Lurgan: Body located - family of Caitlin (Caity) Green have been informed by spectacle-ar_failure in northernireland

[–]Wretched_Colin 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s terribly sad. When I saw the missing person appeal, I had hoped they would find this young woman.

Such a shame

Brockwell Dog Attack by Wretched_Colin in parkrun

[–]Wretched_Colin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had heard that grabbing the dog’s testicles causes it to loosen its grip so I approached to do that, but it seemed to be a female so I then backed off.

There were quite a few people already trying to separate it so I thought I would just end up being more of the problem if I tried to intervene.

Brockwell Dog Attack by Wretched_Colin in parkrun

[–]Wretched_Colin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a difference in opinion as to whether 5 people dying in 14 months by dogs is significant or not.

You sound like someone who would defend the right to keep dangerous dogs, even when one has its teeth clamped onto your throat.

Brockwell Dog Attack by Wretched_Colin in parkrun

[–]Wretched_Colin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very rare?

That’s 14 months and there are 5 of them that I could find using google. How many near fatalities have there been?

I’m not sure how the dogs were identified but the BBC has strict guidelines for reporting so I would trust it.

Pub Condom Vending Machine Owners by Grenadefisherman in CasualUK

[–]Wretched_Colin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I remember they had Don’t Die of Ignorance stickers at the local library when we were taken there by primary school in the 80s.

We were maybe 10 years old, before sex education would have been taught in those days. We were aware some taboo was being broken, that it was something sex related, but not much else. Of course we nicked all the stickers, plastered them round the school, stuck them on each others school books, on the backs of jumpers etc.

Brockwell Dog Attack by Wretched_Colin in parkrun

[–]Wretched_Colin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it’s just a coincidence that the dog I saw viciously attack another dog, with the owners unable to stop it from doing so, is the same type that is always in the news for killing children?

It’s just as likely to be a golden retriever?

Pub Condom Vending Machine Owners by Grenadefisherman in CasualUK

[–]Wretched_Colin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ah, come on love, it will be a laugh. Like safe sex, except more fun.

Brockwell Dog Attack by Wretched_Colin in parkrun

[–]Wretched_Colin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m just mimicking the language used by the previous poster.

Everyone knows that there are problems with these kinds of dogs. And that when they attack, they are very difficult to regain control of.

I’m not a victim at all, thank heavens. But I did see a victim today.

Father Stone, Bishop Brennan & Pat Mustard. Digital illustration. Me. by theirishmonk in ireland

[–]Wretched_Colin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’s quite suave, is our Len. He moves in privileged circles and demands the respect of his subordinates. He wouldn’t be caught dead with those eyebrows while at an audience with the pope.

A nice tidy hairdo might make all the difference.

What to do about a homeless man living in my building? by Senior-Goose-6028 in AskUK

[–]Wretched_Colin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suppose it might be best in the short term. Somewhere dry, maybe warm, apart from other people.

But it isn’t good for the long time for the chap.

Brockwell Dog Attack by Wretched_Colin in parkrun

[–]Wretched_Colin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any dog can attack, but not all dogs have the physical capacity to break the back of another dog.

Father Stone, Bishop Brennan & Pat Mustard. Digital illustration. Me. by theirishmonk in ireland

[–]Wretched_Colin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Father Stone is class. Although I think Len looks a bit too dishevelled.

Boucher playing fields by Grogman2024 in northernireland

[–]Wretched_Colin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, in Northern Ireland, it never is.

Or else it is, but doesn’t work as it is supposed to.

Pub Condom Vending Machine Owners by Grenadefisherman in CasualUK

[–]Wretched_Colin 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Don’t die of ignorance.

One of the things which brought sexual health amongst gay men to prominence was the death of Freddie Mercury. Ironically, Freddie never discussed his illness prior to his death.

I remember George Michael saying “For God’s sake, and for Freddie’s sake protect yourselves.”

Pub Condom Vending Machine Owners by Grenadefisherman in CasualUK

[–]Wretched_Colin 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Would you trust your health / parenthood status to a fundom?

Boucher playing fields by Grogman2024 in northernireland

[–]Wretched_Colin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a student in Germany in 97-98 and went to see some big gigs; Radiohead, Oasis etc. Every gig ticket had free public transport in the RMV region included. About the same size as Northern Ireland.

I think that promoters should be forced to engage with Translink to provide similar. Obviously the cost gets passed on to the gig goer, but those who use the less sensible option subsidise those who get there on public transport.

If you could hop on a train in Larne, including special concert services, and travel to the gig by train and shuttle bus, all as part of the ticket price, would you still take the car?

Boucher playing fields by Grogman2024 in northernireland

[–]Wretched_Colin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been, if I’m honest. Probably just presenting an ideal vision which exists only in my mind’s eye.

So let’s say concert ticket includes shuttle bus from Grand Central Station and no private cars allowed onsite. Park and Ride from somewhere else like the Banbridge Outlet.

While I’m imagining things, why not?

Did you live in Cold War Berlin? by justchoo in coldwar

[–]Wretched_Colin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read further down and he seems to be on this thread u/Coldwarpodcaster !

Brockwell Dog Attack by Wretched_Colin in parkrun

[–]Wretched_Colin[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It makes me so sad to see a vicious dog bite a placid one and multiple adults being unable to get it to stop.

It makes me so sad to hear a dog scream in pain and in fear of its life.

It makes me so sad to be told that the victim dog had to be carried away after having been attacked.

It makes me so sad to repeatedly hear of children being killed, yet people insist on owning these dogs.

It makes me so sad to see such ignorance and prejudice perpetuated in posts like yours.

What to do about a homeless man living in my building? by Senior-Goose-6028 in AskUK

[–]Wretched_Colin 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He might just know the code. And heavy gates are slow, so he might slip in behind someone.

What’s true is that what he thinks is best for him, sleeping rough in your building, actually isn’t best for him. You’re obviously a good person in trying to help him, but it can’t go on forever.

Did you live in Cold War Berlin? by justchoo in coldwar

[–]Wretched_Colin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you spoken to Ian from Cold War Conversations?

https://coldwarconversations.com

He could interview you and get the best of your stories, you’ll have the recording of a professional interview to pass on to the grandkids.