Bad beat/Moan/Venting Thread - BBV Archive 1

[Emmet]

Joe must know something we don't. Maybe luke's hustling us?

Leinster bench would start for northhampton. Game will be won in last 25 when the changes are made. What's the odds on s northhampton/Leinster ht/ft? Could be an interesting bet for a neutral/ casual fan.

[Raoul Duke III]

They're both better looking than me.

at least I didn't suggest this guy:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUXAgUoPa3U"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUXAgUoPa3U[/ame]

[RichieM]

Name change to something easier to dress up as please...

Sligo football jersey. Easy as mine since it will just be me on a work day. Suit on a saturday makes people look like a tool if its not a wedding tho.

[Raoul Duke III]

Joe must know something we don't. Maybe luke's hustling us?

Leinster bench would start for northhampton. Game will be won in last 25 when the changes are made. What's the odds on s northhampton/Leinster ht/ft? Could be an interesting bet for a neutral/ casual fan.

we're going to steamroller them, I am immensely confident

I haven't felt this good about a sports event since Istabraq went for his 4th Champion Hurdle

[CHDad]

Leinster will set a record final winning margin.

[Emmet]

we're going to steamroller them, I am immensely confident

I haven't felt this good about a sports event since Istabraq went for his 4th Champion Hurdle

Perhaps I'm just nervous at the idea of us faltering. We should murder them, but its a Cup Final, teams rarely get murdered in Cup Finals, most of them finish within one or two scores of each other.

It should be a non-contest, but it wont be. Looking forward to SOB running over Myler over and over again, and Boss on at 55 to steamroll Diggins (who Neil Francis said was "muck" on "The Breakdown" last night - horribly harsh on him, I think he's a fairly decent 9).

Sexton to show the haters how its done too hopefully!

[Keane]

Leinster will set a record final winning margin.

this

[Mike]

Rosanna Davison is suing Ryanair for defamation and the case started this morning. Fucking court room was packed.

Does she have a case?

I read the ryanair statement and it seems pretty flimsy

[The Situation]

Does she have a case?

I read the ryanair statement and it seems pretty flimsy

prob depends on how female heavy the jury is.

[Strewelpeter]

I was at the Munster Northampton Final, what is it ten years ago already OK Munster were only slight favs that day but Northampton knew how to close the deal.
Istabraq's 4th CH bah!
Its as Emmet says we Should but somehow I'm afraid that the hype and expectation could make it a much easier game for Northampton than for us.
I'm ridiculously nervous about this.

[RichieM]

prob depends on how female heavy the jury is.

Is there a jury for cases like this? I imagine a lad heavy jury would suit her better as the whole daddys money, miss world, airhead thing plays better with guys than girls. I know I would fake sympathy for her for a chance of her faking something else later.

I hope this comment is enough to remove me from any potentail jury duty in the future.

[Kayroo]

Lads this matter is still under decision in the courts and is, therefore, sub judice. While you should feel free to discuss it in the abstract any discussion of the merits of the case could technically constitute a contempt of court so perhaps it's best to refrain from commenting on jury composition on a public forum.

Basically, if the papers report it tonight it's fair game. If they don't then I wouldn't discuss the particulars here either.

[Lazare]

Jealousy is an awful thing....That's what they said about her regarding remarks she made about a charity calendar they released which featured no Irish members of their cabin crew (Are there any? )

Snip

[Iago]

Lads this matter is still under decision in the courts and is, therefore, sub judice. While you should feel free to discuss it in the abstract any discussion of the merits of the case could technically constitute a contempt of court so perhaps it's best to refrain from commenting on jury composition on a public forum.

Basically, if the papers report it tonight it's fair game. If they don't then I wouldn't discuss the particulars here either.

should have thought of that before you brought it up!

You know they're like a bunch of old women in here

[reilly110]

sure maybe rosanna's new poker facebook friends will give her a glowing character reference...

