom, collateral damage

[Strewelpeter]

In galway due the weekend.

I can't remember if mystery guest is from galway or mayo. Must be mayo. couldn't see his heart lasting amongst the hemp and bun alternatives in Galway.

Galway, the city where ambition goes to die.

[dobby]

Incredible isn't it.

We can both thank SP for the recommendation.

Absolutley. Wp SP

[Micknail]

Munster final >>>> Leinster final

[ComradeCollie]

Wonder how Hitchhiker's tent is holding up.

[Raoul Duke III]

Wonder how Hitchhiker's tent is holding up.

Don'tv envy the drowned rats at the concert although Noel has clearly taken pity on them and is belting out the Oasis numbers.

[Raoul Duke III]

Im done with the fancy 72 hour 70% hydration lark...keeps biting my ass, just going to stick with the simple dough in future.

I just make regular dough but what I've noticed is if I have a couple of dough balls left over, roll them up in cling film and put in the fridge overnight. Take out about an hour before hand the next day and it's amazingly supple and easy to work with.

Et voila:

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[Lazare]

This lad is worth a follow

[Raoul Duke III]

This outrage over golfers taking Saudi sportswashing loot seems somewhat hypocritical when you look at how soccer has willingly prostituted itself?

I don't really care either way but there seems to be a clear case of double standards at play.