A random waffle thread?

xsiborg · 05-03-2012 03:43PM

SarahBeep! wrote: »

It sounds like its coming from the middle of the chimney, sounds very flustered and distressed.

couldn't post it while on the mobile, but a quick google gave me this:

apparently you'll have to open all the doors, pull back the guard from the fireplace, wait til the bird struggles free eventually, then falls down and flies out.

and to prevent it happening in future, you can get chimney protectors, they are basically like a cage that goes over your chimney that lets the smoke out, but doesnt let the birds in.

Kess73 · 05-03-2012 03:52PM

SarahBeep! wrote: »

It sounds like its coming from the middle of the chimney, sounds very flustered and distressed.

Take a look outside when you next hear the bird and look at the chimney. It is not impossible that a bird went in, but it is much more likely that it is one either sitting on your chimney or checking out your chimney as a spot to build a nest.

A bird at or near the top of a chimney can sound much closer than it actually is, and is often mistaken as being a bird half way down.

If what you are hearing is loud fluttering/rustling or semi coarse calls then my money is on it being a corvid ( jackdaw or crow most likely) near the top of your chimney, or could possible be a starling.

Much more likely it is a bird checking out a potential nest site than it is a stuck bird.

If it is a nest seeker, then I would advise you to get the chimney checked from the roof asap before an actual nest is in place, and to get a bird guard put on the chimney after that.

the drifter · 05-03-2012 04:01PM

or get a good cat

Kess73 · 05-03-2012 04:02PM

the drifter wrote: »

KB's are no good...I have em already anyways...

meh...i have some H iron at home ill prob chop up and put handles on :P

When I mentioned kettlebells I was not talking about the 10lbs to 75lbs types that people use at home. You can get much heavier ones designed solely for two handed lifts. You can get ones that weigh 100kg upwards.

If you have to persist with home made alternatives, then don't do something like trying to put handles onto a piece of H iron ffs. Go and see if you can source a metal dairy container.

They look like this

http://s3.amazonaws.com/bonanzleimages/afu/images/9408/7969/HP.HOOD_1920.jpg

The Irish ones that I have seen has more flared handles which allow for better grip and also for a grip surface to be applied. The handles are designed to take heavy weight, and you would be able to alternate how much weight you want it to be through it being a container. It would also be somewhat balanced if you packed it correctly.

Have seen then in Co-op stores and possibly someone might have one they do not need lying in a shed or garage.

SarahBeep! · 05-03-2012 04:32PM

the drifter wrote: »

or get a good cat

Landlord made us get rid of her!!

Thanks Kess, cant see anything but the noise has stopped!

Insect Overlord · 05-03-2012 10:22PM

Limerick Beers this Friday, anyone? Probably involving the Blind Pig at some stage, but open to suggestions.

pappyodaniel · 05-03-2012 10:32PM

Rubberbandits are premiering a new video on Republic of Telly tonight.

Kess73 · 05-03-2012 11:46PM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Limerick Beers this Friday, anyone? Probably involving the Blind Pig at some stage, but open to suggestions.

Are Dirty Diamonds playing the pig this Friday or was that last Friday? I am too lazy to text someone to ask.

The Snipe · 05-03-2012 11:48PM

I may head out for a chat but I wont be drinking, I don't wanna drink for a while after last weekend :P

SnoopyGunner · 06-03-2012 02:17AM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Limerick Beers this Friday, anyone? Probably involving the Blind Pig at some stage, but open to suggestions.

Sounds good

SnoopyGunner · 06-03-2012 02:18AM

XiledSniper wrote: »

I may head out for a chat but I wont be drinking, I don't wanna drink for a while after last weekend :P

You not drinking?! My goodness this 2012 thing must have some truth to it

The Snipe · 06-03-2012 11:04AM

After last weekend! Not a hope!

Red Neck Hughie · 06-03-2012 07:52PM

I can't find a Limerick lost and found thread so..
found today: at Woodhaven Castletroy
Blue Dell wrist band usb memory stick

Poxyshamrock · 07-03-2012 12:12AM

Anyone know why or how there is a dublin bus bus stop on Milford Road (by the Spar) in Castletroy?

And what buses even use those shelters? :P

the drifter · 07-03-2012 12:32AM

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Anyone know why or how there is a dublin bus bus stop on Milford Road (by the Spar) in Castletroy?

And what buses even use those shelters? :P

decentralisation

Voy · 07-03-2012 02:17PM

Maybe there's a bus going to Dublin from there. Probably just ran out of normal bus stops though.