[colquhom]

Day 1 UKIPT - shit run in short handed + do bollox playing drunk cash

Day 2 UKIPT - standard exit from main event (never fold the pockets) + do bollox playing mythical

Day 3 UKIPT - got up early enough to grind a few tournaments. get to the bubble of the 15k guarantee 2nd in chips. get it in with the chip leader on a flop of Td Jc Qd me holding the AdKd him with the AQo and the turn and river come running Jack balls.

fml Im going on the beer

Did you bother with the GAMSAT again BK? results out today as far as i know

[Bubbleking]

Did you bother with the GAMSAT again BK? results out today as far as i know

really? didnt know that - I'll be able to figure out where I'll be doing med so. Didnt bother doing it a 2nd time - overall it was -EV. Im gonna check out UCC this weekend but Im pretty set on UL. you hardly did it again?

[RasTa]

Anyone going to the Blackpool game on Sunday flying into Liverpool @ 1?

[6starpool]

As Kayroo says, it's best if we don't talk specifics about an ongoing case other than what has been previously reported, never mind abusing the person taking the case and is obviously not afraid of legal action. I'd prefer if we didn't give anyone a reason to sue us. Ever.

[Raoul Duke III]

I know I would fake sympathy for her for a chance of her faking something else later.

kudos sir

kudos

[coillcam]

RE: Rosanna

This is the only info I got off google.

http://www.thejournal.ie/rosanna-v-ryanair-former-miss-world-in-court-over-racism-claims-140458-May2011/

SPOILER

ROSANNA DAVISON is in court today in a row with Ryanair over claims they branded her a racist.

The row stems back to comments Davison made in 2008 about the budget airline’s charity calendar, which features images of some of their cabin crew clad in bikinis. She expressed disappointment that no Irish girls were represented in that year’s edition of the calendar.
Ryanair responded with a statement on their website, saying that Davison’s comments “bordered on racism and demonstrated an elitist attitude against Ryanair’s international cabin crew”.

Ryanair said that only four Irish girls applied to appear in the calendar in 2008, and that one was chosen but had to cancel the shoot due to other commitments. Davison was quoted at the time as saying:

If I was organising it, I would have made sure that Irish women were involved because it’s an Irish charity (The Simon Community) and Irish fundraising.
Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara called Davison’s remarks “narrow-minded” and said that “Ryanair does not participate in tokenism”:

To replace a girl with another applicant on the basis of her being Irish would have been unfair to all the girls who applied to participate. Ryanair is an international airline and all the staff members involved in this year’s calendar, irrespective of where they come from are delighted to help this year’s charity.

The Irish Sun reports that the case is getting underway in the High Court today.

[Raoul Duke III]

Seems like a vewy seeewiooous case

I agwee that we should wefwain from debating such weighty issues of groundbweaking legal import

[Lazare]

As Kayroo says, it's best if we don't talk specifics about an ongoing case other than what has been previously reported, never mind abusing the person taking the case and is obviously not afraid of legal action. I'd prefer if we didn't give anyone a reason to sue us. Ever.

earlier post snipped.

[The Situation]

Is there a jury for cases like this? I imagine a lad heavy jury would suit her better as the whole daddys money, miss world, airhead thing plays better with guys than girls. I know I would fake sympathy for her for a chance of her faking something else later.

I hope this comment is enough to remove me from any potentail jury duty in the future.

Yeah I'd assume there's a jury.

I was on a jury a few years back in a massive defamation case a woman took against at the evening hearld and won. The jury had a female majority and it was all over bar the shouting before the case even started. They were the least objective group I've ever met.

Such a massive factor in a case imo. Although maybe woman wouldn't sympathize with Rosana as much but I'm sure her lawyers will be aware of the target jury that will give her the highest chance of winning.

[RasTa]

Hopefully the judge sees sense and throws the case out today.

