Do you "know someone"?

faceman · 11-06-2009 11:09AM #1

I've never been that luck when it comes to "knowing someone".
I was in the NCT centre last night after been on the waiting list for over 2 months. While i was paying, the receptionist said to one of the mechanics who came out, "Im booking my friend in for 7pm tomorrow, the slot is free ok?"
I shook me head and said, "while the rest of us wait months for an appointment".

Ive only ever "known someone" once or twice that was able to do me favours that I wouldnt have got otherwise. My first car, my first Mac. But thats it really.

So what about you lot? Do you get freebies or cheapies? Are you a freemason?

biko · 11-06-2009 11:12AM

As a boards.ie moderator the world is my oyster.

Rented Mule · 11-06-2009 11:14AM

Do I 'know someone'??

Who have you been talkin' to ??

A few of my compatriots and I would like to have a word with you.

Enjoy the biss-quits.

Turd Ferguson · 11-06-2009 11:15AM

faceman wrote: »

I've never been that luck when it comes to "knowing someone".
I was in the NCT centre last night after been on the waiting list for over 2 months. While i was paying, the receptionist said to one of the mechanics who came out, "Im booking my friend in for 7pm tomorrow, the slot is free ok?"
I shook me head and said, "while the rest of us wait months for an appointment".

Ive only ever "known someone" once or twice that was able to do me favours that I wouldnt have got otherwise. My first car, my first Mac. But thats it really.

So what about you lot? Do you get freebies or cheapies? Are you a freemason?

I know a member of the Gardai. I could kill you and get away with it

Fink Goddie · 11-06-2009 11:17AM

Does anyone really ever know anyone

My name is URL · 11-06-2009 11:17AM

I know a manager of Diageo, free booze ftw

Super-Rush · 11-06-2009 11:19AM

Yes, my Aunt/godmother (dads sister) works for the DOE and i had to wait 5 days for my driving test(failed it) had to wait 2 days for the re test(failed it) still got a pink license though.

SV · 11-06-2009 11:19AM

Ah yeah i know a fair few people that could do favours like that.. Benefits of growing up in what would be considered a scumbag area and being friends with people in professional careers.
You get to know people that can help you out in any way.
Whether it's looking for a job or whether there's someone looking to kill you

Kiera · 11-06-2009 11:20AM

Yes.

Fink Goddie · 11-06-2009 11:20AM

super-rush wrote: »

Yes, my Aunt/godmother (dads sister) works for the DOE and i had to wait 5 days for my driving test(failed it) had to wait 2 days for the re test(failed it) still got a pink license though.

OH i'm gonna tell Gay Byrne on you!!!

11-06-2009 11:22AM

A lot of people could know a member of the Gardai for all the wrong reasons. Back on topic though, I know a member of the Gardai and i get free tickets to the RDS sometimes.:pac: Not that great though.

GiftofGab · 11-06-2009 11:24AM

I know someone that can get me a bag of weed

waraf · 11-06-2009 11:24AM

Unfortunately I am the person that my friends "know". I seem to spend half my life sorting out computer problems for people. It's a pain in the hoop

Mimikyu · 11-06-2009 11:26AM

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Super-Rush · 11-06-2009 11:30AM

Fink Goddie wrote: »

OH i'm gonna tell Gay Byrne on you!!!

That name sounds familiar...

On a smaller scale, i haven't paid into a niteclub(in Carlow) in years, i don't have to pay for parking in Qpark carparks, i used to be able to get games, cd's or concert tickets the day before they went on sale.

Gone Drinking · 11-06-2009 11:30AM

I have a friend who works in RTE that can get me tickets to shows, and back to the green room if i want.

Its something ill never request because i wouldn't watch anything on RTE if i was paid!

Super-Rush · 11-06-2009 11:31AM

GiftofGab wrote: »

I know someone that can get me a bag of weed

Liar there is no such thing as weed in Ireland

kingtut · 11-06-2009 11:32AM

Why would you bother booking? :eek:

Last time my friend went for the nct they walked in and said can I get it tested, said he was in a hurry and had no slot booked. H handed them €50, they tested it, and he left with certificate in hand. Simple.

Waiting lists! f em

Next time I'll be doing the same

azezil · 11-06-2009 11:37AM

I do when I need to.

OldGoat · 11-06-2009 11:39AM

I think the OP simply has a shortage of friends.
/HUGGGGGGGGGGG

johnny_knoxvile · 11-06-2009 11:39AM

I know The Fritzles, i have a fully furnish holiday basement apartment any time i want!

LouOB · 11-06-2009 11:42AM

I usually know a person who knows another person
Depends on the situation

I did get bumped up driving test list
And passed

Jet Black · 11-06-2009 11:43AM

A lot of people id 'know' would be from school, old friends, people I know from the area I live or relatives.
Have got quite a few things cheaply come to think of it,
My car for one it was being sold for 3500 got it for 1500, 4 years later and the thing is in great nick.

anti chris-t · 11-06-2009 11:43AM

i know some duke who got me tickets for the ryder cup and the irish open golf

waraf · 11-06-2009 11:47AM

anti chris-t wrote: »

i know some duke who got me tickets for the ryder cup and the irish open golf

You know a duke?

Saint_Mel · 11-06-2009 11:50AM

I once knew a fella who knew Sean Kellys bike

joey54 · 11-06-2009 11:54AM

Have plenty of contacts but I never take advantage of them, prefer to keep them for when they're really needed!!

mink_man · 11-06-2009 11:57AM

i know a man about a dog!

11-06-2009 12:01PM

Knowing someone or knowing someone who knows someone else has always been quite advantages for me. I love trickery!!

For instance almost all my jobs have been got by knowing someone, even a job I had in a big company when I lived in London was got as my aunt worked there and she had a chat with someone in there and a few weeks later I had a job!

However I did not get my current job by knowing someone.

johnny_knoxvile · 11-06-2009 12:03PM

mink_man wrote: »

i know a man about a dog!

i petted that dog. In a platonic way.

Fink Goddie · 11-06-2009 12:07PM

Knowing me, knowing you (ah-haa)
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you (ah-haa)

We just have to face it, this time were through
(this time were through, this time were through
This time were through, were really through)

Breaking up is never easy, I know but I have to go
(I have to go this time
I have to go, this time I know)
Knowing me, knowing you
Its the best I can do

Do you "know someone"?

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