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Cavan's supposed to be great craic at times (they had a big fleadh there last weekend) but I'll be going to Carlow though :pac: I'll need to find out about those thanks!there is travel grants available, you would definitely qualify!
You could try move to an area closer to cavan but not in cavan, less pricey and easier to get to?
Imagine that...that would be GREAT!!:eek:awesome
zomg do you get discounts on food??? nyom nyom!0 -
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anothernight wrote: »I'd already checked. I didn't change the style, and it's not exactly the style that's different. Just some new/different buttons. Nothing major anyway.
oooh the follow/unfollow button, yea thats new
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oooh the follow/unfollow button, yea thats new
Yeah, I was just wondering why they chose a completely different style for that? It sticks out sooo much! Again, maybe it's just me lol It's not important anyway but.. meh.
*Is a bit hazy today*
I've a new found love for avocado mashed with cream cheese. I've never even been into avocado for savoury food (or sweet for that matter, even though it's used that way in Brazil) but I think in the last couple of days a lot of my daily calories have come from avocados heh
Do you think your hair is redder than Darren's beard? I don't wanna have to admit that he's a redhead...:o0 -
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Master of Nothing wrote: »Cheers for the wise words people! I'm now following some advice of a guy in my class last year who's gonna be doing the same course and is gonna be travelling to/from college each day, it works out not too expensive...this might work if I can sort out a type of student grant!:eek:
you should qualify for a back to education or mature student grant, have a look.
grats hot tar u0 -
anothernight wrote: »Yeah, I was just wondering why they chose a completely different style for that? It sticks out sooo much! Again, maybe it's just me lol It's not important anyway but.. meh.
*Is a bit hazy today*
I've a new found love for avocado mashed with cream cheese. I've never even been into avocado for savoury food (or sweet for that matter, even though it's used that way in Brazil) but I think in the last couple of days a lot of my daily calories have come from avocados heh
Do you think your hair is redder than Darren's beard? I don't wanna have to admit that he's a redhead...:o
avocado!! nyom, its an acquired taste tho i think.
i agree, the buttons are completely different design, they dont fit in well, but then again if they did we may not have noticed them as new
erm, i think my beard is lighter then MoN's hair, if that helps
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avocado!! nyom, its an acquired taste tho i think.
i agree, the buttons are completely different design, they dont fit in well, but then again if they did we may not have noticed them as new
erm, i think my beard is lighter then MoN's hair, if that helps
*giggles*
*Hands bright red hair dye*
Off you go!
Hate the way Darrykins's beard actually suits him in all its redness >_< It's even worse considering it was my idea! Gahh
Avocado is an acquired taste? Really? I wouldn't have thought so. Apparently my sister was mad into avocados when she was a baby. Still is. I can only have them in creamy stuff as flavouring myself =/
How do most people actually eat avocado? It's all soft and creamy and greasy and stuff...0 -
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anothernight wrote: »*Hands bright red hair dye*
Off you go!
Hate the way Darrykins's beard actually suits him in all its redness >_< It's even worse considering it was my idea! Gahh
Avocado is an acquired taste? Really? I wouldn't have thought so. Apparently my sister was mad into avocados when she was a baby. Still is. I can only have them in creamy stuff as flavouring myself =/
How do most people actually eat avocado? It's all soft and creamy and greasy and stuff...
I love it on a sandwich with loadsa other stuff or on its own with lemon juice on top and a spoon to dig inHate Avocados. I like Guacamole though. Weird.
nah dont think its weird, i love guacamole but i tot avocado was rotten when i tasted it first bleah, but i tried it a few times in different things and grew to like it 0 -
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Ibrahim Drab Star wrote: »Avocado is delicious! I've eaten it with a spoon on it's own, love the texture. Guacamole is one of my favourite things ever as well, hungry now. Every time I come on this forum I get hungry :pac:
i was thinking the same thing, wish i had some avocado at home now
my friend is coming over and wants take away, i really wana yummy home cooked meal tho, oh well! 0 -
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Ibrahim Drab Star wrote: »They were fifty cent in lidl there a while ago, went through four in a week! Mmmm take away
wonder could i convince him to go to lidl instead *evil grin* 0 -
Congrats Darren on getting your place, even if it is bitter sweet if you can't take it up straight away. You might qualify for back to education or w/e though.
Congrats Hotaru, now stalking is just a convenient coincidence :pac:Want haz palace!
I may have booked accommodation, purely because the people named their guesthouse after Red Dwarf. I know. I'm a big dirty nerdlinger
Have you and the hairy one merged?
I dont think it is fair, to teach parental types the internet.
It is bad enough when they can hunt you down, by phone.
Someone has alot to answer for out there!
