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Stheno · 08-05-2020 1:52pm

mfceiling wrote: »

Something musical like drums or a tambourine. This will negate Buer's suggestion of condoms for the parents.

My brother has a 3 year old boy and he recently sent me a video where the young lad found a referee's whistle in the house. He seems to be having great fun blowing it at full whack for 6 to 7 hours a day.

You are all pure evil :pac:

Yeah_Right · 08-05-2020 3:37pm

mfceiling wrote: »

Something musical like drums or a tambourine. This will negate Buer's suggestion of condoms for the parents.

My brother has a 3 year old boy and he recently sent me a video where the young lad found a referee's whistle in the house. He seems to be having great fun blowing it at full whack for 6 to 7 hours a day.

A vuvuzela!! Thats what every child needs.

Wait... Stheno, your friend doesn't live near me do they???

Stheno · 08-05-2020 3:45pm

Yeah_Right wrote: »

A vuvuzela!! Thats what every child needs.

Wait... Stheno, your friend doesn't live near me do they???

They live in the Southside.......

molloyjh · 08-05-2020 4:09pm

My little one is 2 and the sort of stuff she loves at the moment is her teddies, play-doh & books for the most part. Maybe try googling Orchard Toys. You can get them in a few places. They have a few games that are educational & fun. We have a couple of them where they have to match baby animals to their parents and that sort of thing. Ours enjoys them anyway. They're cheap & will tell you what ages they are appropriate for.

Stheno · 08-05-2020 4:14pm

molloyjh wrote: »

My little one is 2 and the sort of stuff she loves at the moment is her teddies, play-doh & books for the most part. Maybe try googling Orchard Toys. You can get them in a few places. They have a few games that are educational & fun. We have a couple of them where they have to match baby animals to their parents and that sort of thing. Ours enjoys them anyway. They're cheap & will tell you what ages they are appropriate for.

I got play doh

and a ball

that's a good tip about Orchard toys for the future, thanks

There must be a mad run on Smyths online half their stuff is out of stock

awec · 08-05-2020 6:06pm

Duplo is good; it’s the toddler version of lego.

sydthebeat · 08-05-2020 7:00pm

awec wrote: »

Duplo is good; it’s the toddler version of lego.

Tupelo is good too

Should have been there tonight

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oSl4KX7zBTQ

08-05-2020 7:06pm

Stheno wrote: »

I got play doh and a ball that's a good tip about Orchard toys for the future, thanks

There must be a mad run on Smyths online half their stuff is out of stock

a busy board could be an option too.

Stheno · 08-05-2020 7:23pm

Ashlyn Delightful Voter wrote: »

a busy board could be an option too.

They look cool

Clegg · 08-05-2020 8:48pm

Just learned that my grandmother is booked for a Covid swab. She's 86 years old and a diabetic so that's not good. Still lives in her family home with my grandad and I know she hasn't been out in weeks. So that balances things out a bit. GP thinks it's a chest infection but isn't taking any chances. Very hopeful that it is just a run of the mill illness.

Stheno · 08-05-2020 9:00pm

Clegg wrote: »

Just learned that my grandmother is booked for a Covid swab. She's 86 years old and a diabetic so that's not good. Still lives in her family home with my grandad and I know she hasn't been out in weeks. So that balances thi GS out a bit. GP thinks it's a chest infection but isn't taking any chances. Very hopeful that it is just a run of the mill illness.

Fingers crossed for your gran Clegg

sydthebeat · 08-05-2020 9:03pm

Clegg wrote: »

Just learned that my grandmother is booked for a Covid swab. She's 86 years old and a diabetic so that's not good. Still lives in her family home with my grandad and I know she hasn't been out in weeks. So that balances thi GS out a bit. GP thinks it's a chest infection but isn't taking any chances. Very hopeful that it is just a run of the mill illness.

Just to say that the doctors have really turned up the testing numbers recently. Both my wife and my niece (3yo) had to call the doctors the week before last with sinus/chest issues. No cough, no fever etc.

