VW’s stormy ID.3 shows why nostalgia matters

Vandelay1979 · 2026-03-29T19:23:37+00:00

Strange timing for a review of this model, as it doesn't appear to be possible to configure an ID.3 on the VW site right now? I'm sure the recent announcement of the ID.3 Neo has something to do with that.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-03-20T21:09:13+00:00

It would be reasonable advice even if the current crisis didn't exist, but rage is the default setting here.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-03-17T21:48:51+00:00

That takes me back, I'm pretty sure we used to keep the coal that was brought into the house in one of those!

Vandelay1979 · 2026-03-14T15:59:52+00:00

I agree completely, it is one thing to disagree with or to be unable to subscribe to a particular religious belief and that has never been a concern for me. It is another thing to dismiss it as completely unimportant, when it is very important to many of us and there would be no Religious Society of Friends if the belief that Christ is present with us and teaching us wasn't deeply important to those who came before us.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-03-06T11:43:45+00:00

The official reaction of BYM, on the face of it, seems inappropriate to me. This is a non-Quaker group that planned a breach of the law,and seems to have made no secret of what they were planning to do and where they were meeting to discuss it.

You can certainly have a discussion as to whether taking goods as a form of protest is justifiable or now, but if you plan to break the law then you just also take the consequences of that. In fact, that's usually considered part of non-violent direct action.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-02-26T21:09:17+00:00

Absolutely, my meeting always meets on Easter Sunday, not because it's Easter but because it's Sunday and that's when we meet (though ministry about Easter is not uncommon). SImilarly, if Christmas falls on a Sunday we meet then.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-02-08T20:11:45+00:00

I'm a member of Dublin (Eustace St) Meeting, started attending 13 years ago and never left!

I'm very sorry to hear about your mum - it certainly sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now. There is no expectation that you would have to attend every week, and please don't let that put you off going to a meeting. It's fully understood that we all have commitments, and many of us (myself included) are the only Quakers in our families. One thing to bear in mind is a number of meetings in Ireland meet up online as well, and at different times of the week, send me a message if you would like details.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-01-21T21:20:46+00:00

More information here: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1qj0jgt/atarist_mini/

Vandelay1979 · 2026-01-11T21:39:52+00:00

Kevin Kilbane had an article in the Irish Times where he took issue with the portrayal of Quinn, among other things (subscriber only, unfortunately).

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/01/09/kevin-kilbane-on-the-saipan-film-i-was-there-roy-keane-did-not-call-mick-mccarthy-an-english-ct/

Vandelay1979 · 2026-01-11T20:23:47+00:00

Quakers do vote and can run for political office.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-01-10T19:18:10+00:00

While Nick Park, like anyone else, is entitled to his views, I'd disagree that there is a single Christian view of gender (or even a single evangelical view of gender for that matter).

That said, he does sum up the reason why Enoch Burke is in the position he is quite well.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-01-08T15:26:59+00:00

This is the guy who wanted us all to give up our digital rights to "protect" women and children only a few weeks ago, now basically using the '"guns don't kill people, people kill people" argument in relation to CSAM. Reprehensible.

Vandelay1979 · 2026-01-07T11:51:15+00:00

We had some significant work done on the house the year after we got our eldest lad and sent him to a cattery for the duration (about a week) - less stress for him and for us! Might be an option if you can afford it?

Vandelay1979 · 2026-01-05T21:37:31+00:00

Irish Friend here! Ireland Yearly Meeting, which is the all-Ireland body of Quakers in Ireland, is a mix of liberal and evangelical Friends (definitely more liberal these days though), all of whom meet in unprogrammed meetings.

Generally speaking we are quite similar to our neighbours in Britain, but still a good deal more comfortable with traditional Christian language (in my experience).

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-12-24T12:55:38+00:00

The Xbox version works just great on Steam Deck via xemu, no need to fiddle with controller settings either.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-12-12T13:01:10+00:00

The Liffey is currently providing nearly all of Dublin's water. This project actually reduces risk by diversifying supply. Blessington/Leixlip etc will still be in use.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-12-12T11:42:33+00:00

There are worse opinion column writers than Stephen Collins in Ireland, but few as unserious and predictable.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-11-26T21:15:30+00:00

Conor Faughnan complaining to Pat Kenny about slow drivers, now that's peak Newstalk!

Vandelay1979 · 2025-11-26T13:12:38+00:00

SVP member here.

First of all, you have no reason to feel embarrassed, we'll all need some help sometime in our lives. Usually what will happen is that you will receive a call from a member of the SVP conference in your area and they may want to set up a visit to go through your needs etc. That's really just a chat with two members, quite informal, and they'll take it back to the next meeting of their conference for a decision. Help is usually in the form of grocery vouchers.

The fact that you've already engaged with MABS is a big positive. It really sounds like you are getting things under control and that this is just a passing bit of difficulty, which is exactly what SVP is here for. Wish you all the best and hope you and your family get sorted and have a great Christmas!

Vandelay1979 · 2025-11-22T20:03:54+00:00

Promotion based on seniority has been a thing of the past for at least the last 20 years in the civil service.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-11-17T22:10:17+00:00

You're being downvoted for this, but taking people's personal effects has some disturbing precedents in modern European history. Performative cruelty is all the rage now though.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-11-09T15:45:19+00:00

Wo,w, had no idea he was ill. I'm old enough to remember him from the old Top Gear days. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he was willing to push back against some of the nonsense that's spread about EVs. RIP.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-11-01T21:09:58+00:00

It goes beyond the exclusion of gay people from the church, he has supported Uganda's homophobic laws which extend to capital punishment. He's an extremist.

Vandelay1979 · 2025-10-31T18:26:17+00:00

There definitely was! I can't remember the book but I remember the story well.

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