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31-03-2020 12:17pm

My gf sourced a 3 bed apartment in harolds cross that was on airbnb. Managed to get 1500 per month. Can't help but feel she got have got a better deal considering that property would have been making zero for the foreseeable future. Still it's great news and an absolute bargain by normal standards. Her and her two friends can move out of their elderly parents house whilst they work in hospitals.

Squidgy Black · 31-03-2020 12:22pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

My gf sourced a 3 bed apartment in harolds cross that was on airbnb. Managed to get 1500 per month. Can't help but feel she got have got a better deal considering that property would have been making zero for the foreseeable future. Still it's great news and an absolute bargain by normal standards. Her and her two friends can move out of their elderly parents house whilst they work in hospitals.

That's great news. A lot of airbnbs have gone back on the market as rental properties but even then they're not moving at all because nobody wants to/can view places etc

31-03-2020 12:44pm

Paddy Cosgrove and Ewan MacKenna absolutely torpedo'ing their reputations online the last week. Cretinous stuff from them.

Burkie1203 · 31-03-2020 12:44pm

Former Former wrote: »

If any good comes of Coronavirus, it may be that people may actually learn to discern proper news sources from the sea of shyte and cnuts.

And we should come out of it very grateful to have RTE and BBC.

Happened upon this just now as it was retweeted

He really is vermin

https://twitter.com/higginsdavidw/status/1244953247007346688?s=19

aloooof · 31-03-2020 12:56pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Paddy Cosgrove and Ewan MacKenna absolutely torpedo'ing their reputations online the last week. Cretinous stuff from them.

I don't follow either but, knowing MacKenna's usual schtick, I bet it's utterly predictable what side he's coming down on, and hammering the government? There'll be time enough for recriminations in all of this*. Now, however, is the time for solidarity.

(*and, in my very un-expert opinion, they seem to be doing a brilliant job given the circumstances)

stephen_n · 31-03-2020 1:00pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Paddy Cosgrove and Ewan MacKenna absolutely torpedo'ing their reputations online the last week. Cretinous stuff from them.

Were their reputations not to be exactly as they are now?

31-03-2020 1:58pm

aloooof wrote: »

I don't follow either but, knowing MacKenna's usual schtick, I bet it's utterly predictable what side he's coming down on, and hammering the government? There'll be time enough for recriminations in all of this*. Now, however, is the time for solidarity.

(*and, in my very un-expert opinion, they seem to be doing a brilliant job given the circumstances)

It went something like:
EMcK: "The govt caused this by slashing the health budget!"
Sane person: "The health budget is the highest it has ever been"
EMcK: "eh... the childrens hospital!!!"

Not to mention the total disconnect between slamming the govt for the state of the health service and fictional budget cuts while also slamming them for investing a lot of money in building a world class facility.

sydthebeat · 31-03-2020 2:31pm

why a gob****e living in brazil feels he has the right to talk about tax payments by irish workers shows me how much of a gowl he is.

Zzippy · 31-03-2020 3:07pm

I was discussing Ew*n with a friend who is a sports reporter with one of the national papers and he agreed that he is, indeed, a word that rhymes with limp. Even his colleagues hate him.

Burkie1203 · 31-03-2020 3:40pm

Zzippy wrote: »

I was discussing Ew*n with a friend who is a sports reporter with one of the national papers and he agreed that he is, indeed, a word that rhymes with limp. Even his colleagues hate him.

He is a brilliant writer, just a pity he has to go for the shock and awe all the time

Right now he thinks all teachers should be sacked and put on covid19 payment.

31-03-2020 3:41pm

Burkie1203 wrote: »

He is a brilliant writer, just a pity he has to go for the shock and awe all the time

Right now he thinks all teachers should be sacked and put on covid19 payment.

Ewan 'I'm a socialist and always side with the people' McKenna said this? He is absolutely all over the shop.

Neil3030 · 31-03-2020 4:08pm

Can we go back to the deadly disease, anxiety, death, quarantining and uncertain global future, please?

Talking about Ewan McKenna is really getting me down.

aloooof · 31-03-2020 4:13pm

Burkie1203 wrote: »

He is a brilliant writer, just a pity he has to go for the shock and awe all the time

Right now he thinks all teachers should be sacked and put on covid19 payment.

Is he even that good a writer, tho? I read his McGregor book (got it as a well meaning Christmas present) and it had some good parts in it, but overall I thought it was poorly written and edited, contradictory and had quite a few omissions from it.

One example was when he was making our McGregor was washed up because he hadn't won a fight in the UFC in 3 years at the time. He didn't mention he had only had 1 fight in that period. That's just dishonest and wilfully misleading.

