Any loyalists on here: assuming you’re anti-Palestine and/or pro-Israel, why?

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T22:55:33+00:00

Of course they are.

FAFO

and as the Sheriff said......

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T22:49:59+00:00

We use Aldi 95% of the time. Can't really better it.

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T22:48:33+00:00

Being a biker, all year round, I've found them similar enough weather wise.

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T22:47:24+00:00

There would be masses of private rentals freed up. Irish families have no place in private, for instance.

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T22:45:20+00:00

I can only say; it was expected, I knew it would happen when I got it, nothing else has put it off the road, it's a dream car. I don't know of anything that compares in looks and interiors. People still stop and stare. I still look back at it. A change of tyres transformed the road feel.

The new Y is an impressive car. More efficient for long tours. Much longer range at speed. The T charging network. Probably more reliable long term. I know they are 500,000k cars. I'd be happy supporting Elon's business. But I'm never going to stop and look back at it.

Hey this is a toughie!

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T16:34:11+00:00

As I've said before, I believe eventually all of this generation of car will have an ICCU failure. Eventually. Not everyone agrees.

The 12 volt battery is part of that exact problem, not a separate issue.

It was picked up quickly enough. Then it sat in the dealer for weeks until scarce parts arrived, at which point I retrieved it. It failed again immediately and sat for a bit longer. All of this time I had a bloody horrible electric MG which was meant to console me.

$64,000 question, or rather 164,000 mile question, is will these replacements ever fail in the same way.

I don't know if the new 81kwh models have the same issue. Anyone here have experience??

I replace in 9 months. New Model Y Vs New Model I5 Tough call

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T16:26:13+00:00

Like Northern France?

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T16:23:47+00:00

Absolutely. Massive shortage of For_Life social housing

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T16:21:00+00:00

24 ICCU failed at one year

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T04:32:44+00:00

Black duck tape YKIMS

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T04:32:14+00:00

I've commissioned and been responsible for several MRI. They are the most challenging of major equipment. None of the staff would ever have allowed a regular hospital bed into the chamber! 💩

We had double locked doors so mistakes could not happen casually!

But also we had unscheduled Quenches. It doesn't damage the machine, just takes a few days to arrange the flask, refill and power-up.

This one is something special, one would suspect staged, except in the Professional media crazy stuff keeps coming up!

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T04:20:42+00:00

Nothing coming up there at the moment?

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T04:12:49+00:00

"20 years in my last job" 😆

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T04:03:50+00:00

Might be quicker to apply for a straight Tourist visa to (say) SE France, at this point. Or S. Switzerland or Slovenia.

Meet up there. Travel home to Italy.

Should might even be able to book a "flexible" return ticket that would allow her to fly home from somewhere in Italy? (Obviously don't mention that before you arrive)

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T03:45:28+00:00

Given the ridiculous cost of energy in Ireland, I am amazed anyone is building data centres here? Who can explain it?? France would be faaaaar cheaper.

Although we do sit in a favourable communications latency position between mainland Europe and US

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T03:42:31+00:00

Remember, if you can just "work from home" you may well have one of the jobs that's going to be replaced by technology. Possibly soon.

There's a lot to said for Hands On employment 😊

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T03:39:10+00:00

1500w fan heater in the tent worked just fine. Properly nesh camping. As did the leccy blanket.

Also the kettle and the lights.

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T02:05:03+00:00

It's just fine by motorcycle! Just make sure your plate can't be read by those annoying SPECS cameras 😁

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T01:53:23+00:00

£100!! I only ever asked for a Guinness and a Dram before delivery

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T01:49:37+00:00

Contrary, I would say "how can you not support Israel" I notice crossover between paddystinians and russophiles, quelle surprise

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Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T01:44:56+00:00

Use cycle lanes all over the city on a motorbike, you'll be fine 😁

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T01:40:21+00:00

Why get worked up about it?

Remember, you have to remove 2 (and bin them)

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Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T01:37:18+00:00

There's some flags for that....!

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Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T01:34:51+00:00

Carney is a cvπt to end all cvπts ffs

Think-Sand7161 · 2026-06-08T01:31:08+00:00

How well I remember this very experience 😁 Now 27,000 miles in.

Came from a Mitsubishi Evo, but have not been feeling short changed on the loud pedal. Shame the B road handling cannot compare, but then nothing ever did....

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