On a fairly different note, I was stopped in traffic lights near the Malton last night and noticed two goats inside this fence across the road staring at me. At first I thought this was strange: Goats? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within this carpark?

But I realised this is Limerick, so maybe this is typical, and that the response from people could be more along the lines of “What?! You didn’t know about the goats?”

I’m willing to take that chance though. Anyone know what the story is here?

source · 07-03-2012 02:19PM

Voy wrote: »

Maybe there's a bus going to Dublin from there. Probably just ran out of normal bus stops though.

On a fairly different note, I was stopped in traffic lights near the Malton last night and noticed two goats inside this fence across the road staring at me. At first I thought this was strange: Goats? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within this carpark?

But I realised this is Limerick, so maybe this is typical, and that the response from people could be more along the lines of “What?! You didn’t know about the goats?”

I’m willing to take that chance though. Anyone know what the story is here?

There's a halting site across the road from the Maldron and they always have all manner of animals roaming around the place.

highlydebased · 07-03-2012 04:06PM

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Anyone know why or how there is a dublin bus bus stop on Milford Road (by the Spar) in Castletroy?

And what buses even use those shelters? :P

Bus Eireann don't, I don't know did they ever. But the Dublin Coach goes up that way I think.

Amazotheamazing · 07-03-2012 05:43PM

Voy wrote: »

Maybe there's a bus going to Dublin from there. Probably just ran out of normal bus stops though.

On a fairly different note, I was stopped in traffic lights near the Malton last night and noticed two goats inside this fence across the road staring at me. At first I thought this was strange: Goats? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within this carpark?

But I realised this is Limerick, so maybe this is typical, and that the response from people could be more along the lines of “What?! You didn’t know about the goats?”

I’m willing to take that chance though. Anyone know what the story is here?

The aurora borealis I'd expect, but goats, that's like expecting the Spanish Inquisition.

Kess73 · 07-03-2012 05:45PM

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition

Meh. Monty Python lines need a picture or youtube vid. Damn you Sherlock, damn you. :mad:

Berty · 07-03-2012 08:03PM

See that they have finally done some work on the Ballysimon interchange and have actually made it two lanes on one side.

Somebody must have read the plans backwards because there are two lanes INBOUND from the flyover to Conlans NOT outbound. Surely they should have done the other side first. :rolleyes:

Insect Overlord · 07-03-2012 09:53PM

Kess73 wrote: »

Meh. Monty Python lines need a picture or youtube vid. Damn you Sherlock, damn you. :mad:

We're still okay to post YouTube videos.

The Snipe · 07-03-2012 10:28PM

Kess, will you be joining the Beers Friday aswell?

Infact, who is going?! :P

the drifter · 07-03-2012 10:30PM

XiledSniper wrote: »

Kess, will you be joining the Beers Friday aswell? Infact, who is going?! :P

negative....

eclectichoney · 07-03-2012 10:36PM

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Anyone know why or how there is a dublin bus bus stop on Milford Road (by the Spar) in Castletroy?

Is is still there?

/Me sets off to Milford road with tent and candles to hold a vigil in praise of all things Dublin-esque!

Kess73 · 07-03-2012 11:15PM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

We're still okay to post YouTube videos.

Thought it had to be ones put up on youtube by the copyright holders?

Kess73 · 07-03-2012 11:22PM

XiledSniper wrote: »

Kess, will you be joining the Beers Friday aswell? Infact, who is going?! :P

Nope, but I will be in the Blind Pig on the 17th. My mate's band is playing that night.

The Snipe · 08-03-2012 12:03AM

Kess73 wrote: »

XiledSniper wrote: »

Kess, will you be joining the Beers Friday aswell? Infact, who is going?! :P

Nope, but I will be in the Blind Pig on the 17th. My mate's band is playing that night.

Does that mean you'll finally make yourself known? :P BTW, won't be around tomorrow, going to be working with our friend Richard, there's a fashion show for Pieta house and I wanna do my bit to help support it.

Kess73 · 08-03-2012 12:08AM

XiledSniper wrote: »

Does that mean you'll finally make yourself known? :P BTW, won't be around tomorrow, going to be working with our friend Richard, there's a fashion show for Pieta house and I wanna do my bit to help support it.

Hmmm bit of a pattern emerging here. Three Thursday in a row you have ran away. I was going to bring the new car with me tomorrow night as I get it in the morning.

I think I will change the name from Portland Avenue to Yellowback Lane.

xsiborg · 08-03-2012 12:17AM

is anyone else on the touch site getting the broken link image smileys and the blank bar where the boards apps are usually advertised?

the blank bar thing started yesterday and the broken smileys started this evening!

A random waffle thread?

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