Bad beat/Moaning/Venting thread - Wordle Gummidge

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

A lesser-judge would have been tempted to interject here - actually thats not even slightly ironic.

She said cars had been her son’s passion and it was ironic a car had taken his life.

[Solksjaer!]

Watching the pokah coverage . Bad bad memories.

[Raoul Duke III]

I see we're all cricket fans now

Some achievement all the same (although the nature of T20 does lend itself to more shock results so the WC win in Bangalore, with accompanying KO'B mayhem, will always be a greater victory imo).
Definitely a bigger win than the rugby series in NZ.

[Theresa]

Some achievement all the same (although the nature of T20 does lend itself to more shock results so the WC win in Bangalore, with accompanying KO'B mayhem, will always be a greater victory imo).
Definitely a bigger win than the rugby series in NZ.

Bigger in what sense?

[dinekes]

Young lad jailed for 3.5 years. Stabbed an intruder who broke into his home and assaulted him.(the assailant thought the other lad had damaged his car so probably known to each other) The guy who broke in was bigger with powerful build while he was smaller and slight. The article states there was some suggestion he assaulted his mother also

The jury thought the force used was excessive.

WTF are you supposed to do when some big fucker assaults you in your own home after smashing their way in...harsh language?
Wait till they have the better of you and then make your move ...oh sorry too late.

I suppose the finer details would shed more light on it but what are you expected to do in these situations when you're panicking. Guy could have a screwdriver or something ....oh judge I was changing a plug earlier!

[Theresa]

Young lad jailed for 3.5 years. Stabbed an intruder who broke into his home and assaulted him.(the assailant thought the other lad had damaged his car so probably known to each other) The guy who broke in was bigger with powerful build while he was smaller and slight. The article states there was some suggestion he assaulted his mother also

The jury thought the force used was excessive.

WTF are you supposed to do when some big fucker assaults you in your own home after smashing their way in...harsh language?
Wait till they have the better of you and then make your move ...oh sorry too late.

I suppose the finer details would shed more light on it but what are you expected to do in these situations when you're panicking. Guy could have a screwdriver or something ....oh judge I was changing a plug earlier!

As with literally every single one of these cases, the details matter.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Danish father in the school. I'd always make some stupid little light-hearted comment thing when I see him. Never a peak of emotion out of him. Today I meet him for the third day in a row and throw out "these things come in threes" (don't judge me, I've nearly given up), and he nearly split himself laughing. Like a worrying amount of laughter. Some guy.

[Raoul Duke III]

Bigger in what sense?

The rugby was the no 2 team in the world defeating the no 3, two teams of world class full-time pros. So a big achievement, given we'd never done it before but still no great surprise on current form.

The cricket was a squad full of household names, all IPL pros, against part timers who'd be doing well to clear 40k p.a. from the game. In soccer terms, it's like Finn Harps beating Real Madrid.

[dobby]

Bigger in what sense?

Bigger because it was in a competitive match and the rugby was only a friendly

[dobby]

As with literally every single one of these cases, the details matter.

Yep, 2 eye witness accounts contradicting each other.

Killers mate says yer man came into the house and up the stairs, had a row and it was accidental.

Dead lads mate says he was walking out the door, yer man came after him, called him and stabbed him in the chest when he turned round.

Jury obviously felt enough evidence was presented to reach their verdict but it is hilarious seeing lads online (not here, twitter and the like) saying but but but what about our right to protect ourselves in our property.

As you said, details.

[Theresa]

Yep, 2 eye witness accounts contradicting each other.

Killers mate says yer man came into the house and up the stairs, had a row and it was accidental.

Dead lads mate says he was walking out the door, yer man came after him, called him and stabbed him in the chest when he turned round.

Jury obviously felt enough evidence was presented to reach their verdict but it is hilarious seeing lads online (not here, twitter and the like) saying but but but what about our right to protect ourselves in our property.

As you said, details.

I think in Ireland you have the right to protect yourself from danger and use deadly force if necessary (?) but that right doesn't extend to using deadly force to protect inanimate objects or animals.
I could be absolutely spoofing there tbh.

But whats IPB without a bitta legal ignorance. Where's our resident wig wearing weirdo Kayroo.

Also Hitch, you know that Danish lad is leaving for school muttering to himself "Christ Ive to see this unfunny weirdo again, perhaps I should make an effort"

[dinekes]

In fairness I did say the finer details would shed more light.

It's more the wider point around whole reasonable force thing.(not sure what the law is, I know there were changes not too long ago) I'm probably not going to wait around for someone to get the better of me or produce a weapon or procure one from the kitchen etc.... if they haven't legged it the instant they see you well you don't have a lot of time to decide what to do..adrenalin will take over and it's get away yourself if that's even possible or attack.
And any attack you make could have fatal consequences obviously.

