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bluejay14 · 05-09-2011 11:09pm

Anybody else watch that documentary-thingy on rte about mental institutions?

Midnight_EG · 05-09-2011 11:18pm

bluejaymraz wrote: »

Anybody else watch that documentary-thingy on rte about mental institutions?

You'd wanna be off yer trolley to watch that :rolleyes:

bluejay14 · 05-09-2011 11:24pm

Midnight_EG wrote: »

You'd wanna be off yer trolley to watch that :rolleyes:

I see what you did there but seriously though. I couldn't help it seeing as I live beside one of the places and my house was built for the nurses that worked there and 2 of my aunts and an uncle worked there ~10 years ago. I'm slightly weirded out by the thought that some of the people who lived in my house 50 years ago could have been the ones doing some really horrible things to any one who was locked up in there.

Pigwidgeon · 05-09-2011 11:25pm

bluejaymraz wrote: »

I see what you did there but seriously though. I couldn't help it seeing as I live beside one of the places and my house was built for the nurses that worked there and 2 of my aunts and an uncle worked there ~10 years ago. I'm slightly weirded out by the thought that some of the people who lived in my house 50 years ago could have been the ones doing some really horrible things to any one who was locked up in there.

Damn I missed that. I'll watch it on rte player later. Some of the stuff we were told in disability studies in college was shocking.

Aoifey! · 05-09-2011 11:28pm

bluejaymraz wrote: »

I see what you did there but seriously though. I couldn't help it seeing as I live beside one of the places and my house was built for the nurses that worked there and 2 of my aunts and an uncle worked there ~10 years ago. I'm slightly weirded out by the thought that some of the people who lived in my house 50 years ago could have been the ones doing some really horrible things to any one who was locked up in there.

Knew I forgot to watch something! Those places are sick and twisted, but it's so interesting to learn what things used to be like. We did some work on them in college, and I love all those sorts of documentaries.

bluejay14 · 05-09-2011 11:41pm

It was actually really interesting and the second part's on next Monday. There was some of it based on a book that a woman (who was put into the institution that I live beside) wrote when she was eventually released after 20 years or so locked up in the place. It could actually be really interesting to read to really see what went on inside, from someonw who experienced it themselfes in the 40s/50s. The name of it was something like 'Birds Nest Soup' which was kinda strange but anyway....

Screaminmidget · 05-09-2011 11:43pm

bluejaymraz wrote: »

Anybody else watch that documentary-thingy on rte about mental institutions?

Midnight_EG wrote: »

You'd wanna be off yer trolley to watch that :rolleyes:

I was gonna say it was mental altogether.....

randylonghorn · 06-09-2011 12:01am

bluejaymraz wrote: »

It was actually really interesting and the second part's on next Monday. There was some of it based on a book that a woman (who was put into the institution that I live beside) wrote when she was eventually released after 20 years or so locked up in the place. It could actually be really interesting to read to really see what went on inside, from someonw who experienced it themselfes in the 40s/50s. The name of it was something like 'Birds Nest Soup' which was kinda strange but anyway....

Yep, that's the right name, it's by Hanna Greally who was incarcerated in Loman's for 20 years for no good reason. It was originally published a good few years ago, but the sequel "Flown the Nest" which tells of her time in Coolamber Manor and her life afterwards was only published a couple of years back, and I think they re-issued Birds' Nest Soup at the same time as well. Haven't read the second one yet.

Grindylow · 06-09-2011 12:04am

randylonghorn wrote: »

Yep, that's the right name, it's by Hanna Greally who was incarcerated in Loman's for 20 years for no good reason. It was originally published a good few years ago, but the sequel "Flown the Nest" which tells of her time in Coolamber Manor and her life afterwards was only published a couple of years back, and I think they re-issued Birds' Nest Soup at the same time as well. Haven't read the second one yet.

I thought that said incinerated and I was like how'd she write the book so? Wow my concentration has evaporated..

Grindylow · 06-09-2011 6:13pm

Lads.. Dublin Bus is confusing!! If anyone cares to help, feel free..

Right so I wanna get from Maynooth -> Dublin and it says the 66 and 67 both do this. No problem.

Then I go to see how much it'll cost and all these weird prices are listed.. How do I figure it out?

Adult Fares
Stages 1 – 3
€1.20

Stages 4 – 7
€1.65

Stages 8 – 13
€1.85

Over 13 Stages
€2.30

Outer Suburban 1
€2.30

Outer Suburban 2
€3.60

I think they're the fares...

Pigwidgeon · 06-09-2011 6:19pm

When you get on just ask the driver, they'll tell you. The most I've ever paid is €2.30, although I think I should be paying the outer suburban range. The xpresso buses are €3.50 I think.

Grindylow · 06-09-2011 6:21pm

Pigwidgeon wrote: »

When you get on just ask the driver, they'll tell you. The most I've ever paid is €2.30, although I think I should be paying the outer suburban range. The xpresso buses are €3.50 I think.

I'm always afraid to ask the driver because sometimes when you ask them they eat the head off you and then I feel really stupid

Aaah thanks hopefully someone on the NUIM forum will know the rates >_<

Pigwidgeon · 06-09-2011 6:22pm

Noel2k9 wrote: »

I'm always afraid to ask the driver because sometimes when you ask them they eat the head off you and then I feel really stupid Aaah thanks hopefully someone on the NUIM forum will know the rates >_<

Ah they're usually grand. Just ask how much it is to the city centre. Make sure you have enough change the first time just in case it costs more!

Cakes. · 06-09-2011 9:13pm

I need name ideas for a mini company....

Any suggestions?