Did you enjoy your trip home?
Oh god I'd never get suckered into anything like that >_>
Hairy wha, so not hairy, I think you have to have hair on your back and a sizeable amount on your chest to make the hairy category. Unless you're talking about eyelashes :P
And no, some people at home call me Larry (charming I know), which is rarely shortened to Lar, esp not by my mother.
I didn't teach them, my mother has been sitting in front of a computer most of her career, you wouldn't think it, she's pretty clueless. My dad just bought his own laptop about a year ago and picked it up, although he doesn't use email much, mainly he just orders parts on the computer and spends ages looking at them!
I'd much rather my mother hunt me down by email, the phone calls are a killer
on and on and on and..........
not really Dunno why I bothered, went home to see my granny that I hadnt seen in a while and my uncle coz he was home from Canada, but in the end he fecked off playing golf and there was a match on which means stfu!anothernight wrote: »
Hate the way Darrykins's beard actually suits him in all its redness >_< It's even worse considering it was my idea! Gahh
Wait what are you saying, you like his beard but not coz of the redness :eek: controversial! I think the beard really suits him actually, I'm not biased or anything........mmmm beards :pac:Ibrahim Drab Star wrote: »Avocado is delicious! I've eaten it with a spoon on it's own, love the texture. Guacamole is one of my favourite things ever as well, hungry now. Every time I come on this forum I get hungry :pac:
*joins the avocado and guacamole fanclub*0 -
Hehe you'll have to some day!!:Danothernight wrote: »Do you think your hair is redder than Darren's beard? I don't wanna have to admit that he's a redhead...:o
I'm currently looking into it, will try sort something out tomorrow and see what they say about BTEA...think I can get grant that'll cover fees...that would be so awesome!Tar.Aldarion wrote: »you should qualify for a back to education or mature student grant, have a look.
Avocado is nice, not lovely but nice:) I've noticed alot of lag loading up boards since they installed the new features avocado!! nyom, its an acquired taste tho i think.
erm, i think my beard is lighter then MoN's hair, if that helps
*giggles*
Its probably lighter lol.
Such a great idea! *hugs*anothernight wrote: »*Hands bright red hair dye*
Off you go!
Hate the way Darrykins's beard actually suits him in all its redness >_< It's even worse considering it was my idea! Gahh
Avocado is an acquired taste? Really? I wouldn't have thought so. Apparently my sister was mad into avocados when she was a baby. Still is. I can only have them in creamy stuff as flavouring myself =/
How do most people actually eat avocado? It's all soft and creamy and greasy and stuff...
/strokes beard
It takes some getting used to, cant just go eating all the avocados like your sister haha!
Aye it's nice, guacamole is not bad...and yeah I get like that too, so hungry right now *sigh*:(Ibrahim Drab Star wrote: »Avocado is delicious! I've eaten it with a spoon on it's own, love the texture. Guacamole is one of my favourite things ever as well, hungry now. Every time I come on this forum I get hungry
Thanking youCongrats Darren on getting your place, even if it is bitter sweet if you can't take it up straight away. You might qualify for back to education or w/e though.
Congrats Hotaru, now stalking is just a convenient coincidence :pac:
I'd much rather my mother hunt me down by email, the phone calls are a killer on and on and on and..........
not really Dunno why I bothered, went home to see my granny that I hadnt seen in a while and my uncle coz he was home from Canada, but in the end he fecked off playing golf and there was a match on which means stfu!
Wait what are you saying, you like his beard but not coz of the redness :eek: controversial! I think the beard really suits him actually, I'm not biased or anything........mmmm beards :pac:
*joins the avocado and guacamole fanclub* I've accepted the offer btw, found that I can get weekly travel by bus fairly cheap even if it is tiring!
I'd much rather talk to them face to face myself, gets it all out of the way until next time
Ugh...that sucks!
Yeah t'is proper controversial view that lol!
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I should but I don't! My mam has though, she's staff there too. Staff discount is 20% but temps don't get it!awesome zomg do you get discounts on food??? nyom nyom!
It's very easy to get carried away with food in there!!Master of Nothing wrote: »Cavan's supposed to be great craic at times (they had a big fleadh there last weekend) but I'll be going to Carlow though :pac: I'll need to find out about those thanks!
Imagine that...that would be GREAT!!:eek:Master of Nothing wrote: »Hehe you'll have to some day!!:D
I'm currently looking into it, will try sort something out tomorrow and see what they say about BTEA...think I can get grant that'll cover fees...that would be so awesome!
Avocado is nice, not lovely but nice:) I've noticed alot of lag loading up boards since they installed the new features
Its probably lighter lol.
