View Full Version : The say anything, what's on your mind thread
BonnieShels
28/01/2013, 3:13 PM
In your endo.
Acornvilla
29/01/2013, 9:54 PM
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323375204578269991660836834.html?m od=googlenews_wsj
Anyone up for a game of tag?
BonnieShels
30/01/2013, 10:07 AM
That's brilliant.
Love those sorts of things.
nigel-harps1954
30/01/2013, 5:38 PM
That's actually outstanding. Makes me want to start something similar.
Acornvilla
31/01/2013, 12:04 AM
http://www.theuselessweb.com/
If your bored, there's one link with a big long wobbly black penis looking thing (I've made it sound a lot worse than it is), if you suffer from seizures, don't shake it :D
BonnieShels
31/01/2013, 3:23 PM
I'm always bored between 9 and 5
BonnieShels
01/02/2013, 4:19 PM
So after having a particularly boring day in work I have decided to get the flip out of here. I've applied for my Canadian IEC Visa. WHOOP!
Not surprised B+Q ended up in trouble. I was in the flooring section there recently and a staff member asked me if I "wanted decking".
Fortunately I was quick and got the first punch in.
sadloserkid
02/02/2013, 10:37 PM
3. Chatting with cashiers - why? Because Irish people treat people behind the till decently, as people.
Worked in retail a long, long time and we are not once we once were on that one! The amount of people who don't even say "thanks" frustrated me on a daily basic.
nigel-harps1954
02/02/2013, 10:41 PM
So, I finally get to rest. A week later, 3 drum tracks, 3 bass tracks. Bass player is back off to DCU for two weeks, so I get the joy of recording guitar tracks this week to myself. It's so much easier, and I work on my own time schedule. Fantastic.
tetsujin1979
02/02/2013, 11:37 PM
first drink in a month, will have another night out next weekend, then back on the dry for Lent
nigel-harps1954
03/02/2013, 12:54 AM
first drink in a month, will have another night out next weekend, then back on the dry for Lent
I just realised. I can't remember the last time I went a month without a drink. That's strangely depressing.
horton
03/02/2013, 8:44 AM
You helped my friends get to Copper Face Jacks in December - w4m - 29 (California)
Dear Irishman,
On December 28th, you crossed the bar and kissed me before saying a word. We ended up at a hotel where all of the rooms were named after Irish celebrities. You took my email address, but I haven't heard from you and I don't have your contact information. I have something to tell you.
The Girl from California
http://dublin.craigslist.org/mis/3587849928.html
How much of a dirtbird do ya have to be to have a one night stand, then trade Hotmail addresses :D anyone know what hotel she could be referring to?
theworm2345
03/02/2013, 4:18 PM
I have something to tell you.
That can't be good.
Hotel could be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gresham_Hotel
tetsujin1979
03/02/2013, 11:01 PM
http://dublin.craigslist.org/mis/3587849928.html
You helped my friends get to Copper Face Jacks in December - w4m - 29 (California)
Dear Irishman,
On December 28th, you crossed the bar and kissed me before saying a word. We ended up at a hotel where all of the rooms were named after Irish celebrities. You took my email address, but I haven't heard from you and I don't have your contact information. I have something to tell you.
The Girl from California http://dublin.craigslist.org/mis/3587849928.html
How much of a dirtbird do ya have to be to have a one night stand, then trade Hotmail addresses http://foot.ie/images/smilies/biggrin.gif anyone know what hotel she could be referring to?
great, another one. that'll end well
there was this just over a year ago: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/woman-seeking-mark-from-copper-face-jacks-no-closer-to-finding-her-man-she-admits-2958699.html
and of course this one from 2008: http://www.herald.ie/news/coppers-mystery-solved-as-missing-father-steps-forward-1430956.html
tetsujin1979
03/02/2013, 11:51 PM
I just realised. I can't remember the last time I went a month without a drink. That's strangely depressing.
I usually do it at least once a year. Only had two pints on Saturday night, and definitely felt the difference on Sunday morning.
I've considered giving it up completely a few times, there's been too many Sundays after a night out in the last 12-18 months where the whole day has just been a complete write off, and more and more Mondays where I'm still not 100%
BonnieShels
04/02/2013, 4:10 PM
I usually do it at least once a year. Only had two pints on Saturday night, and definitely felt the difference on Sunday morning.
I've considered giving it up completely a few times, there's been too many Sundays after a night out in the last 12-18 months where the whole day has just been a complete write off, and more and more Mondays where I'm still not 100%
I was thinking the same thing as yourself. I had a seriously heavy weekend but I was allowing it cos I've to get the finger out with college work now from now til April. It was delightful whilst it lasted. :)
BonnieShels
04/02/2013, 4:10 PM
Worked in retail a long, long time and we are not once we once were on that one! The amount of people who don't even say "thanks" frustrated me on a daily basic.
