It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Off Topic Chat

Loughc

Glad to see they're moving quick with the 45's and overs now.

I really think we might have a normal Christmas this year!!!

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

I really think we might have a normal Christmas this year!!!

Has to be a decent chance of it anyway fingers crossed.
The thoughts of it already has me excited... have had christmas FM classical on in the background today as I have a real craving for christmas atm.

Aisling(",)

I'm 30 in July and never will be so happy to move into another age group if it means I can get vaccinated quicker!:pac:

I hope everyone registering gets through it quickly.
My sister was vaccinated a few months ago and was sick as a dog after the Pfizer then I had family members get the astrazenica and be fine,just tired and groggy. I heard someone say if you react badly to the vaccine you were probably one of the people who'd have been badly effected by covid. Probably a load of rubbish though.

TRS30

Aisling(",) wrote: »

I'm 30 in July and never will be so happy to move into another age group if it means I can get vaccinated quicker!:pac:

I hope everyone registering gets through it quickly.
My sister was vaccinated a few months ago and was sick as a dog after the Pfizer then I had family members get the astrazenica and be fine,just tired and groggy. I heard someone say if you react badly to the vaccine you were probably one of the people who'd have been badly effected by covid. Probably a load of rubbish though.

Different ones seem to affect different people in different ways. My folks got the Pfizer and both were fine for both jabs. Bit of a sore arm for a day or two but nothing else thankfully.

DvB

Fergal Bowers on the 1pm news on RTE just confirmed that 45-49 age group can register from today, however they were asking people to hang on for their specific day if possible, but could do so from today if they wished.

Littlehorny

DvB wrote: »

Fergal Bowers on the 1pm news on RTE just confirmed that 45-49 age group can register from today, however they were asking people to hang on for their specific day if possible, but could do so from today if they wished.

Thanks for the link above DVB, I am 48 and got myself on register so happy days.
Switched to Google Chrome and like magic the text came through on my phone so was able to proceed with getting on the list.
Thanks again.

TRS30

Worked when I just tried it now!!

All registered

DvB

Littlehorny wrote: »

Thanks for the link above DVB, I am 48 and got myself on register so happy days.
Switched to Google Chrome and like magic the text came through on my phone so was able to proceed with getting on the list.
Thanks again.

TRS30 wrote: »

Worked when I just tried it now!!

All registered

Glad ye both got sorted!!

freshpopcorn

Aisling(",) wrote: »

I'm 30 in July and never will be so happy to move into another age group if it means I can get vaccinated quicker!:pac:

Just pretend your Nadine Coyle and say you were born in about 1976 instead of 1990.

jellybear

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Just pretend your Nadine Coyle and say you were born in about 1976 instead of 1990.

Awh the memories that brings back!!:D

DvB

Remind me sometime to tell ye the story about the time I ended up out on the a pub crawl with nadine coyle (amongst others I hasten to add)

Posy

New HSE rules: If you are old enough to remember Nadine Coyle lying about her age, you qualify for a vaccine. :pac:

pottokblue

Some of the shut places in town have taken down their christmas decorations in preparation for the June Reopening

Posy

There is a pub on Talbot Street with their Christmas tree up in the porch, looks like they are finally moving it out to re-open!

tscul32

I'm a few weeks off the 45-49 bracket. OH is 47 though and planned to apply on Friday, but got a text from the GP today with an appt for Friday because of his high blood pressure. Getting Pfizer too. Glad he'll be fine at least.

freshpopcorn

Over half ways through May now and we're into the 210's!

Jude13

DvB wrote: »

Remind me sometime to tell ye the story about the time I ended up out on the a pub crawl with nadine coyle (amongst others I hasten to add)

I'm reminding you know, hang on while I order a pint before you start.

DvB

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Over half ways through May now and we're into the 210's!

More than half way, sure its June next week.:)

Well Tuesday week...;)

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Remind me sometime to tell ye the story about the time I ended up out on the a pub crawl with nadine coyle (amongst others I hasten to add)

Assume you were buying as she didn't have any ID

DvB

TRS30 wrote: »

Assume you were buying as she didn't have any ID

Only had to buy one round IIRC...so she was a cheap date basically she was drinking white wine spritzers, I do remember that bit though.

Loughc

Proper winter weather out there today with the wind and the rain

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

Proper winter weather out there today with the wind and the rain

Its a really awful day out there, not looking forward to hurling training tonight... worst of it is the weather is showing no signs of improving in the short term. May has been a disaster weather wise.

Loughc

DvB wrote: »

Its a really awful day out there, not looking forward to hurling training tonight... worst of it is the weather is showing no signs of improving in the short term. May has been a disaster weather wise.

