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#1
General discussion / Re: UK pensions
Today at 12:42:32 AM
Quote from: dec on April 25, 2025, 06:53:39 PMI managed to get my payments in before the deadline to get credits going back to 2006. When I checked online the records did not show me with the credits. I called, they had received the money, but because of the flood of payments the estimate is currently 60 (sixty) weeks before the money will be assigned to the correct years.

I paid a gap  from  2007 online, and that year is  now full. Think  that was class 2

Another year I had to pay class 3 (can't remember  why, but that's what they told me when  I phoned). Paid it online too , it's gone out of my bank  but that year hasn't been  updated yet. I'm assuming it might take a few weeks, so I'll check on  it down the line

So your situation sounds  similar to mine there

Edit: 60 weeks??? What the....?
#2
General discussion / Re: Gardening
April 25, 2025, 12:03:20 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on April 25, 2025, 08:20:28 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 25, 2025, 01:05:25 AMIf a neighbour's tree  falls down into your garden, legally who is responsible for  clearing it up?

Also, if said tree happens to  damage a fence/shed etc,  how do things stand then?

Asking for a friend (no, really).
If the tree is clearly in their land I assume all cost is theirs. If it's part of a boundary its prob 50/50 . That's if you have a decent neighbour though.

Yeah  the tree is  clearly on the neighbours land.

I don't think there is much other damage  judging by the photo  I was sent. It's more the clearing  up that's the issue.  It's not a massive tree but it's not a  tiddler either.

The neighbour  doesn't actually live next door (its  just a field), and  I believe he's elderly  and not in great health, so  it sounds like it could be a whole palaver , as it would take  a chainsaw
#3
General discussion / Re: Gardening
April 25, 2025, 01:05:25 AM
If a neighbour's tree  falls down into your garden, legally who is responsible for  clearing it up?

Also, if said tree happens to  damage a fence/shed etc,  how do things stand then?

Asking for a friend (no, really).
#4
GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo
April 24, 2025, 12:07:30 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on April 24, 2025, 09:15:03 AMIf you fancy your county to go well at all the 2 for 3 is good.
But as much as we moan 79 is very good for the year.

As I said the production is good and the pundits are more up to date. The Comms are good too.

I'm heading to more games this year so didn't get it mind.

Who are  the usual  pundits there?

Missed Gal-Ros last Sunday  on RTE but  tuned in for analysis after. It was  very dull.
#5
GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo
April 23, 2025, 05:21:40 PM
Quote from: thebigfullforward on April 23, 2025, 04:51:24 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on April 23, 2025, 04:21:00 PM
Quote from: clonian on April 23, 2025, 03:19:08 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on April 23, 2025, 02:45:21 PMCan you buy stand alone games on GAA +, like on Tyrone TV or Down TV, Just pay for 1 game?

There's an offer that you can buy 3 games for €24 and you can use them whenever you want or just pay €12 per game as you want.

Is there a list of the other games to be  shown on Gaago?  You could buy the 3 game  option, and your team might never feature  again
Could you not just watch other teams play then?

Ugh, that  feels like such a chore.

I honestly  find it difficult sitting through matches that I have no investment in, except  for maybe AI semis and finals. 
#6
GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo
April 23, 2025, 04:21:00 PM
Quote from: clonian on April 23, 2025, 03:19:08 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on April 23, 2025, 02:45:21 PMCan you buy stand alone games on GAA +, like on Tyrone TV or Down TV, Just pay for 1 game?

There's an offer that you can buy 3 games for €24 and you can use them whenever you want or just pay €12 per game as you want.

Is there a list of the other games to be  shown on Gaago?  You could buy the 3 game  option, and your team might never feature  again
#7
General discussion / Re: Death Notices
April 21, 2025, 10:21:44 PM
Quote from: Cyril Farrell fan on April 21, 2025, 09:54:46 PMDid he promise more than he delivered? People thought he would be a reforming Pope when he took over.
Apart from not putting the boot in on gays, was there much else he changed?


I never  paid much attention to what he said , other than the usual "God loves us all, no matter  your lifestyle " sorta thing , but I  often thought he was just the smiley face  of a ... what's the word - crumbling?/ sinister?/corrupt?/dark?...   institution.

He probably did  improve the church's image in a way , but did the Vatican actually  change/address/compensate or  apologise for their  many actions , while he was there?
#8
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Championship 2025
April 21, 2025, 03:48:41 PM
Quote from: flowerpot on April 21, 2025, 03:15:27 PMAt least when the ref blew the final whistle he made a motion signalling the end so no one was in any doubt. In Armagh Antrim game Antrim stopped when hooter sounded could be carnage in some matches the amount of air horns at games,another well thought out rule perfectly executed I'm sure in the words of the untouchable Eammon in the sandbox games.

Also, did  they think  about club games taking  place near  where a fog horn might sound?  Or a  ships horn?

They really  didn't think this through did they?
#9
General discussion / Re: Death Notices
April 21, 2025, 01:49:50 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 21, 2025, 01:33:48 PMWell, would be more fitting if he rose again.

Like that fella..... ET
#10
Seen highlights of Munster and Ulster semis. Alot  of times , no forwards near the goal mouth at all

Maybe they should bring in  2 pointers for  points nearer the goal,  rather than  50+ yards

Might bring the play  , and a bit of excitement, closer to the  goals, which  is what we want to see , is it not?

This current 2 pointer lark  is a huge backward step for the game.
#11
General discussion / Re: Man Utd Thread:
April 21, 2025, 11:57:49 AM
Quote from: RedHand88 on April 21, 2025, 09:12:05 AMThe good news is that Ipswichs loss yesterday means United are safe from relegation for another season.

Yes, but  theres a real possibility they could finish 17th.
#12
A bit late , but anyway....


Ulster Winners: Donegal
Munster Winners: Kerry
Leinster Winners: Dublin
Connacht Winners: Galway

All Ireland Semi-Finalists: Donegal Kerry Dublin Galway
All Ireland Finalists: Donegal Dublin
All Ireland Champions: Dublin
#13
Quote from: David McKeown on April 20, 2025, 10:50:45 PMI know there's a speed of sound issue there but it sounds like the sideline was kicked before the hooter went. Very tight


Sorry wrong thread

Looked like  a backroom team member got in  his way when about to kick.

I thought it was one  of Donegal's, but it was his own!
#14
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Championship 2025
April 19, 2025, 11:44:58 PM
Quote from: flowerpot on April 19, 2025, 11:36:37 PM
Quote from: reddgnhand on April 19, 2025, 10:48:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 19, 2025, 07:16:51 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on April 19, 2025, 05:06:42 PMI still to see where the skill is, in kicking the ball long out the field, 15 men competing  for it. Where's the skill?

You don't see the skill in clean catching or winning breaking ball??

If you're keeper and your team are prepared and skilful enough you can work kickouts to retain possession like Donegal and Dublin do.

I'd have an alternative view to yours in that the new rules are showing up where skills are lacking!

You just want to go back to catch and kick?

And them all wearing flat hats.

Don't forget the fags  in their mouths  ;D
#15
Quote from: Sheedy on April 19, 2025, 08:39:03 PMSteps?

How many  did he take there???

5, 6, 7, 8...?

I'll get me coat...