JamJamJamJam · 06-09-2011 9:23pm

Cakesofrice wrote: »

I need name ideas for a mini company....

Any suggestions?

What does the mini company do?

LilMissCiara · 06-09-2011 9:24pm

Cakesofrice wrote: »

I need name ideas for a mini company....

Any suggestions?

What you doing for it? We need to know that to be able to help! :pac:

Silly Cakes.. :P

shadowninty · 06-09-2011 9:26pm

Cakesofrice wrote: »

I need name ideas for a mini company....

Any suggestions?

Rice & Sons

Dundalk Confectionery Co-operative

You smile We profit

Dundalk Charitable Institute

Cakes. · 06-09-2011 9:26pm

Were doing like everything though :pac:

Calendars, key rings, ice cream, slush things, chocolate fountain things, teddies, candy canes, loads of other stuff that hasn't been decided

Screaminmidget · 06-09-2011 9:29pm

Cakesofrice wrote: »

Were doing like everything though :pac:

Calendars, key rings, ice cream, slush things, chocolate fountain things, teddies, candy canes, loads of other stuff that hasn't been decided

Like a wholesaler??

LilMissCiara · 06-09-2011 9:30pm

Cakesofrice wrote: »

Were doing like everything though :pac:

Calendars, key rings, ice cream, slush things, chocolate fountain things, teddies, candy canes, loads of other stuff that hasn't been decided

Ignoring Shadow's, emmm, ''interesting'' suggestions I'll give some amazing thoughts of my own! :P

Stuff
Sweets and Treats
Gift a Little
Little Pieces of Happiness

Yes, I am a creative genius! :pac:

Cakes. · 06-09-2011 9:33pm

Screaminmidget wrote: »

Like a wholesaler??

No, were doing a trade fair thing but will be doing stuff before that too.

flyswatter · 06-09-2011 11:37pm

Cakesofrice wrote: »

I need name ideas for a mini company....

Any suggestions?

Duncaca, sorry for the lack of a fada there.

randylonghorn · 06-09-2011 11:55pm

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Lads.. Dublin Bus is confusing!! If anyone cares to help, feel free..

Right so I wanna get from Maynooth -> Dublin and it says the 66 and 67 both do this. No problem.

Then I go to see how much it'll cost and all these weird prices are listed.. How do I figure it out?

Adult Fares
Stages 1 – 3
€1.20

Stages 4 – 7
€1.65

Stages 8 – 13
€1.85

Over 13 Stages
€2.30

Outer Suburban 1
€2.30

Outer Suburban 2
€3.60

I think they're the fares...

In general, "stages" means a certain portion of the journey, usually between stops but it's not always that logical where the route has been changed / bus stops added or removed.

So 1 - 3 stages is quite a short journey --- lowest price, 4 - 8 stages is a bit longer, a bit more expensive, etc.

So that's the basic structure.

Last time I got a bus from Maynooth - city centre it was €2.20, so I'm guessing there's been a price hike since that and €2.30 is right.

Remember there are commuter trains from the station as well, they're probably slightly more expensive, but they definitely take much less time, and depending on where you're going in Dublin they may be more useful as the line takes a very different route to the bus.

Grindylow · 07-09-2011 1:07pm

randylonghorn wrote: »

In general, "stages" means a certain portion of the journey, usually between stops but it's not always that logical where the route has been changed / bus stops added or removed.

So 1 - 3 stages is quite a short journey --- lowest price, 4 - 8 stages is a bit longer, a bit more expensive, etc.

So that's the basic structure.

Last time I got a bus from Maynooth - city centre it was €2.20, so I'm guessing there's been a price hike since that and €2.30 is right.

Remember there are commuter trains from the station as well, they're probably slightly more expensive, but they definitely take much less time, and depending on where you're going in Dublin they may be more useful as the line takes a very different route to the bus.

Thanks Randy!

Yeah I figured it out, the Irish Rail site automatically put me on the direct Maynooth - Dublin train which took an hour, but I looked up the timetables which had a Sligo - Dublin train that stopped in Maynooth and only took half an hour, so that pretty much solved my dilemma!

Eire-Dearg · 07-09-2011 4:08pm

I hate every gimp who has ever appeared on those shows that do be on RTE2 at this time.

Apologies if you're one of them.

Midnight_EG · 07-09-2011 8:37pm

Boy Racer? Pffffttttt, put this on today :P

**Timbuk2** · 07-09-2011 8:43pm

Transport in Dublin is crazy, I'm not surprised you are confused Noel. I imagine the frustration tourists must feel while working out the stages and everything.

When I was in London I was amazed at how their transport system is a lot more efficient than Dublin's, yet much much easier to understand. Everything is integrated (buses and tubes and trains and trams), you can get a ticket that works on everything, everything is signposted so well, mapped so well, etc. And more importantly there's none of these 'stages', there are clearly defined zones, and fares are calculated based on what zones you travel through. Dublin should have something similar - e.g. city centre zone, inside M50 zone, outside M50 zone).

On a separate note, the actor that played Joey in Friends has grey hair, the actress that played Phoebe is 48 and the actress that played Monica is 47 - I feel so old :eek:

Grindylow · 07-09-2011 8:43pm

Those sticker things are so tacky..

Midnight_EG · 07-09-2011 8:45pm

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Those sticker things are so tacky..

Because you know about car modification and what suits a car :rolleyes:

Grindylow · 07-09-2011 8:53pm

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Because you know about car modification and what suits a car :rolleyes:

Hardly call sticking a sticker on a car a "modification" :pac:

I stuck an Apple sticker on my laptop, does it mean I modified it, and it's now a Mac? :pac:

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