Aye, the weather App doesn't show much improvement over the next 7 days either

Hopefully we're getting the rain out of the way so we can all enjoy the outdoor pints and meals in June!

Caranica

Feeling festive tonight, decided to order a new Christmas tree bag on Amazon before the July Vat thing comes in. Going to treat myself to a new room decoration too, having fun going through page after page of festive beauty.

CheerLouth

Kids are going on a nature walk today with the creche for biodiversty week....youngest one is going this morning, they'll be like drowned rats Hoping the weather is drier for tomorrow - our eldest is having a playdate....first playdate in over a year!

DvB

CheerLouth wrote: »

Kids are going on a nature walk today with the creche for biodiversty week....youngest one is going this morning, they'll be like drowned rats Hoping the weather is drier for tomorrow - our eldest is having a playdate....first playdate in over a year!

I think tomorrow is to improve, longer term it still looks like a mixed bag of unsettled mucky stuff.

CheerLouth

DvB wrote: »

I think tomorrow is to improve, longer term it still looks like a mixed bag of unsettled mucky stuff.

Fingers crossed...I know they are mixing in school but I think I'd prefer for them to be outdoors if possible!

DvB

HAd caught up on all my regular christmas podcasts last week so have started into a new one, Christmas creeps, where the hosts dissect christmas films in a more 'adult' tone... (i.e. plenty of expletives!) The one for christmas shoes is episode 4 and man is it funny how they tear it a new one...

Freely admit this wont be for everyone, but I find parts of it quite good. Some of it is nit picking for the sake of criticism but on the most part isnt bad... so far anyway, only in 5 episodes so far and theres 100+ there to get through.

**edit**
Its on spotify so easy enough to find.

That actually sounds like I'd enjoy it when I'm in better form, thanks DvB!

Work has been mental, coping with the aftermath of the cyber attack. I can't wait for my days off, I'm exhausted.

freshpopcorn

Wishing ye all a Happy Pizza Party Day!

Posy

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend! I'm making the most of the nice(ish) dry weather today. I can be lazy tomorrow!

I'm heading off to DID now to look at toasters and Fitbits.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Happy shopping Posy

Getting a mix of sunshine and showers over my way, so myself and the fur balls are having a lazy day watching Netflix. Might go hill walking tomorrow if the weather isn't too bad.

freshpopcorn

Posy wrote: »

I'm heading off to DID now to look at toasters and Fitbits.

Hope you got this one Posy!

DvB

What an awful day out there... a day for netflix by the looks of it.

Posy

Oh definitely! It's what dreary Sundays are made for.

DvB

Brightening up now thankfully.

Posy

It actually ended up bright enough for me to... (gasp) hang out some washing!
Only rained in the morning, then cleared right up into a lovely afternoon.

DvB

Posy wrote: »

It actually ended up bright enough for me to hang out some washing!
Only rained in the morning, then cleared right up into a lovely afternoon.

Same. Looking a little dark now though, suspect more rain on the way.

Autosport

Showers here today but Call the midwife Christmas special was on

otnomart

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Hope you got this one Posy!

Would love this and would prob use it from 1 Sept to 1 Feb ! (At least)

Caranica

So my news, I got a new job!! You'll probably be thinking, didn't she recently get a job... Well yes I did, a few months ago now. That was only a temporary contract but while I had 9 months to go on that, I was offered a job i applied for months ago. It's a permanent job so the security will be amazing. Hate leaving where I am now but after being out of work for a year, I never ever ever want to go back to being out of work like that again. Was the toughest year of my life, so much harder than even when my marriage broke up. Start new job in a few weeks.

jellybear

Fantastic news, Caranica. Delighted for you!!:)

Caranica

Caranica wrote: »

So my news, I got a new job!! You'll probably be thinking, didn't she recently get a job... Well yes I did, a few months ago now. That was only a temporary contract but while I had 9 months to go on that, I was offered a job i applied for months ago. It's a permanent job so the security will be amazing. Hate leaving where I am now but after being out of work for a year, I never ever ever want to go back to being out of work like that again. Was the toughest year of my life, so much harder than even when my marriage broke up. Start new job in a few weeks.

That is fabulous news on the permanent job, congratulations!! I know you feel bad leaving your current job, but do what's right for you.

Posy

Yaaay, that is really great news Caranica!!

Cork Lass

Fantastic news Caranica - good luck with it

Littlehorny

Great news Ceranica, onwards and upwards for you from here on

Caranica

Thanks guys, and thank you all for helping me to keep going during a tough time. The Christmas forum is the loveliest place on Boards x

TRS30

Great news Caranica, all the best in the new job

OUTDOORLASS

Great news to brighten up a very grey day.....best of luck with it....

CheerLouth

Great news Caranica, wishing you all the best