Had lightning strike the ground in front of the swings I was on when I was 4 in Ibiza. Well, it might have been a mile away but I remember it as being right in front of my feet. Not a big fan ever since.
Also, hello. Long time no play!
(05-08-2021, 12:55 PM)Mam of 4 Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 12:33 PM)Zaph Wrote: [ -> ]I love thunder and lightning. I remember sitting outside a bar in Barcelona years ago while the most amazing lightning storm was in full swing. We just sat there and watched it for a couple of hours while we drank our beer. Never seen anything close to it since.
I'm jealous , I'd love to do that , I find it fascinating tbh☺
Same here. I love thunder and lightning and the really mad rain that follows it. It's quite heavy and overcast at the moment here, but no storm so far anyway.
Woop! Going for a cuppa with a friend shortly. Not been out of the house properly since last week.
(05-08-2021, 12:55 PM)Neowise Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 12:33 PM)Zaph Wrote: [ -> ]I love thunder and lightning. I remember sitting outside a bar in Barcelona years ago while the most amazing lightning storm was in full swing. We just sat there and watched it for a couple of hours while we drank our beer. Never seen anything close to it since.
I often enjoy the lightening storms in the distance when I am holidaying in spain. Whatever local mini weather system they have there, there is regularly lightening storms near the mountains which is miles away from where I stay, but as zaph says, its great sitting out on the roof watching them for hours.
perfect situation to rid someone of phobias, as its lovely and peaceful where we are not a hint of rain, and you just have visuals of storms, too far away even to hear, although the bigger strikes can be heard faintly.
I love these in Spain too. My parents have a place their, and you can sit out up on top, and be enjoying your glass of wine, watching it in the distance.
The best one I have ever seen was in Australia though, over Darling Harbour.
(05-08-2021, 02:18 PM)nothing Wrote: [ -> ]Woop! Going for a cuppa with a friend shortly. Not been out of the house properly since last week.
I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
(05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:18 PM)nothing Wrote: [ -> ]Woop! Going for a cuppa with a friend shortly. Not been out of the house properly since last week.
I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
What you getting? If its Pfizer, its only 1 week after you've to wait before you can partake in indoor festivities.
(05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:18 PM)nothing Wrote: [ -> ]Woop! Going for a cuppa with a friend shortly. Not been out of the house properly since last week.
I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
Brother is flying out indefinitely mid August and will work from his apartment over in Spain.. the jealousy is mighty
(05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:18 PM)nothing Wrote: [ -> ]Woop! Going for a cuppa with a friend shortly. Not been out of the house properly since last week.
I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
I got my cert within 12 hours
(05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:18 PM)nothing Wrote: [ -> ]Woop! Going for a cuppa with a friend shortly. Not been out of the house properly since last week.
I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
That is very jealousy inducing I must say. Although when you get the second vax the world will open up. What a time to be alive
I was one of the last of the OGs to get my cert cos I was vaxxed through my GP
Got it the last day they said that people would receive them from the original amount of 1.8 million or something like that.
Have been out in a few places though and they haven't asked me for it... so far
(05-08-2021, 02:57 PM)Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ]I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
What you getting? If its Pfizer, its only 1 week after you've to wait before you can partake in indoor festivities.
Moderna. 2 weeks until fully vaccinated with that.
I was only delighted about that vaccine with my love for Dolly Parton (she donated to the development of it). Some good reports too today on its efficacy after 6 months.
Got offered a free ticket for Croke Park this weekend, being sensible and saying no though. The thoughts of being in the crowds there on match day is something I need to slowly get my hear around again.
I was at home at the weekend, we know the owners of our local bar/restaurant, and they were being very stringent on their checks. He said they had been shut for too long they weren't taking any chances and following the regs to the letter.
(05-08-2021, 03:03 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ]I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
Brother is flying out indefinitely mid August and will work from his apartment over in Spain.. the jealousy is mighty
I asked Dad if he would look into broadband while he was there and he scoffed at me
we are back in the office 1 day a week from September for a "phased return".
Had my cert emailed on the first week of it, was done in my gp so was expecting by post. Went to one place for indoor dining last week, guy had a half hearted look at the certs, didn't double check against ID, didn't take contact details of anyone indoors, the cleaning was sub standard as people left, I was so so uncomfortable. I even sanitised my arms where I was leaning on the table. So we said not going there again. Our second option, we went out there today but it was fairly packed outdoors (as much as it can be with distancing etc), it looked like wedding guests, nowhere to park, so in the end we went to the local centra for take away coffees and sat in the car at the harbour and chatted. My next real human interaction will be the tesco delivery on Saturday.
