Off Topic Thread too point uh

Teferi

thomond2006 wrote: »

I need 36 points from DeMarco Murray and Rashad Jennings tonight.

If they produce their very best you may sneak the win.

awec

Anyone ever been to Powerscourt or Glendalough? Good?

sydthebeat

am i the only one who sees 'awec' and pronounces it in german in my head as "a Vec" ??

thomond2006

Teferi wrote: »

If they produce their very best you may sneak the win.

If I had started Blount...dang.

pickarooney

sydthebeat wrote: »

am i the only one who sees 'awec' and pronounces it in german in my head as "a Vec" ??

I pronounce it as Alec in Violet Elizabeth's voice.

Synode

awec wrote: »

Anyone ever been to Powerscourt or Glendalough? Good?

The walks out in Glendalough are fantastic. One of my favourite places. Haven't been to Powerscourt in a good few years but remember it as being nice (gardens etc.)

awec

Synode wrote: »

The walks out in Glendalough are fantastic. One of my favourite places. Haven't been to Powerscourt in a good few years but remember it as being nice (gardens etc.)

Is it paths like, or are ye talking walks like hiking boots etc ?

irishbucsfan

awec wrote: »

Is it paths like, or are ye talking walks like hiking boots etc ?

It's very mild, certainly no need for hiking boots.

Synode

awec wrote: »

Is it paths like, or are ye talking walks like hiking boots etc ?

I usually do the white walk on this map

http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/documents/WalkingTrails2009.pdf

It has large wooden sleepers up the hill and around the top. I've done it wearing runners no problem.

awec

Synode wrote: »

I usually do the white walk on this map

http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/documents/WalkingTrails2009.pdf

It has large wooden sleepers up the hill and around the top. I've done it wearing runners no problem.

How long does that take you?

errlloyd

I'd recommend runners for that white walk. Takes me about 2.5 hours, I guess I do it regularly enough though, so I'm not messing around taking pictures. And thats always from the far car park, cause I'm cheap.

Synode

awec wrote: »

How long does that take you?

About 3 hours. We're slow enough walkers

mfceiling

Head up to powerscourt awec. Then go in to the shop and get a latte and a cupcake (I normally have tay and a bun myself). Then sit on your arse outside. Then go home. No exercise required.

errlloyd

Actually I didn't really read the post.

Glendaloch is better for an adult walk. Powerscourt is better for a family thing.

Powerscourt gardens, for a mature family stroll in the gardens, really is beautiful, though pricey!

Powerscourt Waterfall, was an awesome place to go run around as a kid.

Stheno

mfceiling wrote: »

Head up to powerscourt awec. Then go in to the shop and get a latte and a cupcake (I normally have tay and a bun myself). Then sit on your arse outside. Then go home. No exercise required.

This is the best approach imo.

I read awec as ehwac

Pink Fairy

I read it in a Chris Eubank voice trying to say A Wreck

Stheno

Pink Fairy wrote: »

I read it in a Chris Eubank voice trying to say A Wreck

A high pitched squeaky voice?:pac:

awec

One Direction cancelled their concert in Belfast tonight, hear reports that mfceiling has been spotted crying outside.

Stheno

What do people think of the idea of having a dedicated thread around discussing refs?

Zzippy

Stheno wrote: »

What do people think of the idea of having a dedicated thread around discussing refs?

To quote the bould Nigel... "this is not soccer!". I don't think it's a good idea. We all criticise refs occasionally but a thread encourages a lot more of it. It's a thankless job, no need for extra criticism.

Stheno

Zzippy wrote: »

To quote the bould Nigel... "this is not soccer!". I don't think it's a good idea. We all criticise refs occasionally but a thread encourages a lot more of it. It's a thankless job, no need for extra criticism.

Fair point

The Lost Sheep

Stheno wrote: »

What do people think of the idea of having a dedicated thread around discussing refs?

I don't think its needed as it just leads to OTT criticism. The laws thread can deal with quite a bit of ref discussion as per what they do and how they deal with specific aspects of the law and that's all that's needed#

The laws thread covers a lot of things and can allow discussion of all levels of the game as it can all relate back to the law. A thread discussing pro refereeing performances just can lead to a mess.

Stheno

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

I don't think its needed as it just leads to OTT criticism. The laws thread can deal with quite a bit of ref discussion as per what they do and how they deal with specific aspects of the law and that's all that's needed#

The laws thread covers a lot of things and can allow discussion of all levels of the game as it can all relate back to the law. A thread discussing pro refereeing performances just can lead to a mess.

Fair point also, I don't often read the laws thread

mfceiling

awec wrote: »

One Direction cancelled their concert in Belfast tonight, hear reports that mfceiling has been spotted crying outside.

I was standing in the queue waiting to get my ticket and all the young girls were pointing and staring at me.
I've clearly still got it...

b.gud

Anyone know any good sites to get some relatively cheap fitness clothes, base layer shorts/tops gym t shirts etc. Looking at sportsdirect at the minute just wondering if there are any other good ones I should look at

sullivlo

Does it have to be online? I bought some Azzuri base layers in Sports World (inside Heatons) and they're perfect for going on the bike. Pretty good value too IIRC.

b.gud

sullivlo wrote: »

Does it have to be online? I bought some Azzuri base layers in Sports World (inside Heatons) and they're perfect for going on the bike. Pretty good value too IIRC.

No not at all, but if it's not online Galway would be the preference and unfortunately we don't have a Heatons/Sports World. Will probably try TK Maxx at the weekend as sometimes they have good stuff from last season

CatFromHue

have you looked at any of the lidl/aldi stuff?

b.gud

CatFromHue wrote: »

have you looked at any of the lidl/aldi stuff?

Ya I have a few bits from them some I like some I found to be not that great

irishbucsfan

Jarryd Hayne has been dropped. Hasn't been released but was inactive in their last game (roster is 53 players but only 46 can play). Could be released soon.