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gnfnrhead · 06-06-2012 06:14PM

He ran over an old lady :pac:

Charlie Haughy · 06-06-2012 07:23PM

Charisteas wrote: »

Alan Hansen predicts Germany, Holland, and Portugal to all reach the semi-finals of Euro 2012.

http://news.uk.msn.com//blog/trending-blogpost.aspx?post=7356c151-d621-4f42-b374-e8526c710346

The host on ESPN soccer segment asked their soccer "expert" how Ronaldo and Messi will both fare at the euros this month...

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Lord TSC · 06-06-2012 07:28PM

CMpunked wrote: »

What was the red mark for?

When I was reversing round a corner, a car started driving towards me and wanted to turn down the road; like an idiot, I just kept going with the move :mad:

I actually thought I was going to do worse than I ended up doing, and a lot of the marks I got were really stupid ones as well. Breaking a speed limit or stalling the car.

Dancor · 06-06-2012 07:30PM

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

CMpunked wrote: »

What was the red mark for?

When I was reversing round a corner, a car started driving towards me and wanted to turn down the road; like an idiot, I just kept going with the move :mad:

I actually thought I was going to do worse than I ended up doing, and a lot of the marks I got were really stupid ones as well. Breaking a speed limit or stalling the car.

Reversing around a corner is the stupidest test subject. It's illegal to perform!!

They should test people on parallel parking.

deisedude · 06-06-2012 09:43PM

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

When I was reversing round a corner, a car started driving towards me and wanted to turn down the road; like an idiot, I just kept going with the move :mad:

I actually thought I was going to do worse than I ended up doing, and a lot of the marks I got were really stupid ones as well. Breaking a speed limit or stalling the car.

Don't worry man. I just passed my test a few months ago at the third attempt and if I can pass it anyone can. A lot of it is to do with nerves, just keep practising and it will come to you

cena · 06-06-2012 09:47PM

pass car test first go. Took the brother four goes to pass

CMpunked · 07-06-2012 12:27AM

Done it in 2. Dundalk is (assuming thats where you're doing it) an unholy whore of a town to do a driving test in as the majority of it is either cramped start-stop roads or the bypass.
But it is a good place to be able to take each section bit by bit as there are only about 4 routes and two of them are pretty much the same only in reverse.

Penn · 07-06-2012 08:12AM

I did a practice test an hour before my real test (after having gotten lessons earlier that week). She said I would have failed if that was the real test. An hour later, I passed the full test and only got one green mark (forgot one of the hand signals).

I think doing bad in the mock test can actually help for the real one, because it makes you pay even more attention and get more focused. So don't stress it too much.

Did mine in Dundalk too, which I didn't find too bad. Getting a few lessons beforehand definitely helps though, as you get to know the routes better and have an idea of what way you'll be turning next

Lord TSC · 07-06-2012 08:33AM

I like Dundalk. There's a lack of hill starts.

As a teacher myself, I know the benefits of a mock test and also the marker's attitude towards correcting them. I'm far more confident after failing yesterday than I was the day before.

CMpunked · 07-06-2012 12:07PM

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

I like Dundalk. There's a lack of hill starts.

As a teacher myself, I know the benefits of a mock test and also the marker's attitude towards correcting them. I'm far more confident after failing yesterday than I was the day before.

Ha. Reverse psychology win.

JP Liz V1 · 07-06-2012 12:55PM

Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained trailer out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC8VJ9aeB_g

Charisteas · 07-06-2012 01:34PM

Looks epic, that's my Christmas Day sorted so.

Captain Morgan Freeman · 07-06-2012 04:57PM

I think the reason the majority of people fail is because of the pressure really. Ive seen lots of people who were good drivers while under the provisional license fail their full test once or twice.

Dr. Jonathan Crane · 07-06-2012 05:11PM

Just found out this board existed.

Spent the last week watching old ECW ppvs. So much better than anything WWE has shoveled out in the last ten years bar Summer of Punk. Set my sights on picking up a replica of the classic ECW world title when I can get a buyer for my Undisputed.

Anyone else here collect replica belts?

CMpunked · 07-06-2012 05:22PM

Dr. Jonathan Crane wrote: »

Just found out this board existed.

Spent the last week watching old ECW ppvs. So much better than anything WWE has shoveled out in the last ten years bar Summer of Punk. Set my sights on picking up a replica of the classic ECW world title when I can get a buyer for my Undisputed.

That belt is bad ass. But i was always partial to the one wwe remade back a few years ago.

Hey Jaykhunter, cheers for the recommendation on Archer. Watched two episodes last night. I love that kind of humour and its very like bobs burgers.
Might be because the guy who does archer does bob in the exact same way. He seems like such a lazy voice artist but it works, so i dont care.

Cherry_Cola · 07-06-2012 05:51PM

Dr. Jonathan Crane wrote: »

Just found out this board existed.

Spent the last week watching old ECW ppvs. So much better than anything WWE has shoveled out in the last ten years bar Summer of Punk. Set my sights on picking up a replica of the classic ECW world title when I can get a buyer for my Undisputed.