However as my wife has diabetes and my nieces mom is asmathyic the doctors insisted they get tested. Both came back negative.

So I'm hoping that as you nan is in a high risk group the doctor is just being extra cautious and she gets the all clear. If she's been cocooning, then it's unlikely she has anything worse than a chest infection

pickarooney · 08-05-2020 9:13pm

Buer wrote: »

I'd still have been f*cked. I mitched and lazed about for about 80% of my leaving cert cycle.

Buer... Buer... Buer? Anyone? Anyone?

Clegg · 08-05-2020 9:41pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

Just to say that the doctors have really turned up the testing numbers recently. Both my wife and my niece (3yo) had to call the doctors the week before last with sinus/chest issues. No cough, no fever etc.

However as my wife has diabetes and my nieces mom is asmathyic the doctors insisted they get tested. Both came back negative.

So I'm hoping that as you nan is in a high risk group the doctor is just being extra cautious and she gets the all clear. If she's been cocooning, then it's unlikely she has anything worse than a chest infection

She's been suffering from shortness of breath for a few days but seems to be ok at the minute. We're hopeful anyway. Fingers crossed.

Stheno · 08-05-2020 10:07pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

We got PVC decking in there a couple of weeks ago, aul lad seems to be over the moon with it. Very little maintenance and has a wood style finish but without the maintenance.

We built out last decking ourselves and it was an absolute nightmare, one miscalculation or off cut can make an absolute hames of it all.

Is your dads decking called composite decking?

Clegg · 08-05-2020 10:11pm

On a slightly lighter note; this gave me a good chuckle. Wonder if this was the inspiration for Ross O'Carroll Kelly's dad?

https://twitter.com/AkaPaulHoward/status/1258854314677874689?s=19

Panda Killa · 08-05-2020 10:54pm

That's brilliant I must say

Squidgy Black · 08-05-2020 11:12pm

Stheno wrote: »

Is your dads decking called composite decking?

Yep I think he got it from Brooks just before the shut down. You still need to build a wooden frame for it to sit on, but it all clips together with mounting clips drilled into the frame.

Stheno · 08-05-2020 11:33pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Yep I think he got it from Brooks just before the shut down. You still need to build a wooden frame for it to sit on, but it all clips together with mounting clips drilled into the frame.

Got a quote to have one supplied and fitted today, will look into it a bit more, I like the low maintenance side of it

Thanks!

Synode · 08-05-2020 11:46pm

Wood just doesn't last outdoors in Ireland. Composite all the way

Neil3030 · 09-05-2020 5:01am

What would people recommend for a usb-c external hard drive? For use with Mac OS.

I'll only be using it as a backup drive for data, so reliability and storage capacity preferred over speed.

Ideally one I don't also need to plug into an electrical outlet.

prawnsambo · 09-05-2020 10:12am

This is a quite delicious way of using Trump's ego against him. Bravo to the Lincoln Project.

This is the ad they ran.

Squidgy Black · 09-05-2020 10:26am

Neil3030 wrote: »

What would people recommend for a usb-c external hard drive? For use with Mac OS.

I'll only be using it as a backup drive for data, so reliability and storage capacity preferred over speed.

Ideally one I don't also need to plug into an electrical outlet.

The G Technology G Drives off Amazon get pretty great ratings. Or the LaCie rugged ones are pretty much a staple in a lot of industries.

connemara man · 09-05-2020 10:49am

Squidgy Black wrote: »

The G Technology G Drives off Amazon get pretty great ratings. Or the LaCie rugged ones are pretty much a staple in a lot of industries.

I can vouch for both brands

09-05-2020 11:05am

Neil3030 wrote: »

What would people recommend for a usb-c external hard drive? For use with Mac OS.

I'll only be using it as a backup drive for data, so reliability and storage capacity preferred over speed.

Ideally one I don't also need to plug into an electrical outlet.

