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GTR63 wrote: »

Bingo!
Ajax, Liverpool and Barca on his cv. Hope he isn't a free agent now Milan may sign him the cheapskates.

Cool. Didn't think he played into this decade. He was great to watch in his heyday. I used to enjoy keeping an eye on his performances in Holland when I was younger. Also Mario Jardel in Portugal who couldn't seem to stop scoring over there. :cool:

jaykhunter wrote: »

Any craic lads? Been away to Germany for the last couple of days. Wasn't long enough, had a great time. Nice little detox from wrestling as well lol.

Cool man how did you get on in Berlin? What sights did you visit and like/dislike?

Charisteas wrote: »

Cool man how did you get on in Berlin? What sights did you visit and like/dislike?

Thanks mate. Loved it! It wasn't long enough, i think i needed at least another 2 weeks there lol. Great weather, everything's cheaper. Worst part was getting lost as i was using the U/S-bahn map and got on the tram, ended up in the backarse of nowhere but after that, got a good handle on it lol.

A lot of the stores were closed on Sunday so that sucked a bit. Now for the good stuff! You know those Xmas markets at the IFSC? They had one at Alexanderplatz, was cool. Bubble tea rocks, as does €3 for a pint. TV tower was alright (as u mentioned lol), wursts start at vendors with some odd contraption on their body for €1.35!

Was able to catch the footie which was great. Saw lots of sights, Fassbender's choc store was v fancy. Currywurst museum was great. Zoo/Aquarium was also cool. Got a tour of the Olympia Stadium, took a slash where champions league winners did lol. Film & TV museum was cool too. Overall i really enjoyed it but i just didn't have enough time for all the places i wanted to go. Would recommend to anyone thinking about it

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Do hospitals typically have free wifi? I'm going in today and staying overnight so I need SOMETHING to keep me occupied!

What one you going to?

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Beaumont (however the hell you spell it :pac:)

Up until this morning i was spelling it beamount! Realised the mistake when i was trying to find a bus route into town for later.
There are 2 unsecured connections here, although one of them isnt connectable and the other you need a username and password before you can access it.
Whether they will give you one, i have no idea. You might be better off getting one of them dongles for the night if you know anyone who can give you a loan?

CMpunked wrote: »

Up until this morning i was spelling it beamount! Realised the mistake when i was trying to find a bus route into town for later.
There are 2 unsecured connections here, although one of them isnt connectable and the other you need a username and password before you can access it.
Whether they will give you one, i have no idea. You might be better off getting one of them dongles for the night if you know anyone who can give you a loan?

I managed the one night. They were showing the Ireland match so that took me to about 10pm, after that I played a super annoying football game on my iPad. Tried going asleep about half eleven, it was about three o clock when people eventually shut the fcuk up. Up again at half six, surgery done, left at four. The end was a struggle as the poxy horse racing was on the TV and I had nothing else to do.

Everything is so loud now

Might sound a bit odd but the best craic is usually had in the hematology day ward and the HDU (The long stay cancer ward).
The day ward all have lazboy recliners and everyone knows each other is there for a somewhat serious reason so everyone chats and has the craic. There is definitely an air of humility amongst everyone.
And the HDU has some people who are there for a loooong time. Last time i was in there was a guy who we were chatting to that hadnt left in about 8 weeks so he was spending the time getting to know his neighbours in the ward as they are more like roomates than anything.

Staff are awesome too.

But y'all take my ward for it and hope none of you ever find out first hand.

GTR63 wrote: »

Maybe try gargling salt and water gnfnrhead, makes your throat red raw but its better than nothing.
Ah the goal-line technology debate.

Did that before and it did nothing Drinking a lot of water seems to be helping. It's not sore all the time, just when I swallow.

CMpunked wrote: »

I thought goal line tech was meant to be used as a trial in the euros?

Was it an ear related surgery you were in for, gnfnr?

t'was. A build up of fluid which meant my hearing went to crap. I had gotten used to it, now everything is REALLY loud :pac: Had to cover my ears when I flushed the toilet!

Even getting the ears syringed is incredible. Felt like I had developed Spidey Senses.