Whilst that's true. It's still better here than anywhere else.
BonnieShels
04/02/2013, 9:26 PM
Sooo... Visa applied for.
Visa paid for.
College coordinator emailed.
Coooome on September! Full-time student life FTW.
Really interesting story. Wow.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/For-40-Years-This-Russian-Family-Was-Cut-Off-From-Human-Contact-Unaware-of-World-War-II-188843001.html
BonnieShels
06/02/2013, 9:31 AM
That was beyond fascinating. :)
What a way to start the day. Cheers dude.
BonnieShels
06/02/2013, 10:42 AM
That girl at customer service in AIB Bankcentre, whilst you couldn't help me with my query... Phwoar. Phwoar!
Homina.
nigel-harps1954
06/02/2013, 4:00 PM
Really interesting story. Wow.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/For-40-Years-This-Russian-Family-Was-Cut-Off-From-Human-Contact-Unaware-of-World-War-II-188843001.html
Myself and the lads in the band were actually talking about this the other day, absolutely fascinating story. Incredible really.
tetsujin1979
06/02/2013, 11:06 PM
That girl at customer service in AIB Bankcentre, whilst you couldn't help me with my query... Phwoar. Phwoar!
Homina.
I worked there before. The talent in there was epic, including at one point Caroline Morahan.
BonnieShels
06/02/2013, 11:31 PM
I worked there before. The talent in there was epic, including at one point Caroline Morahan.
You actually wanna see this one!
I think I'll call in again on Friday and suggest a visit to Paddy Cullens for a drink.
gastric
08/02/2013, 2:57 AM
Quietly, and at times publicly, gloating at the shock and horror of Australians after the news that most of their major sporting codes have somehow been implicated in drug taking, possible match fixing and associations with criminal gangs. After having to listen to their self- righteous attitude when there are similar issues in other countries, it gave me pleasure to see them get a kick in the teeth. The Aussie attitude has been that they are somehow morally and ethically superior to other countries in regards to sport. Howzat Cobber!
BonnieShels
08/02/2013, 9:18 AM
I was delighted when I heard. Now if they implicate Kevin Sheedy and Nick Riewoldt someway I'll be even happier.
BonnieShels
08/02/2013, 10:42 AM
I worked there before. The talent in there was epic, including at one point Caroline Morahan.
Well, I actually had to go in and again today to pay my electricity bill and I chickened out. Plus she was dealing with someone...
This can be my new long-term project.
peadar1987
08/02/2013, 11:11 AM
I've been getting some very threatening council tax related letters recently.
It started with "Due to the recent County Court judgement against you, your outstanding balance has been passed to a debt collection agency". No bills, no reminders, straight to the CCJ which will presumably stay on my credit record forever.
I rang them back, assured them I was a student and ineligible for council tax, and I would send them the documentation to prove it.
The next day, another letter "You still owe us money, you have been fined an extra £80"
Another phone call, "No, I'm a student, I told you, I'm waiting on the documentation from the university"
A few days later "We have begun proceedings to freeze your accounts. Pay us immediately"
One more phone call from me, and I get through to Gina at the debt collection agency. I told her about the letters I'd received, and that I was waiting on the university for my proof of studentship. Her reply was that they say sh*t like that all the time, they weren't actually in the process of freezing my assets, and that whenever I could get the letter from the university to the Council was grand, so long as I wasn't absolutely taking the p***.
Been a stressful few days!
Now I just have to sort out PhD funding, because according to the graduate school office, seeing as I haven't lived in the same EU country for the past three consecutive years, I don't count as a resident of any EU country, and am eligible for the square root of eff all. Grr!!
BonnieShels
08/02/2013, 12:51 PM
Sooo... Visa applied for.
Visa paid for.
College coordinator emailed.
Coooome on September! Full-time student life FTW.
Visa payment verified. Now I play the waiting game...
And we all know the waiting game sucks.
BonnieShels
08/02/2013, 12:55 PM
I've been getting some very threatening council tax related letters recently.
It started with "Due to the recent County Court judgement against you, your outstanding balance has been passed to a debt collection agency". No bills, no reminders, straight to the CCJ which will presumably stay on my credit record forever.
I rang them back, assured them I was a student and ineligible for council tax, and I would send them the documentation to prove it.