[colquhom]

really? didnt know that - I'll be able to figure out where I'll be doing med so. Didnt bother doing it a 2nd time - overall it was -EV. Im gonna check out UCC this weekend but Im pretty set on UL. you hardly did it again?

No no, happy the first time. It seems my score that equated to the 91st percentile from the London one now is the 97th for the irish one so thats good news for you i'd imagine.

[Emmet]

Leinster bench would start for northhampton. Game will be won in last 25 when the changes are made. What's the odds on s northhampton/Leinster ht/ft? Could be an interesting bet for a neutral/ casual fan.

6/1 seems like outrageous odds for this....

[Raoul Duke III]

Yeah I'd assume there's a jury.

I was on a jury a few years back in a massive defamation case a woman took against at the evening hearld and won. The jury had a female majority and it was all over bar the shouting before the case even started. They were the least objective group I've ever met.

In fairness, once I saw that the defendant was The Herald, I'd be the same way.

Disgraceful excuse for a paper; in my experience they stand out from the pack in Ireland for simply making up 'facts' and then sticking them on Page 1. Not to mention committing various illegal acts. Someone get me drunk some day and I will tell all.

[Emmet]

In fairness, once I saw that the defendant was The Herald, I'd be the same way.

Disgraceful excuse for a paper; in my experience they stand out from the pack in Ireland for simply making up 'facts' and then sticking them on Page 1. Not to mention committing various illegal acts. Someone get me drunk some day and I will tell all.

Will you be drinking tomorrow for the match?

I'm going with a group of 9, I'm the youngest by 20+ years. Reckon that means I don't have to buy a single drink, and I'll be comatose by the time we arrive back into Dublin.

Delighted

[Angry-Ball]

Rosanna Davison is suing Ryanair for defamation and the case started this morning. Fucking court room was packed.

pretty much goes without saying

pics or GTFO

[Bubbleking]

No no, happy the first time. It seems my score that equated to the 91st percentile from the London one now is the 97th for the irish one so thats good news for you i'd imagine.

yeah its weird though the description of the chart says "Score of 60 is equal to a percentile rank of approximately 80. This means that you scored equal to or higher than 80% of the candidates who took GAMSAT2011"

However when you look at the bell curve a score of 59 has me in the 86th percentile. without jinxing it I think I'll start looking for accommodation in UL.

[Raoul Duke III]

Will you be drinking tomorrow for the match?

that's the plan, unsure as to where to head in town though

we don't want a Kielys type atmosphere but do want some level of craic and not just the few of us roaring at a telly in a deserted pub

possibly Mulligans

[thechamp87]

Will you be drinking tomorrow for the match?

I'm going with a group of 9, I'm the youngest by 20+ years. Reckon that means I don't have to buy a single drink, and I'll be comatose by the time we arrive back into Dublin.

Delighted

This happened me in Edinburgh because I booked late so was flying home with my uncles and my dad. Landed back in Dublin at midnight at the same time as AKQJ10 and the aircoach dropped us straight into town. Sucha dreamy scenario.

[DeadParrot]

Name change to something easier to dress up as please...

Sligo girl?

SPOILER

about as work safe as I could get

[colquhom]

yeah its weird though the description of the chart says "Score of 60 is equal to a percentile rank of approximately 80. This means that you scored equal to or higher than 80% of the candidates who took GAMSAT2011"

However when you look at the bell curve a score of 59 has me in the 86th percentile. without jinxing it I think I'll start looking for accommodation in UL.

Yeah i dont understand it at all, im also not gonna question it, im also not questioning the fact that they rounded my score up in the first place when they shouldnt have. You'd think they could do simple maths but no. UCD for me i think, no reason for choosing it over RCSI other than its nearer where I live and I'd prefer not to have to go to Blanchardstown to the hospital. Slim chance i might take my place in St. Georges in London but prob not.

[Angry-Ball]

Sligo girl?