Such a great idea! *hugs*
/strokes beard
It takes some getting used to, cant just go eating all the avocados like your sister haha!
Aye it's nice, guacamole is not bad...and yeah I get like that too, so hungry right now *sigh*:(
Thanking you I've accepted the offer btw, found that I can get weekly travel by bus fairly cheap even if it is tiring!
I'd much rather talk to them face to face myself, gets it all out of the way until next time
Ugh...that sucks!
Yeah t'is proper controversial view that lol!
Beards...:pac:
At least your going MoN! Very happy for you!!
In other world news, I still like being Mahogany hair coloured, it's fun cos no one in work recognised me and had to do double takes!!
Also.....
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Today, Kellie's contract in Marks and Spencers Liffey Valley was extended until January 1 2011. She will be working a 16 hour week and then in October, this will be increased to a 20 hour week. Reports state that she is very happy with this!! 0 -
[size=+2]***BREAKING NEWS***[/size]
Today, Kellie's contract in Marks and Spencers Liffey Valley was extended until January 1 2011. She will be working a 16 hour week and then in October, this will be increased to a 20 hour week. Reports state that she is very happy with this!!
I'm liking this news!
delighted for ya hun, will you get a discount now??? lol0 -
[size=+2]***BREAKING NEWS***[/size]
Today, Kellie's contract in Marks and Spencers Liffey Valley was extended until January 1 2011. She will be working a 16 hour week and then in October, this will be increased to a 20 hour week. Reports state that she is very happy with this!!
Congrats! I'm very happy for you Kellie ^_^
Guys! I need an opinion. This might be a bit long, but please bear with me.
Basically, before wanting to become an engineer, I've always wanted to be an air traffic controller. I think I was about 10 or 11 when I decided to go down that route. In Spain you need to have a university degree before applying, so I always thought that I'd go to college and after that I'd apply.
Sooo....
Obviously in Ireland, said university degree isn't necessary, but I'm a month too young to apply here this year (and anyway, I don't want to apply in Ireland). This left me with a few options. First option: Eurocontrol. Those guys are awesome. I needed to finish secondary school for that so I sent them an email a couple of days ago (that's so they register you so you can make your application). I still haven't applied because.... mum convinced me of applying to NATS first. That's the National Air Traffic Services of the UK.
So, I did, mostly to keep my mum happy, as you do, because I was pretty sure I'd be trying Eurocontrol first, and if nothing came of it then that's fine. I'd still apply to AENA in Spain after university. NATS wasn't ever in the plan.
So, moving forward a bit. They send you a stupid online test that I don't think actually serves to sort applications because anyone could pass that. And then they ask you to book an interview.
It's like, nearly impossible to pass the whole selection process anyway. Only like 3% of people do pass both test stages plus the final interview, but I always think that if you don't try you've already failed.
Anyway, should I go or should I just ignore the offer? Tests seem to be always conducted on a thursday or a friday so I was thinking that if I do go I could just take a weekend off or something and make it a nice little holiday. But I'm not sure I should do the test in the first place =/
I'd be very happy just doing engineering and seeing where that takes me, but the original plan has always been to at least try to get into ATC.
The first test is an ATC and numeracy test. For the ATC test they sent me a looong document with stuff to learn, including lists and lists of names of aircraft. They recommend that you learn everything very well as the questions come from that document. It should be fun >_>
Yes I do realise I could just post in the aviation forum but they don't know me so it would be a bit pointless right?
Also, if you're ever bored... go to the back of Dublin airport with a radio scanner. (and a camera, snacks and other stuff and try not to look at the other guys if you're a woman because they'll be looking at you)
Fun
Jeez that was long. Em...
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Should I take an ATC test in the UK?0 -
After reading through that, in my opinion, you should go take the test...if not only to satisfy your own curiosity as to how you would perform, but to open up another avenue of future employment that you would also love to do (being that it is a childhood dream).
You could go take the test and make a long weekend break of the time over there Take the test, you'll probably keep thinking about it in future if you dont do it now! ^_^ 0 -
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Master of Nothing wrote: »After reading through that, in my opinion, you should go take the test...if not only to satisfy your own curiosity as to how you would perform, but to open up another avenue of future employment that you would also love to do (being that it is a childhood dream).
You could go take the test and make a long weekend break of the time over there Take the test, you'll probably keep thinking about it in future if you dont do it now! ^_^
Hehe I guess I'll go then. Mum was all "I'll pay for flights and everything but.. we're going to Glasgow right?" lol so I don't think I have a choice... Though I made the mistake of printing out the document they sent, and it's 25 pages, 7 of which are just filled with lists of aircraft and the amount of seats, their speed in knots, etc. It's all very interesting though.
I doubt anything will come of this but who cares?0
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