Brandy and Cigars: Off topic thread

Pawwed Rig

Got Bombay Sapphire in the end as I didn't recognise anything else in the duty free.

Also lost my boarding pass because I took it out to buy the duty free
Luckily Mrs had copies on her phone. I was expecting a charge from Ryan Air for not having one.

D'Agger

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Got Bombay Sapphire

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :pac:

Lithium93_

3 bottles of Jack Daniels for €75, oh how I love Christmas deals on drink

Barna77

D'Agger wrote: »

Cork? Because every landing in Cork Airport is a bad landing

"let's build the airport up there on a massive hill which happens to be my local constituency" - Jack Lynch (1960something)

Nope, in north Spain.
But same story. Airport on high ground, near the coast. Add a mad storm, you get people puking all over the airplane....

But in other news, I can buy here wine and spirits for half price it would be in Dublin

ToxicPaddy

D'Agger wrote: »

Treewatch: Tree is up since Sunday night, so is the crib which I'm very proud of

Any wine recommendations for Christmas, might get a few bottles for my dad / drinking at home

What type do you like D'Ag, what's your budget?

ToxicPaddy

ToxicPaddy wrote: »

What type do you like D'Ag, what's your budget?

Chateau Les Mauberts is a decent bordeaux for €9 and in most Tescos.

Another to look for is Casillero Del Diablo Reserva Privada, €10 in Tesco and is very easy to drink.

If you like Spanish Rioja, try the Campo Viejo Reserva. There is a 2014 in Tesco for €12 a bottle and it's decent. They also do a Tempranillo for around €10 a bottle which is also nice.

To stretch the budget a bit, Tesco finest Barolo is very nice, but €20 a bottle is a bit steep for some.

If there is a Wine buff shop near you, try La Fauconnaire from St Emilion, again about €22 a bottle but a very decent Bordeaux.

Panthro

Merry Christmas ya'll!

D'Agger

Merry Christmas TGC'ers

ToxicPaddy

Merry Xmas to you all.

D'Agger

How's 2020 going so far folks?

Pawwed Rig

First day back at work for 3 weeks. Had the crap kicked out of me all night by a 3 year old girl so barely got a wink of sleep, missed my train by 30 secs and the office is f f f freezing.

Other than that everything is peachy

D'Agger

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

First day back at work for 3 weeks. Had the crap kicked out of me all night by a 3 year old girl so barely got a wink of sleep, missed my train by 30 secs and the office is f f f freezing.

Other than that everything is peachy

Recently missed a train myself afyer running for it PR so feel your pain

Dose in the lack of sleep but hope the 3 weeks off were good

ToxicPaddy

All good so far. Not back in the office until Monday and the work mobile has been turned off since the 24th, kinda dreading to turn it back on tbh.

But had a decent relaxing Xmas with no major drama so it shouldn't be too much of a shock to the system to get back to a normal routine and a dry January. Even though I took it handy, a fair few drinks were consumed so my liver and wallet will be thankful.

Any resolutions broken yet guys?

ToxicPaddy

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

First day back at work for 3 weeks. Had the crap kicked out of me all night by a 3 year old girl so barely got a wink of sleep, missed my train by 30 secs and the office is f f f freezing.

Other than that everything is peachy

Have a solution for you PR!!

Panthro

I was back in today. Working from home tomorrow. Then it's weekend again huzzah!

Then next week will be a full week. Eek!

The Black Oil

Trying to kick this depression that's come into the picture (not seasonal related). Not back until Monday, but I had a look at work's Twitter anyway.

The photos from the fires in Australia are staggering.

Pawwed Rig

ToxicPaddy wrote: »

Have a solution for you PR!!

Stupid Tulsa and their stupid child welfare laws

Think I will 'work from home' tomorrow....

Barna77

Not back to work until Wednesday and not looking forward to it.

But I'm looking forward to sleep in my own bed again

Panthro

Barna77 wrote: »

Not back to work until Wednesday and not looking forward to it.

