Brandy and Cigars: Off topic thread

Pawwed Rig

Ate lasagne and chips for lunch. Bad idea. Feel sleepy now

D'Agger

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Ate lasagne and chips for lunch. Bad idea. Feel sleepy now

I was hoping to get stuff done before I head off....zero motivation and bags of tea means this has not been achieved

The Black Oil

Have fun in Chicago and Vegas, Dags. I liked walking around Chicago. Did a boat architectural tour and bike thing, fun. Used the L, too.

Rain meant double bill at the cinema today. Lucy and Gone Girl, preferred the latter, but enjoyed both.

The Black Oil

Doing a short photography course for next month.

Weather's about to take a turn this evening. How's everyone's weekend been?

Pawwed Rig

WTF!! Where did that weekend go

Barna77

Back to work. My 4 day weekend flew away

Professey Chin

So sleepy. But stuff to do.
But sleepy

/faceplant

Slattsy

Put on 7lb in a 3 week period lads. Serious weight gain that. Just goes to show how easy it is when you've a few heavy weekends on the Guinness and eat out a lot as I was away for a week.

Might go low carb for a few weeks and see how that goes.

Liam McPoyle

Hello chaps.

I'm looking for suggestions for my stag.

It's going to be late April or early May next year.

I was initially thinkin Ibiza for 3 nights but flights are pricey. I don't want to put people to too much expense so decent cities in continental Europe suggestions would be appreciated!

Panthro

Fancy fock business cat!
A proper piss up in Whestporter is what ya should be aiming for!

Pawwed Rig

Edinburgh, Newcastle or Prague would be my choices. Had some great nights out in all three

ancapailldorcha

Business Cat wrote: »

Hello chaps.

I'm looking for suggestions for my stag.

It's going to be late April or early May next year.

I was initially thinkin Ibiza for 3 nights but flights are pricey. I don't want to put people to too much expense so decent cities in continental Europe suggestions would be appreciated!

Sunny Brighton!

Liam McPoyle

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Edinburgh, Newcastle or Prague would be my choices. Had some great nights out in all three

Been to Newcastle, Edinburgh Im not too pushed on, Prague is an interesting suggestion. Have done some research on it and its defo one to consider.

Panthro

Business Cat wrote: »

Been to Newcastle, Edinburgh Im not too pushed on, Prague is an interesting suggestion. Have done some research on it and its defo one to consider.

Prague's got a sex museum.
And its horrifying.
And a bit shyt.

Prague's good though.

Slattsy

Yeah Prague is a good spot. Decent/cheap beer.

Can be a bit sleazy and parts are seriously rough. I'd be wary of walking up the wrong street in the wee hours of the morning on my own tbh.

D'Agger

Vegas and Chicago get my vote anyway

Unbelievable trip!

Poor Uncle Tom

Budapest, treat yourself to a nice smile while you're there......:)

Slattsy

Going to Munich for my stag.

Did someone say beer garden???
No.
Ok.

Knex*

Come to Austin! We've sun, women, cheap booze, music, and potentially Ebola. What's not to love?!

Barna77

D'Agger wrote: »

Vegas and Chicago get my vote anyway

Unbelievable trip!

A trip to Chicago might be on the cards.

Slattsy

What a day.
Doing a few hours in work then going golfing at 1, ah yes i love fridays!

Kev.OC

Slattsy wrote: »

What a day.
Doing a few hours in work then going golfing at 1, ah yes i love fridays!

Granted this was on a day when there was hardly a cloud in the sky, but one of the lads said to me a couple of years ago that "a bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at work".

He wasn't wrong.

Panthro

Slipknot ticket bought.
Hello 2002.

D'Agger

Knex. wrote: »

Come to Austin! We've sun, women, cheap booze, music, and potentially Ebola. What's not to love?!

Saw a vid on FB via friends pages of a few lads with their outdoor pool and stuff in Texas - I'm assuming you're in it...in which case - paint me jelly

How're you getting on over there man?

I miss the cheap shopping Did serious damage in Penguin!

Panthro wrote: »

Slipknot ticket bought.
Hello 2002.

Lol'd - 2002 was a great year!

Professey Chin

Panthro wrote: »

Slipknot ticket bought.
Hello 2002.

Snap. Cant fcukin wait

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

Saw a vid on FB via friends pages of a few lads with their outdoor pool and stuff in Texas - I'm assuming you're in it...in which case - paint me jelly

How're you getting on over there man?

Ha, that's gas. The one with the Drive soundtrack and house tour? Guy who did it is one of my best mates. Another BIS head

Getting on pretty good, but still waiting to hear back from a few interviews. Austin is a pretty sweet city though, loving it already.

The Black Oil

D'Agger wrote: »

Vegas and Chicago get my vote anyway

Unbelievable trip!

Casinos
Gun range

Trip up Willis Tower
Pottering about the Magnificent Mile

Something like that? :pac:

Pawwed Rig

Would Stateside not be too far to travel and a bit pricey for 3 nights?

Another closer suggestion is Liverpool. Heard it is a good party town and not too far from Manchester so you could take in a United match on the weekend.

Liam McPoyle

Vegas would be pushing it Im afraid, plus burd and I are there for 4 nights for part of the honeymoon anyway.

We have narrowed it down between Riga and Prague I think though I do have a mate working on it and he is yet to make his proposal.

D'Agger

Just so we're clear I was joking about going to Vegas and Chicago for a stag - it's 8 hours to Chicago and a further 4 to Vegas :eek:...I need another holiday after it :pac:

Also I watched Transformers 4 on the way out as it was the longest movie available...it made the 8 hours longer, I can't describe how utterly terrible it was :mad:

Liam McPoyle

Any recommendations for activities in Vegas D'ags?

It goes without saying, as burd will be in tow I mean PG13 activities.




