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    Originally posted by eamonhonda View Post

    Mr fox is exceptional, was there before Xmas. Variety Jones is one of best meals I've had but I'd say a booking a month out is unlikely.

    Depending on what you're looking for, consider big fan - finest of Asian style tapas. Or even grano in stoneybatter for amazing pasta. Theres really so many options for food. Dublin must be one of the best cities in Europe for food at the moment between fine dining and more casual stuff
    BigFan is class. Mister S also. Wouldn't be too bothered with Michael's. Its fancy in Dublin, but bogstandard Dingle. Not worth the mad price charged for it.
    "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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      Though Variety Jones was great, until some point into the menu when started to feel uncomfortably full. Ruined the whole meal tbh. Surely its a basic task of a tasting menu to weigh up the portion sizes.
      "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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        Originally posted by eamonhonda View Post

        Mr fox is exceptional, was there before Xmas. Variety Jones is one of best meals I've had but I'd say a booking a month out is unlikely.

        Depending on what you're looking for, consider big fan - finest of Asian style tapas. Or even grano in stoneybatter for amazing pasta. Theres really so many options for food. Dublin must be one of the best cities in Europe for food at the moment between fine dining and more casual stuff
        There is so many options now. Spent a day recently eating across Capel St and Parnell St

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          Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post

          There is so many options now. Spent a day recently eating across Capel St and Parnell St
          How many meals did you eat?
          "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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            Not sure I can quantify how envious/jealous I am of being able to casually sample all Dublin has to offer.
            I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that

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              Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

              How many meals did you eat?
              Went to Arisu, Abobana, couldn't get a spot in Hilan, then Hop House and finished up with Sichuan Chili King. Mostly street food so it lends itself to it.
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                Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
                Went to Arisu, Abobana, couldn't get a spot in Hilan, then Hop House and finished up with Sichuan Chili King.
                You could spend the week off those two streets. Have tried and loved all of those spots.

                Notable mention to takara near Jervis luas for some of the best priced ramen around, not sure what happened in last couple of months but there's a consistent queue outside it for 7 days a week now, preferred when it was less known.
                airport, lol

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                  Originally posted by eamonhonda View Post

                  You could spend the week off those two streets. Have tried and loved all of those spots.

                  Notable mention to takara near Jervis luas for some of the best priced ramen around, not sure what happened in last couple of months but there's a consistent queue outside it for 7 days a week now, preferred when it was less known.
                  I was introduced to Takara recently, really good.

                  Ramen props too to Ninja Sushi on Lombard St.
                  "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                    Originally posted by Lazare View Post
                    Not sure I can quantify how envious/jealous I am of being able to casually sample all Dublin has to offer.
                    You don't live in feckin' Mayo! You would be in town fairly handy, no?
                    "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                      Ze Krauts finally giving the OK to Ukraine getting their hands on their tanks. Could be highly significant if/when their offensives resume after the winter.
                      "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                        Best ramen is here up off camden https://www.nomoramen.ie/

                        Capel street is amazing for food, am always there since it is so close. Aobaba pho is top notch.

                        Small bit of sushi I ordered from takara:

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                          Send a few tanks to LA ..

                          Even the BBV is immune to the countless shootings in the US. The solution is obvious but impossible. Shitshow of a self serving political landscape.
                          meanwhile in Ireland there are zombies biting off fingersxand attacking hospital patients . Inagine if Joe Soap had a gun in Ireland. Dodge City.

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                            Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
                            Send a few tanks to LA ..

                            Even the BBV is immune to the countless shootings in the US. The solution is obvious but impossible. Shitshow of a self serving political landscape.
                            meanwhile in Ireland there are zombies biting off fingersxand attacking hospital patients . Inagine if Joe Soap had a gun in Ireland. Dodge City.
                            I mean, what do you want us to say that hasn't been said a thousand times? They've made their choice that any citizen, sanity irrelevant, who wants to arm themselves to the teeth can do so (state laws depending) and it seems as though all negative consequences are tolerable, in their eyes.