Imagine you have kids in the house.

[Solksjaer!]

Rumours the Irish cricket team singing 4 green fields in the changing room. (After tea).

[Solksjaer!]

Bigger because it was in a competitive match and the rugby was only a friendly

Bigger in the cricket loving base sports sense. In the main the public dont think so. . Cricket is a minority sports unfortunately. Rory mc being world no.1 is incredible really considering the global reach of golf. We punch above...

[Theresa]

Bigger in the cricket loving base sports sense. In the main the public dont think so. . Cricket is a minority sports unfortunately. Rory mc being world no.1 is incredible really considering the global reach of golf. We punch above...

Ah golf has a sort of fake global reach. It seeeeems like it does, but not really. Too expensive and time consuming for any non wealthy country to even try and get on the golf ladder.

Nothing at all in Africa.
China is overstated.
Nothing in India.
Middle East has no grassroots but lots of resorts.
Nothing major in SE Asia really, arguably Thailand.
Nothing major in South America.

Japan, US, Ireland, Aus, UK, Korea, Canada, really the only places with any sort of grassroots game,

[MysteryGuest]

Ireland beating New Zealand isn’t even in the top 5 Irish international sporting achievements this year, might just about scrape top 10 , would have to think about it

[MysteryGuest]

Actually Ire V NZ not even top Irish rugby achiement of year that would be Ronan o Gara leading plucky upstarts to victory over Leinster

[Solksjaer!]

Ah golf has a sort of fake global reach. It seeeeems like it does, but not really. Too expensive and time consuming for any non wealthy country to even try and get on the golf ladder.

Nothing at all in Africa.
China is overstated.
Nothing in India.
Middle East has no grassroots but lots of resorts.
Nothing major in SE Asia really, arguably Thailand.
Nothing major in South America.

Japan, US, Ireland, Aus, UK, Korea, Canada, really the only places with any sort of grassroots game,

Its no longer the elite game it was. Its still up its own arse ruleswise . Millions more play golf now. . In Ireland Cricket is not really on the same level in relation to public consciousness. We beat England its makes a splash we beat Scotland , barely a ripple . Golfs biggest drawback is the time to play all right but also its greatest attraction for most men to escape for the day. Genius , probably saves marraiges

[Degag]

Site fixed...

Not sure what this is referring to but i've gotten a warning page twice, once today and once yesterday saying "The site ahead contains malware"

That could be something to do with my browser and nothing with the site though.

(seems to happen when i click the banner at top of the page)

[Opr]

Not sure what this is referring to but i've gotten a warning page twice, once today and once yesterday saying "The site ahead contains malware"

That could be something to do with my browser and nothing with the site though.

The site ahead contains malware


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I've been getting the same thing using Chrome. Specifically happens every time I click the below banner on the front page if someone wants to try to recreate the error.

[Degag]

I've been getting the same thing using Chrome. Specifically happens every time I click the below banner on the front page if someone wants to try to recreate the error.

Yeah, using Chrome too and happens when i click the banner.

[DeadParrot]

Not sure what this is referring to but i've gotten a warning page twice, once today and once yesterday saying "The site ahead contains malware"

That could be something to do with my browser and nothing with the site though.

(seems to happen when i click the banner at top of the page)

That's Google getting pissy about tapa talk popup.
We are onto them about it, they did this before

[Lazare]

This is fucking amazing...

[Raoul Duke III]

A good 30 mins now stuck in a traffic jam between Donnybrook Church and RTE at 10.30pm. Seems like morons doing roadworks forgot that maybe a diversion might be an idea if you close 5 lanes of 6 on a major arterial route. FFFS.

[Solksjaer!]

So further add to the irony. Rishi the new Indian PM is an anagram of another people the brits pillaged from. We are definitely in a simulation. And they are mocking us.

[ComradeCollie]

Bruxelles with Hitch on Wednesday/Thursday probably not the best plan ever.

[ComradeCollie]

Ended up leaving him in 37 Dawson Street. Hope he gets to wherever he's going

[Denny Crane]

You could get a phenomenal trip out of Vietnam & Cambodia

Ending up picking Vietnam in the end.

Going on a whistle stop tour of Ho Chi Minh, Mha Trang, Sapa, Haoi, Long Bay, Da Nag, Cham

[Denny Crane]

Facebook getting decimated. Wonder how much of the waste on the metaverse is just chasing the dragon for Zuckerburg. FB is fading off into obscurity and he's just punting on something new.

