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TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Dublin this evening was a nightmare. God knows why everyone decides to do their christmas shopping at the same time.
Nerdkiller
Membeur
I don't know, I think the idea of Christmas shopping in the city is fun.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
In a city, yes. Not Dublin.
Nerdkiller
Membeur
How mobbed was it?
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
Henry Street packed and everyone moving at a crawl for some reason.
Christmas shoppers are a pain in the arse. Take your time inside the shops sure, but learn to bloody walk outside of them. You'd swear the majority of people around couldn't walk in a straight line if the street was empty and they were directed. Groups of people just standing in W shapes in the way of pedestrian areas, other people swaying left and right while walking. Even saw a guy just standing in the middle of a road on his phone looking puzzled when the cars beeped at him, but he wasn't puzzled at why they were doing it since he never looked at them.
chalkitdown1
Member
Did all my shopping online this year due to my wife breaking her leg a few weeks ago and physically not being able to shop in Cork City.
Clouds and silver linings etc.
Not that Cork is anywhere near as manic as Dublin this time of year.
Clouds and silver linings etc.
Not that Cork is anywhere near as manic as Dublin this time of year.
TetraxShards
Member
I did a bit of Christmas shopping after work on Friday in Waterford. It wasn't too bad, apart from Argos which was absolutely manic.
Still have a lot to do, unfortunately. But at least my siblings just said "We already bought presents for you to give the kids, just pay us." so that helps a good bit.
Still have a lot to do, unfortunately. But at least my siblings just said "We already bought presents for you to give the kids, just pay us." so that helps a good bit.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
The pound being so weak at the moment is a blessing, specially for new games. Get the last guardian delivered for 54 euro.
Had a brick thrown at the bus on the way home this afternoon, lucky no one was sitting in that seat next to the window it smashed.
Had a brick thrown at the bus on the way home this afternoon, lucky no one was sitting in that seat next to the window it smashed.
chalkitdown1
Member
Got mine for 51 from thegamecollection.
70 in Gamestop, they're having a fucking laugh.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
It is mad. Combine the bad pound with parcel motel, Gamestop can go fuck themselves.
Weirdly enough despite the good conversion rate it was still cheaper to get the CE at GameStop than Amazon. Good thing too since I know a few people had their Amazon copies delivered in a dreadful state.
funkystudent
Member
Gonna give parcel motel a go finally.
Some xmas present ideas from amazon dont deliver to the republic.
Curious how it will all work out.
And yes video game prices in this country are a laugh. Since XtraVision died and NuHMV came back and sucked (and then died again) I couldn't remember the last time I bought a game retail here and not off amazon.
Actually I think I tried to order the Uncharted 4 slightly more expensive version that came with a art book and stickers or something from GameStops website and the day before release they emailed me saying they ran out of stock of that edition and couldnt fill my order so they offered me a discount on the standard version and free postage.
Some xmas present ideas from amazon dont deliver to the republic.
Curious how it will all work out.
And yes video game prices in this country are a laugh. Since XtraVision died and NuHMV came back and sucked (and then died again) I couldn't remember the last time I bought a game retail here and not off amazon.
Actually I think I tried to order the Uncharted 4 slightly more expensive version that came with a art book and stickers or something from GameStops website and the day before release they emailed me saying they ran out of stock of that edition and couldnt fill my order so they offered me a discount on the standard version and free postage.
TetraxShards
Member
One of the supermarkets where I live has an Xtravision-themed Redbox-type thing. I haven't used it but it seems simple enough. They recently added Blu-Rays so I might rent a few films over the break.
Yes I know of those. Very limited selection and for me in a very poor location. There is no free parking nearby and the warden seems to be hiding nearby at all times.
I was in Heatons this evening and a woman was complaining about the prices. Since they have pounds and Euros stickers on all the products she was complaining they should lower the prices because of the exchange rate has changed dramatically. Some people don't have a clue about how all this works.