(05-08-2021, 04:26 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 03:03 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ]Brother is flying out indefinitely mid August and will work from his apartment over in Spain.. the jealousy is mighty
I asked Dad if he would look into broadband while he was there and he scoffed at me we are back in the office 1 day a week from September for a "phased return".
I was asked if I could go in for a full week during regression and I said I'd rather not.
Bro has broadband service that you can just switch on and pay for the duration of your stay.. you pay a admin fee also though but it's fuck all
(05-08-2021, 03:06 PM)Necro Wrote: [ -> ]I was one of the last of the OGs to get my cert cos I was vaxxed through my GP
Got it the last day they said that people would receive them from the original amount of 1.8 million or something like that.
Have been out in a few places though and they haven't asked me for it... so far
Really? We've only been to two places and they asked for hours. I wonder if we'll experience not being asked.
(05-08-2021, 04:47 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 04:26 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ]I asked Dad if he would look into broadband while he was there and he scoffed at me we are back in the office 1 day a week from September for a "phased return".
I was asked if I could go in for a full week during regression and I said I'd rather not.
Bro has broadband service that you can just switch on and pay for the duration of your stay.. you pay a admin fee also though but it's fuck all
Oh do you know what the service is called? My mam is retiring next year so can see them spending more time over there so would be handy for when they are gone for a month at a time
(05-08-2021, 05:19 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 04:47 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ]I was asked if I could go in for a full week during regression and I said I'd rather not.
Bro has broadband service that you can just switch on and pay for the duration of your stay.. you pay a admin fee also though but it's fuck all
Oh do you know what the service is called? My mam is retiring next year so can see them spending more time over there so would be handy for when they are gone for a month at a time
I shot the bro a text there so will let you know
(05-08-2021, 05:14 PM)Diamonds of Frost Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 03:06 PM)Necro Wrote: [ -> ]I was one of the last of the OGs to get my cert cos I was vaxxed through my GP
Got it the last day they said that people would receive them from the original amount of 1.8 million or something like that.
Have been out in a few places though and they haven't asked me for it... so far
Really? We've only been to two places and they asked for hours. I wonder if we'll experience not being asked.
Yeah
but I'm out in the sticks tbf
(05-08-2021, 05:28 PM)Necro Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah but I'm out in the sticks tbf
Sligo is like a different country
(05-08-2021, 02:57 PM)Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ]I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
What you getting? If its Pfizer, its only 1 week after you've to wait before you can partake in indoor festivities.
But it looks to be still 2 weeks before you can travel. Checked a few different European locations & it is saying 15 days after vax's.
(05-08-2021, 03:04 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:51 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ]I just met my parents for lunch (they were up from Limerick) - they fly out to Spain for 3 weeks on Saturday. I'm so jealous. I'm getting my 2nd shot tomorrow, so 2 weeks away from some sort of indoor dining and socializing again!!
I got my cert within 12 hours
Same here, got jabbed Saturday afternoon. Cert early o' clock Sunday Morning.
Met parents for coffee on Monday, tested getting my cert scanned & didn't start any flashing in red "Unclean, Unclean"
(05-08-2021, 05:19 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 04:47 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ]I was asked if I could go in for a full week during regression and I said I'd rather not.
Bro has broadband service that you can just switch on and pay for the duration of your stay.. you pay a admin fee also though but it's fuck all
Oh do you know what the service is called? My mam is retiring next year so can see them spending more time over there so would be handy for when they are gone for a month at a time
https://www.dvblab.com/en-gb
That's the company, said you need to buy the router if you want the switch on switch off service
(05-08-2021, 05:43 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 05:19 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ]Oh do you know what the service is called? My mam is retiring next year so can see them spending more time over there so would be handy for when they are gone for a month at a time
https://www.dvblab.com/en-gb
That's the company, said you need to buy the router if you want the switch on switch off service
That's great thanks! Office in the town they go to also
(05-08-2021, 05:46 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 05:43 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ]https://www.dvblab.com/en-gb
That's the company, said you need to buy the router if you want the switch on switch off service
That's great thanks! Office in the town they go to also
Torrevieja? That's where bros apartment is and where we go
it's beautiful
(05-08-2021, 05:48 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 05:46 PM)cee_jay Wrote: [ -> ]That's great thanks! Office in the town they go to also
Torrevieja? That's where bros apartment is and where we go it's beautiful
Yup there
We have been going there since 1998. My brother lived there for a bit as well.