:pac:

CastorTroy

Random question: When wearing a shirt with 2 buttons on each cuff, do you fasten the cuff using the closest button or the furthest button? Always wondered why the option was there.

Slattsy

Depends how fat your wrists are!

Slattsy

That's Monday down anyway.
This long weekend can't come quick enough.

D'Agger

Business Cat wrote: »

Any recommendations for activities in Vegas D'ags?

It goes without saying, as burd will be in tow I mean PG13 activities.




:pac:

We had a relaxed enough trip in fairness, had a great last day, got all you can eat breakfast at the Wynn which was amazing then got the helicoptor ride over the grand canyon which was pricey but we had a great day for it and deemed it worthy as it's a once in a lifetime thing to do, had ribs in the hard rock after that - gigantic portion which I was stuffed after then went back, chilled in the hotel, showered and hit a rooftop bar in the palms - 50 odd floors up, great music playing, sipping G&Ts because it was still warm at night with a great view over Vegas lit up.

But today....today I mainly sat at my desk doing work :pac:

Slattsy wrote: »

That's Monday down anyway.
This long weekend can't come quick enough.

Stop man, I need next weekend to recover...except it's Jazz time in Corcaigh!

awec

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Pawwed Rig

What do Pablo Zabaleta, Richard Dunne and Albeto Moreno have in common??


They have all scored more Premier League goals for Liverpool than Mario Balotelli Mwa ha ha

awec

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ancapailldorcha

On the subject of foreign trips, has anyone here ever been to Japan?

Liam McPoyle

awec wrote: »

Magaluf Business Cat!

Lol, I think Im a little past that place.

I think Ive decided on Madrid as it happens.

Cheap flights and accommodation, loads of bars and clubs, bull fighting is available that weekend too, though alas Real are away that weekend but Athleti are at home so thats another option.

D'Agger

Business Cat wrote: »

Lol, I think Im a little past that place.

I think Ive decided on Madrid as it happens.

Cheap flights and accommodation, loads of bars and clubs, bull fighting is available that weekend too, though alas Real are away that weekend but Athleti are at home so thats another option.

Was looking to head over start of November when the Champions League draw was announced - couldn't get over how cheap flights were

Figured I couldn't afford it so soon after the US trip which has turned out to be 100% correct but I'm still hoping to head over for a few days sometime soon

Wibbs

Slattsy wrote: »

Depends how fat your wrists are!

On the subject of fat/thin wrists and shirt cuffs, I've noticed that casual shirts anyway have been getting smaller in the wrist and I say that as a bloke with very small wrists, twiglets even(6.5 inch around). I'd be a minority and if I'm noticing it...

CastorTroy

Slattsy wrote: »

Depends how fat your wrists are!

Would the cuffs not be measured relative to the neck. So if have a fat neck, pretty good chance would have fat wrists. Just find it strange. Ah not losing sleep over it

D'Agger

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

On the subject of foreign trips, has anyone here ever been to Japan?

Can't say I have unfortunately...I'd say it's nuts over there!

Been yourself?

Wibbs wrote: »

On the subject of fat/thin wrists and shirt cuffs, I've noticed that casual shirts anyway have been getting smaller in the wrist and I say that as a bloke with very small wrists, twiglets even(6.5 inch around). I'd be a minority and if I'm noticing it...

What you need is a nice watch man :pac:

BonsaiKitten

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

On the subject of foreign trips, has anyone here ever been to Japan?

Yes! I went to work with/visit family.
Loved it. I'd definitely go back.

As a white girl speaking a little bit of Japanese they loved us...used to be given free stuff, it was nice

ancapailldorcha

D'Agger wrote: »

Can't say I have unfortunately...I'd say it's nuts over there!

Been yourself?

I'm going in the new year with a few friends. It's not like I need a savings account anyway.

BonsaiKitten wrote: »

Yes! I went to work with/visit family.
Loved it. I'd definitely go back.

As a white girl speaking a little bit of Japanese they loved us...used to be given free stuff, it was nice

Oh wow! I was in Russia for my last trip and it was somewhat unwelcoming. Any recommendations?

Wibbs

D'Agger wrote: »

What you need is a nice watch man :pac:

Jaysus D at last count I have over 25 of the ticking, humming, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic wrist bastards.* I soooo don't need any more. But I do have my eye on... :eek::D

Oh and only other watch nutters ever notice a nice/cool/expensive watch.







*in fairness I've rarely paid more than 100-200 quid for any of them and the most I ever paid was 1400 quid and I needed many stiff drinks after that one. Still I'd get two grand for it today in an easy sale so not too bad.

Pawwed Rig

Business Cat wrote: »

Lol, I think Im a little past that place.

I think Ive decided on Madrid as it happens.

Cheap flights and accommodation, loads of bars and clubs, bull fighting is available that weekend too, though alas Real are away that weekend but Athleti are at home so thats another option.

I was thinking of Madrid but when I went there we did the cultural stuff like the Prada, the palace, Real stadium etc. Not sure what it is like for going out.
Visit the statue of the fallen angel near the gallery. It is the only public monument in the world dedicated to Satan

BonsaiKitten

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Oh wow! I was in Russia for my last trip and it was somewhat unwelcoming. Any recommendations?

I was mostly in Hokkaido which is the northern district. So it was really nice, very foresty (wild bears and all) but rural, it's farm country up there.

I was supposed to be in Tokyo for a few days but my flight there was delayed by a hurricane so I didn't get to spend long there! The imperial palace was amazing. I liked the meiji shrine too. I was there before the skytree was built but apparently it's nice!

And if you find one? Go to Moss Burger, I loved that place

BonsaiKitten

Oh...and be prepared for loads of hello kitty.

It was everywhere! Couldn't escape it!