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Originally posted by Keane View Post
How much would one of those trackman setups cost, any idea? The golf club here is about 10k to join so it might actually be better value
Skytrak or flights cope Mevo+ are the everyday man ones. Both are ~€2500 and would have most of the same details but missing a few parameters that won't exactly matter to an amateur. Skytrak is the better one I think as its open source so people can design their own courses and upload them I think hence you can play "Augusta" when on trackman you can't.
Projector and impact screen is about 1k. Think there's a yearly subscription too of about 1k.
Saving for a house but the missus has been told that there's a spare room(or even a garage) with one going in it. I couldn't give a shite about the rest of the house
One of the guys put a garage and full setup out in his small ish garden for 6k. Garage has to be tall enough for full swings and big enough for a barRedbet at the Dublin Poker Invasion FTW
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Originally posted by tylerdurden94 View PostI'd originally planned to learn to drive in 2020 but right before my birthday that year we went into lockdown so it was a non runner but now that I'm turning 40 next month I asked the wife to get me some driving lessons. Anybody on here new to driving that can point me in the direction of resources to look up on for my test and anything else I need to do?
Any and all help greatly appreciated BBV.
Regarding the actual driving test, it is a bit of ballache tbh. I did the test in my instructors car and also did 2 pre-tests with my instructor (former tester). It probably cost me an extra €200 but it meant that I passed first time. I knew the usual routes for my area and got some great feedback on obvious things that I was going to pulled on. If you have the option I'd recommend doing a pre-test/practice run a day or two before your own test. Well worth it.
While on the topic of driving, the amount of accidents I've come across lately has stood out. Whether it's a minor tip in town or something more serious. Starting to think a lot of people are back on the road driving in traffic or commuting regularly with very little recent driving practice over the last 2 years.
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Originally posted by The Aul Switcharoo View Post
Trackman is about 16k ish and has all the bells and whistles.
Skytrak or flights cope Mevo+ are the everyday man ones. Both are ~€2500 and would have most of the same details but missing a few parameters that won't exactly matter to an amateur. Skytrak is the better one I think as its open source so people can design their own courses and upload them I think hence you can play "Augusta" when on trackman you can't.
Projector and impact screen is about 1k. Think there's a yearly subscription too of about 1k.
Saving for a house but the missus has been told that there's a spare room(or even a garage) with one going in it. I couldn't give a shite about the rest of the house
One of the guys put a garage and full setup out in his small ish garden for 6k. Garage has to be tall enough for full swings and big enough for a barHis rival it seems, had broken his dreams,By stealing the girl of his fancy.Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil,But everyone knew her as Nancy.
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Post
Hitch has documented his learning to drive experiences on here in the last year, but like most things (sorry Hitch) he may not be the example that you want to follow!Originally posted by coillcam View Post
It's a while since I looked at this. Not sure if you need help with the theory test but there were a couple of websites that you could use which had all of the questions. You're as well to just start grinding away on that as studying the book tbh. After a few days you should be able to easily get a pass 9/10 times. Sorry I don't remember the specific apps/sites but there probably easy to find.
Regarding the actual driving test, it is a bit of ballache tbh. I did the test in my instructors car and also did 2 pre-tests with my instructor (former tester). It probably cost me an extra €200 but it meant that I passed first time. I knew the usual routes for my area and got some great feedback on obvious things that I was going to pulled on. If you have the option I'd recommend doing a pre-test/practice run a day or two before your own test. Well worth it.
While on the topic of driving, the amount of accidents I've come across lately has stood out. Whether it's a minor tip in town or something more serious. Starting to think a lot of people are back on the road driving in traffic or commuting regularly with very little recent driving practice over the last 2 years."you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Lads with the greatest of respect. With the handicaps/scores that 95% of you talk about. Trackman or the equivalent would be some waste of money. What do you think you're gonna learn from it and if you learn anything do you think you will be able to correct it?
You'd need a very good golfing IQ to be able to assess your own video and improve.
If improvement is what you're looking for. Put all the money into lessons, not just long game bit short game too.