                            So it goes.
                            "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                              Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View Post
                              [/URL]Capel street is amazing for food, am always there since it is so close. Aobaba pho is top notch.
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                              I used to eat there a lot a few years ago. Can't say I ever really trusted the broth that the veg pho was in though.

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                                Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                I mean, what do you want us to say that hasn't been said a thousand times? They've made their choice that any citizen, sanity irrelevant, who wants to arm themselves to the teeth can do so (state laws depending) and it seems as though all negative consequences are tolerable, in their eyes.

                                So it goes.
                                Thoughts and prayers?

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                                  Hilan is a strong personal favourite, and my new teacher who is giving me one-on-one Chinese classes in advance of my July Beijing visit, was saying all the Chinese teachers rate it very highly, but it hasn't quite got the flavours right on a few recent visits. I wonder if they can't get the staff.
                                  "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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                                    Originally posted by zuutroy View Post

                                    Same, but heard it's very good. Went to Eric Matthews (formerly of Chapter One) popup restaurant in Mamo in Howth on Friday. Was very good....a bit pricey but seemingly he's a big noise on Instagram so probably cashing in on that.
                                    You did well to get tickets for it. The whole January pop up sold out in about two minutes.

                                    I was at the one he did in Orwell Road last Sept. and it was very good.

                                    During lockdown, he did a huge number of recipes on Instgram and gained a huge following.

                                    He is meant to be opening his own place this year and I for one am looking forward to it.

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                                      Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                      You don't live in feckin' Mayo! You would be in town fairly handy, no?
                                      Struggling to remember the last time we went out for dinner in Dublin.

                                      Had a night out in The Stella about three years ago and that was our last outing.

                                      Joys of three kids and very limited babysitting options.
                                      I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that

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                                        Not poor mouthing btw. Spent every weekend of my thirties in town living it up.

                                        Will spend every weekend of my late fifties doing the same.

                                        Wouldn't swap what I have.
                                        I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that

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                                          Originally posted by Lazare View Post
                                          Not poor mouthing btw. Spent every weekend of my thirties in town living it up.

                                          Will spend every weekend of my late fifties doing the same.

                                          Wouldn't swap what I have.
                                          Good man.

                                          Mind the buses.

                                          I am early 50s and getting used to that change. 2 kids 18 and 22. It's a fucking pain in the hole it doesn't come with the body that thought about this freedom

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                                            Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
                                            I wonder though if, say, a worker killed on a construction site, would you see the CEO brought into court on involuntary manslaughter charges? Maybe they would. Seems though like the prosecution is driven by him being famous.
                                            Absolutely is the case

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                                              Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post



                                              He is meant to be opening his own place this year and I for one am looking forward to it.
                                              Yea opening up in Ballsbridge. Nolan's in Clontarf offered him something but he didn't fancy they'd do much business for lunch or in weekdays.

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                                                Originally posted by Lazare View Post

                                                Struggling to remember the last time we went out for dinner in Dublin.

                                                Had a night out in The Stella about three years ago and that was our last outing.

                                                Joys of three kids and very limited babysitting options.
                                                Find some local teenager to babysit (Jesus, when I think back on the succession of clueless kids we quite happily left our kids in charge of. Or possibly vice versa. ).

                                                OR, take the kids with you and go into town (kids LOVE public transport) and introduce them to some flavours on a Saturday afternoon.
                                                "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                  Originally posted by zuutroy View Post

                                                  Yea opening up in Ballsbridge. Nolan's in Clontarf offered him something but he didn't fancy they'd do much business for lunch or in weekdays.
                                                  Place is getting kitted out at the moment^^ but no idea who's going in there. Could do with something to liven up the local options thereabouts.
                                                  "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                    Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                                    Find some local teenager to babysit (Jesus, when I think back on the succession of clueless kids we quite happily left our kids in charge of. Or possibly vice versa. ).

