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I remember being at a game between Town and Limerick in the 80s on a bitterly cold Sunday and my feet were frozen /atafter the game - I got the bloody flu as a result and missed four days "work" as a result.Quote:
Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie
Hope the new ground will have underseat heating in the stands for auld fcukers like me - atfconline - are you listening???:p :D
I was at a site meeting there this morning and i can confirm that there will be no under seat heating of any sort.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by sirhamish
I was only kidding really - I'm not that fcuked - yet - was there much progress going on when you were there Wiseguy??Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiseguy
Just thinking - for a Longford Town fan involved in Athlone's ground - that really is "working abroad". LOL
I know you were kidding mate.It coming on very well and it will be a credit to all involved when it opens.There are a couple of small details that need to be sorted and for obvious reasons i can't post them here but it should be open on time and will be defo be the best stand at any EL ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by hamish
As regards working abroad, you keep your friends close and your enemies closer:D
True! Very true! I worked in Edinburgh, (not strictly abroad) for three months as a bartender. Great craic, beautiful scenery, gorgeous chicks (the accent!!!!), sound people, cosmopolitan atmosphere, great craic during the festival (and the bars close later!!!) But not much employment unless you want to do barwork or other part-time work and the local 'neds' can p!ss you off. Great to kill time for a few months before your next destination on your trek. (Mine was Longford, I ran out of money!!!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiseguy
I'm hoping to take up USIT's offer of a 12 month work visa for Canada after my leaving next year. It's only about €350 for the visa, not too shabby.
Hope you're going to Vancouver otherwise you will experience the joys of a Canadian Winter..... which will make you nostalgic for freezing your buns off at the Carlisle on a November night at a Bray Wanderers match :pQuote:
Originally Posted by superfrank
I'm looking forward to a white Christmas for once. Yeah it'll be cold but it'll still be good crack. I really enjoyed my holiday in Canada a few years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie
What part of Canada u planning on going to Frank? Careful of the frost bite in Edmondton where my dad lost part of his finger!
I've been in Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Montréal and Québec City before but I'd really like to go back to Toronto. Also, I'd like to see Vancouver Island.
Said it b4 but Vancouver Island has to be one of my fav places on the planet....its beautiful....and the bridge from the Island to the mainland is awesome!
Still Edmonton holds my heart more for sentimental reasons.
Loved driving thro the rockies and into the Oconogan (sp?) Valley where all the farms with peaches and strawberries etc are....yummy!