Don't mind the idea of a studio in the garage if you have a few quid and space but can't see it getting much more use as a pool table or some other dust gathering piece. As Elbows said. They're pretty boring unless you're getting fitted for a club and trying to find something or compare.
I've gone completely fair weather at the moment. Took my clubs out for the first time since Halloween Bank Holiday last week. In Howth. The views were just incredible. Got lost in them so many times. I have vouchers for The Island and European to use before the end of March so looking forward to the spring, Should get a better run at the club comps this year with the kids a bit older.
Hope everyone has a great year on the links.
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Originally posted by tylerdurden94 View PostI'd originally planned to learn to drive in 2020 but right before my birthday that year we went into lockdown so it was a non runner but now that I'm turning 40 next month I asked the wife to get me some driving lessons. Anybody on here new to driving that can point me in the direction of resources to look up on for my test and anything else I need to do?
Any and all help greatly appreciated BBV.
Stupid adulthood.
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View Post
I need to do something similar.
Stupid adulthood.
"you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Postlol at people reaching 40 and not knowing how to drive!
I did "drive" back in the day I had a little moped but I think having a car is a better form of getting around."you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Had some free days with a lucky college timetable this semester so fired off a load of emails to schools a few weeks ago to see if they needed any supervision help. Didnt expect anything but thought it would look great on my future CV if I could get some days here and there.
Started in a school today and has real "You let Dougal do a funeral" vibe to it so far so good though.
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Postlol at people reaching 40 and not knowing how to drive!
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
I went everywhere by bike until i hit 30. I hated cars and everything about them. I reluctantly bought my 1st car and look on it as the beginning of old age . People who live in rural areas i guess need the jalopy more.
Dublin isn't anywhere near at that point yet but it's something to aim for as we should be incentivising drivers to get off the road as much as possible."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostLads with the greatest of respect. With the handicaps/scores that 95% of you talk about. Trackman or the equivalent would be some waste of money. What do you think you're gonna learn from it and if you learn anything do you think you will be able to correct it?.
I agree that optimise your time/improvement would require a coach. But you can still enjoy progressing at a slow rate. Progress in any activity takes 1000s of hours (10k being the oft quoted number). Can’t imagine swinging at a screen a few thousand times wouldn’t help somewhat.
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A question for anyone with WRC experience.
What is the enforcement methodology for WRC decisions.
It is just an instruction or advisement, how is it enforced?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 Raoul Duke III View Post
Living in a modern city should mean that buying a car is a matter of choice, rather than a necessity.
Dublin isn't anywhere near at that point yet but it's something to aim for as we should be incentivising drivers to get off the road as much as possible.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Living in a modern city should mean that buying a car is a matter of choice, rather than a necessity.
Dublin isn't anywhere near at that point yet but it's something to aim for as we should be incentivising drivers to get off the road as much as possible.
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View PostFuture generations will look back at cars the way we view slavery now
But I do take the point.You are technically correct...the best kind of correct
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Post
I don't disagree with that, but at the same time driving is a life skill that people should learn when fairly young even if they don't intend on buying a car any time soon. I was a late learner myself. After a few lessons at 17 I didn't drive a car again until I was 23, and passed my test a couple of months later. EZ game.
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Originally posted by Mellor View Post
My car was written off by a truck who hit it when it was parked outside. Haven’t bother to replaced it. That was almost 3 years ago. No bother getting around between Public transport, Uber and carshares around the place.
Public transport is OK-ish (not quite European standards) with the wonderful bonus of those harbour ferries. Aren't the outlying suburbs pretty sprawling although guessing you don't live there."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostAre people not allowed to enjoy it in itself? Seems a bit of a grim outlook tbh.
I agree that optimise your time/improvement would require a coach. But you can still enjoy progressing at a slow rate. Progress in any activity takes 1000s of hours (10k being the oft quoted number). Can’t imagine swinging at a screen a few thousand times wouldn’t help somewhat.
Agreed. Buy a decent net for a couple of hundred quid and put the rest into lessons.
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Postlol at people reaching 40 and not knowing how to drive!
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Originally posted by Iago View Post
45, can't drive, can't swim. not missing out on anythingPeople say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View Post
can't swim as in never had proper lessons or can't swim as in won't get into water over waist high?
