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#1

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Eire90 - Today at 12:27:01 PM

https://twitter.com/Niall_Boylan/status/1782867145300365459

[phone queue system]

#2

General discussion / Re: GP's & Hospitals - What is...

Last post by Applesisapples - Today at 12:24:47 PM

Firstly it would be valuable to put a phone queue system in place to say you have reached such and such surgery you are now 15 in the queue, it would help a lot of folk especially older folk and give you some semblance of getting somewhere instead of redialling 100 times only to be told there is no appointment.  I would save some appointments each morning for very vulnerable people who ring in after the 8.30 deadline so they can be seen the next morning, it would be great if a doctor rang back instead of a receptionist to say go to A&E instead they are so protected it's impossible to get speaking to them.

Alot of surgeries have this already, but it depends on the number of phone lines coming in to the building. Digital lines are able to cover as many as you want pretty much and will be the norm in 5 years or so.

It also doesn't improve your chances of getting an appointment. There will still be the same amount of people dealt with in a day.

at my doctors if you dont get an appointment in the morning you can ring back and get it recorded that you tried. If this happens 3 days in a row you get a call from the doctor on day 4. I think its a fair system

Same with mine

#3

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Eire90 - Today at 12:14:23 PM

dont know if you can describe him as far right but nial boyalan announces hes running for European election.

#4

General discussion / Re: Holidays

Last post by armaghniac - Today at 12:12:50 PM

Anyone been round Tuscany on thier travels?

Yes, I went in 2018 (I Think) and it was amazing. It was just me and my now wife so no kids, and I think the type of holiday we done kids would find it pretty boring, so take that into consideration.

Flew into Pisa, hired a car and travelled down to a town called Castiglione della Pescaia, we loved it here. It is a lovely seaside town, not touristy at all, but clearly a place favoured among Italians for a weekend trip or staycation.

From there we headed inland to Pienza (small walled town, with stunning surroundings and scenery) and Montepulciano for a vineyard visit.

We then headed north to San Gimignano, stayed in a local Agriturismo, which was a nice experience, they produced their own olive oil and wine.

The food on the trip was stunning throughout, as was the scenery and the locals all very friendly (we found that if you make a small effort to speak Italian they warm very quickly to you).

Driving was abit nuts however, luckily we avoided any accidents, but the locals are very fast, and lack lane discipline even on blind corners.

Also done a night in Pisa, which has nothing in it bar the tower, have to get the picture, but I'd avoid staying any longer than the time it takes to visit it.

We stayed clear of the bigger cities, but thats just our preference.

Overall we loved it.

There is a reason that the great and good go to Tuscany on their holidays, it is hard to go wrong.
Florence is a bit crowded, but with good reason. North of Florence is Prato, Pistoia and Lucca, if you are on public transport stay in one and visit the other each for a day.
Siena is smaller than Florence and is excellent for a few days.
In addition to the places mentioned about, Montalcino is nice to visit for glass of the local vino.

Driving isn't so bad, you can drive between smaller places and it is like being in Donegal, bendy roads, maybe a boy racer. Parking requires parking on the outskirts and walking in, there are often restrictions closer to town, Siena has carparks at the bottom of the hill and long escalators up to the town. Volterra is a good spot too, with fewer tourists.

If you can get there this time of year or Sept/Oct the weather is more pleasant and it is less crowded.

#5

General discussion / Re: GP's & Hospitals - What is...

Last post by Tones - Today at 12:06:57 PM

You are smoking something, good luck to you, you obviously are a complete halfwit.

Hmmm

Halfwit, rich coming from someone who doesn't have a clue what then GP's are doing then goes on complaining about them, by your own words, not having a clue what they do.

Try English - you aren't texting your gym buddy for an appointment here.

#6

General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 12:00:43 PM

I dont mind Ally.

I hate when sky have either Neville or Carragher on co comms for their respective teams.

Lee Dixon remains the worst.

Clinton Morrison is the worst commentator and worst pundit in history, in any sport.

A vuvuzela waving, Tourette's suffering Inuit in the process of childbirth, would deliver an improved aural experience.

Got to agree with that

#7

General discussion / Re: GP's & Hospitals - What is...

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 12:00:19 PM

You are smoking something, good luck to you, you obviously are a complete halfwit.

Hmmm

Halfwit, rich coming from someone who doesn't have a clue what then GP's are doing then goes on complaining about them, by your own words, not having a clue what they do.

#8

GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Senior football cha...

Last post by tintin25 - Today at 11:59:48 AM

I dont think Mickey Harte will be too upset that Derry are out of the Ulster. They have the medals from the last 2 years in their pockets. Its all about SAM for them now. They get a nice 4 week break to get themselves ready. I would not be writing them off at all.

This

They'll still be there come the semi finals I reckon

#9

General discussion / Re: GP's & Hospitals - What is...

Last post by Tones - Today at 11:54:44 AM

You are smoking something, good luck to you, you obviously are a complete halfwit.

#10

General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024

Last post by thewobbler - Today at 11:54:44 AM

I dont mind Ally.

I hate when sky have either Neville or Carragher on co comms for their respective teams.

Lee Dixon remains the worst.

Clinton Morrison is the worst commentator and worst pundit in history, in any sport.

A vuvuzela waving, Tourette's suffering Inuit in the process of childbirth, would deliver an improved aural experience.