Clegg · 31-03-2020 5:34pm

Listening to podcasts is helping me a lot. Started 'Doughboys' the other day. The cohosts are comedians who go to different fast food chain restaurants and rate them.

Buer · 31-03-2020 7:39pm

Zzippy wrote: »

I was discussing Ew*n with a friend who is a sports reporter with one of the national papers and he agreed that he is, indeed, a word that rhymes with limp. Even his colleagues hate him.

Is anyone else picturing MacKenna walking about in a velvet suit with a lot of jewellery, a cane and a hat with a feather?

swiwi_ · 31-03-2020 7:44pm

Buer wrote: »

Is anyone else picturing MacKenna walking about in a velvet suit with a lot of jewellery, a cane and a hat with a feather?

Put me in the "no, I'm not" category there Buer.

thomond2006 · 31-03-2020 8:31pm

Buer wrote: »

Is anyone else picturing MacKenna walking about in a velvet suit with a lot of jewellery, a cane and a hat with a feather?

Hmmm....what to say to Buer at times like this...

irishbucsfan · 31-03-2020 9:09pm

I was really hoping the isolation might even out whatever bizarre chemistry is flying around that brain

Burkie1203 · 31-03-2020 9:21pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I was really hoping the isolation might even out whatever bizarre chemistry is flying around that brain

He thinks school teachers should take a pay cut

Buer · 31-03-2020 9:48pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Hmmm....what to say to Buer at times like this...

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I was really hoping the isolation might even out whatever bizarre chemistry is flying around that brain

swiwi_ wrote: »

Put me in the "no, I'm not" category there Buer.

Yeah, me neither. Just checking.

pickarooney · 31-03-2020 10:05pm

Buer wrote: »

Is anyone else picturing MacKenna walking about in a velvet suit with a lot of jewellery, a cane and a hat with a feather?

First thing that came to mind.

awec · 31-03-2020 11:04pm

So in news that's not corona-related, the awec family increased in size today, another girl to add to the mix.

Father of daughters, plural now. I think I'll be tapping up mfceiling for advice on coping mechanisms.

connemara man · 31-03-2020 11:07pm

awec wrote: »

So in news that's not corona-related, the awec family increased in size today, another girl to add to the mix.

Father of daughters, plural now. I think I'll be tapping up mfceiling for advice on coping mechanisms.

Congratulations!!!!

Alcohol is good for coping or so I hear

Zzippy · 31-03-2020 11:19pm

awec wrote: »

So in news that's not corona-related, the awec family increased in size today, another girl to add to the mix.

Father of daughters, plural now. I think I'll be tapping up mfceiling for advice on coping mechanisms.

Congrats awec, great news! Did they let you in?

Two girls, no boys. You'll have to go again now

Stheno · 31-03-2020 11:23pm

awec wrote: »

So in news that's not corona-related, the awec family increased in size today, another girl to add to the mix.

Father of daughters, plural now. I think I'll be tapping up mfceiling for advice on coping mechanisms.

Congratulations and welcome to your new addition:)

awec · 31-03-2020 11:23pm

Zzippy wrote: »

Congrats awec, great news! Did they let you in?

Two girls, no boys. You'll have to go again now

Yea I was allowed in.

And not a fcuking chance.

Clegg · 31-03-2020 11:29pm

Delighted for for, Awec. That's fantastic news.

Squidgy Black · 31-03-2020 11:34pm

Congrats awec, hope ma and baby are well.

Also, the thought of you being stuck in the house with a newborn and another young kid has made the prospect of my own quarantine so much more easier.

awec · 31-03-2020 11:38pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Congrats awec, hope ma and baby are well.

Also, the thought of you being stuck in the house with a newborn and another young kid has made the prospect of my own quarantine so much more easier.

In fairness, my 2 year old has started sleeping in til 9:30/10 in the morning and naps from 12-2:30 every day, then going to bed at 7 on the dot, so I can't even begin to complain about her.

Neil3030 · 31-03-2020 11:57pm

awec wrote: »

In fairness, my 2 year old has started sleeping in til 9:30/10 in the morning and naps from 12-2:30 every day, then going to bed at 7 on the dot, so I can't even begin to complain about her.

Oh as soon as she sniffs the competition that'll all change :pac:

Congratulations!

mfceiling · 01-04-2020 12:03am

Congrats awec.

The second one is way easier so all is good.

*third is a fecker though*

Guy:Incognito · 01-04-2020 12:25am

Has there been any word from a certain Aussie gimp from his pulpit about the likely cause of the virus? Any chance he's taking it as a sign god thinks hes an arse and is sending it to stop him playing till he cops on?

Or is God sending more cryptic messages that men are not allowed to like other men?