The next day, another letter "You still owe us money, you have been fined an extra £80"
Another phone call, "No, I'm a student, I told you, I'm waiting on the documentation from the university"
A few days later "We have begun proceedings to freeze your accounts. Pay us immediately"
One more phone call from me, and I get through to Gina at the debt collection agency. I told her about the letters I'd received, and that I was waiting on the university for my proof of studentship. Her reply was that they say sh*t like that all the time, they weren't actually in the process of freezing my assets, and that whenever I could get the letter from the university to the Council was grand, so long as I wasn't absolutely taking the p***.
Been a stressful few days!
Now I just have to sort out PhD funding, because according to the graduate school office, seeing as I haven't lived in the same EU country for the past three consecutive years, I don't count as a resident of any EU country, and am eligible for the square root of eff all. Grr!!
As a current employee of the Grants service here, I'm pretty sure the standard timeframe Europe-wide is 3 out of the previous 5. And you were in the EU the wholetime regardless of you being in Ireland for some of that period. Sounds like bull.
Also that stuff from the council sounds awfully like what Three Ireland said to me. I ignored it. So far so good.
Well, I actually had to go in and again today to pay my electricity bill and I chickened out. Plus she was dealing with someone...
This can be my new long-term project.
And so a stalker is born... :D
BonnieShels
08/02/2013, 2:44 PM
Only if I get caught.
Though the chance of the bank thinking I'm casing the joint is more likely. I think something may need to be sent in internal post to my Branch on the Naas Road sometime next week. Heh heh heh.
sligoman
08/02/2013, 8:36 PM
As a current employee of the Grants service hereSUSI? If so, hurry up with the fecking grants!
If not, please ignore.
Longfordian
08/02/2013, 8:40 PM
That girl at customer service in AIB Bankcentre, whilst you couldn't help me with my query... Phwoar. Phwoar!
Homina.
I'm working in Bankcentre, along with about 5,000 others. Some serious talent in there, you'd nearly forgive the incompetency of 75% of the staff.
BonnieShels
08/02/2013, 8:55 PM
SUSI? If so, hurry up with the fecking grants!
If not, please ignore.
Yes SUSI.
Eh... you waiting? Hmmm...
nigel-harps1954
08/02/2013, 9:14 PM
I've literally just realised that a good 20% of my friends may hate you immediately.
BonnieShels
08/02/2013, 10:07 PM
Then keep schtum.
gastric
08/02/2013, 10:54 PM
I've literally just realised that a good 20% of my friends may hate you immediately.
Plus the majority of us on here! :o
Too tempting Nigel!
tetsujin1979
09/02/2013, 12:34 PM
Visa payment verified. Now I play the waiting game...
And we all know the waiting game sucks.
Let's play hungry hungry hippos!
BonnieShels
09/02/2013, 5:30 PM
Let's play hungry hungry hippos!
Good man.
peadar1987
09/02/2013, 8:02 PM
As a current employee of the Grants service here, I'm pretty sure the standard timeframe Europe-wide is 3 out of the previous 5. And you were in the EU the wholetime regardless of you being in Ireland for some of that period. Sounds like bull.
Also that stuff from the council sounds awfully like what Three Ireland said to me. I ignored it. So far so good.
In any case, I'll have been in the UK for 3 consecutive years by September 2014, so I should get full fees and grant paid by then, I'll just have to put the plans back a year. It would be immensely annoying being a citizen of not one, but two EU countries, and getting funding for neither!
SkStu
10/02/2013, 12:05 AM
http://i48.tinypic.com/13yq6vs.jpg
Acornvilla
10/02/2013, 11:30 AM
This is it lads, today I finish my thesis, and tomorrow I submit, the end is nigh...
BonnieShels
10/02/2013, 4:56 PM
Congratulations
Eminence Grise
11/02/2013, 9:24 PM
This is it lads, today I finish my thesis, and tomorrow I submit, the end is nigh...
... and a beginning, too, hopefully! Congrats!
nigel-harps1954
11/02/2013, 9:42 PM
Congrats mate. Here's where it goes downhill ;P
BonnieShels
12/02/2013, 8:52 AM
Seeing that there's a new post in the Totty thread... I wanna open it... but I'm in the office. Grr. Ellipsis...
Eminence Grise
12/02/2013, 9:33 AM
Click and be damned! When you're hauled up on the old disciplinary action, you can always tell Jacinta that you thought the thread was a totting one for calculating grants.
Edit: I've had a look already...
BonnieShels
12/02/2013, 9:38 AM
Click and be damned! When you're hauled up on the old disciplinary action, you can always tell Jacinta that you thought the thread was a totting one for calculating grants.
Edit: I've had a look already...
Dang. What gip.
I might have to head to Bankcentre at lunch to satiate my needs.
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