Nerdkiller
Membeur
Well, went to The Crescent for the first time since HMV closed. I see they've since replaced it with an Easons.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
They're real slow over christmas. I know it says up to 2 days on their emails, but its slower than that.
This article from the Herald (which I saw on reddit) on Dublin housing density is quite interesting: http://www.herald.ie/news/we-must-b...opulation-nears-two-million-leo-35295495.html
Article is basically quoting Varadkar on the need for higher density in the Dublin core. More high rises etc. Also touches on the need for a directly elected Dublin mayor.
Leo Varadkar is again impressing me with his thoughts here. In general I feel like he expresses good ideas in interviews but we haven't seen him achieve very much in government. I'd love to see him lead FG at some point in the future where he could likely have more influence on actual policy. Hopefully the idea of a half-Indian, gay man as a party leader would not be an issue for the electorate.
Article is basically quoting Varadkar on the need for higher density in the Dublin core. More high rises etc. Also touches on the need for a directly elected Dublin mayor.
Leo Varadkar is again impressing me with his thoughts here. In general I feel like he expresses good ideas in interviews but we haven't seen him achieve very much in government. I'd love to see him lead FG at some point in the future where he could likely have more influence on actual policy. Hopefully the idea of a half-Indian, gay man as a party leader would not be an issue for the electorate.
chalkitdown1
Member
I'm not sure Varadkar can achieve much of that housing plan when Dublin City council have these ridiculous storey limits. Is there another European capital that is as low and spread out as Dublin?
London, although it's not built by the sea so could spread in more directions.
I think that's what he's advocating for. Elimination or relaxation of those story limits. New authority in the hands of an empowered Dublin mayor to take control of the city council and allow high rises to be built.
way too much progress at one time for Ireland, needs to be stretched over decades otherwise the auld wans will complain
Wasn't it? tried watching on my PS3 but the audio isn't working with my monitor so back to netflix until I can figure out how to change audio settings in amazon prime video
That would sway it for me too
Searching for season 2 only brought up season 1.
Aye think that's where we'll end up. Also probably gonna be rocking a hangover from Sunday so for the best ha
chalkitdown1
Member
If only it had double shoulder buttons it'd be a perfect PS4 portable. Some games are a nightmare with their controls.
Ay, looking for one of those add ons with the extra buttons. Shame there's no battery pack and trigger buttons combined accessory
The Vita has always been a really good system, such a shame it was left to die from the start.
Nah, plenty of good games, looking to get Valkyria Chronicles and some other games and remote play them on my vita. Never allowed to use the telly for the PS3 or 4 so looking forward to getting some gaming in haha
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
Which Irish accent do you want? There's a fair bit of variation.
obviously Belfast, like yer sexy man from Fifty Shades
SomedayTheFire
Member
Whenever people say that I just get flashes of all the awful Irish accents that exist. Like jaysis.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
Give him a nice cork accent there bhoy.
Ah here, who do youh thank yous are? (Gerry Adams)
pauljeremiah
Gold Member
I got an invite over the weekend to the Irish Premiere of Assassin's Creed in Dublin and I have a spare ticket if anyone wants it.
The screening is at the Savoy in O'Connell St at 7pm.
I usually just get a single ticket but since they sent me two I figured, why not ask someone from GAF if they want to go.
If you're interested, drop me a PM and I'll pick someone at random at around 8pm this evening.
The screening is at the Savoy in O'Connell St at 7pm.
I usually just get a single ticket but since they sent me two I figured, why not ask someone from GAF if they want to go.
If you're interested, drop me a PM and I'll pick someone at random at around 8pm this evening.
pauljeremiah
Gold Member
Not that I know of, I'm sure some "Irish celebs" will be at it
Ah right. Enjoy it. Report back if it's any use ha need something to do this week
Nerdkiller
Membeur
Got my new laptop today. Cost a pretty penny for it, though.
What did you get?