Also Heyday The Mic Christopher Story on tonight (year behind me in school) might be worth a watch
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Originally posted by dinekes View PostReading Amor Towles "The Lincoln Highway" atm.
Also wrote "A Gentleman in Moscow" think RD3 was recommending it a while back.
Very enjoyable so far. Characters have a John McCarthy/Steinbeck feel to them. Only thing is trying to dole it out a bit as I'm flying through it!
Can't criticise him for lacking substance it is what it is, pure entertainment. Enjoyed it more than I did A Gentleman in Moscow probably because I was more at home with his style, he certainly worked hard to make it feel Steinbeckian but the comparison doesn't really serve Towles well.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
Devoured this over the last few days, thumping good read, hard to put down, highly entertaining.
Can't criticise him for lacking substance it is what it is, pure entertainment. Enjoyed it more than I did A Gentleman in Moscow probably because I was more at home with his style, he certainly worked hard to make it feel Steinbeckian but the comparison doesn't really serve Towles well.
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Love his writing style, seemingly effortless.
Reading AGIM at the minute with Rules of Civility pouting nearby with a "what about me" look on its face.
Actually, quite enjoy Towles employment of anthropromorphisms in AGIM (the uncooperative mattress springs (I'll get my coat!) to mind)
Read Apeirogon recently and found it heavy going.
Recommended to me by someone in a book club. My verdict was basically distilled down to pretentious rubbish.
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Really enjoyed Geraghty's book. Great listen. Thought it was excellent and good insight into racing on both sides of the pond for someone looking to learn more about the sport.
Few chapters into A.P's book. It's ok. Feel like he had his own flute in his mouth when writing it. Doesn't half love himself!
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View Post
Regarding passing on the vaccine and using the stats I've seen on studies, not to state too much the obvious but before you can pass the virus on to someone else, you must first become infected. Vaccines reduce this massively, with efficacies between 60 and 90%.
Immunisation with either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine reduced the chance of onward virus transmission by 40-60% - 365,000 households studied in one study alone (bit lower for delta and with the need of boosters as protection wanes over time). Put the two together and a vaccinated person is between 76% and 96% less likely to infect another person than someone unvaccinated.
The issue then becomes one of variants reducing effectiveness and also people being confined in the same space as those affected, you will always get Covid in that scenario and Christmas is quite a bad time for that.
Also workplaces, over 70 staff in James' have got Covid in the last few days, increased viral load.
We need to look behind the headline numbers. At what stage after vaccination are we talking about here for example? Pfizer has been shown to wane to 20% effectiveness after 6 months in older cohorts.Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by dinekes View PostAlso Heyday The Mic Christopher Story on tonight (year behind me in school) might be worth a watch
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
I remember Skylarking nice album. His sister made sure it was released. Sad tragic accident, only getting going . I suspect he would have eclipsed Hansard
Actually he went to Colaiste Khillian in Clondalkin. Could have sworn he went to Moyler a year behind me. Remember seeing him out and about with his guitar usually followed by a posse of Colaiste Bride groupies!
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Originally posted by dinekes View Post
Yes, survived a motorbike accident injury that came within a few mm either way on spine of killing him then accesses some firm of creative positivity resulting in Heyday and a tour with the Waterboys. Slips on a step.
Actually he went to Colaiste Khillian in Clondalkin. Could have sworn he went to Moyler a year behind me. Remember seeing him out and about with his guitar usually followed by a posse of Colaiste Bride groupies!
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
The Ex knew him well , the specky drummer in the Commitments also. Whatever happened to him. Another Clondalkin head.
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
The Ex knew him well , the specky drummer in the Commitments also. Whatever happened to him. Another Clondalkin head.
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Originally posted by rounders123 View Post
And the failed drug buyer Jimmy, Eanna MacLiam who did an early stint in Fair City and who got crucified in the film The General just vanished. 'Half of them are having ya bleedin on Martin'.
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostReally enjoyed Geraghty's book. Great listen. Thought it was excellent and good insight into racing on both sides of the pond for someone looking to learn more about the sport.
Few chapters into A.P's book. It's ok. Feel like he had his own flute in his mouth when writing it. Doesn't half love himself!"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by dobby View Post
You're a fucking inanimate object. Simple but great line.
