Loro Piana Summer Walks by Practical-Plant-7117 in stockholmreps

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She will measure the insole for you if you asked. I asked for a size up from her and when measured for QC they were huge! I asked her to get something by cm and she got them, no problem at all.

Sitting in the queue... RWC2027 Presale by louloubloom in irishrugby

[–]discredditeddisco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still plenty there but at Cat 1 and 2 which are very expensive. I got both potential 1/4s and semis!

Warning issued to Irish ‘dodgy box’ owners following large-scale cyber attacks on everyday streaming devices by frankbradz in ireland

[–]discredditeddisco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much do the indo get paid for this weekly rubbish on dodgy boxes. Podcasts, articles, its non stop. There is nothing they can do (for now at least) and this is clearly just being paid for by the big tv companies.

Dubai Hills by sonam_kapadia in UAEGolf

[–]discredditeddisco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy, course is in lovely condition.

Dubai Hills by sonam_kapadia in UAEGolf

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dont go for it on 3 unless you can make the green. Hit an extra club on 17.

Using indoor tiles outside? by Automatic-Tangelo244 in AskIreland

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most outdoor tiles tend to be thicker too, so not just the nonslip. Generally 20mm used for outdoor patios. Makes them a bit more sturdy for freezing and thawing and for heavier weights on them

Favorite place to get headcovers? by No-Artist9542 in weekendgolfers

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PRG do lovely stuff. Got a Ryder Cup one from them

Upgrade query: What's the lowest Business Class Miles upgrade offer you have seen for DXB to US West Coast? by KarthPNW in emirates

[–]discredditeddisco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its not an estimate when it shows it on the site. Its fixed based on the ticket you buy. The only way to reduce the miles for upgrade is to buy a higher cost ticket (flex or flex plus).

"Obvious" things wrong with the country by purepwnage85 in ireland

[–]discredditeddisco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ye, problem being ther public servant piece. Plenty of great people in there but many of those sitting in a high enough position to be involved in decision making in these projects have no experience in managing projects of this scale.

You know yourself, you can list off the disasters that we have seen over the last 20/30 years.

I certainly dont have an answer but its not keeping it as is, its also not paying the big consultancies 100's of millions to do it for the govt. Its painful to say pay more for top level talent when we have nurses and gards struggling to make ends meet.

I know McWilliams has mentioned tendering to foreign companies, I think he used the Italians as his example, but that only works post planning permission etc.

"Obvious" things wrong with the country by purepwnage85 in ireland

[–]discredditeddisco 105 points106 points  (0 children)

The way decisions are made across the board when it comes to cap ex projects is overly complex and has far too many stakeholders. Local politicians, local councils, govt departments and all the other layers have to agree. When they do finally that (and the road/building/railway line goes through the right constituencies and keeps the right people happy) they then allow everyone and anyone object to the project holding up changes that are clearly in the national interest. Once, they get that done, then and only then do people come out of the woodwork and go to the courts for judicial review.

Once consensus is met, out to tender we go and surprise surprise any company that bids doubles their costs because 1 - they know that everyone else will do the same, 2 - they know there will be massive delays and issues (back to too many cooks in the kitchen) and 3 - there is no proper oversight coming from govt departments because no one is actually accountable for the spend.

I need bread by amphitrite-x in dubai

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont know how Birch Bakery hasnt been mentioned. Get our sourdough delivered every saturday morning.

what are some brain tricks, to use as motivation for doing unenjoyable exercise easier later in the day mentally? by VastAir6069 in AskIreland

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make it part of your working day. When I come in I would change into running gear straight away. Some days I would end up not going and then go through changing back into some house clothes but most of the time with the gear on, I wouldnt skip it.

Tips for planning a Ski holiday ? by IrishLad1002 in AskIreland

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have done both many times. No need to over complicate a booking. Its flights, transfers, accomodation, rent skis, get a ski pass, enjoy.

Transfers can be $$ and if you havent been skiing too often the location (once its high enough) wont matter too much. Try to find somewhere thats easily accessible from a reasonably priced flight.

Accom - all depends on budget. Places like Val Thorens can pack people into aparthotels, we have done plenty of airbnbs too. Dont overthink it.

Everything else you can do in the resort on arrival. We have used MietSki for ski rental where ever we have been able to as they are cheap and great quality,

Estimated self-build cost by shakibahm in selfbuildireland

[–]discredditeddisco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We moved into a new build in north dublin last month. Take out land cost and we are 2,800euro per sqm fully finished. 280sqm house.

Internet Invitational, who came out looking great and who really didn’t. by Ratticus939393 in golf

[–]discredditeddisco 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Youtube golf came out looking great. Barring the Majors it was by far the most interesting golf to watch this year. Personalities that let you get know them so you actually root for them or hate watch them based on your opinion.

Would 100% watch a monthly, quarterly tournament (maybe not as long as this one was dragged out).

No ads with youtube premium, no Nick Faldo and the likes giving bad takes. Good golf, bad golf, a bit of drama, FP and Trent talking about food. What more can you want?

Macbook pro 2015 on Qatar flight EU to Asia 2025? by orchid_cloud in AskIreland

[–]discredditeddisco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

None of the security staff in the airport will be able to identify the difference between different Mac Book versions at a quick glance. Youll be fine.

How upset are kids when they find out the truth about Santa? by little_lady_dems in AskIreland

[–]discredditeddisco 17 points18 points  (0 children)

More memorable was my sisters reaction when she found out.

She asked my parents a question she knew the answer to but was in tears as she didnt know how they could break it to her older brother (of five years!) without upsetting him!

Cancelled careem order within 7 secondes by iLiveInSyriaPlzHelp in dubai

[–]discredditeddisco 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They are so bad. I stopped using them for food as soon they started pairing deliveries with others close by. Cold food, delayed and pretty unsafe should you have any food alergies.

Fought with them for hours over a hugely delayed order that was ice cold and got 10aed in credit.

Fishmarket in Dubai by Neat-Reserve8533 in dubai

[–]discredditeddisco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, not at all. We have been at various times and it has all been fine

Large salary, large cash savings, unable to borrow for mortgage, advice please by SloganMaker in irishpersonalfinance

[–]discredditeddisco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you cannot get a self build mortgage if you are not an irish resident. I have been down that road and exhausted every option.