                                                    OR, take the kids with you and go into town (kids LOVE public transport) and introduce them to some flavours on a Saturday afternoon.
                                                    Careful, for some reason Lazare could end up with me minding the sprogs:

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                                                      Originally posted by Micknail View Post

                                                      Careful, for some reason Lazare could end up with me minding the sprogs:

                                                      i had the weirdest one the other day:

                                                      SPOILER
                                                      Federal Bureau of Investigation

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                                                        Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                                        Find some local teenager to babysit (Jesus, when I think back on the succession of clueless kids we quite happily left our kids in charge of. Or possibly vice versa. ).

                                                        OR, take the kids with you and go into town (kids LOVE public transport) and introduce them to some flavours on a Saturday afternoon.
                                                        They genuinely do!
                                                        "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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                                                          Originally posted by shrapnel View Post

                                                          i had the weirdest one the other day:

                                                          SPOILER
                                                          Federal Bureau of Investigation
                                                          Guantanamo Bay for you Shraaaap. And about time too imo.
                                                          "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                            Originally posted by Micknail View Post

                                                            Careful, for some reason Lazare could end up with me minding the sprogs:

                                                            Where does one see this on linkedin?

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                                                              Originally posted by 6starpool View Post

                                                              Where does one see this on linkedin?
                                                              click on "me" in the toolbar, then view profile, then search appearances

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                                                                Originally posted by hotspur View Post

                                                                I used to eat there a lot a few years ago. Can't say I ever really trusted the broth that the veg pho was in though.
                                                                If it was tasty then you can be sure it wasn't veggie
                                                                Turning millions into thousands

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                                                                  Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                  Speaking of which, did Lao Lao ever organize the annual Christmas* HHE dinner?

                                                                  *January

                                                                  Between Christmas, in-laws, work and my Dad, I've slipped up on this one - Will get something in the calendar for Feb.

                                                                  Preference is Mr. Fox who do a 12 course tasting menu for 75 quid if I remember rightly.

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                                                                    Originally posted by shrapnel View Post

                                                                    click on "me" in the toolbar, then view profile, then search appearances
                                                                    I have a random Danish food/beverage company showing called "Joe and the Juice" which is odd.

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                                                                      Originally posted by hotspur View Post

                                                                      I used to eat there a lot a few years ago. Can't say I ever really trusted the broth that the veg pho was in though.
                                                                      You always throw the dice with an asian place! Fish is their favourite vegetable.

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                                                                        I see Revolut are moving to give customers Irish IBAN accounts.
                                                                        I'm sure this will gall Mr.Hitch as arent IBANs meant to work internationally anyway??

                                                                        They are selling it as a positive to collect your wages and to set up direct debits.
                                                                        Surely this will bring revolut accounts under scrutiny of people who were using it for nixers and cash jobs.
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                                                                          Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post


                                                                          Between Christmas, in-laws, work and my Dad, I've slipped up on this one - Will get something in the calendar for Feb.

                                                                          Preference is Mr. Fox who do a 12 course tasting menu for 75 quid if I remember rightly.
                                                                          Is there a minimum net worth threshold for attendance (and consequently a maximum moral scruples level to be under?)
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                                                                            Seeing as you are all talking about Revolut, couple of dumb questions:
                                                                            1. I have my Revolut account set up and two of my kids have cards. Is it possible to set up Mrs D3 as a second parent account so she can transfer them $$$, see what they are spending where? can't see how\where to do this.
                                                                            2. For Google Pay, my AIB cards have just stopped working. (the card comes up to auto-complete with the CCV same as usual but when you enter it, the form fails to complete. Manually typing in the details works.) Anyone else got same? All other cards work fine.
                                                                            "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                              Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                                                              Find some local teenager to babysit (Jesus, when I think back on the succession of clueless kids we quite happily left our kids in charge of. Or possibly vice versa. ).