SPOILER

about as work safe as I could get

who the fuck is that
and what significance does she bare

[Angry-Ball]

well the big "hush hush" story in here this morning is all over the news.
so can we start bashing the plaintiff and the defence now

[DeadParrot]

who the fuck is that
and what significance does she bare

You havent heard of internet phenom Aine Chambers?
sligozone.net

https://www.ainechambers.net/

be warned, it's pretty gruesome

[Raoul Duke III]

Recommend me some books BBV so i can go on an Amazon spree. My tastes are fairly catholic. No science fiction shite.

[ionapaul]

Ugh, I have to drive to Valentia Island in Kerry after work today, I'm guessing it will be at least a 4 1/2 hour drive leaving from Cherrywood at 5pm, heading up the M50 to the Red Cow and onwards towards Limerick. Gonna be shattered by the time I arrive!

I also might be dragged to a family dinner tomorrow afternoon and possibly miss some of the rugby, am a little concerned at this prospect TBH. Then will miss most of the football while driving back Sunday afternoon, double ugh!

[Emmet]

Recommend me some books BBV so i can go on an Amazon spree. My tastes are fairly catholic. No science fiction shite.

[ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Predators-Pedophiles-Rapists-Other-Offenders/dp/0465071732/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305897136&sr=8-1[/ame]

[Keane]

Ugh, I have to drive to Valentia Island in Kerry after work today, I'm guessing it will be at least a 4 1/2 hour drive leaving from Cherrywood at 5pm, heading up the M50 to the Red Cow and onwards towards Limerick. Gonna be shattered by the time I arrive!

I also might be dragged to a family dinner tomorrow afternoon and possibly miss some of the rugby, am a little concerned at this prospect TBH. Then will miss most of the football while driving back Sunday afternoon, double ugh!

You're looking at two hours Dublin to Limerick, although that doesn't account for traffic.

Assuming you get to Limerick around 7 - 7.30 it'll only be another hour and a quarter to Tralee, but it's probably the bones of an hour more to Valentia so you're looking at probably four hours best case.

[Raoul Duke III]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Predators-Pe...5897136&sr=8-1

WTF? No.

[ArmaniJeans]

Recommend me some books BBV so i can go on an Amazon spree. My tastes are fairly catholic. No science fiction shite.

The Celtic Tiger : Irelands Continuing Economic Miracle.
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Tiger-Irelands-Continuing-Economic/dp/1860761488[/ame]


The Robert Harris Rome books, Imperium and Llustrum would appeal to a political animal like yourself.

[DeadParrot]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Predators-Pe...5897136&sr=8-1

[Emmet]

WTF? No.

you said your tastes were Catholic???

[SatNav]

Recommend me some books BBV so i can go on an Amazon spree. My tastes are fairly catholic. No science fiction shite.

The Secret

[ionapaul]

You're looking at two hours Dublin to Limerick, although that doesn't account for traffic.

Assuming you get to Limerick around 7 - 7.30 it'll only be another hour and a quarter to Tralee, but it's probably the bones of an hour more to Valentia so you're looking at probably four hours best case.

I'm guessing it'll be at least 30 minutes from the office to the Red Cow unfortunately, Friday fecking traffic. Valentia is just so far away from most place in Ireland, my folks are driving from Galway city and they'll be on the road for more than 3 hours getting there. Lovely place though, my Dad's family is from there so I've been loads of times, though not in a decade or so, am guessing it hasn't changed too much.

[Keane]

I'm guessing it'll be at least 30 minutes from the office to the Red Cow unfortunately, Friday fecking traffic. Valentia is just so far away from most place in Ireland, my folks are driving from Galway city and they'll be on the road for more than 3 hours getting there. Lovely place though, my Dad's family is from there so I've been loads of times, though not in a decade or so, am guessing it hasn't changed too much.

I assume traffic out of Dublin will be fairly bad as well. I know on Friday's it only takes me an hour and three quarters to get from Shannon to Dublin but it's probably a fair bit different going the other way.

