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"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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You might have some interest in watching this Raoul Duke III I've watched 3 of the 4 so far and found it really interesting.
"you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Originally posted by tylerdurden94 View PostYou might have some interest in watching this Raoul Duke III I've watched 3 of the 4 so far and found it really interesting.
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostThe wife was protesting that €200 or so per kid was too much stuff for santa to bring. I'm thinking thats more at the low end of standard, no? It's all crap, so the less the better, but am I way off base ... I think not.Last edited by Tar.Aldarion; 14-12-20, 16:34.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View Post
Well she got 200e loungerais so anything goes. I tend to think of presents of what they would like/need (especially if they wouldn't get it for themselves), not what it costs, within reason. So sometimes somebody may get a laptop, phone or a DSLR, other times a hoodie and a fluffy hot water bottle or whatever. For kids jsut get em whatever toys de jour they want.
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Seems like a marmite of presents, great idea to me!
I don't know why I am having so much problems with a simple hat this year. I saw a coffee place I love brought out this pink beanie with their logo. I went in that evening and bought 2 of the last 3, one for my gf and one for a friend. The next morning my gf swanned in and tried to get one for me as a random surprise, however the last one had been reserved. I'm sitting there thinking phew, I don't want her getting me a random present that is part of her own xmas present. I then am talking to my friend later and he is telling me about this lovely new hat he got, of course he had been the one to go reserve the hat and buy it, rendering my attempt to get it for him moot, I'm sat there like oh yeah, sounds like a nice hat I'm very happy for you. Sitting here now with the hats with ambivalent feelings about the hats.
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I made a playlist of 62 of my favourite dream-pop songs... perfect for anyone who is in the midst (or thinking of) the end of a relationship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t...fFaHEVUKyscfxU
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View PostI made a playlist of 62 of my favourite dream-pop songs... perfect for anyone who is in the midst (or thinking of) the end of a relationship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t...fFaHEVUKyscfxU
Can you do me one for a miniscus tear in the knee ?
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostThe wife was protesting that €200 or so per kid was too much stuff for santa to bring. I'm thinking thats more at the low end of standard, no? It's all crap, so the less the better, but am I way off base ... I think not.
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An post delays for anything non-Amazon are legit bad. I've a package from Decathlon sitting in a Dublin depot since the 8th with no update. Actually it's a large item too and not the kind of small packet that would go missing. The original order was made on 23rd November. I've contacted Decathlon who's only response has been hold your horses there partner, expect significant delays.
I've had lots of Amazon for business stuff delivered in a few days over this period. Max delivery time has been 1 week.
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Originally posted by coillcam View PostAn post delays for anything non-Amazon are legit bad. I've a package from Decathlon sitting in a Dublin depot since the 8th with no update. Actually it's a large item too and not the kind of small packet that would go missing. The original order was made on 23rd November. I've contacted Decathlon who's only response has been hold your horses there partner, expect significant delays.
I've had lots of Amazon for business stuff delivered in a few days over this period. Max delivery time has been 1 week.Jayzus, Sheila! I forgot me feckin' trousers
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Originally posted by coillcam View PostAn post delays for anything non-Amazon are legit bad. I've a package from Decathlon sitting in a Dublin depot since the 8th with no update. Actually it's a large item too and not the kind of small packet that would go missing. The original order was made on 23rd November. I've contacted Decathlon who's only response has been hold your horses there partner, expect significant delays.
I've had lots of Amazon for business stuff delivered in a few days over this period. Max delivery time has been 1 week.
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Originally posted by Pat Mustard View PostAlso site has become usable again. Thanks to whoever seems to have sorted it out.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Opr View PostNew 10 part mini-series called 'Your Honor' with Bryan Cranston as one of the leads.Really strong opening couple of episodes.
I feel raised by wolves should be right up my alley but something about the opener didn't grip me.
People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Keane View Post
Settled at last. I don't think they come out of this looking too great.
edit even divided by 2 - I don't know how they calc market size maybe 50 either side of a market is a 100 market, even still BIG BUCKS. They were paid handsomely to keep it open for the idiotsLast edited by paul8200; 15-12-20, 01:05.
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Originally posted by Pat Mustard View Post
I still have something sitting there since the 2nd, don't be in any rush.
