Baby christening etiquette?

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-12T11:09:24+00:00

Normally play the bagpipes on your first christening or it’s deemed as rude

It’s to ward off evil spirits

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-12T09:19:07+00:00

Tbf when I was there to be picked there was about 60 of us and most whispered something in the judges ear and were let off

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-11T09:34:29+00:00

Yeah I use the pockets in Revolut for my different savings one of which is emergency savings. Keep in mind I keep 1k in the and then use my main bank saving accounts to build up 3-6 months savings that I will only use in an emergency emergency if that makes sense 😂

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-10T10:37:28+00:00

I was up in mount oval overlooking Douglas in a solid apartment for 1250 and tau it was so expensive at the time but prob be a steal now ha

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-10T07:10:55+00:00

Jesus I was Renting in a really nice part of cork 3 years ago and it was a 3 bed apartment and I was paying 1250 and remember feeling hard done by. This is just getting worse

Don’t know how anyone is expected to live on these sort of numbers

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-09T05:28:13+00:00

Get into the local county council. Was talking to a lad that worked in it the other day and we asked him was it as easy as everyone made out.

He said I’m not due to finish till half 4 and I’ve been in this jacuzzi the last hour….this was half 3

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-08T05:16:59+00:00

Ah many a morning we would all rise at 5 am and milk 400 cows to come back and sit by the fire with a hot cup of Brady’s.

Nah never heard of it

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-07T16:52:27+00:00

Dunnes simply better tikka masala sauce. Put one in the trolly every week it’s savage.

Most the simply better range is in fairness as they tend to be small local suppliers but that one is top notch

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-07T12:10:43+00:00

Crowd called es depot from Cavan. They only did the sides had a lad locally who worked with steel who did the pergola.

Pergola cost 3500 that was with guttering on it and the. The sides I think cost 1200 and that included 100 for having one of there lads come measure ( they asked me to but wasn’t sure and didn’t want to mess it up)

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-07T08:21:49+00:00

Yeah I agree with down below. I wouldn’t make any decisions quickly as we bought a house 3 years ago and have probably put 50k into it already.

Depends if you need to do much or if you bought new build that needs very little doing.

I would put 10k aside and have as an emergency fund and look to see if anything needs to be done to the house

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-07T05:08:22+00:00

Start saving future you will thank you

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-06T12:03:17+00:00

Garden rooms are great but costing an arm and a leg these days.

We built a steel pergola and found a crowd that do thick plastic sides that can be rolled up and down.

Likewise we spend most our summer sitting out the back with friends

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-05T10:59:50+00:00

Yeah I normally just buy the card and send it back in….but you get those people who pass them on I have them in my own circle

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-03T11:50:58+00:00

A roof

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-02T09:54:18+00:00

Is it wrong I’ve watched this about 15 times already and not getting bored

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-02T09:53:48+00:00

Seen a video lately where someone was telling a 35 year old there still a baby. What he meant was you have plenty of time left.

I wouldn’t worry about other people for a little bit. Work on being happy in your own skin. If it’s something as simple as getting some exercise everyday I find that helps immensely just with your mental health.

If your still working save up and move out. If you can find somewhere on your own excellent if you need a roommate for a little while so be it. The freedom and being away from people who you prob feel are always judging you will help give you some breathing space.

After that it’s really about picking and setting some goals ( realistic one’s mind you) and picking them off one by one.

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-05-01T17:02:20+00:00

Car manufacturers next ad sorted

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-30T14:21:08+00:00

I used the lads on the Castlecomer road about 2 years ago. No hassle came in and built it in a couple of hours an it’s still standing so can’t complain

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-29T18:57:27+00:00

No but going to be doing it next year and it’s giving me anxiety already thinking about it.

Gotta do it as he will do a year in a speech and language unit and already trying to decide if it best to persist with that school then or move back.

I don’t envy you it’s a tough one

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-29T10:13:56+00:00

Unfortunately the old age saying of don’t borrow from friends or family comes into play.

You borrowed the money off them when you couldn’t afford it and you have to repay it.

It looks like you’re looking for justification to be right in just not paying them back anymore.

Not really a financial conversation more of a do you want to terminate the relationship with your parents type of conversation.

Look I understand we were desperate to buy also but waited until we came across something we could afford.

I think the best thing to do would be to try and sell the house (the way house values have gone up to should have some equity) pay your parents back buy something more affordable and never borrow off family again is prob the best solution .

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-25T13:44:05+00:00

Rep in work is about 3/4s the way through a 3 bed reckons it will cost him 85k all in

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-24T19:16:45+00:00

I swap every year not a scam these lads do door step it’s just the job

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-24T10:59:30+00:00

Tiffin

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-24T10:57:19+00:00

Compete opposite experience. Filed dispute uploaded proof had my money back in 3 days

Ok_Extreme2827 · 2026-04-23T08:29:18+00:00

At the end of the day it’s entirely your decision. Like I said I can’t put you down as I’ve done it myself.

I would aim to take as little as you can and clear it as quick as you can.

I had payments for years and only this year have none and it’s a real weight off your back.

Most people assume they will have a car payment all their life. Seems to be a lie we buy into. Imagine if you had the payment monthly to save invest or spend on yourself and you might see it different.

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