As well as:
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by ComradeCollie View Post
Ah it's mostly a backlog Still hoping this Omicron is a bucket of piss, and glad I chose to go a bit mad over October/November. Drunk alone January is Thunderbirds.
The hope is still for a short, sharp case jump with hospital numbers remaining flattish.
The biggest problem though will be running out of key workers. Can't see schools opening next week."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Not Fiennes but 'a gay beer for my gay friend' still cracks me up.
As well as:
https://youtu.be/YCOMXRE9sBEGone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Lovely hike in Crone wood today crazy gusts at the top , Brittas Bay yesterday , poolbeg Lighthouse day before . Great mild weather but loving the big wind and its effect on the sea. The tops of the trees today echoing the sounds of the waves . Covid parked right at the back of the mind .
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Originally posted by Lazare View Post
Had a ton of Turkey left over so stripped it last night and made a curry for tonight's dinner.
Found a new curry method that's a game changer (for me, prob well known) using ideas from a pasta sauce recipe.
Sweat sliced onions for 30 - 40 mins dropping them first into ghee or veg oil /butter that you've sizzled some whole spices in first. Cardamon, cumin seeds, whole Garam Masala.
Get them looking like glass, then throw in a good mix of ground spices. Last night I used fennel, cumin, coriander, garam Masala, salt, MSG, Kashmiri chilli, red onion powder, garlic powder.
Mix that all up then let cool a bit before blending it up into a paste.
More oil/butter or Ghee, some cardamon and cinnamon sticks in to sizzle, a big lump of garlic & ginger paste, then your spicy onion paste.
Tins of tomatoes and water in then for me last night before adding the Turkey for 10 mins. You can add in big chunks of chicken breast at this point, marinated pref and let them slow cook in that sauce. Chicken will melt in your mouth then.
People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Got chills that are multiplying.
Bit of a high temp this morning and some fever dreams. Feeling dog rough all day.
Feels a little like the onset of flu, similar to last time, thankfully though it was only the beginning that felt like flu.
Neg antigen today but I'm guessing that will change over the next day or two.I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Originally posted by Lazare View PostGot chills that are multiplying.
Bit of a high temp this morning and some fever dreams. Feeling dog rough all day.
Feels a little like the onset of flu, similar to last time, thankfully though it was only the beginning that felt like flu.
Neg antigen today but I'm guessing that will change over the next day or two.
And I'm losing my smell
'cos the covid my kids supplying
it's electrifying
Better shape up, wooohoohooo...
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View Post
Regarding passing on the vaccine and using the stats I've seen on studies, not to state too much the obvious but before you can pass the virus on to someone else, you must first become infected. Vaccines reduce this massively, with efficacies between 60 and 90%.
Immunisation with either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine reduced the chance of onward virus transmission by 40-60% - 365,000 households studied in one study alone (bit lower for delta and with the need of boosters as protection wanes over time). Put the two together and a vaccinated person is between 76% and 96% less likely to infect another person than someone unvaccinated.
The issue then becomes one of variants reducing effectiveness and also people being confined in the same space as those affected, you will always get Covid in that scenario and Christmas is quite a bad time for that.
Also workplaces, over 70 staff in James' have got Covid in the last few days, increased viral load.Last edited by AndyFatBastard; 29-12-21, 20:53."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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Negative Antigen this morning but am feeling pretty crummy.
Lots of symptoms but getting more tests or a PCR is impossible here so I’m just gonna sit tight and use this as an excuse to do some cold calling.
This may or may not be an original thought of my own.
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If you got an aeropress presume you would need to spend a bit on a good grinder as well, what's the damage there? Can you grind a week's worth in a go or will it go stale? Where do you get the beans?
I just use a nespresso here and it does coffee that I find grand consistently and without hassle but wouldn't mind trying something with a bit more quality and less waste material.
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Herself doubled down with another (expected) positive antigen. I'm still negative 2nd day in a row. Woke up groggy thinking I was getting symptoms but tbf I had a shit night of sleep in the guest room. Thankfully all good here and she hasn't gotten any worse. Taste/smell is fine but chesty cough, sore throat and fatigue are the prominent symptoms.
Theresa, if you want a PCR I can only share anecdotes from my circle:
1. Pay privately.
2. Use the HSE site.
3. GP referral: Contact out of hours, your local GP or health insurance video call GP.
I'd recommend 3 if you can at all, most likely to be able to book your household/partner etc along with you. My missus was in the car with me today and under no circumstances was she or anyone without an appointment getting tested (I luckily pinged a same-day slot when she was already scheduled for tomorrow).