                                                                              OR, take the kids with you and go into town (kids LOVE public transport) and introduce them to some flavours on a Saturday afternoon.
                                                                              That's a really good idea. Might do that with the older two.
                                                                              I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that

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                                                                                Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                                Seeing as you are all talking about Revolut, couple of dumb questions:
                                                                                1. I have my Revolut account set up and two of my kids have cards. Is it possible to set up Mrs D3 as a second parent account so she can transfer them $$$, see what they are spending where? can't see how\where to do this.
                                                                                2. For Google Pay, my AIB cards have just stopped working. (the card comes up to auto-complete with the CCV same as usual but when you enter it, the form fails to complete. Manually typing in the details works.) Anyone else got same? All other cards work fine.
                                                                                2. maybe remove the card from google pay / wallet and then rescan them back in?
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                                                                                  Just checked the oil tank for the last time ever (annoyingly just about 3in left in it so will need a top-up to tide us over until the retrofit is done). Our windows and doors have arrived at Mr Retrofit so good to go as soon as the ****king ESB do their bit which I've now been waiting 18 weeks on.
                                                                                  "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                    Originally posted by Micknail View Post

                                                                                    2. maybe remove the card from google pay / wallet and then rescan them back in?
                                                                                    Seems to be that simple, thanks!

                                                                                    I was farting around in Chrome but the Google wallet app seemed to do the trick and I got a success message from AIB.
                                                                                    "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                      Originally posted by Micknail View Post

                                                                                      Is there a minimum net worth threshold for attendance (and consequently a maximum moral scruples level to be under?)

                                                                                      Requirements for attendee's are extremely strict and have been regarded as tougher than getting mortgage approval for ten million home when you are on minimum wage*


                                                                                      A) Minimum Net Worth of EUR€2 million - Must be liquid assets (Stock and property don't count) - Bank statements confirming same will be required
                                                                                      B) Ivy League graduated
                                                                                      C) Certification from the UN Ethics Office confirming acceptable levels of integrity & accountability.
                                                                                      D) Be willing to wear a plastic horses head while dining
                                                                                      E) Be available on the date picked
                                                                                      F) Luck is sometimes required as dates can be oversubscribed and then it goes to a lottery


                                                                                      *3 of the above aren't real requirements

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                                                                                        Originally posted by Lazare View Post

                                                                                        That's a really good idea. Might do that with the older two.
                                                                                        Do it quick smart. If you're not careful, they'll basically grow up being culchies.
                                                                                        "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                          Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                                          Seeing as you are all talking about Revolut, couple of dumb questions:
                                                                                          1. I have my Revolut account set up and two of my kids have cards. Is it possible to set up Mrs D3 as a second parent account so she can transfer them $$$, see what they are spending where? can't see how\where to do this.
                                                                                          It can be done as we have it set up, but I don't know how to do it!

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                                                                                            Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post


                                                                                            Requirements for attendee's are extremely strict and have been regarded as tougher than getting mortgage approval for ten million home when you are on minimum wage*


                                                                                            A) Minimum Net Worth of EUR€2 million - Must be liquid assets (Stock and property don't count) - Bank statements confirming same will be required
                                                                                            B) Ivy League graduated
                                                                                            C) Certification from the UN Ethics Office confirming acceptable levels of integrity & accountability.
                                                                                            D) Be willing to wear a plastic horses head while dining
                                                                                            E) Be available on the date picked
                                                                                            F) Luck is sometimes required as dates can be oversubscribed and then it goes to a lottery


                                                                                            *3 of the above aren't real requirements
                                                                                            D1) Ability to kidnap minor celebrities while wearing said mask

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                                                                                            "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                              Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post


                                                                                              Requirements for attendee's are extremely strict and have been regarded as tougher than getting mortgage approval for ten million home when you are on minimum wage*


                                                                                              A) Minimum Net Worth of EUR€2 million - Must be liquid assets (Stock and property don't count) - Bank statements confirming same will be required
                                                                                              B) Ivy League graduated
                                                                                              C) Certification from the UN Ethics Office confirming acceptable levels of integrity & accountability.
                                                                                              D) Be willing to wear a plastic horses head while dining
                                                                                              E) Be available on the date picked
                                                                                              F) Luck is sometimes required as dates can be oversubscribed and then it goes to a lottery


                                                                                              *3 of the above aren't real requirements
                                                                                              OR Can pay for a round of drinks in the Temple Bar pub without checking on hand cash balance .

