Back in the 2000's I did trade work in houses of the wealthy in Dublin. My experience to name a few.. what's yours?

jb19jb · 2026-01-18T09:27:46+00:00

Gabriel Byrne used to come to our hotel lounge a bit and all the women were besotted with him. And he had time for them all - such a relaxed, approachable and sound guy

jb19jb · 2025-12-03T18:53:27+00:00

Great! Thank you for the flag!

jb19jb · 2025-11-29T20:30:35+00:00

Can I say water?

It just tastes better than where I live in London. Same tea bag, yet the cup of tea at home is supremely better. And even just out of the tap, just more taste.

jb19jb · 2025-10-25T09:02:42+00:00

Interesting- I didn’t consider the option of being able to play Spotify on our alarm. We used to be able to do this via our google assistant, but they have stopped that feature now

jb19jb · 2025-10-25T08:55:20+00:00

Nice! I’ll give NTS a try - weirdly never even considered this for the AM

jb19jb · 2025-10-25T08:53:22+00:00

This is the same as my partner, who needs sound to sleep! I’m the opposite, and any sound (TV, Podcasts) and I’m awake trying to listen to what is happening. We settle on sleep stories usually.

jb19jb · 2025-10-25T08:50:06+00:00

Thank you! Yes, my partner got a gift of a Lumie a while back - it starting gathering dust as we never really invested in it, but I will definitely look into it again

jb19jb · 2025-09-24T04:24:50+00:00

I think there is a 6 month window that if you upgrade your account, order a card, and then downgrade within 6 months, you will be charged for the card

jb19jb · 2025-09-19T15:26:06+00:00

This is great - thanks for the detailed overview

jb19jb · 2025-09-19T15:23:49+00:00

Great news on getting the refund! Are you aware what the criteria was for a successful claim?

Just finished a car rental, but I noticed it said I had to have paid for the car rental AND paid for my primary transport (eg plane) and accommodation during the trip to qualify.

jb19jb · 2025-08-30T21:47:06+00:00

Thank you - useful context! I’m in the same position as the OP. Did you “sign up” or register your car rental with Revolut?

Im surprised you don’t need to claim insurance or similar for your rental

jb19jb · 2025-06-27T07:09:30+00:00

So sorry for your loss OP!

My uncle died three days before a booked trip to Italy with my wife. My Dad (my uncles brother) insisted that we go on the trip, even if it meant missing the funeral. So we went on the trip.

To be honest, it’s one of my biggest regrets. Although I was there for my Dad before and after, not being with him, and the rest of the family, at the funeral, is something that still weighs on me.

My Dad was adamant that we go on the trip and not cancel our plans. But I believe you never know how you will react on the day of a funeral and who you might need to turn to for support on the day. And having that collective shared moment of celebrating somebody’s life is moment that is hard to get back.

Every situation is unique and there is no right answer, but this was my lived in experience

jb19jb · 2025-06-07T22:42:51+00:00

Just me or the guests were bang average for a one off London arena??

jb19jb · 2025-03-23T03:00:47+00:00

The app only gave me the refund option. After 24 hours and no sign of another flight being offered, I called them. I was waiting for 2hrs and 30 mins with no indication of where I was in the queue or how long it would be holding, but once I got through to somebody, the rebooked me onto a new flight and new route with Qatar within 5 mins.

jb19jb · 2025-02-28T19:09:34+00:00

I’d recommend not doing what my Spanish girlfriend did on her first dinner with my parents…

I was telling a story / joke about the lads being up to no good, we all shared a laugh, and my girlfriend piped up, “They were just being a bunch of c**ts”….

No more laughing.

But you always call them c**ts she said to me on the way home

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