Anyone else here collect replica belts?

I have the ECW heavyweight belt alright, got it signed by Raven, Balls Mahoney and Sabu. Must try and get RVD and Rhino on it aswell at some point.

WWE just put out a new ECW dvd too called ECW Unreleased Vol. 1. Just watched the Mike Awesome/Tanaka match from it there, amazing stuff.

GTR63 · 07-06-2012 06:55PM

CMpunked wrote: »

Might be because the guy who does archer does bob in the exact same way. He seems like such a lazy voice artist but it works, so i dont care.

Loved him as Coach Mr.Guirk in Home Movies. Filling out my fantasy football team for the euros pretty hard to pick some tbh.

Dr. Jonathan Crane · 07-06-2012 07:19PM

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

I have the ECW heavyweight belt alright, got it signed by Raven, Balls Mahoney and Sabu. Must try and get RVD and Rhino on it aswell at some point.

WWE just put out a new ECW dvd too called ECW Unreleased Vol. 1. Just watched the Mike Awesome/Tanaka match from it there, amazing stuff.

Damn, ever consider selling it? Raven's signature alone would make it a must have for me! I saw some of the Unreleased DVD, Tanaka and Awesome is an amazing match. Always liked Awesome, so bummed when he passed.

CMpunked · 07-06-2012 07:37PM

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

I have the ECW heavyweight belt alright, got it signed by Raven, Balls Mahoney and Sabu. Must try and get RVD and Rhino on it aswell at some point.

WWE just put out a new ECW dvd too called ECW Unreleased Vol. 1. Just watched the Mike Awesome/Tanaka match from it there, amazing stuff.

I'm jealous!

I have a one night stand 2005 jersey signed by balls mahoney, sabu, raven, rvd, mick foley, jericho and someone else who slips my mind right now. I'd love to get Sandman or Paul E to sign it at some point.

gnfnrhead · 07-06-2012 07:44PM

I didn't like Skyler (what kind of name is that anyway??) in seasons one or two of Breaking Bad, but she is a complete cnut so far in season three!

Dancor · 07-06-2012 08:01PM

gnfnrhead wrote: »

I didn't like Skyler (what kind of name is that anyway??) in seasons one or two of Breaking Bad, but she is a complete cnut so far in season three!

Her and her sister are fierce annoying, but both would still get it.

Hank is the man!!

Cherry_Cola · 07-06-2012 08:05PM

Dr. Jonathan Crane wrote: »

Damn, ever consider selling it? Raven's signature alone would make it a must have for me! I saw some of the Unreleased DVD, Tanaka and Awesome is an amazing match. Always liked Awesome, so bummed when he passed.

Nah, I know if I ever sold it I'd instantly regret it. People are always commenting on it when they see it, it's a good way of unearthing people you never knew were wrestling fans

Lord TSC · 07-06-2012 08:42PM

Ok, going to start one of these tonight. Which one though?

Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Mad Men
The Office US
Dexter

gnfnrhead · 07-06-2012 08:46PM

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Ok, going to start one of these tonight. Which one though?

Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Mad Men
The Office US
Dexter

Do you have to get up early in the morning? If so, I'd stay away from Breaking Bad and Dexter. Short seasons mean you'll think you can watch it all before going to bed. If not, coin toss :cool:

Captain Morgan Freeman · 07-06-2012 09:03PM

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Ok, going to start one of these tonight. Which one though?

Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Mad Men
The Office US
Dexter

Dexter, the first season is the best in my view.

CMpunked · 07-06-2012 09:53PM

All of them.

waltersobchak · 07-06-2012 10:08PM

Captain Morgan Freeman wrote: »

Dexter, the first season is the best in my view.

Personally I have to say seasons 2 and 4 of Dexter are probably my 2 favourite seasons of any TV show ever.. John Lithgow is absolutely incredible in season 4...

grames_bond · 07-06-2012 10:11PM

waltersobchak wrote: »

Personally I have to say seasons 2 and 4 of Dexter are probably my 2 favourite seasons of any TV show ever.. John Lithgow is absolutely incredible in season 4...

The man speaks the truth!!

[disclaimer: I am an unapologetic dexter fanboy - have enjoyed every season and ever book so my judgement may be a little biased!]

Charlie Haughy · 07-06-2012 10:15PM

watched all 4 parts of the Green is the Colour documentary last night, super doc. Hope it comes out on DVD sometime. Found out lots of info that I didnt know already, and lots of candid interesting interviews also.

Highly recommend anyone whose interested in irish sport to watch all 4 parts before the euros start in the morning.

Rjd2 · 07-06-2012 10:19PM

waltersobchak wrote: »

Personally I have to say seasons 2 and 4 of Dexter are probably my 2 favourite seasons of any TV show ever.. John Lithgow is absolutely incredible in season 4...

I'd agree Season 2 and 4 are my fav Dexter series. 3 is a bit muck sadly.
awesome scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0V2BCbkwNU

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