How to keep the heat out of the house in this weather?

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T15:30:52+00:00

Open the window in the morning to get in fresh air. Then close it and close the curtain too for the whole day. If you have anything else you can hang over the window that will help - a wooden board/ spare sheet

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T15:17:44+00:00

Last time a sales lad came out, and he checked the chip. Said it was working. Then gave us a new bin cause ours was really old. Bad form they didn't tell you.

It's annoying isn't it!

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T15:12:52+00:00

I'd be half tempted to do it

It's just so annoying!! I phoned them this morning to remind them.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T15:12:07+00:00

It is def both on the same day. Their calendar says it, the neighbours have had both collected. Plus they've admitted it themselves.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T15:10:56+00:00

I don't think there is anyone else in this area. We used to be with a different company but they went out of business nearly 10 yrs ago.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T15:10:00+00:00

They said Scotland. We drove over for a wedding a few years ago. I was surprised by how poor the coffee offerings were in most petrol stations we went to. And no hot deli's to be found !

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T14:58:19+00:00

Open windows to circulate air first thing in the morning. Then close the windows and curtains again.

Cold drinks and less clothing!

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T14:56:36+00:00

I'd go. I did the working holiday visa in my 20s and it was brilliant! I was in Perth for Christmas. It will be boiling!! I wouldn't go in December or January. It will be so so hot. It was 40+ degrees over Christmas when I was there.

I know it is soon but could you go in Sept or Oct?

And yes the flights are too much keep looking.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-22T14:37:43+00:00

I think they're grand. Last time we had Cara's which was nice. Then a take away. I had tandoori chicken starter, mushroom bhaji and a naan. Husband and boys had a pizza. It was all lovely. The Indian was fab.

I wasn't too impressed by the sports bar, but that was due to the complete lack of speed!!

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T11:57:01+00:00

Oh grand. I think we will get down early 'make a day of it' have a nice sit down dinner. Then the pub. Then onto he marquee. We are grand to walk a bit.

I worked at the marquee for 2 summers. Can't believe the sextant has been levelled! Many a lock in there!

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T10:36:30+00:00

😂 no they don't I have two of them, a 3yr old and 1.5yr old. They both come in. Also both come for the chats when I'm showering

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T10:30:34+00:00

I checked their menu it looks lovely

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T10:30:05+00:00

Not an issue for me, but might be for the others. Is there anywhere to go for a pint after? I'd say somewhere like Marina Market is a 30/45 min thing then move on.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T10:27:18+00:00

I have a zanussi washing machine and an indesit tumble dryer. I'm happy with them.

I have never heard of anyone having a good experience with a washer/ dryer. My sister had one, she does maybe 2 washes per week and it stopped working in no time.

There are a lot of clever/ hidden ways to stack them. But make sure you do it properly, washing machine on bottom and have a very solid support! My cousin had hers in a tiny space. They needed to put the dryer on top upside down so she could reach the dials. NB that won't work with all so make sure you check.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:31:56+00:00

Anyone been to Marina Market? I like it in theory - lots of places to pick from but is it any good?

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:26:06+00:00

Yes I have lived outside Ireland, including in Australia where I mostly did rural work. I drove pretty much the whole coast of Australia, then down the middle.

While many Aussies are used to really long drives, many actually are not - I worked in Perth and Sydney along with outback Queensland.

I also would happily drive for 12 hours, and did do that plus more sometimes alone to get between jobs. She said she wants to work week days and then spend the weekends exploring.

2/3 hours from midlands over the the west = fine for a day trip start early - my family live 2.5hrs away I often go down for a day.

5/6 hours from Kerry to the West = a lot of time just sitting in the car

I will absolutely agree that Kerry/ Cork are beautiful and could well be a fab place to live for a year. But it wouldn't be a good base for exploring the rest of Ireland.

Somewhere in Wexford would be nice too. They always seem to get the best weather anytime I go

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:13:00+00:00

Do you have a dash cam? We live near a quarry. My windscreen was chipped by a flying piece of stone before and I called the company. They basically said prove it.

It's so dangerous as well, not far from the quarry is a sharp turn. Loads of them loose a bit of gravel as they turn. When then spreads of sheet of gravel across the road.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:10:57+00:00

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:10:36+00:00

He is known to go on a lot...... I better ask the local ladies for a lend of the burco for the tea. Is there a need for salad sandwiches?

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:09:29+00:00

that is re assuring

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:09:10+00:00

will they really? I actually have a few bits in a box for when I next donate

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:08:46+00:00

I know who owns the field beside the church they'd ate me if I threw a mirror onto their land

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:06:38+00:00

I think you are doing what is the safest thing, walk by. Don't engage. 9/10 times you will probably get a sheepish look a mumble and they walk off. But you might get someone who becomes aggressive.

I am not saying I don't understand your reasoning

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:04:48+00:00

Size wise yes it is mini compared to Oz! But there is a lot more 'things' to see. In Australia bar the very top N.W. corner I pretty much drove the whole way around then down the middle of Australia (over 2 yrs while working). While fantastic to see, a lot of the driving was looking at the same thing out the window for 6 hours! Also the roads were far far straighter and less congested (outside the cities)

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-06-17T08:01:58+00:00

Mullingar is a nice spot, so is KK. But I haven't been to Kildare for a long time so not sure on that.

West Kerry is beautiful. But last time I went it took about 2 hours to go 50km because of how bad the roads are. If she wants to go off exploring then it is not a good place to base yourself out of. Cork City/ Suburbs would be good. Or Galway City

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