Throwing good money after bad with the brightspark idea to go to Sorrento for the week after Christmas. It was already an awful idea due to having booked it before realising the cost of moving house - another €200 in tests just added to the bonfire now, as even the six year old and us gloriously doubly- vaccinated also need a test on top of vaccines. A few more of these expenses and I'll have to join the sickpuppy scamdemic hypetrain
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Originally posted by pokerhand View Post
Jesus yeah, that was some mad fun... Was on some kind of UK placepot prize pool that rolled over a few times unclaimed. Half of it was from some kind of outside syndicate though.... Doubt that will ever happen again but was brilliant to see the whole thing work.
Still remember one lad going out and win it by himself about a month after we stopped doing"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
Always loved this story. The article makes it sounds like an accident that they covered their losses with the "£100 special prize" vulnerability.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-new...-35981173.html
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
Always loved this story. The article makes it sounds like an accident that they covered their losses with the "£100 special prize" vulnerability.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-new...-35981173.htmlIn the end, they managed to buy an estimated £820,000 worth of tickets - which represented over 80pc of the combinations. And this is where Klincewicz's marriage of "brute force" and mathematics worked its magic.
"We were one step ahead of the Lottery people, because we started putting on what Stefan had worked out were the most likely winning combinations first - the least likely were left until the end, so they were the ones we didn't get on."
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Originally posted by BennyHiFi View PostConversation with MrsHiFi there while I was listening to the Butthole Surfers fourth record, Hairway to Steven ...
MrsHiFi: What is that? Is it like black metal?
Me. No. I suppose you'd call it noise rock. Maybe sort of avant grade indie.
MrsHiFi. I don't know how you can listen to it. Why do you like it?
Me: I dunno. It's challenging. It's shocking. It's extreme. I like the way it sounds. Why does anyone like any art?
MrsHiFi: It's making me feel sick
Me: Well they were never really popular. They took a lot of acid and lived in a van and had a naked girl dance on stage with them. It was chaos.
MrsHiFi: Do you not think that's demeaning to women.
Me: Well she was a performance artist. She was part of the band. Her name was "Ta Da the shit lady" I won't tell you why though...
<silence for about 30 seconds>
MrsHiFi: When we move house I think you should have your own room to listen to music.
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Originally posted by hotspur View Post
Last edited by Hectorjelly; 16-12-21, 00:39.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostThrowing good money after bad with the brightspark idea to go to Sorrento for the week after Christmas. It was already an awful idea due to having booked it before realising the cost of moving house - another €200 in tests just added to the bonfire now, as even the six year old and us gloriously doubly- vaccinated also need a test on top of vaccines. A few more of these expenses and I'll have to join the sickpuppy scamdemic hypetrainGone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Micknail View PostSome numbers are due to come too amirite
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by DeeBrown View PostWhilst the probability of a specific number coming up doesn't vary the likelihood of certain numbers having been played less than others is real and has a material impact on the odds applying to various combinations.You are technically correct...the best kind of correct
World Record Holder for Long Distance Soul Reads: May 7th 2011
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View Post
I read that and assumed it was the journalist misunderstanding something - maybe they left the numbers to last of very recognisable combos...which will likely lead to a split prize
All 6 number combinations are equal some are just more equal than others.
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How can anyone have any trust in a draw that is “independently observed” by KPMG?
thought TBF I hear observing that draw is one of the hardest jobs in the company, most people prefer to be on the Pizza and PS5 shift auditing company pension schemes and banks
Will you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Just on the lotto itself. The fact that it hasn’t been won in such a while must be proof that there are no shenanigans . Let’s say they could manipulate the draw. Wouldn’t they simply allow numbers from 1 to 31 appear more frequently (birthdays etc) so that it’s more likely to be won?
I think the odds on 5 are 48k to 1, playing approx. 1.5k . They need to up those prizes .
For the physics geeks out there. Even though all the balls weight exactly the same could there be manipulation on the numbers on the balls , ie if they were over typed would the double digits be more likely to drop than the single digits. Even the slightest difference could effect it by Nth degrees? I dunno, I won 3 Euro last night and I’m convinced they allowed me to win it to keep my quiet.