What exactly are you backing up? I think cloud services are the way to go these days. You don't have to worry about failures or redundancy

Panda Killa · 09-05-2020 11:53am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What exactly are you backing up? I think cloud services are the way to go these days. You don't have to worry about failures or redundancy

Just be careful with your nudes... we're due another "fappening"

09-05-2020 11:58am

It really is a very different place.

https://streamable.com/6vg1qc

09-05-2020 12:49pm

Deleted User wrote: »

It really is a very different place.

https://streamable.com/6vg1qc

Context?

09-05-2020 12:56pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Context?

Celebrating the end of WW2 by congregating on the streets during a pandemic.

CatFromHue · 09-05-2020 1:28pm

This is just lovely

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kUPMLfeqHI

Neil3030 · 09-05-2020 3:29pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What exactly are you backing up? I think cloud services are the way to go these days. You don't have to worry about failures or redundancy

Through work i can access OneDrive and Box. I've been using FileZilla and CyberDuck to FTP into Box (unlimited storage!). I have my HD mostly backed up there, it's just a bit of a slog uploading/downloading on our ****ty wifi. Also notice that all files some directories don't all upload in one go, like the FTP program skips files and I have to upload the directory a few times to get them all up there. Found CyberDuck to be a lot more reliable in this regard, actually.

So the plan is to use Box more for regular backup. it's just for peace of mind really, that I also want to stick everything on an external, and update it every once in a while.

thomond2006 · 09-05-2020 5:35pm

I wonder how many people bemoaning the Bewleys Grafton St. closure ever stepped foot in there. The job losses are terrible but it seems they were struggling pre-Covid anyway. I never went there since the renovation but anyone I've spoken to wasn't that impressed with it.

If people don't want businesses to shut then go support them anyway you can right now.

Stheno · 09-05-2020 5:46pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

I wonder how many people bemoaning the Bewleys Grafton St. closure ever stepped foot in there. The job losses are terrible but it seems they were struggling pre-Covid anyway. I never went there since the renovation but anyone I've spoken to wasn't that impressed with it.

If people don't want businesses to shut then go support them anyway you can right now.

We went once, thought it was over priced and the service was poor

Before they closed the first time we went there at least once a month

Former Former · 09-05-2020 5:51pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

If people don't want businesses to shut then go support them anyway you can right now.

This is what I've been trying to do since lockdown started. Bought a fair bit of stuff I don't really need in the hope that it will help the seller will make it through.

thomond2006 · 09-05-2020 5:54pm

Former Former wrote: »

This is what I've been trying to do since lockdown started. Bought a fair bit of stuff I don't really need in the hope that it will help the seller will make it through.

My April spend was significantly less than my March spend so I'm trying to put some of those savings into local/independent shops. Even if it's just a sandwich or a coffee.

Dave_The_Sheep · 09-05-2020 6:21pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

My April spend was significantly less than my March spend so I'm trying to put some of those savings into local/independent shops. Even if it's just a sandwich or a coffee.

I'm in the same boat, struggling to actually spend money these days. Nice problem to have.

Any one got any recommendations for independant or Irish owned online shops that could be frequented? I did find this thread on the Irish subreddit.

Stheno · 09-05-2020 6:29pm

Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »

I'm in the same boat, struggling to actually spend money these days. Nice problem to have.

Any one got any recommendations for independant or Irish owned online shops that could be frequented?

What kinda stuff?

I've been doing the same, bought clothes from my local boutique who went online, same with my local opticians who.are operating via phone/Facebook, then I've tried a few Irish wine sellers too

Found a deadly online shoeshop called Vaughans in Mayo and an Irish seller of bulk aromatherapy oils in Wicklow - the service from both was superb as well and in the case of the aromatherapy oils I saved a fortune buying in bulk rather than pissy little bottles from Holland and Barrett , also found a furniture shop called love furniture.ie where I ordered a desk for the oh

When all this is over I'll still shop there tbh

Squidgy Black · 09-05-2020 6:39pm

I bought a new espresso machine from 3fe and I reckon I've gone through easily 3 or 4kg of coffee all ordered from Irish roasters since this all started.

Former Former · 09-05-2020 6:41pm

Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »

I'm in the same boat, struggling to actually spend money these days. Nice problem to have.