But I'm looking forward to sleep in my own bed again

Because you've been.... Sleeping in someone else's?!
Ya saucey pup.

Padraig Mor

Must say I always find Christmas unbelievably hectic - zero chance to relax at all between kids, relations etc. Am usually glad to go back to work as it's a bloody break! Was due to go back yesterday but didn't bother in the end - stepping in Monday instead. Was due to start off easy with a short week to go to a gig in London next Friday but it's been cancelled - probably a good thing after all the drink over Christmas......

Barna77

Panthro wrote: »

Because you've been.... Sleeping in someone else's?!
Ya saucey pup.

Yes, a sofa bed at the parents



(I could have slept in someone else's bed today though )

D'Agger

Barna77 wrote: »

Yes, a sofa bed at the parents



(I could have slept in someone else's bed today though )

You hopped in with the parents for some Sunday morning snuggles Barna is it? :pac:

Barna77

D'Agger wrote: »

You hopped in with the parents for some Sunday morning snuggles Barna is it? :pac:

I'm still home on holidays

Panthro

Anyone in here off to see slipknot on 14th?
Can't wait!

Lithium93_

Panthro wrote: »

Anyone in here off to see slipknot on 14th?
Can't wait!

I wish I was, procrastinated on buying a ticket.

Panthro

My first ever seated gig.
Because aul ****ers can't do moshing anymore!

Pawwed Rig

I haven't been to a concert in years and I know there is not much cool factor involved but I have tickets for Duran Duran in the summer

Panthro

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

I haven't been to a concert in years and I know there is not much cool factor involved but I have tickets for Duran Duran in the summer

......


Bahahaha!
Enjoy!

Jurgen The German

Panthro wrote: »

Anyone in here off to see slipknot on 14th?
Can't wait!

Yep, never seen em before so looking forward to it. Behemoth are savage live so cant wait to see a full stage show from them. Slayer last year were awesome with all the pyro. Bringing my nephew and we are standing.

Panthro

Jurgen The German wrote: »

Yep, never seen em before so looking forward to it. Behemoth are savage live so cant wait to see a full stage show from them. Slayer last year were awesome with all the pyro. Bringing my nephew and we are standing.

You're automatically in the running for uncle of the year so!
First seen slipknot in Cardiff a good 15yrs ago. On me tobler in the mosh pit. Absolutely mayhem. Slayer hatebreed and mastodon all on the lineup. What a night.
Also seen em support Metallica a few years back. Sound was rubbish though.
And again with korn 5yrs ago. But I was very, very drunk!
Ao now it's time to hang up the oul boots and go to see em sitting down. Thst said I'll hear People =Shyt and probably fall straight off the balcony!

Lithium93_

I remember the gig in 2015, being stuck in the seats, it was the weirdest experience I'd had at a gig.

Coincidentally, Slipknot are coming back to Dublin 5 years to the day since they were last here.

Jurgen The German

Panthro wrote: »

You're automatically in the running for uncle of the year so!
First seen slipknot in Cardiff a good 15yrs ago. On me tobler in the mosh pit. Absolutely mayhem. Slayer hatebreed and mastodon all on the lineup. What a night.
Also seen em support Metallica a few years back. Sound was rubbish though.
And again with korn 5yrs ago. But I was very, very drunk!
Ao now it's time to hang up the oul boots and go to see em sitting down. Thst said I'll hear People =Shyt and probably fall straight off the balcony!

I brought him to Metallica in Twickenham last year which was his first ever concert and we are going to Ozzy in London in October too (assuming the gig finally goes ahead).

D'Agger

May BH weekend I'm heading to Lane 8 on the Saturday then Bon Iver on the Sunday, can't wait!

D'Agger

D'Agger wrote: »

May BH weekend I'm heading to Lane 8 on the Saturday then Bon Iver on the Sunday, can't wait!