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View Posthttps://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021...ottery-latest/
details depending this could be worth getting a syndicate together forTurning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Kayroo View Post
I assume you mean played less by the punters rather than appearing less often in the draw itself?
for example people frequently include birthdays in their selections so winning combinations including numbers above 31 are less likely to result in shared jackpots.
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Speaking of TV shows, Landscapers is very good, the recreation scenes during the police interviews are outstanding, definitely award winning cinematography.
Watched the first episode of Station eleven...yet another post apocalyptic flu virus show, but fingers crossed this one is good...This too shall pass.
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View PostHow can anyone have any trust in a draw that is “independently observed” by KPMG?
thought TBF I hear observing that draw is one of the hardest jobs in the company, most people prefer to be on the Pizza and PS5 shift auditing company pension schemes and banksNo beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast.
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Originally posted by pokerhand View Post
Would you ever go away with that bullshit. You trot it out on a regular basis without much justification. Accounting is not without fault but it is hardly the most corrupt industry out there.Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by oleras View PostSpeaking of TV shows, Landscapers is very good, the recreation scenes during the police interviews are outstanding, definitely award winning cinematography.
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The trip home for Christmas update.
14 hours to Dubai goes off with out a hitch. Quick stopover, pretty much walking off one plane and on to the other. Grab some free WiFi, and whatsapp message some through to the family hriup. The younger brother has had a positive Antigen test, they’ll all need to isolate until he gets his PCR back.
8 hours in the air and land in Dublin to an update, Covid confirmed. 5 days isolation for the lot of them.
Mam calls me. “Just as well you weren’t coming home this year, would have been a disaster”
“Yeah, can you imagine the hassle” says I - whilst trying to muffle the arrivals announcement at Dublin airport.
Currently sat in arrivals cafe, with an Irish coffee, and no place to go.
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Originally posted by dobby View Post
Come give him your own. Mon, its ChristmasPeople say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
Get a shiny metal Revolut card! And a free tenner!
https://revolut.com/referral/jamesb8!G10D21
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My new song is out today - This song is a collaboration with the artist Verena Simmler, inspired by the cult film "Naked" by Mike Leigh. The Sax and Tuba play counterpoint over drums and piano that gradually builds up into a crescendo that mimics the arc of the film.
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/221lQ...9a2a0df4d24b15
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-rv...71ugL50sTPj5zc
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostThe trip home for Christmas update.
14 hours to Dubai goes off with out a hitch. Quick stopover, pretty much walking off one plane and on to the other. Grab some free WiFi, and whatsapp message some through to the family hriup. The younger brother has had a positive Antigen test, they’ll all need to isolate until he gets his PCR back.
8 hours in the air and land in Dublin to an update, Covid confirmed. 5 days isolation for the lot of them.
Mam calls me. “Just as well you weren’t coming home this year, would have been a disaster”
“Yeah, can you imagine the hassle” says I - whilst trying to muffle the arrivals announcement at Dublin airport.
Currently sat in arrivals cafe, with an Irish coffee, and no place to go.
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostThe trip home for Christmas update.
14 hours to Dubai goes off with out a hitch. Quick stopover, pretty much walking off one plane and on to the other. Grab some free WiFi, and whatsapp message some through to the family hriup. The younger brother has had a positive Antigen test, they’ll all need to isolate until he gets his PCR back.
8 hours in the air and land in Dublin to an update, Covid confirmed. 5 days isolation for the lot of them.
Mam calls me. “Just as well you weren’t coming home this year, would have been a disaster”
“Yeah, can you imagine the hassle” says I - whilst trying to muffle the arrivals announcement at Dublin airport.
Currently sat in arrivals cafe, with an Irish coffee, and no place to go.
I'D ring the folks , drop the bags and plan 5 days of fun and games .
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostYoiks.
Hadn't realised you were pulling the old show up out of the blue stunt Mellor! Take a flight to somewhere else for a few days?
Originally posted by 6starpool View Post
No family members not living at home you can stay with for a few days?
Plenty of relations who’d have me. But after 24 hours travel on a jumbojet, I’m not a given that I’m clear right not. I wouldn’t like to put that on somebody as it could ruin their Christmas if it turned out I picked up a dose.
Most likely I’ll head up to the north with misses tomorrow.Last edited by Mellor; 16-12-21, 15:06.