Any one got any recommendations for independant or Irish owned online shops that could be frequented? I did find this thread on the Irish subreddit.

Tower Records is one I've been frequenting.

Shout out to 123ink.ie. Ordered printer cartridges yesterday lunchtime, they arrived in the post this morning.

Otherwise just trying to buy stuff in local independent shops rather than supermarkets.

Stheno · 09-05-2020 6:42pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

I bought a new espresso machine from 3fe and I reckon I've gone through easily 3 or 4kg of coffee all ordered from Irish roasters since this all started.

Moyee coffee https://moyeecoffee.ie are doing buy one gift one, I got a kilo and sent one to a friend

Forgot them

Stheno · 09-05-2020 6:45pm

Former Former wrote: »

Tower Records is one I've been frequenting.

Shout out to 123ink.ie. Ordered printer cartridges yesterday lunchtime, they arrived in the post this morning.

Otherwise just trying to buy stuff in local independent shops rather than supermarkets.

I used drive 14km to a butcher in the next town over as despite having ten supermarkets between all the chains, there is not a single proper butcher where I live

Stocked up about six weeks ago but havent been since for fear of the cops stopping me and telling me to go home

CatFromHue · 09-05-2020 6:58pm

If you're going out to buy food you're allowed travel further than the 2 or 5km.

Stheno · 09-05-2020 7:04pm

CatFromHue wrote: »

If you're going out to buy food you're allowed travel further than the 2 or 5km.

I know but the cops here can be a bit bolshy. I've been stopped a few times, got stopped on the way to and from Supervalu at 9pm one night and was asked if I was local and what was my address and that was 2km from my house

I'll just wait tbh they are in no danger of closing

Neil3030 · 09-05-2020 7:15pm

Also folks, see if your area has a milkman that coordinates with nearby farms. Not just milk, you can usually get a range of dairy items, eggs, even fruit and veg. Just leave a cooler on your doorstep. Great for cutting down on trips to the supermarket.

jacothelad · 09-05-2020 7:29pm

Former Former wrote: »

This is what I've been trying to do since lockdown started. Bought a fair bit of stuff I don't really need in the hope that it will help the seller will make it through.

Can I interest you in a very nice used bridge.....very reasonably priced?;)

Clegg · 09-05-2020 7:53pm

Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »

I'm in the same boat, struggling to actually spend money these days. Nice problem to have.

Any one got any recommendations for independant or Irish owned online shops that could be frequented? I did find this thread on the Irish subreddit.

I like the clothes Due South produce. All made from organic/recyclable material and the designs are all famous Irish landmarks. Check it out.

https://www.duesouth.ie/

sydthebeat · 09-05-2020 8:12pm

I see they are running out of buckfast up the North....

Explains a lot

mfceiling · 09-05-2020 8:44pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

My April spend was significantly less than my March spend so I'm trying to put some of those savings into local/independent shops. Even if it's just a sandwich or a coffee.

Same. Hitting up local coffee shop every day. Found a new off licence that never really did craft beers but have turned it around the last month.
Started a touch of a bromance with the lad in there.
Another local restaurant have started takeaway coffees (3fe too!!)...went in today and had a great chat with the co-owner.
Hopefully all these businesses get the support they need.

The Lost Sheep · 09-05-2020 8:54pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

I see they are running out of buckfast up the North....

Explains a lot

saw that. Used drink some amount of it when in uni in galway. 2 bottles for 20quid was great.

Clegg · 09-05-2020 9:18pm

mfceiling wrote: »

Same. Hitting up local coffee shop every day. Found a new off licence that never really did craft beers but have turned it around the last month.
Started a touch of a bromance with the lad in there.
Another local restaurant have started takeaway coffees (3fe too!!)...went in today and had a great chat with the co-owner.
Hopefully all these businesses get the support they need.

We're putting in a weekly lunch and coffee order from our local coffee shop.

Also buying beans from Vice Coffee. My work local. Good to support these places in any way you can. They reopened for takeaway service last Friday. So some places in the the city centre are coming back anyway.

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