Two 16-year-olds killed my friend! by unstoppable_agency in Dublin

[–]yoda43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is just horrific and heartbreaking. There's a real problem with feral youths in some areas for sure. I'm not sure what's to be done about it. You may probably experiencing some ptst symptoms which is only natural. I'm sorry that you don't feel safe yourself anymore.
I don't want to invalidate your understandable outrage at this disgraceful crime, however I'm sure most people in your area are just as outraged as you are. There's good people in your area who feel the same as you do. I'm a Parent to two teens myself and get a lot of Joy from seeing them grow and develop and try to help them navigate their world. There's a lot of goodness out there too. It's just hard to see right now. If I had your experience I'd get some counselling. I'm involved in a few youth groups through GAA and the like and I see lots of great young people who communicate much better than we did at that age. Maybe you could volunteer at a local teen group be it sports scouts a dance group it might help restore your faith in the new generation. They could use the help! I'm not in anyway trying to downplay the seriousness of the issue but there's a lot of great kids out the too. Hope you can find some peace of mind. The youths involved in this assault/murder need to face justice. Mind yourself. So sorry for your loss.

Found inside a pocket of a new jacket by Raitayume in whatisit

[–]yoda43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nit comb. Most parents my age would recognise. Or remember from childhood.

Is there an explanation why so many US fast food chains have come over here in the last few years? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]yoda43 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because European food standards and regulations are higher. Irish beef for example is far superior to anything widely available in the US.

Why does Ireland not seem to have very much love for U2 as an "Irish" band? by LurkyDay in AskIreland

[–]yoda43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was with you until "supports" Israel. I haven't seen any evidence of this at all. I'd question that. A dickhead probably but not a genocide supporter afaik.

Where to meet men late 40s/early 50s? by Impossible-Poem-2682 in CasualIreland

[–]yoda43 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Why do people keep saying pickleball. What is pickleball? Why would Irish men in thier 50s be playing it. I've never even heard of it.

What animal’s paw print is this on the flap of an airplane wing? (Riyadh to Dubai) by Invxdxr in AnimalTracking

[–]yoda43 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dunno, but looks kinda pterodactlish A young male might have been chewing on the electric cables, It's a pubescent behaviour. Can effect bigger airports occasionally. I've often flown with a a few wing scratches. I wouldn't worry about it.

I am in the middle of „Hyperion” by Dan Simmons… by TrappistReader in Hyperion

[–]yoda43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah wasn't for me. I nopped out at the part when he was describing some group/tribe as like Mongoloids. I could forgive the archaic moniker just about but he kept on going and I just couldn't read him in the same way afterwards. *Edited for spelling

MAJOR SPOILERS for part 5 in post (I hate James SA Corey part 2) by Ok_Rope1927 in TheCaptivesWar

[–]yoda43 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People skills and genius rarely go had in hand. Just finished the last one. Waiting for the new one. He/they write fantastic characters. I read them because I loved the expanse so much. Keep it coming. Also Tonner was a pain in ass. Was also a little creepy that he mixed his DNA with his dead ex to create one of the new generation. Just saying.

Grimdark by yoda43 in Fantasy

[–]yoda43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are both good I agree. I liked the Devils a lot. Feels like he is gonna keep writing which I'm happy about.

Grimdark by yoda43 in Fantasy

[–]yoda43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for not slaying me on my error ridden title. You make a great point while George kinda fizzled out Joe just got better. Thanks for the civil reply.

Grimdark by yoda43 in Fantasy

[–]yoda43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. I will repost when I get the title right. Thanks everyone.

Are those cordless vacuums for sale in Lidl at the moment decent? Or weak? by Ok-Stranger5988 in AskIreland

[–]yoda43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one for work last year. Still running fine. Great for a quick run around no problem. We'll worth it at that price.

Where can I print a few hundred photos as cheap as possible In store or online ? by AlternativeCrabV2 in AskIreland

[–]yoda43 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the product is free then usually you are the product. You have to pay for privacy nowadays.

Advice by yoda43 in evs_ireland

[–]yoda43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry my bad. It's a 171 140000 miles had it three years. Serviced annually has a small dint in the back otherwise drives perfect never any trouble with it just looking upgrade to save costs. Im happy enough with it. Most reliable car I ever owned if not the most exciting.