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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Most i've ever been fully dry was 4 weeks. Think i lost a stone!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Going to change car in the coming months.

    So hard getting a petrol saloon though, every eejit has a diesel :(


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I did 40 days for a bet once, that was tough.

    I should really change from petrol to diesel cause of the high mileage I do but I could've be @rsed going through the whole car buying process


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    I dont do an awful lot of mileage as we both work in Dublin city, so public transport so easy for us, and only a 20 min commute.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Slattsy wrote: »
    I dont do an awful lot of mileage as we both work in Dublin city, so public transport so easy for us, and only a 20 min commute.

    I'm in Dublin once or twice a Dublin, that's a 2 hour commute each way, otherwise it's a 55km commute to the office, that that's about 40 mins of clear motorway driving


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    You need a diesel for sure!
    They say 20km a year.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Slattsy wrote: »
    You need a diesel for sure!
    They say 20km a year.

    Most of the driving is on expenses so it doesn't bother me too much, I've had the car since new so in used to it, think I'll hold onto it till it gives up


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Just got my accommodation sorted for the festival. Oh happy days


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    BumperD wrote: »
    Just got my accommodation sorted for the festival. Oh happy days

    Mardi Gras.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Unbelievable isis are now allowed run horses in the uk. They won the 510 at kempton. Nuts. Something should be done


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    The only thing better than keeping a New Years resolution is breaking it. Back on the sauce :pac:

    It was a silly idea to begin with.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Had a few after work last night myself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    He was giving a subtle message. :D

    She couldn't hold in the laughter while he managed to keep a straight face. Sure sign he was guilty & we know what was going through his mind :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Drank bottles of wine and had whiskey last night = sore sore head


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Rp reporting someone has been nibbling on don Cossack and he's now into 9/2. That must be slattsy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123


    BumperD wrote: »
    Rp reporting someone has been nibbling on don Cossack and he's now into 9/2. That must be slattsy

    If it was slattsy don cossack,s price would be drifting like a barge :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    The 000's are down lads, O'Leary know's DC is the winner !!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,553 ✭✭✭✭Copper_pipe


    Taken from the Racing UK Facebook Page:
    It's 63 days until the Cheltenham Festival! Latest BetVictor market movers:
    Min - 5-4 (from 6-4) for the Supreme Novices'
    Road To Riches - 10-1 (from 14) for the Ryanair
    Don Cossack - 9-2 (from 5) for the Gold Cup


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Shemale


    Slattsy wrote: »
    The 000's are down lads, O'Leary know's DC is the winner !!

    Simpletons and their money are soon parted.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123


    Shemale wrote: »
    Simpletons and their money are soon parted.

    He has 50 cent e/w on it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Coffee on. Bacon, eggs, mushrooms and spinach cooking. Racing about to start. Happy days


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Shemale


    BumperD wrote: »
    Coffee on. Bacon, eggs, mushrooms and spinach cooking. Racing about to start. Happy days

    Spinach you sick pup!!

    I have 2.5kg of brisket in brine for a week now, will be slow cooking it tomorrow and gonna make a pig of myself :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123


    Shemale wrote: »
    Spinach you sick pup!!

    I have 2.5kg of brisket in brine for a week now, will be slow cooking it tomorrow and gonna make a pig of myself :D

    I,m going to be having a nice but of roast pork myself.....and yes.....spinach wouldn't be my cup of tea either,if I wanted iron I would rather drink guinness


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Spinach is good for you. Like Popeye!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123


    BumperD wrote: »
    Spinach is good for you. Like Popeye!!

    Popeye was a lightweight :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Dying!

    Right, off for pints to watch this match :)


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I'm heading for pints around 4,daddy day care up until then


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Shemale


    Slattsy wrote: »
    Dying!

    Right, off for pints to watch this match :)

    Any jobs where you work, I do well to make the pub once a month.

    Seriously though, anyone know of any IT firms looking for a guy with18 years insurance experience with ISTQB cert and half way through a Cert in Computing?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Did you ever get an insurance/ underwriting qualification? Need to bolt that on or else close out the IT qualification though that latter industry is rapid moving so I imagine constantly upgrading skills.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Bumper, i always thought you were about 57.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    I am 67.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Today was a good day. I won't complain.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Today was a good day. I won't complain.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Did herself touch your naughty parts?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Did herself touch your naughty parts?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Shemale


    BumperD wrote: »
    Did you ever get an insurance/ underwriting qualification? Need to bolt that on or else close out the IT qualification though that latter industry is rapid moving so I imagine constantly upgrading skills.

    Yeah, I have a Diploma and its on my CV.

    For all the IT jobs, not one willing to even ask what my average assignment grade is or take a chance on someone who will at least have a 2.2 from DCU in May. Wife is due 6 weeks before finals and have 2 year old and working full time so am being realistic, good chance of 2.1 I think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Rotten head on me today. Had a skinful of pints last night. Not sure how I made it through the day


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123


    Bit bewildering to see reve back over fences tomorrow.should be interesting to see how he gets on.he was a bit of a big bucks in the sense he wasnt in love with chasing,thats why they sent him hurdling (good decision as it turned out)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Has anyone ever bought a brand new car?

    Always said i wouldnt, but im contemplating it. If its ever going to happen it'll be now. Just married, no children, 2 of us in fairly secure jobs.
    Big benefit is you get the car you want, the spec you want etc and i'd probably keep it for 5/6 years, even longer.
    Neg obviously the serious depreciation.

    Or should i just be looking for that nearly new car.. not get the exact spec i want, but save a few quid.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I bought my car brand new 9 years ago, great to be able to get exactly what you want and know that no-one else has driven it, I think everyone should have a new car once. I wouldn't buy a new car again, I'm taking ownership of a 2 year old car next week, far better option in my opinion now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Slattsy wrote: »
    Has anyone ever bought a brand new car?

    Always said i wouldnt, but im contemplating it. If its ever going to happen it'll be now. Just married, no children, 2 of us in fairly secure jobs.
    Big benefit is you get the car you want, the spec you want etc and i'd probably keep it for 5/6 years, even longer.
    Neg obviously the serious depreciation.

    Or should i just be looking for that nearly new car.. not get the exact spec i want, but save a few quid.

    If you want to throw away money, buy a new car. I did it once and never again, you lose 20% of the value when you drive it out of the garage. Buy a 6 month old or 1 yr old if you must, but certainly not one just out of the wrapper


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    Just back from the gym. Feel a lot better after sweating out a cocktail of drinks I downed last night.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Dream feeding my little 1 here, hopefully will get 5 or 6 hours sleep tonight


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    BumperD wrote: »
    If you want to throw away money, buy a new car. I did it once and never again, you lose 20% of the value when you drive it out of the garage. Buy a 6 month old or 1 yr old if you must, but certainly not one just out of the wrapper

    Oh i understand that 100%

    If i found the car i wanted, with the spec i wanted, even if car was 2 year old i'd prob get it.

    But im struggling right now to see that car. So thats what has me thinking of going new, it could be my only chance.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Don't forget you'll be waiting for a new car, can take 2 months for a new car to be delivered


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Dont mind that, no probs with current car. Ideally want it for April anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭BumperD


    What type of motor are you thinking of? U.K. Have high spec motors, might be worth importing if there is none here


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,008 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    UK cars have miles on the speedo, that wrecks my head. If you're in no rush why not wait a couple of months to see if you get what you want and if you don't order a 162


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