Alright lads don't get too excited for me it's only two gigs

The Black Oil

In Soviet Kerry, football trains you. :pac:

D'Agger

The Black Oil wrote: »

In Soviet Kerry, football trains you. :pac:

Cahersiveen in Kerry is sometimes referred to as Cahersiberia so this is somewhat accurate

Panthro

Didn't have a beverage this weekend. It's a strange new world! Annual attempt to understand rugby is also back underway!

Pawwed Rig

Heard England lost but actually never heard about Ireland!!! Did we win?

Just checked. Yay go us

How do you get a bonus point? England and Scotland both got one but Ireland or France didn't. Or did they get 1 and Wales got 2??

Barna77

Panthro wrote: »

Annual attempt to understand rugby is also back underway!

Same. I just look at them players and do the ooohhhsss and aaahhhsss and then at work say the likes of did you see that ludicrous display last weekend? :pac:

Panthro

I've to be careful in work as 1 of the lads represented England in the ruggers. He'll see through my BS!
I think you'd need a degree in maths to figure out the bonus points system.
But woo we won!

D'Agger

Barna77 wrote: »

Same. I just look at them players and do the ooohhhsss and aaahhhsss and then at work say the likes of did you see that ludicrous display last weekend? :pac:

That's the problem with Ireland - they always try to walk it over the line

ToxicPaddy

It's a pretty easy game to understand.

But here's a comprehensive explanation of the rules [url] https://deadspin.com/the-complete-guide-to-understanding-rugby-1796388722[/url]

The bonus point is gained if you score 4 tries or more in the game. Even if you lose, you can still get a bonus point by scoring 4 points and losing by less than 7 points.

Makes the game more interesting and all to play for.

D'Agger

How's February going for y'all?

The Black Oil

Flat out, tbh. Yourself?

ancapailldorcha

Just back from a stag do in Kilkenny. Cool spot but yet another of the lads is getting married meaning I have four weddings this year.

D'Agger

The Black Oil wrote: »

Flat out, tbh. Yourself?

Busy enough but no complaints. Packed in the masters and took the post grad diploma so I've had more time to myself to relax and meet friends so it's been really nice. Lining up the next project now though as I need some bit of a regiment to keep me on the rails.

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Just back from a stag do in Kilkenny. Cool spot but yet another of the lads is getting married meaning I have four weddings this year.

Kilkenny's a great spot in fairness. Have a stag in Berlin this year, with the wedding in Spain....thankfully I've only one more wedding to attend this year as I'll be broke from those excursions

ToxicPaddy

D'Agger wrote: »

How's February going for y'all?

Not too bad thanks. Busy busy as usual with work but the aul end of year review was good financially so that's a nice start to the year.

Must start looking at holidays for the year. See whats out there catching my eye.

Anyone got any holidays planned?

D'Agger

ToxicPaddy wrote: »

Not too bad thanks. Busy busy as usual with work but the aul end of year review was good financially so that's a nice start to the year.

Must start looking at holidays for the year. See whats out there catching my eye.

Anyone got any holidays planned?

Anywhere top of the list so far TP?

I'd love a break in the next month, few days in Portugal or just some place to lie down....reckon I'll settle for a massage though

Will need a week off later in the year to (hopefully) move into a new house as I'm sale agreed on a place so I've been looking into smartbulbs/thermostats etc. for the last while and looking up interior design shíte on pinterest

The Black Oil

Saw your thread in the Home Automation forum. Fair play on the house, btw. I'm years away from that. How much interior design is ****e?

D'Agger

The Black Oil wrote: »

Saw your thread in the Home Automation forum. Fair play on the house, btw. I'm years away from that. How much interior design is ****e?

Yeah I think a lot of people saw it and didn't fúckin respond There's no digital display for the heating it's just three of those old school pin-based timer yokes so I want that stuff gooooone and the Nest/other solutions seem handy.

I'm happy out with it and I enjoy that kind of stuff, figuring out how to setup the kitchen and what colors to use etc. just a case of the auctioneer confirming some stuff is fixed but other than that its ready to walk in.