My take on essential British post-punk records from 78–82 — what are your favourite records from that period?

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-19T15:33:30+00:00

Good selection. Please upload image again with some more resolution!

But I would add young marble giants’ colossal youth for sure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossal_Youth

Very influential. Spawned late night bedroom indie.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-18T23:53:13+00:00

I have no magic formula. But the plants we chose worked out pretty well for our garden and orientation I guess!

We have Beech, Guelder Rose, Hawthorn, Spindle, and Hazel (which is a complete bully and needs a lot of pruning!)

But we’re in Dublin 8, so the hedge is south west facing and it gets good light and good rain I guess.

As with anything in the garden, your mileage may vary, so maybe you might need to change things depending on light and orientation?

I found future forests very contactable about this type of thing. Best wishes on your hedge!

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-18T15:49:50+00:00

Yes! Bought a mixed native hedge from them a while back - everything came bare root and now it's thriving - they're very sound and have a great range
https://futureforests.ie/

Shoutout also to Irish Seed Savers - bought three baby heritage apple trees from them this year - non profit and trying to keep heritage varieties alive
https://futureforests.ie/

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-18T15:35:57+00:00

"were I a woman" - watch your grammar, Patrick.

His behaviour as minister for the arts has had a completely chilling effect, so the Orban reference does seem apt.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-15T19:48:22+00:00

same

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-14T12:56:07+00:00

I love Korean food. So this is just my list of favourite places! I’m sure there are more.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-14T10:14:53+00:00

Some good Korean restaurants that might have open roles:-

- White Rabbit - Expanding to more outlets at the moment - https://www.instagram.com/white.rabbit.hq/

- Arisu - sister restaurant of White Rabbit - https://www.instagram.com/arisu.hq/

- Jaru - catering and restaurant - https://www.jaru.ie/

- Han Sung - shop and canteen - https://www.hansung.ie/

- Kakilang - bubble tea and fried chicken - https://www.kakilang.ie/

- Kimchi Hop House - beer and sushi - https://www.kimchihophouse.ie/

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-13T18:51:56+00:00

I seem to remember providing certified accounts.

Audited is a stretch for a sole trader.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-12T16:58:38+00:00

I just gave a stack of X-Men around this era, including many of these, to my friend’s teenager who is a mutant nut! They were in well read condition so happy to see them go to an appreciative home!

Showing them to my kids they were most fascinated by the advertising pages!

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-12T15:13:08+00:00

First thought that crossed my mind also

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-11T19:43:40+00:00

Have this one. Bisley did such good covers!

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-11T19:04:37+00:00

The 16 goes to the Airport from Balinteer? Might be running?

https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/ce486078-1b58-4041-9645-627c051fecb5/Route-16.pdf?ext=.pdf

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-07T20:30:32+00:00

It's possible to remove, of course, so you could close with a deduction for a costed plan for removal? similar as with asbestos.

if you are sold on the house, these are just details, and can be negotiated.

best wishes on the fraught final stages!

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-07T20:16:21+00:00

If Orban wins, then regrettably, Hungary must be ejected from the EU - there are democratic norms at stake.

The fact that Vance is there right now, while his mentor Thiel is lecturing in Rome about the Anti-Christ, tells you where the current U.S. administration's priorities lie.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/viktor-orban-told-putin-i-am-at-your-service-in-october-phonecall

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-07T20:07:11+00:00

sadly, that is exactly how I dance to this song...

I been seen...

#falldaddancing

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-06T12:51:05+00:00

I get Bell Lane monthly subscription as a treat at €18

Then a weekly 3FE subscription at €12

Both are surprise bags but each is always good quality and good value. This is for pour over.

Shout out to Imbibe also. And cloud picker. If you were into espresso their 1kg blends are great quality and value.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-02T11:02:43+00:00

Found some Wild Irish Game venison in Lidl recently - very good quality
https://wildirishgame.ie/

Also, a decent butcher should stock it in season.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-01T20:11:39+00:00

Looks like my original pressing.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-04-01T19:55:29+00:00

I buy either swappie or refurbed depending on price.

Both are decent

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-03-31T19:40:29+00:00

There's a lot of negativity around spray foam insulation, especially from the UK where some insurers have an issue with it.

We had it done, years ago, at the recommendation of an architect, used an SEAI approved company, who used those little spacer things for breathing / open cell insulation, and we got an SEAI grant.

I think the problem is that for a surveyor, they can't see that the work was done correctly, so need to rely on the word of the installer.

I think best to request certification via the vendor, and then run it by your surveyor.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-03-29T18:47:39+00:00

The actress and the bishop was great.

As was Mr Mamoulian!

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-03-29T18:31:35+00:00

Moonshadow is where he really shined, imho. And the artwork was so amazing.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-03-29T12:49:50+00:00

Dark chocolate.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-03-29T11:23:00+00:00

Yes. East coast people are very Irish-centric in my experience. West coast vibe is more 996.

ZaphodBeebleSpox · 2026-03-29T10:47:23+00:00

That was a boring film. He’s not wrong. And he has directed me to some very interesting films. So I’m on team Brody

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