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by quodec
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Housekeeping
Topic: isha
Replies: 8
Views: 18609

Re: isha

Yeah, noticed her missing as well. In fact, things have been VERY quiet around here for several weeks. Are we on a terminal slide or what? Hope not!
by quodec
Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Weather
Replies: 597
Views: 256824

Re: Weather

Looks like the storm coming this weekend - after Gerrit clears away - will be called ISHA, after our favourite Gubu contributor, no doubt! Here's hoping it dosn't get too wild around here!
by quodec
Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Iceland Volcano Watch
Replies: 12
Views: 9593

Re: Iceland Volcano Watch

The land of fire and snow - Mesmerising!

by quodec
Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Any Other Hobbies
Topic: What book are you currently reading?
Replies: 48
Views: 40571

Re: What book are you currently reading?

So, just finished the Booker prize-winning book 'Prophet Song' last night. I like Dystopian literature as a rule and the blurb suggested this book would be right up my street, especially as it was set in Dublin/Ireland. But, not unlike Cormac McCarty's The Road, Prophet Song's narrative was one of u...
by quodec
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Weather
Replies: 597
Views: 256824

Re: Weather

And the Iceland volcano that threatened recently has erupted tonight adjacent to Grindavik. This is the live camera...
(just click "Watch on Youtube")

by quodec
Fri Dec 15, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Info & Expertise Requests
Topic: Shitting It
Replies: 24
Views: 19089

Re: Shitting It

Good to hear it Diamonds. Stay strong.
by quodec
Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Sport
Topic: Horse Racing
Replies: 540
Views: 131133

Re: Horse Racing

Just who is Enoch Von Clausewitz, how does he know so much about horse-racing and why is he ploughing such a lonely furrow?
by quodec
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Ukraine
Topic: Anyone still glued to this?
Replies: 1036
Views: 382826

Re: Anyone still glued to this?

Both Zelensky and Orban attended the inauguration of the new Argentinian president over the weekend. Both were placed suspiciously close together and words were exchanged. Anyone able to lipread?

by quodec
Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: News, Current Affairs & Politics
Topic: Israel and Palestine
Replies: 1046
Views: 1714555

Re: Israel and Palestine

Well said isha. Lots of people out there who will jump at the chance to wave a flag or protest over the barest whim, without being informed. Latent anarchists many of them with too much time on their hands!!!
by quodec
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Weather
Replies: 597
Views: 256824

Re: Weather

Really frightening!

by quodec
Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Weather
Replies: 597
Views: 256824

Re: Weather

Must be going through the "eye" of the storm here in Louth, just a gentle breeze out there. Is the worst over?
by quodec
Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: What did you watch last night?
Replies: 329
Views: 177897

Re: What did you watch last night?

Also watched Leave The World Behind. Well acted, nice tension build-up, but a bit preachy and talky and felt at times like a stage play. 6/10
by quodec
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: Television
Topic: I'm A Celebrity...
Replies: 10
Views: 10353

Re: I'm A Celebrity...

Looks like Mr Brexit himself, the bould Nige, still has a lot of votes out there, as he's made it to the last 3 in the I'm A celebrity 2023 series.
by quodec
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Weather
Replies: 597
Views: 256824

Re: Weather

Fergus tomorrow could prove to be rather inclement for some and there's another low pressure coming in on Monday, so if you have hatches, have them well battened down!
by quodec
Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Weather
Topic: Weather
Replies: 597
Views: 256824

Re: Weather

Storm Elin passing over 12 to 6 pm today. Mainly a wind event. Plenty of yellow and orange for the northern half of the country. Check your local weather sources for updates.
by quodec
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: The Smoking Room
Topic: Funny pics, vids, etc ..
Replies: 393
Views: 152519

Re: Funny pics, vids, etc ..

BBC news presenter not happy with someone...!

by quodec
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: What did you watch last night?
Replies: 329
Views: 177897

Re: What did you watch last night?

I watched The King last night. Very enjoyable but you'll need Netflix to see it...

by quodec
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: The Smoking Room
Topic: Poem of the Day
Replies: 50
Views: 13450

Re: Poem of the Day

And for a little bit of light relief...

by quodec
Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: The Smoking Room
Topic: Bidets 🍑
Replies: 18
Views: 15581

Re: Bidets 🍑

Another epic thread started by isha! She’s gold and we need to keep her!!!!!!!!
by quodec
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: The Smoking Room
Topic: Booker Prize: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
Replies: 1
Views: 2302

Re: Booker Prize: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

Reading it on kindle at the moment and have mentioned it in the What Book are you Reading thread, so I Will reserve overall judgement until I complete it. Yes, the wall of text and lack of separate lines of dialogue is off-putting - but I’m getting used to it as I go on and want to see how the story...
by quodec
Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: The Smoking Room
Topic: Bidets 🍑
Replies: 18
Views: 15581

Re: Bidets 🍑

Does this confuse things more.....

by quodec
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Any Other Business
Topic: Do you donate to Wikipedia?
Replies: 10
Views: 15585

Re: Do you donate to Wikipedia?

Thanks for posting that chart JayZeus. First time I've actually seen income and expense figures for Wikipedia. So my conscience is somewhat salved as well. Just wondering though, where their income comes from? 1000s of €10 and €20 donations or are there corporate payments too?
by quodec
Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: Any Other Business
Topic: Do you donate to Wikipedia?
Replies: 10
Views: 15585

Do you donate to Wikipedia?

I’ve donated small amounts of money over the years, usually €10 or €20. Now they’re looking for more. I wonder do they just impose on those who have previously given or does everyone get a banner request when you open Wikipedia?
by quodec
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Any Other Hobbies
Topic: What book are you currently reading?
Replies: 48
Views: 40571

Re: What book are you currently reading?

I deliberately avoided reviews of Lynch’s book, as, I find, if you were to ponder on every review of any book that initially too your fancy, that you’d never buy a book at all.
by quodec
Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: Weather
Topic: Weather
Replies: 597
Views: 256824

Re: Weather

Looks like a chilly couple of weeks coming up, so wrap up warm, cover your externals taps and have your means of transport prepped for the winter.