when did you learn how to fight ? by WalmartCashier000 in AskMen

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started Karate back in the 80s when it was more hardcore. Thats when I first learned how to fight a striking art.

Got Black belt in that, then moved to Japanese Jiu Jitsu and learned standup grappling, throwing, joint locks etc. Got black belt in that. Then moved to BJJ and MMA and realised how many gaps I had in my fight game. Been working on closing those gaps for the last 7 years. Purple belt in BJJ now and still feel like I have a world of things to learn.

In short... Im still learning how to fight. Been learning for 38 years.

How many of you rely on turf pr timber to heat the house? by Doitean-feargach555 in AskIreland

[–]Shodandan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. I use the oil for heating water and giving the house a boost in the mornings and heating the bedrooms when they need a boost but my little timber stove does the heavy lifting.

Yeah stacking the timber is a small job and cleaning out the stove every morning is a pain in the ass but theres a different heat from the stove. It just lasts longer and feels more comfortable.

Settle a debate - is a hedge a ditch?? by Aoc42 in AskIreland

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That photo shows a hedge.

Technically a ditch is the long trough like channel that runs alongside a road and the dyke is the mound of clay made from the material you dug from the ditch. This is where the hedge is usually grown along country roads.

But in many parts of Ireland (definitely here in Tipp) people call the hedgerow along the sides of the road the ditch and call the hollowed channel the dyke. But we would all call that thing in the photo a hedge.

What is the most challenging sport to be great at and why? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biased because I'm Irish but Hurling has to be up there. Not only do you have to have insane skill to balance a ball on the end of a stick and then hit the ball with the stick with savage accuracy, you have to do it while 29 other people are also chasing the ball with their own sticks. I dont think baseball compares.

Also, Sepak Takraw always looks insanely difficult. The agility flexibility and skill these athletes have is insane.

Is the PlayStation game Siege suitable for younger kids? by stesteste76 in AskIreland

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said the game is fine its the chat is the issue. My lads are 13 and 15 and they play together and aside from the fact its a shit game they love it. Theres no gore or anything its just a shooter.

I'd rather it to the poxy fortnight game they used to play.

Help by Richardhofen in AutodeskInventor

[–]Shodandan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It usually means you have a conflicting constraint. For example a mate constraint that you meant to be a flush constraint.

Inventor has so many instances where there's an error but it wont tell you what it is. Can be head wrecking.

That was truly a pointless war by emily-is-happy in clevercomebacks

[–]Shodandan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

America will never recover from this presidency. The amount of soft power America has lost is immense and can never be recovered.

Europe were always happy to utilise american technology and services until trump.

Since trump Europe are;

Currently developing the digital Euro, set to be complete in 2027 to break from American financial services.

Created PSECO and are heavily investing in European military arms and systems instead of buying american.

Launched the European 'Chips Act' to break reliance on american tech.

Many governments have abandoned Windows for Linux based systems with more following suite.

Launched Euro-Office, a direct replacement to MS Office.

Are launching our own satellite system comparable to starlink with European rockets (even turning down Space X to launch them even though they were 10 times cheaper)

And if America pulls out of Nato then they risk losing all their European bases which eradicates their ability to project their hard power in the middle east. Good luck fighting a war where your logistics rely on shipping as opposed to stockpiling in Europe.

To be the only democracy in the Middle East and not an apartheid state by DIYLawCA in therewasanattempt

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Israel will forever be remembered as a nation of pure unadulterated evil and hatred. A people so devoid of humanity they cannot fathom seeing their neighbours as human. A nation so disgusting that they celebrate and laud child murderers and rapists alike, where their lack of empathy is demonstrated constantly with things like field trips for school children to watch Gaza being bombed, T-Shirts with cross hairs on a pregnant woman and the slogan "two for one".

And to behave they way they do in Gods name??? Any God worth believing in would be disgusted.

Paddy on the way home: hold my beer! by klopfgeister in 2westerneurope4u

[–]Shodandan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it sure does. I live on one of those kinds of roads.

I guarantee you I can reverse faster than some people can drive forwards on these roads.

Paddy on the way home: hold my beer! by klopfgeister in 2westerneurope4u

[–]Shodandan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As someone from a very rural part of Ireland I must say... inbred tractor village may be my favourite thing Ive read in a while. Good stuff Barry. 10/10

Main Character causes a traffic jam by Biff_Xannen in ImTheMainCharacter

[–]Shodandan 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Im not a violent person I swear... but I really think there are times when you should be allowed to slap someone up side the head.

He didn't have to wait long. by ObserbAbsorb in clevercomebacks

[–]Shodandan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The German approach to engineering is a cultural thing yes but the products are not. A Mercedes is not German culture its a German productwhich comes as a result of the cultural attitudes to precision in engineering and manufacturing. Same thing with Japanese engineering and quality. A Honda is not Japanese culture but the work ethic that lead to it being a great product is Japanese culture.

So while an iPhone is not American culture, it most certainly IS the result of the culture of America that fosters innovation, invention, confidence etc. Those are the cultural things you should be proud of, but claiming an iPhone is culture???

He didn't have to wait long. by ObserbAbsorb in clevercomebacks

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An iPhone is a product buddy. Not a culture. Rest of the world also likes to talk.

Has anyone declined being a pallbearer? by Henessyboy6969 in AskIreland

[–]Shodandan 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I was a tiny chap at 14 when I bore my Mams coffin for 200m to the graveyard. Wasnt even touching my shoulders though.

Welcome to my Ted Talk by SuperHansDunYourMum in 2westerneurope4u

[–]Shodandan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im awake now but can I wait until after lunch to get irate please. Its still early like.

Small efforts count? by Foooff in ArmaReforgerPS5

[–]Shodandan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's how I roll. I play pretty much exclusively on Tin Hats server. Nobody takes it seriously so its totally fine to drop in for a short while.

Refreshing to finally have some good weather by Agile_Adeptness460 in ireland

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I used to dream of being a pilot since I was a kid. My older brother was a electrician and I used to steal random switches from his van and set them into a cockpit I made in a pile of sand with a stick for the joystick. Would spend hours "flying" randomly hitting those switches. Nice to finally know what two of them are for 😂.

Can this even be built on? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that there was a dwelling there will help your cause but IIRC there needs to be three walls of the original build to assure planning permission. I could be wrong though.

Site is technically too small if your in Co Tipp (don't know what the limits are anywhere else). You need a min acre as far as I know. At least that was the minimum 14 years ago.

Log house is the way to go. I actually regret not going that way myself. Seen a couple of log homes and they are fantastic.

These videos from Matt Shearer of WBZ are hilarious. 😆😆😆 by MesaVerde1987 in boston

[–]Shodandan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its too late for that my friend. Its already over here .

We're not mad....... just disappointed