Just on the HSE site, I tried at Midnight, 12:30am, 1:00am and eventually around 1:30am I got to book herself in for 36 hours later. I woke up around 8:00am and there were no spots when I checked. Around 8:30 it looks like a bunch of slots opened on the same day so I pegged in my details as quick as I could for 1:30 pm and got in. It looks like they may release fresh slots at midnight and 8 am/8:30 am but there's nothing other than me slamming f5 so YMMV greatly.
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Originally posted by dinekes View PostLove his writing style, seemingly effortless.
Reading AGIM at the minute with Rules of Civility pouting nearby with a "what about me" look on its face.
Actually, quite enjoy Towles employment of anthropromorphisms in AGIM (the uncooperative mattress springs (I'll get my coat!) to mind)
Read Apeirogon recently and found it heavy going.
Recommended to me by someone in a book club. My verdict was basically distilled down to "pretentious rubbish".
If not, can you pass their details onto Hitch please.
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Originally posted by Keane View PostIf you got an aeropress presume you would need to spend a bit on a good grinder as well, what's the damage there? Can you grind a week's worth in a go or will it go stale? Where do you get the beans?
I just use a nespresso here and it does coffee that I find grand consistently and without hassle but wouldn't mind trying something with a bit more quality and less waste material.
I generally don't drink any more coffee unless I'm out for lunch/dinner or physically goosed and need a quick boost. The sister in law bought me a grinder last year (shardor from amazon) and I think it works fine for me. This year she bought me a storage container that has a dial for dates to measure when you ground the beans. I think she appreciates her coffee a bit more than me tbf. I probably should do a bit more research/testing but for me anyway, I can't distinguish a massive difference between the niche beans and lidl/aldi ones. Freshly ground coffee >>> the rest.
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostPCR availability scraper @ https://covid19.shanehastings.eu/pcrtesting/
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Originally posted by coillcam View PostHerself doubled down with another (expected) positive antigen. I'm still negative 2nd day in a row. Woke up groggy thinking I was getting symptoms but tbf I had a shit night of sleep in the guest room. Thankfully all good here and she hasn't gotten any worse. Taste/smell is fine but chesty cough, sore throat and fatigue are the prominent symptoms.
Theresa, if you want a PCR I can only share anecdotes from my circle:
1. Pay privately.
2. Use the HSE site.
3. GP referral: Contact out of hours, your local GP or health insurance video call GP.
I'd recommend 3 if you can at all, most likely to be able to book your household/partner etc along with you. My missus was in the car with me today and under no circumstances was she or anyone without an appointment getting tested (I luckily pinged a same-day slot when she was already scheduled for tomorrow).
Just on the HSE site, I tried at Midnight, 12:30am, 1:00am and eventually around 1:30am I got to book herself in for 36 hours later. I woke up around 8:00am and there were no spots when I checked. Around 8:30 it looks like a bunch of slots opened on the same day so I pegged in my details as quick as I could for 1:30 pm and got in. It looks like they may release fresh slots at midnight and 8 am/8:30 am but there's nothing other than me slamming f5 so YMMV greatly.
Yesterday around 3 pm I went back on looking for one in portlaoise for myself same crack and got one after maybe 10 mins of the back and forth
Mia then decided she'd get one maybe 20 mins later samey crack and she got one.
Anyway day 3 here since eldest was confirmed positive and myself Mia and my mother zero symptoms so far and results of pcr tomorrow. I'm hoping somehow it has bypassed us. Both myself and mother have booster, Mia and her sister won't stay in same room as each other so maybe that all helps lol
Oh forgot to mention after spending about 40 quid on antigens hse posted out 15 of them after filling out the close contact thingy.Last edited by SatNav; 29-12-21, 22:29.Her sky-ness
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostIs your book club mate an elderly women, a menopausal women, an angry young women or a lesbian into philosophy?
If not, can you pass their details onto Hitch please.
Technically she could be all 4! (Afraid of the lesbian accusing me of being ageist)
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Originally posted by Keane View PostIf you got an aeropress presume you would need to spend a bit on a good grinder as well, what's the damage there? Can you grind a week's worth in a go or will it go stale? Where do you get the beans?