Don't really like lying around sunbathing so I don't spend a lot of time on beaches or by pools anyway. have only been to the beach maybe 5 times since moving here, and by beach I mean walked along the promenade..haven't actually set a foot in sand yet
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Originally posted by Wombatman View PostTis a bit Schmaltzy McHokey but while I don't watch 'Yellowstone' I'm really enjoying the prequel '1883'.
Taylor Sheridan could become the present-day version of Stephen J. Cannell.
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Originally posted by hotspur View Post
Now here's a brave man thumbing his nose at the gods."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by tylerdurden94 View Post
Cheers for this gents. Hopefully Hitch will give me the low down when he sees this."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View Post
Agreed. Buy a decent net for a couple of hundred quid and put the rest into lessons.
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View Post
2/3rds of salary less the state disability benefit plus pension contributions is pretty good for income protection. In general, the insurers cap it at around 75% of salary from memory as they want there to be some motivation to return to work. The benefit in work would generally increase if you've received a salary increase as inter renewal pay increase are normally covered so I'd suggest you could just confirm that with HR or the benefits consultant.
Critical illness is a different product and easier to get as it's more definitive. You have a named illness/issue or you don't. The payments are normally lump sums and aren't a great match for the risk so i prefer IP if you can get it but if you are self employed or have a very variable income then you may only be able to get critical illness cover.
In your case where you are considering topping up a work policy make sure that you'll get paid in the event that something were to happen. If you are over insured from the two insurance companies persepctive they may pay you upto a max amount and split the costs of the claim between them.
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostLads with the greatest of respect. With the handicaps/scores that 95% of you talk about. Trackman or the equivalent would be some waste of money. What do you think you're gonna learn from it and if you learn anything do you think you will be able to correct it?
You'd need a very good golfing IQ to be able to assess your own video and improve.
If improvement is what you're looking for. Put all the money into lessons, not just long game bit short game too.
Don't mind the idea of a studio in the garage if you have a few quid and space but can't see it getting much more use as a pool table or some other dust gathering piece. As Elbows said. They're pretty boring unless you're getting fitted for a club and trying to find something or compare.
I've gone completely fair weather at the moment. Took my clubs out for the first time since Halloween Bank Holiday last week. In Howth. The views were just incredible. Got lost in them so many times. I have vouchers for The Island and European to use before the end of March so looking forward to the spring, Should get a better run at the club comps this year with the kids a bit older.
Hope everyone has a great year on the links.
Skytrak at 2.5k/5k full setup would definitely get used. Between having a few lads over for a game or winter practice stuff I think it will easily be worth itRedbet at the Dublin Poker Invasion FTW
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PS driving is redic easy.to learn . However - Stay in lane , be observant , use your mirrors , give culchies extra room at the red cow and move down gears when overtaking. Move up when getting the snow wheel spin. Its your 2nd biggest buy after the house so get advice when buying jalope.
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Originally posted by The Aul Switcharoo View Post
Agh I'm off 5 so not too bad. Very hooked at the moment and have visions of getting down to 1 or 2 this year. I like to practice but the course and range is 30 minutes from my house at the moment. And it's not even near work so can't just pop over after work so it's been tough. I'd like to play 3 times a week with 2 range sessions a week but not doable at the moment. Gone from 12 handicap 3 years ago so good progression. This winter even seeing some lightbulb moments with some good non qualifying scoring.
Skytrak at 2.5k/5k full setup would definitely get used. Between having a few lads over for a game or winter practice stuff I think it will easily be worth itHis rival it seems, had broken his dreams,By stealing the girl of his fancy.Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil,But everyone knew her as Nancy.
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Off on another hike testing out my new waterproof jacket
Had some absolute fuckwit overtake a parked semi on narrow mountain road on a solid white forcing me to brake or collide.
The most extremely dangerous manouver I've seen in a while the stupid cxxt, deserves a proper SP rant. I wonder would that form part of a suitable punishment for these idiots....up in court..fine, points, ban and the most vitriolic, caustic, humiliating rant focusing not only on their utter disregard for others but dissecting exactly how their gene pool threw up this sub human moronic oxygen depleting idiot in the first place.