You'll pretty much be an hour longer than your folks I'd guess - Galway to Limerick is roughly an hour, Dublin to Limerick is roughly two hours.

[Keane]

Recommend me some books BBV so i can go on an Amazon spree. My tastes are fairly catholic. No science fiction shite.

My Wishlist is basically a list of the books that have been recommended in the BBV over the last 12 months or so...

[Strewelpeter]

You would love this, I cannot recomment it highly enough:
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Leopard-Giuseppe-Lampedusa/dp/0679731210[/ame]

This was a great read:
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Hall-Novel-Hilary-Mantel/dp/0312429983/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305898678&sr=1-1[/ame]

A lot of people haven't read this, its sublime
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/That-They-May-Face-Rising/dp/0571225721/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305898763&sr=1-2-fkmr0[/ame]

I'm currently absorbed in this but it might be a bit geeky for you.
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Information-History-Theory-Flood/dp/0375423729/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305898805&sr=1-1[/ame]

[Strewelpeter]

My Wishlist is basically a list of the books that have been recommended in the BBV over the last 12 months or so...

LOL, in your dreams. I have a whole new reading list lined up for you boy

[Zod]

urgh, libertarians put me on life-tilt.

[Raoul Duke III]

you said your tastes were Catholic???

small c dipshit

it's like the difference between Republican and republican

[daire]

Recommend me some books BBV so i can go on an Amazon spree. My tastes are fairly catholic. No science fiction shite.

I've had The Big Short recommended to be by a bunch of people and I'd imagine you'd enjoy the subject matter and schadenfreude.

Finished The Unbearable Lightness of Being the other day and it was fantastic.

[DeadParrot]

Ì'd heartily recommend Under the Dome by Stephen King
The twist is a bit of a MacGuffin but the villains smack of Bush/Cheney

[Raoul Duke III]

I've had The Big Short recommended to be by a bunch of people and I'd imagine you'd enjoy the subject matter and schadenfreude.

Finished The Unbearable Lightness of Being the other day and it was fantastic.

read both of them thanks, Big Short is good craic alright (possibly not the best way to describe a book a financial crisis)

[Strewelpeter]

I've had The Big Short recommended to be by a bunch of people and I'd imagine you'd enjoy the subject matter and schadenfreude.

Finished The Unbearable Lightness of Being the other day and it was fantastic.

I read every word Kundera had published in a matter of weeks many years ago.
I was asked about them the other day (he must be coming back into fashion among youse young people ) and I couldn't remember anything about any of them except the Joke which I remembered in great detail.
Still when I went to look for copies of the books there were almost none to be found, filling the rule for all the good books in my house, that they get lent and you never see them again, only the dross makes its way home.

[Raoul Duke III]

You would love this, I cannot recomment it highly enough:

http://www.amazon.com/Leopard-Giuseppe-Lampedusa/dp/0679731210

This was a great read:

http://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Hall-Novel-Hilary-Mantel/dp/0312429983/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305898678&sr=1-1

A lot of people haven't read this, its sublime

http://www.amazon.com/That-They-May-Face-Rising/dp/0571225721/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1305898763&sr=1-2-fkmr0

I'm currently absorbed in this but it might be a bit geeky for you.
http://www.amazon.com/Information-Hi...5898805&sr=1-1

stuck The Leopard on the list, I've read the McGahern

once I saw the word 'geeky', I deigned not to click the last link

[TomD]

Recommend me some books BBV so i can go on an Amazon spree. My tastes are fairly catholic. No science fiction shite.

Two pretty good ones i have read recently from Simon Winchester

[ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Atlantic-Vast-Ocean-Million-Stories/dp/0007341377/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305899566&sr=8-1"]Atlantic[/ame] -

[ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Map-That-Changed-World-Redemption/dp/0140280391/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_3"]The Map that changed the world[/ame]