“…my uncle bought a lawnmower off him”
The Rubber Bandits quiz the person on the street about what they know of 1916.
Part of The Rubber Bandits Guide to 1916, New Year’s Eve at 11pm on RTÉ2
Thanks Spaghetti Hoop
“As with the two previous indexes, this year offers surprises. Copenhagen and Amsterdam continue to dominate, but new cities storm into the top 20 at the expense of others. Buenos Aires stomps the competition and nails the South American continent, at the expense of Rio de Janeiro, which seems to have lost interest. Europe continues to have a strong presence, though Germany is slacking—Berlin falls, Munich slips off the list entirely, and Hamburg is hanging on by a thread.”
The third Copenhagenize Design Company’s Index of bike friendly cities. The top 20 out of 122 are presented at link below.
Dublin is 15th.
Down five places on 2014.
But WHY?
Choosing substandard infrastructure along the quays is not exactly the way to go. The bike-share program rocks, but now a comprehensive network and bicycle strategy should be developed and followed to the letter….
Fight!
The 20 Most Bike Friendly Cities On The Planet (Wired)
Thanks John Gallen
Last night.
Dublin Airport.
Della Rath writes:
Aren’t these guys the reason so many left in the first place?
Paul writes:
Our cat Margaret has found a new festive hiding spot!
Myles writes:
That’s the closest the cat would let the Santa hat get to her – though she seems to dig the bauble.
Medhb Madigan writes:
Lucky failing to get into the spirit of things
Aileeen Williams writes:
Freckles is all dressed up for her first Christmas in Lucan. She was adopted from the Dog’s Trust in February and is now a part of the family.
My pet at xmas to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘My Pet At Xmas’. A present for every pet posted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWCj9NfI7H8&feature=youtu.be
Yikes.
Laura Gaynor writes:
Yesterday I got one of the first Carrick On Shannon [Co Leitrim] trains since the floods! At times it is close to a 45 degree angle and water on both sides of the train. I was a little afraid we would topple into the Shannon. The wifi is still working though which is great…
Previously: Shannon On Carrick
From raw, salted flesh to sweet divine meatiness.
Organised housewife writes:
Cut shallow scores in the flesh with a knife. Boil in the pressure-cooker for one hour and a half. Stud with cloves. Baste in a mixture of whole grain mustard, English mustard and honey. Return to the oven for 30 minutes, basting periodically.
Two days to glow in fairness.
Any excuse.
Thanks D.
MORE to folly.
Darragh writes:
This Christmas Eve, 11am to 3pm, Pitt Bros BBQ on Georges Street, Dublin 2 will be holding a ‘Pig Out’ free food with €3 festive beers. There is a €15 cover charge at the door but the entirety of this goes to Saint Vincent de Paul. They’d like to encourage people to drop in for lunch during their Christmas Eve shop, fill up on meat and give back to the community!
Oink.
They’re getting longer.
Mick Pilsworth writes:
Grand stretch at 16.30 in [post-solstice] Dublin today