CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Thorn Wilde]

13 minutes ago, Page Scrawler said:

 

Hey, Thorn.   

Hi, Page!  Hope you’re having a good day.  

[Marty]

54 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

Fingers and toes crossed for you

 

I'm actually living in the Republic of Ireland, which is NOT leaving the EU, as is the UK (United Kingdom of Britain & Northern Ireland). The main possible problem with Brexit would be that, if it's not done in an orderly fashion, it could lead to the re-imposition of Border Checks between the Republic and the North - and it may make it difficult for the Republic's trade with other EU states, since most movement of good and services between the two currently take place through Britain.

 

The "Backstop" - which some of you may have heard mentioned in the news - is part of the withdrawal agreement negotiated between the UK and the EU. It specifically deals with the Irish border issue. Unfortunately some Westminster MP's want the backstop scrapped.

 

I'm optimistic things will work out. But I can't help wondering about those MP's that are calling for scrapping the backstop, and whether they have any grasp of the history of the relationships between Britain and Ireland, and the two traditions in the north of Ireland. Someone once said something along the lines of "those who aren't willing to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." I just hope that the clowns in Westminster aren't about to bring about a repeat of the three decades of The Troubles we saw in northern Ireland at the end of the last century.

 

[/end mini rant]  

[Albert1434]

7 minutes ago, Thorn Wilde said:

That looks awesome! Take it! Assuming it looks good when you see it in real life as well, of course. 

 

Did we not already establish that we are all mad here?

I would have to disagree 

[Marty]

10 minutes ago, Thorn Wilde said:

Did we not already establish that we are all mad here?

 

 

Here's a mug that I purchased and left in the office kitchen the day I retired from work.  

 

[Marty]

Was someone talking about a cup of tea...?   

 

 

[Thorn Wilde]

5 minutes ago, Marty said:

Was someone talking about a cup of tea...?   

 

 

I love Father Ted!  

 

Oh, speaking of Irish comedy! I got tickets to see Dara Ó Briain when he comes to Oslo in May. I’m very excited!  

[clochette]

I had a red fruits herbal tea. It was really good

[Headstall]

10 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

It was the cat's fault now????

Yes.  

[Headstall]

10 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

I think so too. Definitely looking more grownup

She's looking less puppyish.  

[Marty]

1 minute ago, Thorn Wilde said:

I love Father Ted!  

 

Oh, speaking of Irish comedy! I got tickets to see Dara Ó Briain when he comes to Oslo in May. I’m very excited!  

 

And speaking of Irish comedy, this scene from Father Ted really cracks me up.

 

 

 

It really is so typically Irish. I once saw two farmers almost come to blows in a pub one day because neither was willing to let the other buy the next two pints of Guinness. The barman very nearly threw the pair of them out.   

[Headstall]

10 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

Want to make comments here but can’t keep it clean...

  Hey, Bucket Man.    

[Headstall]

5 hours ago, Marty said:

 

Nah...  "Beverages" would be a better word (imho).

 

And folders are a lot like friends. One can never have too many folders...

 

 

Hey, Marty.   For me, beverage is code for beer.  

[Headstall]

5 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

I have to do a training at work all morning so what happens?  I have laryngitis.    So I feel sorry for everyone who has to listen to my raspy, croaky voice today.  It's also another sucky weather day.  We're supposed to get 5-8" of snow.  But at least it's only snow and not a snow/ice/rain mix.  According to the weatherman, this is the first snow in February that's only snow!  

 

On a positive note... the bathroom reno starts today!  

Yay to the bathroom!  

 

Hey, Val.   Snowing heavily here too. Sorry about your laryngitis.  

[Valkyrie]

1 hour ago, Bucket1 said:

Sometimes that’s worse. Proper sick and you know you should feel sick. Not feeling well is blah, you are well enough to know you are sick, if that makes sense, but not sick enough... not really sure what I’m saying really

 

How about I stick with get well soon

  

[Marty]

Just now, Headstall said:

Hey, Marty.   For me, beverage is code for beer.  

 

Gary, my man! How the divil are ya?

 

I'd consider beverage to mean tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and maybe soft drinks like mineral water or cola.

 

Beer and the like could possibly come under the umbrella term alcoholic beverage...

[Headstall]

5 hours ago, Thorn Wilde said:

Morning, everyone!   Hope you're all well today.

 

Hey, Marty!  How are you faring today? How did the blood tests go?

 

Morning, Val!  Oof, laryngitis is not fun! Hope you feel better soon.

Hi, Thorn.  

[Headstall]

5 hours ago, dughlas said:

What Albert didn't mention was the sauce was first created to serve with the brontosaurus steaks to celebrate his bar mitzvah.

Hey, I was at that... it was a great party.   Hey, dugh, Mum, and Thistle.  

[Headstall]

3 hours ago, Kitt said:

Good morning everyone.

 

I am having an "I don't WANT to go to work day" so of course they call me with errands they forgot to tell me they need done.  Why can they not tell me they put the last of the diesel fuel into the tractor BEFORE they run it dry and need to load trucks ?  Now need to leave three hours before my first lesson to get fuel because the first dump truck is sitting there waiting.

 

I want to tell them lack of planning on their part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

Hey, Kitt. Sorry your day's going bad.  

[Valkyrie]

1 hour ago, Bucket1 said:

A long day filled with people like poor Kitt had to deal with. Seriously wondering how these people manage to stay alive without someone reminding them to breathe 

 

I'm wondering the same thing about my intern   

[Headstall]

3 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All 

Hi, Albert.   How are things?

[Headstall]

3 hours ago, Dmrman said:

G'day Marty...😁😗 hope your test go well, and the best is then you can eat....😊😊

Hey, Bobber.  

[Valkyrie]

1 hour ago, clochette said:

On the bright side - kinda, I think it is - I've got an appointment Friday afternoon to visit an appointment.

It's way better than the one I'm currently in: 35m², ground floor (perfect for Looping), good size living room with 2 windows and the front door and an amazing open kitchen with lot of nice red cupboards and big counter ending in a bar/high standing table kind of, a small bedroom in the continuity of the living room with a cute round opening as a door and a build in closet on one wall and a bathroom with a shower.

Price in interesting. I'm currently at 435€ water and electricity bills included. The one I'll visit is at 420€ without electricity bill which I think will be in the 20€.

It's about the same distance to the city center, in a one way street with free parking on both sides, there are a kindergarten and a primary school at the start of the street so it should be quiet. 

Don't know if you'll be able to access the link https://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/1573198344.htm/

Cute place.  Sounds like things are working out.  Fingers crossed you get it!

[clochette]

3 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

I'm wondering the same thing about my intern   

Guess you won't be doing such writing this time

 

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

... not really sure what I’m saying really

 

That's only the beginning, buddy...  

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Bucket1 said:

Hello my favourite Young Albert

There's two of them?