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Tomorrow is my last day in work
I got a new job, which I'm really excited about, but I'm gutted to leave the people I've worked with over the last year. They were the only people I knew when I first moved to Dublin, and we have become like a family as we all started at the same time! 0 -
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Yup they doOh oh oh, do you live in Dublin? There’s an underwear shop in the Pavillion in Swords and the underwear is pretty expensive but really good. They have a great sale on at the mo and you can get 3 bra’s for €25 (matching knickers €15). So that’s 3 really good quality sets for €40. Where the bras alone would usually be about €35-€45.
Thanks Kiera, do they do up to size G, I wonder? Must check it out.
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Sounds like my kind of night! It's been waaaay too long since I've had a Chinese.Pixie-Fairy wrote: »i just devoured a massive chinese!!! i had a busy stressful week i deserved it!!
now mah belly is full and sore!!
think ill relax tonight and do nothing!!
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Aw man. Was in college all day coding an app (with the help of a few classmates). Really does make you want to rip all your hair out :mad: Just home now eating WAY too much dinner but I am starving and wrecked sooo.
Oh the joys of programming... three semesters of it were enough for me! It took a while to grow back all the hair torn out in the process Never again!!! 0 -
Roadtrippin wrote: »Oh the joys of programming... three semesters of it were enough for me! It took a while to grow back all the hair torn out in the process Never again!!!
Ah, I love coding. Best fun making the 'puter do what you want it to...0 -
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My oldest sister just sold her house, irish pub and boat in Belgium
Now she, the husband and 2 kids are buying a bigger boat and are going to sail for world for a few years. I'm terrified of boats and the ocean so I'll be permanently worried about her.
She's going to homeschool the kids (9 and 6) and they've no plans for money or where they'll go.
Just really really really hoping it works out her here, my mom has been in tears all day about it.0 -
bubblefett wrote: »My oldest sister just sold her house, irish pub and boat in Belgium
Now she, the husband and 2 kids are buying a bigger boat and are going to sail for world for a few years. I'm terrified of boats and the ocean so I'll be permanently worried about her.
She's going to homeschool the kids (9 and 6) and they've no plans for money or where they'll go.
Just really really really hoping it works out her here, my mom has been in tears all day about it.
If it wasn't for the whole being out in the ocean bit (am slightly afraid of open water) that actually sounds pretty amazing. The freedom of it!
I can understand the worry for you guys though.0 -
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bubblefett wrote: »My oldest sister just sold her house, irish pub and boat in Belgium
Now she, the husband and 2 kids are buying a bigger boat and are going to sail for world for a few years. I'm terrified of boats and the ocean so I'll be permanently worried about her.
She's going to homeschool the kids (9 and 6) and they've no plans for money or where they'll go.
Just really really really hoping it works out her here, my mom has been in tears all day about it.
That is my life's dream. One day I'll do it. Fair play to your sister, that is a very brave move to make.
I can understand your worry but once they are both fully qualified and experienced sailors, good navigation skills, anal about water safety and life jackets and most importantly experience in open water for periods they should be fine with careful preparation 0 -
bubblefett wrote: »I know she and the husband will love it, I just worry about the kids though, it's such a different way to raise them- I've never known anyone with that kind of upbringing. No doubt it'll be an amazing opportunity for them but they're already fairly wild kids (sister isn't one for rules and boundaries) and I just worry what a lack of structure will do.
That and sharks. Also worry about sharks.
Living on a boat can do amazing things for kids. On a yacht there is no escape or not facing up to consequences because there is simply put nowhere else to go! I grew up around boats and the water, I wouldn't have it any other way for my little girl. She was out for her first sail at 4 months old as soon as the weather turned good. Not quite as early as me (2 weeks old) but I was a summer baby 0 -
bubblefett wrote: »My oldest sister just sold her house, irish pub and boat in Belgium
Now she, the husband and 2 kids are buying a bigger boat and are going to sail for world for a few years. I'm terrified of boats and the ocean so I'll be permanently worried about her.
She's going to homeschool the kids (9 and 6) and they've no plans for money or where they'll go.
Just really really really hoping it works out her here, my mom has been in tears all day about it.
Wow, fair play to them for going for it. I've read about a few families who have done that, the kids have all been intelligent, incredibly well educated in every way, and I honestly think their minds are more open to everything and they are so much more creative etc. If I didn't absolutely loathe boats and deep water I'd love it 0 -
bubblefett wrote: »I know she and the husband will love it, I just worry about the kids though, it's such a different way to raise them- I've never known anyone with that kind of upbringing. No doubt it'll be an amazing opportunity for them but they're already fairly wild kids (sister isn't one for rules and boundaries) and I just worry what a lack of structure will do.
That and sharks. Also worry about sharks.
Living on a boat can do amazing things for kids. On a yacht there is no escape or not facing up to consequences because there is simply put nowhere else to go! I grew up around boats and the water, I wouldn't have it any other way for my little girl. She was out for her first sail at 4 months old as soon as the weather turned good. Not quite as early as me (2 weeks old) but I was a summer baby
Hah, that's like me with planes! My first flight was at 3 weeks old and I've always had my own passport. Even as a baby! Now I work with aircraft! Which came about totally randomly but I love it!
Travel is just in my blood. I've been to more places in my life than people double my age have! Planning my next trips now! One day, when I win the lotto, I'm going to do a round the world trip.
Was meant to be going out with college friends today, instead I got stuck in work til 8.30 and had to clean my bathroom when I got home. I'm sick of missing so many nights out. I'm pretty sue half my friends don't even remember me anymore. I hate being so alone in Dublin0 -
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Lola92 thanks, I actually feel much better hearing from someone who's been raised on boats. Me and my mom are terrfied of them and the ocean so I'd had no experience with them. Don't even know any friends that sail.
Acoshla thats' great to hear, I hope the boys get the best experience out of it.0 -
oops, didnt realise how the m50 eflow thing worked so got a late payment notice in the door (not from Dublin and had never driven to the airport before always got buses or taxis) was wondering why it had toll on the road but there were no tollbooths, in fairness how are people not from there supposed to know? its not like you're looking for websites and payment instructions in the middle of a busy three lane motorway :rolleyes:
There's a teeny tiny sign on the side of the road that tells you what to do-surely you couldn't have missed it? :eek::eek:
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There's a teeny tiny sign on the side of the road that tells you what to do-surely you couldn't have missed it? :eek::eek:
it must have been behind the rows of cars, vans and trucks, sunlight, distracting gps and keeping an eye out for the exit while travelling at over 100kmph, curse my eyesight!0 -
bubblefett wrote: »Lola92 thanks, I actually feel much better hearing from someone who's been raised on boats. Me and my mom are terrfied of them and the ocean so I'd had no experience with them. Don't even know any friends that sail.
Acoshla thats' great to hear, I hope the boys get the best experience out of it.
Bubblefett I've no doubt it would be daunting for someone with little water experience. If you get a chance take a look at some of the yachting magazines, some great stories about sailing families there especially around Holland (although they would be more so barges). I'm no expert on long haul sailing or anything, my longest stints would have been 2/3 weeks at a time but I have done a lot of coastal and inland sailing on yachts and dinghys.
There really is nothing like the exhilairation and relaxation of sailing Being able to pull into port wherever you like to stop and visit cities and towns all over the coast. Even just to drop anchor in some bay and go for a swim before lunch. I have done some sailing around the mediterranian and adriatic and it is truly breathtaking. I would love to sail around south America as soon as the OH finds his sea legs, oh and the small matter of being able to afford a boat :pac: 0 -
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