I had one delivered to the hub on Nov 28th and it’s yet to be registered. Any time before end of Jan is a potential win. Generally it’s a good service, they charge 15e shipped to Ireland where most others are 60-80e
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An Post is pure pot luck these days. Had a box leave Germany with DHL who use An Post here. Left on 19th November, still no sign on 8th of December and their tracking ends once it hits Ireland. They sent another lot on the 9th (last Thursday) and that arrived yesterday. First lot arrived this morning
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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostAn Post is pure pot luck these days. Had a box leave Germany with DHL who use An Post here. Left on 19th November, still no sign on 8th of December and their tracking ends once it hits Ireland. They sent another lot on the 9th (last Thursday) and that arrived yesterday. First lot arrived this morning
Absolute radio silence from the company online. Nothing but irate punters saying they've essentially stopped picking up the phone and responding to emails. Missing packages and big delays everywhere. It looks really bad for the company. I haven't used them in a coupe of months.
Not a fun time to be in any kind of logistics business I'd imagine.
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People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Amazon is great altogether, less than 48hrs vs a week from Oneplus themselvesPeople say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostNever knew the death penalty in Japan was still done by hanging. Seems a tad barbaric in this day and age. At least they do the Long Drop."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostAn Post is pure pot luck these days. Had a box leave Germany with DHL who use An Post here. Left on 19th November, still no sign on 8th of December and their tracking ends once it hits Ireland. They sent another lot on the 9th (last Thursday) and that arrived yesterday. First lot arrived this morning
It's since been to Stavanger, Copenhagen, East Midlands and now Dublin, where it is out for delivery, 19 hours later.
That package has travelled more than me these last 9 months."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by paul8200 View Post
Great to see the money this side of Christmas ! Do they care how they look? 2-5% of 1.9 Bn is €38,000,000 - €95,000,000
edit even divided by 2 - I don't know how they calc market size maybe 50 either side of a market is a 100 market, even still BIG BUCKS. They were paid handsomely to keep it open for the idiots
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Originally posted by luckforsome View Post
...They get a % of the winnings not the stake... So if you stuck €100,000 on it at 1.03, you'd be getting €3,000 winnings- it is the % of this so €60-€150 using the 2%-5% range...
In fairness their initial investor didn't understand it either!
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Originally posted by hotspur View PostI must say I have been having very positive feelings about the British and their military over the past week. Lots of items on the centenary of the burning of Cork city."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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GF's parents (in their 70s, competent on mobile phones) took a notion to order something as cooking for 2 can be wasteful.
Stuff was delivered next morning, cool bags and ice pouches in the box, driver waited until they had stuff in freezer then took packaging back.
They have obviously put a ton of work into making the whole process hassle-free. Food excellent quality as well /shill
Had a few finish-at-home meals from different places during lockdown, Fade St Social was a fair bit ahead of the others in smoothness of the whole experience.
Its baffling why so many businesses haven't asked themselves in the decade+ the amazon juggernaut has been destroying all round it, are there any lessons we can learn from what these guys are doing?
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostBut more importantly hopefully the students take the advice on board and up their game. A shite presentation is a shite presentation no matter what and will hamper your career so there's no point pussyfooting around it. We all know people who have been held back due to an inability to present themselves. Now the obvious important issue is were they ever trained in how to present well - as its not something that comes automatically to a lot of people - yet we kinda just assume students have worked it out.
Is this type of lingo common practice and seen as acceptable among faculty, or are these two just outlying assclowns?
"I thought that f*****g [Name], I thought he’d never – and he’s sick, that lad – I didn’t like to, and eventually I said I have to do something, and he still didn’t stop."
"......but I thought the other fella, (named student) I thought I'd have to get a drill and start drilling my teeth they were so painful, to be listening to him."Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostNever knew the death penalty in Japan was still done by hanging. Seems a tad barbaric in this day and age. At least they do the Long Drop.
Would of thought if the Japanese we fairly pro-technology, and in many cases overly enthusiastic to automated tasks.
Where as in Iran, Iraq, etc not surprised at all. Obviously Saddam was famously hanged.
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostSurprised also. Not so much executions per se. But the method being so primitive.
Would of thought if the Japanese we fairly pro-technology, and in many cases overly enthusiastic to automated tasks.
Where as in Iran, Iraq, etc not surprised at all. Obviously Saddam was famously hanged.Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
I can't imagine thats in any way usual. Genuinely. I've heard about 160 students present this year so far and I found them really impressive. Notably better than our garlic-eating neighbours.
This is almost certainly not them at their worst.
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