[Denny Crane]

I got to feed myself too and he is an agreeable dining companion.

Glad that I wasn't being abused in my absence.

[Micknail]

Facebook getting decimated. Wonder how much of the waste on the metaverse is just chasing the dragon for Zuckerburg. FB is fading off into obscurity and he's just punting on something new.

Is he not safe enough with users simply migrating to insta?
Surely revenues are fine, just stock price tumbling.

[zuutroy]

Facebook getting decimated. Wonder how much of the waste on the metaverse is just chasing the dragon for Zuckerburg. FB is fading off into obscurity and he's just punting on something new.

Losing hope that my research project with them will get funded..."any day now" for 3 months!

[eamonhonda]

What is a decent restaurant in city centre that I have a reasonable chance of getting a booking for 2 on first weekend in December?

[zuutroy]

What is a decent restaurant in city centre that I have a reasonable chance of getting a booking for 2 on first weekend in December?

As mentioned a while back, Mr Fox is my recommendation at the moment. Ticks all boxes.

[eamonhonda]

As mentioned a while back, Mr Fox is my recommendation at the moment. Ticks all boxes.

Sold, booked!

[coillcam]

On the restaurant recommendations topic. Anywhere in Dublin for Sunday that might accommodate 6-10 people without advance booking that's not a pub/gastropub?

We're looking at brunch/lunch and casual setting. Nothing fancy or expensive and preferably close-ish to the city centre.

[Lazare]

On the restaurant recommendations topic. Anywhere in Dublin for Sunday that might accommodate 6-10 people without advance booking that's not a pub/gastropub?

We're looking at brunch/lunch and casual setting. Nothing fancy or expensive and preferably close-ish to the city centre.

I'd book something if I were you. Dublin marathon is on and everywhere tends to be packed with zombies afterwards.

[coillcam]

I'd book something if I were you. Dublin marathon is on and everywhere tends to be packed with zombies afterwards.

Cheers for this Lazare, I'll feed it back through the relevant channel (d'missus). There's a group of friends visiting and they might split up to do tourist stuff hence the unclear numbers.

I'll probably end up splintering off for a couple of pints at some stage. The Brazil presidential election run-off is on Sunday too. They moved to Croke Park this time to cope better with the numbers.

[eamonhonda]

Cheers for this Lazare, I'll feed it back through the relevant channel (d'missus). There's a group of friends visiting and they might split up to do tourist stuff hence the unclear numbers.

I'll probably end up splintering off for a couple of pints at some stage. The Brazil presidential election run-off is on Sunday too. They moved to Croke Park this time to cope better with the numbers.

Arisu - Korean bbq on capel st, v good.

Bovinity - also capel st, not tried it but looks good.

[Dice75]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGtq-RclMbM&ab_channel=PokerStars

Jamfly 8/9 starting unofficail FT in London - payjumps ahoy

[tipp86]

Long time since I posted here but it might be a useful place to throw out an opportunity. I am looking for someone interested in a Night Time Remote Role who has a pretty big interest in Sports and Gambling (sports alone might still be a runner). Salary would be 32-39k range depending on past experience. The role would suit a Graduate as a lot of opportunity to move into Compliance, Marketing, Trading. The role does not need to be a Graduate so it would be open to all.

If anyone knows anyone or anyone is intereseted themselves I would suggest dropping me a DM on here. I will check back in a few days.

I am hoping my previous post count along with a good opportunity allows me to get away with the spam

Role here - https://www.xanadu.ie/vacancy/?v=VA150

[thechamp87]

Does the Sporting Emporium end of month tournament get many runners? Approx finish time? Thanks

[zuutroy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGtq...nel=PokerStars

Jamfly 8/9 starting unofficail FT in London - payjumps ahoy

ooof....KQ vs AT...hit a Q and then the dreaded A on the river to send him packing.

[dobby]

Does the Sporting Emporium end of month tournament get many runners? Approx finish time? Thanks

Not sure if you're just looking for a game tonight or a 300 quid game but IPO is on this weekend for 300 quid if you're not tied down for the weekend.

I've never played in the SE so can't help there unfortunately

[Strewelpeter]

Does the Sporting Emporium end of month tournament get many runners? Approx finish time? Thanks

Had 5 tables a last time I played, I was gone about midnight and plenty of play left. Was thinking of heading in tonight but too much shit to do tomorrow.

[DeadParrot]

Oh shit son Hitchhiker's Guide To...

[coillcam]

Lazare eamonhonda - Marathon road closures look like a ballache. I assume if I don't drive up early, can I just take the m50 northbound and come in by the navan road, finglas or stay on M50 to get to drumcondra, east wall etc?

