The say anything, what's on your mind thread

**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

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

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

anyone know what hotel she could be referring to?

**theworm2345** · 03/02/2013, 4:18 PM

Originally Posted by You helped my friends get to Copper Face Jacks in December - w4m - 29 (California)

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

Originally Posted by horton

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

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-n...s-2958699.html
and of course this one from 2008: http://www.herald.ie/news/coppers-my...d-1430956.html

**tetsujin1979** · 03/02/2013, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

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

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

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

Originally Posted by sadloserkid

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.

**SkStu** · 06/02/2013, 1:54 AM

Really interesting story. Wow.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...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

Originally Posted by SkStu

Really interesting story. Wow.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...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

Originally Posted by BonnieShels

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

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

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

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

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!!