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Originally posted by Micknail View Post
Man, what is your diet? Seems to be an annual affliction with you?
Isn't it nicknamed the disease of kings
It is, according to the plethra of doctors I've seen over the years, a genetic thing.
Coupled with feet fucked from freezing cold floors doing karate in my youth, foot pad athrophy and mild EDS, I'm a model for random shit going on with my feet/ankles.
Hammer water and NSAIDs for a few days and I'm usually good to go.
People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
Get a shiny metal Revolut card! And a free tenner!
https://revolut.com/referral/jamesb8!G10D21
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View Post
I wish.
It is, according to the plethra of doctors I've seen over the years, a genetic thing.
Coupled with feet fucked from freezing cold floors doing karate in my youth, foot pad athrophy and mild EDS, I'm a model for random shit going on with my feet/ankles.
Hammer water and NSAIDs for a few days and I'm usually good to go.
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostThe trip home for Christmas update.
14 hours to Dubai goes off with out a hitch. Quick stopover, pretty much walking off one plane and on to the other. Grab some free WiFi, and whatsapp message some through to the family hriup. The younger brother has had a positive Antigen test, they’ll all need to isolate until he gets his PCR back.
8 hours in the air and land in Dublin to an update, Covid confirmed. 5 days isolation for the lot of them.
Mam calls me. “Just as well you weren’t coming home this year, would have been a disaster”
“Yeah, can you imagine the hassle” says I - whilst trying to muffle the arrivals announcement at Dublin airport.
Currently sat in arrivals cafe, with an Irish coffee, and no place to go.
Offer is there if you want it, send me your number and we will set it up.
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View Post
I wish.
It is, according to the plethra of doctors I've seen over the years, a genetic thing.
Coupled with feet fucked from freezing cold floors doing karate in my youth, foot pad athrophy and mild EDS, I'm a model for random shit going on with my feet/ankles.
Hammer water and NSAIDs for a few days and I'm usually good to go.
It's not fun.
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Post
I have regular debilitating ankle and foot problems too. I can tell you loads of things that it isn't after seeing doctors, consultants, getting x rays, MRI, but I can't tell you what it is. Small outbreaks last days or a couple of weeks, bad ones a couple of months of peaks and troughs, usually once a year roughly, most recently March to May 2021.
It's not fun.
Cure: eh, none
You're welcome. That'll be €2,000."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Post
I have regular debilitating ankle and foot problems too. I can tell you loads of things that it isn't after seeing doctors, consultants, getting x rays, MRI, but I can't tell you what it is. Small outbreaks last days or a couple of weeks, bad ones a couple of months of peaks and troughs, usually once a year roughly, most recently March to May 2021.
It's not fun.
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Originally posted by dobby View Post
Mellor, I live in Ashbourne, only 20mins from the airport. You guys can stay here for a few days if you want. We have a spare room thats small but grand and no kids. Just 2 over friendly dogs you'll have to pet.
Offer is there if you want it, send me your number and we will set it up.
I’ll gonna do an antigen test before heading up to the north on Friday or Saturday
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Originally posted by pokerhand View Post
Would you ever go away with that bullshit. You trot it out on a regular basis without much justification. Accounting is not without fault but it is hardly the most corrupt industry out there.
tbf it’s not just Ireland they are a shitshow internationally also
it just annoys me that they never get called out on it, probably a bit much expecting an Irish Business journalist to throw a bit of dirt at them but fuck me easy ride they get is something elseWill you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View PostPSV does come out with some utter tripe, but on accountants and audits in general he is 100% correct. Look back through any financial disaster (EG ENRON) and at every stage, there will be a big 4 accounting firm proclaiming that everything is rosy until the very end.airport, lol
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View PostPSV does come out with some utter tripe, but on accountants and audits in general he is 100% correct. Look back through any financial disaster (EG ENRON) and at every stage, there will be a big 4 accounting firm proclaiming that everything is rosy until the very end."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostIs it just five days isolation with covid - or maybe its just that they were close contacts with the brother? Quite the adventure Mellor and failte abhaile! Try the taytos.
But if any of they pick it up the clock resets for then all. Like a really shit gameshow.
Had a bag of Hunky Dory in the airport with my Irish coffee. As good as I remember, basically rippled Tayto.
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