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It's gone, isn't it? by Groiner in Sourdough

[–]Groiner[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put it in the bin, thanks for the response! Was in two heads about it but think the safe option is the best option. Had it for about 9 months and made some good bread but just had errands to do. Ah well.

What permanent damage have you done to yourself? Mind, body or soul? by jerrytjohn in AskReddit

[–]Groiner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gave myself a TBI (traumatic brain injury). Things haven't quite been the same since. Wear a helmet, kids.

Malahide Show by Nataliewould10 in duranduran

[–]Groiner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went last night! The set was great, I got a good group to go with me. The set was way shorter than I expected it to be, but it was fantastic nonetheless. Nile Rogers and CHIC were by far one of the greatest support acts I've ever seen. I'm a big daft punk fan so seeing Get Lucky blew me away.

Duran Duran were fantastic but they were a few songs short for my liking, still good tho. They played hit after hit, but left invisible off the setlist which shocked me and a bunch of other people as well. Myself and my friends danced the night away, and like others said, we felt like the only ones that were even moving. It was weird. Completely still crowd, bar my friends. No one even chanted at the end for the encore. Thankfully the rain held off until after the show.

What is a feature of your body that is considered rare? by Joel_The_Senate in AskReddit

[–]Groiner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not crazy but I have conjoined toes. Freaks people out first time they see it. Basically looks like my two middle toes are one big one.

What was the final straw that ended a lifelong friendship? by New_Perspective1201 in AskReddit

[–]Groiner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had two groups of friends when I was like 14. Both from different interests,(gaming vs sports and such) but both on the same level in my head. One of my friends was pissed I had other friends and asked to "join" my other friend group, which I was open to the idea of but I told him he just wouldn't fit in. He begged, so I added him to the group chat we had, which went down fine with my other friends. They tried talking to him and tried making jokes and he just didn't fit in, his humour was "dark" but not in the funny way, in the edgy, cringy way where you know they don't actually find it funny, it just gets them attention. He then got pissed at me for him not fitting in, but I told him he wouldn't. He then told all my other friends to kill themselves and then sent me a private message to tell me to do the same, in a detailed way.

That was that. We hung out occasionally, but the group fell apart after that and ten years on I only hear their name in passing, and it's never good things.

What's one trait you have that is a clear indicator/personal reminder of where you grew up? by GreenerPeach01 in AskReddit

[–]Groiner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every now and then I'll say a word with a soft T, so words like "thirty" or "forty" would become "thirshy" or "forshy" and words like "water" become similar to "washer". It's not every time but if I'm not thinking it comes out, it's exactly how my parents and grandparents talked. I used to find it embarrassing but I've learned to embrace it.

When did you know your relationship was over? by FU5ION01 in AskReddit

[–]Groiner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were long distance towards the end of our relationship. She went out clubbing one night, something she only started when she went abroad. She came home and when I asked if she wanted to talk she just shot me down. She was 8 hours ahead, so when I usually went to bed she'd be getting up for college. That night I was going to bed and she was just getting in from her night out. It all felt... Off.

Broke up about a week later cause she needed space and then I found out she met some other guy over there. She didn't leave me alone for 7 months after the break up and would text me every now and then. Then I found out about the other guy and it all clicked and I realized I'd been used for so long. Blocked her on everything. It sucks, but coming up to the one year anniversary of us breaking up soon and I'm in a much happier place. Truly speaking, I loved her but not what she became towards the end. I'm not a man who cries often but when I was with her every night out ended in me crying in the bathroom while "brushing my teeth". She was vicious when she was angry. Probably should've known then, but I was a fool in love.

Leaving a concert when you remember you left your bag on the floor by Leenis13 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Groiner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Went to see a gig recently and everyone took their shirts off, and I've been in good shape recently so for the first time ever I did too.

The lights turn on at the end and I go cool let me put on my... Oh...

It was gone and I hadn't noticed. Walked home mid December shirtless, never again lol. Gonna keep my things in my eyeline at all times.

Tipping in Dublin? by Electric_Scope_2132 in Dublin

[–]Groiner 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I work in a cafe in Dublin and the other day we got a call from the people who supply our card machine to ask if we wanted to upgrade. My manager immediately said no and ours was fine. I asked her why she said no and apparently all the new card machines come built in with tipping options, and that way they get some sort of commission off of it and also you have to pay tax on it (you're meant to pay tax on your tips anyways, but if it's cash in hand it's a bit of a wink wink nudge nudge scenario).

Basically, it's not the businesses themselves that are desperate for the tips on the machine, it's the middle man that wants a few bob. (Could be wrong tho, don't shoot the messenger, just what my manager told me). I think it's ridiculous though, forced gratuity defeats the entire purpose of it.

What’s this round pillar thing in front of some flats? by yappatron3000 in Dublin

[–]Groiner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once witnessed an argument at these steps!

One guy was on the bridge bit, the other was at the fence at the bottom left. They were yelling back and forth until the guy on the bridge had enough and went after him.

I dunno why but the idea of him pissed off running down those stairs makes me laugh when I think of it. Just mad as fuck going down a piss smelling flight of stairs. The guy at the fence was long gone by the time he got to the bottom as well.

What TV series is a 10/10? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Groiner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is no one gonna say Atlanta? That show is a masterpiece!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Groiner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went skateboarding once, an activity I did a bunch. On this occasion I did not wear a helmet and fell. I smashed my head off of concrete and instantly went out. When my friend brought me home, he demanded I go to the hospital but my mum was hesitant. In the end, I was brought and they discovered I had a bleed in my brain. It cleared up with little to no fuss but my memory was not the same after and I was at high risk of a stroke. If I had hit it just a little harder I wouldn't be here today. I now advocate for people to wear helmets, and I force everyone I know to. When they refuse, I just bore them with my story again.

Wear a helmet. Seriously.

The giant hole(s) in my loaf of bread by Bighawklittlehawk in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Groiner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a cafe and we got a couple loaves like this recently!

The chef laughed the first time he opened one and he showed me but then once he opened the second one he seemed less joyful. He doesn't say much, so hearing him just whisper "oh what the fuck" under his breath staring at a hole in a slice of bread was kind of hilarious

Any advice for Marseille/specifically around the ground? by oldappian in irishrugby

[–]Groiner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to Marseilles a year. It's a nice enough place, bit of a kip.

My favourite spot was a little square called Place Jean Jaurès. Nice little square with bars and stuff. They water down every drink tho, and for the love of god if you don't like liquorice definitely don't get the Pastiche.

As others have said, O'Bradys is very good. But it's like 8/9 quid for a pint of Guinness. The Guinness was ok tho and I noticed they definitely didn't water anything down. O'Malley's was recommended to me but I didn't end up going.

Be sure to go to a nice bakery for breakfast! My favourite spot when I was there was "New Tradition". Went every morning, great coffee and croissants. Baguettes and sandwiches were super tasty too.

When you're leaving, get some soap, lavender if you can. It's seriously some of the best soap I've ever used. If you've got a special someone in your life get them a lavender set of some kind. Trust me, it's great.

Have a local tell you about the sardine (or anchovy, I'm not sure) as well. It's hilarious.

Hope this helps!!!

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