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In the dim and distant past meself and the missus had to have a deposit of 20% before the banks etc would look at us. Even with the multiple then of 5 times my salary it was hard going but and I know I'm going to sound like a dinosaur - We didn't drive new cars, we didn't take fancy holidays/weekend breaks, we didn't have large credit card balances - we lived within our means and they were the hard choices we made to get what we wanted. The availability of "free" credit, 100% mortgages etc and the general live for the moment me fein outlook surely means that there will be some pain involved and it will probably be the folks in the middle who will get hit the hardest. As Billy said the bigger impact is within the wider employment sector if construction slows down - as it has to. Just how many of the economic migrants leave etc and the availability of housing remains to be seen. Throw in an election campaign, currency fluctuations, proposed interst rate hikes from the ECB and we have the perfect recipe for delaying the inevitable.

I just hope that its not as bad as I fear it will be. 

Can someone explain what this means, as I find it offensive or am I over-reacting?

I can only assume its the fact that the educated Aussies aren't familiar with the Gaeilge and that his surname is spelt O'hAilpin whereas they'd expect it to be O'Hailpin. Snide humour but not worth getting upset about.

That sounds good for Setanta - fair play to him. Wonder did Fevola headlock any barmen in his post match celebrations!!

an estate agent who talked up this famous "soft landing" - a phenomenon as yet unheard of in any world asset market anywhere.

Thats the nub of the matter I think. Why do we think that our experience will be any different than other parts of the world?

Dubnut -were you playing

Dunshaughlin v Duleek - was absolutely brutal - we shot 18 wides

42-6  What's the lowest WC total ever??

A Brogan makes it back

Doubtful I'd say - A couple of weeks away from what I hear.

While the rugby fans, administrators and players have been gracious and heartily thankful, the FAI and the fans I have encountered have been spiteful and argumentative.  They remind of a bunch of bad travellers, they come in, set up camp, steal your clothes from the line, piss in your letter box and then break your windows when you tell them to clear off!

Have to disagree there BC - Everyone I spoke to there on Saturday were saying how great it was and how lucky they were to be there etc. The pitch was bad but I didn't hear anyone saying it was the Gaa's fault and the expression the "Gah" is commonplace especially amongst dubs. Nothing derogatory meant by it just a term of endearment. You'll find "real" soccer heads giving out about anything to do with the Gaa and vice versa I had a row with a lad who had nothing good to say about "that garrison game" quote unquote on Sat night. Most people I've been speaking to about the games have much the same opinion - Glad to be there but a pity about the shite team we have to watch.

Bit mean spirited there Hardy re Giles squirming in his seat.

I have to say one thing about the Gooch.  Everyone talks about him playing well, but from my perspective I was very happy seeing him doing what he did out the field.  He may be able to make the killer ball, but as you say Uladh, he was playing it to where he should have been.

Don't disagree with that but I think thats what happens at club level- He feels he has to go and do that whereas for Kerry he now he'll get quality ball. Still he's a beautiful player to watch.

 

Its a pleasure to watch Cooper play. He is as good as anyone I've seen and his movement and passing are a joy to watch. Thought there was a third man tackle to allow Oisin in for the goal which he took brilliantly alright. Thought Crokes played the better football but Crossmaglen's experience kept them in it and if Brosnan and MacMahon are out then I thin kthey'll take the replay. Enjoyed the day but a pity the hurling was so one sided.

Best of luck to all the participants in tomorrows games. Looking forward to both of them though it'll be hard watching the football hoping both teams lose!!!!!

Heard about this on the radio this morning. Some crowd of beered up boyos in Castlebar chasing two Polish lads. There are gobshites everyehwere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DKIq5zGHwo   

Cavan lads whats the story with Keogan?  Bit of a nutter?
See he's had a bit of difficulty with the local guards and has been disqualified from driving and fined for assault and breach of the peace.

Its not all-ticket either so hopefully a decent crowd in Parnell. For some reason I just can't get excited about the league maybe its because of the performances but we definitely don't seem to care about qualifying depsite the usual cliches from Pillar and the boys. If we don't get something from this one we're in serious trouble of relegation

Are United hitting a bad patch at the wrong time of the year? I thought they were brutal last night .Rooney looks like a shadow of himself. Ronaldo must be the most frustrating player in the world. Keep it simple and do what he's supposed to do and he can be effective but the only thing he did last night was cross for the goal.
Bar Scholes they were poor in midfield. Ferdinand is some poser and only for Vidic, Van der Sar (who wasn't his usual self either) they'd be shagged. When are they due to play Chelsea?