Dave_The_Sheep · 01-04-2020 12:43am

Well that's some good news in this ocean of ****. Congrats Awec.

Neil3030 · 01-04-2020 2:58am

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Has there been any word from a certain Aussie gimp from his pulpit about the likely cause of the virus? Any chance he's taking it as a sign god thinks hes an arse and is sending it to stop him playing till he cops on?

Or is God sending more cryptic messages that men are not allowed to like other men?

Had to read right until the end before I realised you weren't talking about Eddie Jones!

swiwi_ · 01-04-2020 5:42am

awec wrote: »

And not a fcuking chance.

Famous last words my friend. Unless you’re planning strict abstinence?

(we went from 2 to 3 girls and the 3rd was a “surprise”)

NB: we have a male dog and of the guinea pigs is a male, so I have some support...

Oh and congrats!

sydthebeat · 01-04-2020 8:32am

Congratulations awec!!

Did you name her Corona???

Rigor Mortis · 01-04-2020 8:55am

Congratulations.
This whole situation has really shown me the benefit of having siblings. I'd say our little guys would be lost without each other.

jacothelad · 01-04-2020 9:12am

awec wrote: »

So in news that's not corona-related, the awec family increased in size today, another girl to add to the mix.

Father of daughters, plural now. I think I'll be tapping up mfceiling for advice on coping mechanisms.

Get a nanny....but one that doesn't distract you....if you get my drift.:D

Squidgy Black · 01-04-2020 9:39am

sydthebeat wrote: »

Congratulations awec!!

Did you name her Corona???

Or Quaran-tina

vienne86 · 01-04-2020 9:40am

Lovely to get some positive news at last. Congratulations Awec!

Buer · 01-04-2020 9:51am

Congrats! Well done, awec. Was it stressful? I'm sure you're exhausted now. Put the feet up and relax. You've earned a rest.

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

This whole situation has really shown me the benefit of having siblings. I'd say our little guys would be lost without each other.

Yup, pretty much. We get a few hours a day when we don't have to entertain them at all. Try to cram as much work into that period as possible.

I'm actually quite enjoying being at home with the kids and seeing much more of them. It's tiring but gotta look at the positives as much as possible.

Burkie1203 · 01-04-2020 9:52am

vienne86 wrote: »

Lovely to get some positive news at last. Congratulations Awec!

Congrats Awec

In other news
Lads, lassies, what is the deal with Jim Corr and when did he go loopy

awec · 01-04-2020 9:56am

Buer wrote: »

Congrats! Well done, awec. Was it stressful? I'm sure you're exhausted now. Put the feet up and relax. You've earned a rest.

Yup, pretty much. We get a few hours a day when we don't have to entertain them at all. Try to cram as much work into that period as possible.

I'm actually quite enjoying being at home with the kids and seeing much more of them. It's tiring but gotta look at the positives as much as possible.

It was boring. Very boring. Had to wait sitting in the car outside holles st from 8am-4:30pm.

Squidgy Black · 01-04-2020 9:57am

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Congrats Awec

In other news
Lads, lassies, what is the deal with Jim Corr and when did he go loopy

He's an anti-vax, vegetarian, pro-lifer.

Sounds like spending all of those years playing music for middle aged cat women who spend too much time on social media has finally caught up with him.

Synode · 01-04-2020 9:59am

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Congrats Awec

In other news
Lads, lassies, what is the deal with Jim Corr and when did he go loopy

Many years ago. He's a complete nut

Former Former · 01-04-2020 10:01am

awec wrote: »

It was boring. Very boring. Had to wait sitting in the car outside holles st from 8am-4:30pm.

With three kids bouncing on the bed while I "work" from home, that actually sounds awesome.

Congrats on the new arrival and delighted you got to be there for it.

stephen_n · 01-04-2020 10:03am

awec wrote: »

So in news that's not corona-related, the awec family increased in size today, another girl to add to the mix.

Father of daughters, plural now. I think I'll be tapping up mfceiling for advice on coping mechanisms.

Congratulations to you and the missus, glad it all went well. 3-1 I’d start encouraging your daughters to like rugby sharpish.

kuang1 · 01-04-2020 10:40am

Great news awec!

I thought I was celebrating something last night alright. Now I know!

Cheers!

Buer · 01-04-2020 11:10am

awec wrote: »

It was boring. Very boring. Had to wait sitting in the car outside holles st from 8am-4:30pm.

That actually doesn't sound that bad. Have a nap, listen to podcasts and ask Deliveroo to bring you food.

I got the softest labour ever. My wife had emergency surgery and was hospitalised for a week but I wasn't nearly as dramatic or attention seeking.

01-04-2020 11:19am

Congrats awec, at least you have the parental leave sorted!

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