                                                                                              This does not include gratuity.

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                                                                                                Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                                                                                Do it quick smart. If you're not careful, they'll basically grow up being culchies.
                                                                                                My two call it Dublins fair City and have been known to busk for applause and middle aged wimmin attention .

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                                                                                                  Unless they call it Dubalin Towen you've failed in your duty imo
                                                                                                  "I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. Thompson

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                                                                                                    Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post

                                                                                                    OR Can pay for a round of drinks in the Temple Bar pub without checking on hand cash balance .

                                                                                                    This does not include gratuity.
                                                                                                    So you're saying I should increase the first requirement to 3 million?

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                                                                                                      Anyone any insight into what Dublin airport is like to get through these days? Have a Saturday morning flight (09.45) and trying to assess my travel options.

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                                                                                                        Originally posted by Keane View Post
                                                                                                        Anyone any insight into what Dublin airport is like to get through these days? Have a Saturday morning flight (09.45) and trying to assess my travel options.
                                                                                                        We went for a 9.50 flight (AL) last Friday am, arrived at 8.30 and we were through the security checks in under 5 mins, no queues at all.

                                                                                                        Once you avoid that big blast of first-thing flights, seems grand
                                                                                                        "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                          Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                                                                                          D1) Ability to kidnap minor celebrities while wearing said mask

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                                                                                                          A prize to anyone who can name all 3 villains in this shot
                                                                                                          "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                            Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post

                                                                                                            A prize to anyone who can name all 3 villains in this shot
                                                                                                            BCB / Kathryn Thomas / Newbie2?
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                                                                                                              Wait, should I ask what the prize is first?
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                                                                                                                Hatedajacks maybe?

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                                                                                                                  Your wan getting the cash machine call today for €106k and not knowing the amount.

                                                                                                                  Sick. I think I'd be still standing in that spot staring at my phone.

                                                                                                                  I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that

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                                                                                                                    Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View Post
                                                                                                                    Unless they call it Dubalin Towen you've failed in your duty imo
                                                                                                                    As much as I like the sing song Dublin accent in parts, I shall be kicking the extra syllable out of their accent should it reach their lips. Accents are kind of crazy though. My mothers family grew up in New Street and are/were all well spoken. My own siblings (of which there are 10) all have different accents. One of my sisters has the most annoying D4 accent (far from D4 etc) that he took up in her late teens I think and now has it off to a t. A different Sister has the mammyiest accent you are likely to hear (since birth) , calls everyone chicken . (wtf). It’s hilarious when they are debating after a few bevs. The marbles falls out of one and into the other. Most of the brothers have a neutral accent. Although one wouldn’t be out of place in Finglas West. I think Drimnagh where I grew up had a great mix of different folk. Plenty of mad culchies . Houses -> No 42 Culchies, 44 Dubs , 46 Culchies, 48, Dubs 50 knackers, etc etc (probably ate in all their gaffs) a sting of headcases and characters. Todays people don’t even know the folk living beside them . Community is something you have to work at or you simply lose it.

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                                                                                                                      Originally posted by Micknail View Post

                                                                                                                      BCB / Kathryn Thomas / Newbie2?
                                                                                                                      fail
                                                                                                                      "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                                        Originally posted by zuutroy View Post
                                                                                                                        Hatedajacks maybe?
                                                                                                                        correct, although fail as you didn't note the other 2
                                                                                                                        "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                                          We're flying out of Dublin airport this Saturday at 6.15 - two adults, one 4 year old and one 2 year old. Yes, it is going to be fun! Hoping to get there for 4.30 (have to check luggage), hope that will be fine.

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