(05-08-2021, 05:38 PM)TED_YNWA Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 02:57 PM)Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick Wrote: [ -> ]What you getting? If its Pfizer, its only 1 week after you've to wait before you can partake in indoor festivities.
But it looks to be still 2 weeks before you can travel. Checked a few different European locations & it is saying 15 days after vax's.
(05-08-2021, 03:04 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ]I got my cert within 12 hours
Same here, got jabbed Saturday afternoon. Cert early o' clock Sunday Morning.
Met parents for coffee on Monday, tested getting my cert scanned & didn't start any flashing in red "Unclean, Unclean"
Check it in the privacy of your home. that what i did before arriving at any checks, then i could feel confident it would show as valid.
https://app.digitalcovidcertchecker.gov.ie/
Been chilling on the couch last 40 mims since kid went to bed not even realising that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is still on the TV
When you find yourself calling "Oh, Toodles!" on cue, it's becoming a problem. Everything up to that is just healthy tuning out.
(05-08-2021, 04:44 PM)nothing Wrote: [ -> ]Had my cert emailed on the first week of it, was done in my gp so was expecting by post. Went to one place for indoor dining last week, guy had a half hearted look at the certs, didn't double check against ID, didn't take contact details of anyone indoors, the cleaning was sub standard as people left, I was so so uncomfortable. I even sanitised my arms where I was leaning on the table. So we said not going there again. Our second option, we went out there today but it was fairly packed outdoors (as much as it can be with distancing etc), it looked like wedding guests, nowhere to park, so in the end we went to the local centra for take away coffees and sat in the car at the harbour and chatted. My next real human interaction will be the tesco delivery on Saturday.
(05-08-2021, 06:14 PM)Neowise Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 05:38 PM)TED_YNWA Wrote: [ -> ]But it looks to be still 2 weeks before you can travel. Checked a few different European locations & it is saying 15 days after vax's.
Same here, got jabbed Saturday afternoon. Cert early o' clock Sunday Morning.
Met parents for coffee on Monday, tested getting my cert scanned & didn't start any flashing in red "Unclean, Unclean"
Check it in the privacy of your home. that what i did before arriving at any checks, then i could feel confident it would show as valid.
https://app.digitalcovidcertchecker.gov.ie/
No idea they'd enforce the seven day thing. Feck.
(05-08-2021, 08:21 PM)Nunberry Wrote: [ -> ]When you find yourself calling "Oh, Toodles!" on cue, it's becoming a problem. Everything up to that is just healthy tuning out.
And singing the hot dog song without realising..
I didn't I swear
Oooh nice heavy downpour, so relaxing
There's something about torrential rain that's relaxing for sure... unless you're caught in it
Deskside here though, nice and dry. Meeting a friend for dinner tomorrow. First time in over a year.
Oh definitely perfect when it's hopping off the windows and not your face!
(05-08-2021, 08:34 PM)Trigger Wrote: [ -> ] (05-08-2021, 08:21 PM)Nunberry Wrote: [ -> ]When you find yourself calling "Oh, Toodles!" on cue, it's becoming a problem. Everything up to that is just healthy tuning out.
And singing the hot dog song without realising..
I didn't I swear
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(04-08-2021, 10:25 PM)Diamonds of Frost Wrote: [ -> ]Does anyone here watch a show called Virgin River?
Yea I watch it, great show!
(05-08-2021, 09:05 PM)kitten_k Wrote: [ -> ] (04-08-2021, 10:25 PM)Diamonds of Frost Wrote: [ -> ]Does anyone here watch a show called Virgin River?
Yea I watch it, great show!
It's the naughty Kitty!
How are you?
I'm in the pub.
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I’m good Diamonds, heading to Spain in the morning so really looking forward to it!!
Holy fuck I've just seen the feedback thread in boards about Private messages and emails etc.
Holy shit the ball has not only been dropped over there, it's been well and truly burst, then exploded.