I just use a nespresso here and it does coffee that I find grand consistently and without hassle but wouldn't mind trying something with a bit more quality and less waste material.
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Originally posted by shrapnel View Post
Google pixel 6 is phenomenal (other than the fingerprint reader). Dont think it can be beat at this price point.
The aforementioned fingerprint reader and fast charger that Google have admitted they lied about are more reasons why it's the most regrettable phone purchase I've ever made.
Don't think there's a single phenomenal thing about it to be honest, Shrap.
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Keane i have this phone about 6 months absolutely fantastic phone. The battery life is the best I've ever had on a phone. You can pick up the xiaomi poco I think its called all over adverts for small money also meant to be decent enough .
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coillcam
Am in Canada do HSE is a no go but I think your strat is sound for here too.
I sound like Kermit the Frog now though. Or Patrick Mahomes. At least to myself, prob not other people.
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I just get a bag of mcabes every few weeks from a Sunday Market that's suitable for my French press.
I'm probably doing it wrong as there is some amount of grounds left after each kettle/pot is finished
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 Hectorjelly View PostI gave up coffee during the year and don't regret it one bit - all you are doing when you drink it is borrowing energy from your future self."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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Don't bother with your own grinder btw. They make a horrible noise and the ground stuff is perfectly cromulent. The effort/reward ratio is way off."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 Hectorjelly View PostI gave up coffee during the year and don't regret it one bit - all you are doing when you drink it is borrowing energy from your future self.
Caffeine is a scam. I mean, if you want to get high why do it like a little girl?
There's few things more yawn-inducing than the office bore telling you how they can't get their day started until they get their 'fix'.
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View Post
The OTA update that came through over two weeks ago now that drops your phone's signal countless times a day and makes your phone's primary responsibility redundant is unforgivable. Still not fixed and that is an absolute disgrace. Scandalous.
The aforementioned fingerprint reader and fast charger that Google have admitted they lied about are more reasons why it's the most regrettable phone purchase I've ever made.
Don't think there's a single phenomenal thing about it to be honest, Shrap.
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Favourite Albums in no particular order (except maybe the 1st):
Low - Hey What
Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders - Promises
Anna B Savage - A Common Turn
The Weather Station - Ignorance
Julien Baker - Little Oblivions
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - G_d’S Pee AT STATE’S END!
Bedouine - Waysides
Mogwai - As The Love Continues
Gruff Rhys - Seeking New Gods
Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
Madlib - Sound Ancestors
Lonelady - Former Things
Akira Kosemura - 88 Keys
Fears - Oiche
Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark
Ulrich Schnauss and Mark Peters - Destiny Waiving
Aaron Frazer - Introducing
Reissues/old stuff
The Beach Boys – Feel Flows: The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions
Tangerine Dream - The Keep Soundtrack
Goldie - Timeless
The Mars Volta - Deloused at the Comatorium
Beverley Glenn Copeland - Keyboard Fantasies
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Originally posted by Ed View PostFavourite Albums in no particular order (except maybe the 1st):
Low - Hey What
Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders - Promises
Anna B Savage - A Common Turn
The Weather Station - Ignorance
Julien Baker - Little Oblivions
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - G_d’S Pee AT STATE’S END!
Bedouine - Waysides
Mogwai - As The Love Continues
Gruff Rhys - Seeking New Gods
Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
Madlib - Sound Ancestors
Lonelady - Former Things
Akira Kosemura - 88 Keys
Fears - Oiche
Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark
Ulrich Schnauss and Mark Peters - Destiny Waiving
Aaron Frazer - Introducing
Reissues/old stuff
The Beach Boys – Feel Flows: The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions
Tangerine Dream - The Keep Soundtrack
Goldie - Timeless
The Mars Volta - Deloused at the Comatorium
Beverley Glenn Copeland - Keyboard Fantasies
Pharoah Sander - Promises
Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars - An evening with silk sonic
Badbadnotgood - Talk Memory
Madlib &Declaime - In The Beginning
Madlib - Sound Ancestors
Kaidi Tatham - An Insight Into All Minds
Rejie Snow - Baw Baw Black Sheep
Leon Vynheall - Rare, Forever
Little Simz - Sometimes I might be an Introvert
have a feeling a few slipped my mind but maybe that means they aren't worthy
airport, lol
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