Need to end up north inner city centre parnell st/summerhill area.

[coillcam]

Had 5 tables a last time I played, I was gone about midnight and plenty of play left. Was thinking of heading in tonight but too much shit to do tomorrow.

Poker is back and people are actually willing to play? Has to be an imminent global financial collapse....

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Last year: "your kid is a prick who keeps getting out of his seat in class, you want to get him seen by someone"

This year: "your kid finishes his work ahead of the other kids, so was getting out of his seat and walking around, so I've given him some extra things to do and maybe he could bring in a book to keep him occupied"


The difference a teacher makes...

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

Facebook getting decimated. Wonder how much of the waste on the metaverse is just chasing the dragon for Zuckerburg. FB is fading off into obscurity and he's just punting on something new.

Huge fan of metaverse as an idea, but they just aren't approaching it well. That new Meta Quest Pro is an abomination. €1800 for something that just doesn't do much. And then the idea that you would use it to work on a fuzzy screen. The doubters are unfortunately correct.

[eamonhonda]

Lazare eamonhonda - Marathon road closures look like a ballache. I assume if I don't drive up early, can I just take the m50 northbound and come in by the navan road, finglas or stay on M50 to get to drumcondra, east wall etc?

Need to end up north inner city centre parnell st/summerhill area.

Public transport wanker here unfortunately!

[Lazare]

Lazare eamonhonda - Marathon road closures look like a ballache. I assume if I don't drive up early, can I just take the m50 northbound and come in by the navan road, finglas or stay on M50 to get to drumcondra, east wall etc?

Need to end up north inner city centre parnell st/summerhill area.

I think maybe the Drumcondra East Wall route would be the safest bet. There'll be closures around Manor St /Stoneybatter so the Finglas route might have issues.

[Tar.Aldarion]

Last year: "your kid is a prick who keeps getting out of his seat in class, you want to get him seen by someone"

This year: "your kid finishes his work ahead of the other kids, so was getting out of his seat and walking around, so I've given him some extra things to do and maybe he could bring in a book to keep him occupied"


The difference a teacher makes...

When I was in like 1st class or whatever it was I'd finish my Maths and while waiting on the others to learn how to add I finished the rest of the math books for the rest of the years that the teacher gave me. She lost her shit at me after finishing the 6th class one and said that she had nothing else to shut me up. At least the teacher after that got me to correct the other students homework lol. I got in so much trouble in those years as it was so boring with nothing to do, so would just end up getting up walking around, falling off my chair for the craic, finished the headmasters punishment exercises book too.

[Solksjaer!]

How come none of you have mentioned Dr Sleep . Loved it .How did i miss it when it came out 1st

Danny Torrance story continues 40 years later.

[AndyFatBastard]

Poker is back and people are actually willing to play? Has to be an imminent global financial collapse....

Park and ride in Whitehall imo

[Goodluck2me]

On the restaurant recommendations topic. Anywhere in Dublin for Sunday that might accommodate 6-10 people without advance booking that's not a pub/gastropub?

We're looking at brunch/lunch and casual setting. Nothing fancy or expensive and preferably close-ish to the city centre.

Have you tried that place in Blackpits bear Portobello called the Hen’s Teeth? It’s really good

[coillcam]

Park and ride in Whitehall imo

Decent shout actually. Herself is on stomach meds atm so no drinkies for her but lots of driving. Pints ahoy for coillcam.

Have you tried that place in Blackpits bear Portobello called the Hen’s Teeth? It’s really good

Haven't heard of it tbh. I'm based in the midlands so Dublin dining is a nice treat when we get the chance. Few options in my town which are either fairly standard or overpriced. Athlone probably has the best food scene in the midlands fwiw.

[Raoul Duke III]

Has anyone ever come across the phenomenon of having had kitchens installed and then the doors expanding? We went away on Fri am, came back Weds pm and now have about 5 cabinet doors that don't close.

Will get the kitchen company out but still seems really weird.

[Lao Lao]

Ending up picking Vietnam in the end.

Going on a whistle stop tour of Ho Chi Minh, Mha Trang, Sapa, Haoi, Long Bay, Da Nag, Cham

Try fit in Hoi An. My favourite place in SE Asia back in the day.

[Murdrum]

Has anyone ever come across the phenomenon of having had kitchens installed and then the doors expanding? We went away on Fri am, came back Weds pm and now have about 5 cabinet doors that don't close.

Will get the kitchen company out but still seems really weird.

I asked one of the many carpenters in the family -clearly none have heard of diversification- and he said that it might occur with certain material but he said it really shouldn’t happen at all.

He said untreated MDF might cause it but couldn’t be sure.