Wont spoil my hike.
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Originally posted by The Aul Switcharoo View Post
Agh I'm off 5 so not too bad. Very hooked at the moment and have visions of getting down to 1 or 2 this year. I like to practice but the course and range is 30 minutes from my house at the moment. And it's not even near work so can't just pop over after work so it's been tough. I'd like to play 3 times a week with 2 range sessions a week but not doable at the moment. Gone from 12 handicap 3 years ago so good progression. This winter even seeing some lightbulb moments with some good non qualifying scoring.
Skytrak at 2.5k/5k full setup would definitely get used. Between having a few lads over for a game or winter practice stuff I think it will easily be worth it
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View PostPS driving is redic easy.to learn . However - Stay in lane , be observant , use your mirrors , give culchies extra room at the red cow and move down gears when overtaking. Move up when getting the snow wheel spin. Its your 2nd biggest buy after the house so get advice when buying jalope.
I'm also old enough to comprehend the consequences of those mistakes.
I did drive when I was 20 but found I had no real need for it.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 The Aul Switcharoo View Post
Trackman is about 16k ish and has all the bells and whistles.
Skytrak or flights cope Mevo+ are the everyday man ones. Both are ~€2500 and would have most of the same details but missing a few parameters that won't exactly matter to an amateur. Skytrak is the better one I think as its open source so people can design their own courses and upload them I think hence you can play "Augusta" when on trackman you can't.
Projector and impact screen is about 1k. Think there's a yearly subscription too of about 1k.
Saving for a house but the missus has been told that there's a spare room(or even a garage) with one going in it. I couldn't give a shite about the rest of the house
One of the guys put a garage and full setup out in his small ish garden for 6k. Garage has to be tall enough for full swings and big enough for a bar
Buddy of mine launched a sim install business here year before last, he was creaming it with covid. Assume he will slow down now.
I have told the missus that in our new gaf I'm going balls to the wall with the set up.
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The issue with the driving test, is not the actual driving, it's that they've turned it into a bastsrdisation of a driving test where the entire test is all about 'progress'. Go 47 ina 50 zone, that's a fail. I had some legitimate errors for my first fail, but the second fail was all just progress shite. They must have some failure targets.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostThe issue with the driving test, is not the actual driving, it's that they've turned it into a bastsrdisation of a driving test where the entire test is all about 'progress'. Go 47 ina 50 zone, that's a fail. I had some legitimate errors for my first fail, but the second fail was all just progress shite. They must have some failure targets.
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Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
What speed are you supposed to do in a 50 zone to pass???
Unfortunately you get old cunts thinking sauntering along at 75/80kph in a 100 is grand all the time,
same cunts also do 75/80 then in a 60.
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Originally posted by Micknail View Post
Well it's written 'as conditions allow' so if there's no reason why you cant do 50, you should be doing 50.
Unfortunately you get old cunts thinking sauntering along at 75/80kph in a 100 is grand all the time,
same cunts also do 75/80 then in a 60."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Bringing the youngest kid to an ability test in CTYI next weekend. They have to do a vocabulary and reasoning test. My very basic question - would a kid in the equivalent of 1st class be expected to be able to read by themselves? Or would the assumption be that they would have the questions read to them at that age? He only does an hour or two a week in English, so probably wouldn't have English reading fully nailed down. But is grand with actually answering the sample questions."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by tylerdurden94 View Post
Malta is very cool lots of stuff to do.
Did have a fellow IPB member stop me once while out walking along the seafront which was a pleasant surprise, wasn't Flushdraw.
We need a break and would prefer not to hit the canaries again (as suitable as that is for a 5 year old)
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Originally posted by Keane View Post
How much would one of those trackman setups cost, any idea? The golf club here is about 10k to join so it might actually be better value
Edit, more likely it was one of those 6k setups.Last edited by Lazare; 08-02-22, 20:47.I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View PostA question for anyone with WRC experience.
What is the enforcement methodology for WRC decisions.
It is just an instruction or advisement, how is it enforced?
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