Howdy do

[Morph Phoenix]

Hello all. Nice to see TER back up. I don't have crackdown to or Halo: Reach. Bah!

For the nostalgia!



When TER got hacked :/



Me and my awesome post count.



TER map, which I know wasn't accurate with all.



Recovering from hacks.. I think. Shame about shitty pic I can't read it.



More.



This shit was both ways, what a shite she was.



Best teabagger, for real.

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Next is snugs harassing me. I had GoW 3-4 days before release.








Ahh, the good old days.

[MiniNuckinfuts]

How do you have all these pictures? o.O

[Seán]

It's funny to see some of the old stuff, Especially the Snugs messages about Gears, made me laugh but.....


Why and how do you have these pictures and when did the site get hacked? i don't recallllllllllllll!

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 02:23)MiniNuckinfuts Wrote:  How do you have all these pictures? o.O

Photobucket at the time had novelty, so I used it quite a bit. Perhaps for times like these where after 4-5 years, I could show them to you good people

(11-08-2011 02:25)Seán Wrote:  It's funny to see some of the old stuff, Especially the Snugs messages about Gears, made me laugh but.....


Why and how do you have these pictures and when did the site get hacked? i don't recallllllllllllll!

I remember it being hacked, the Def4x0r Reev0Lut10nz. Any one else remember?

Jono would be the one to ask I think, he was the one that had to sort it all out haha.

[Kooj]

Oh lol me and jono for outstanding personality I used to be so dumb and cherpy... when did i become so jaded

[RaMarcus]

Morphy, welcome back to TER, you pop by GI every so often so we've never lost touch.

And it must have been an earlier awards but I remember being robbed and not getting Most Online Member as I was always on PSO... however I had hardly anyone else on my list because of it either

[Dogzbone]

Shows how crap my memory is...I remember none of the above

[evil ducks]

Good news, since we're now in the future I can play sometimes without lag! I forgot how bad that used to be

[Bluebane]

You just reminded me of Cabby and her sock.....

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 08:30)RaMarcus Wrote:  Morphy, welcome back to TER, you pop by GI every so often so we've never lost touch.

And it must have been an earlier awards but I remember being robbed and not getting Most Online Member as I was always on PSO... however I had hardly anyone else on my list because of it either

Haha, that rings a bell, shame I don't have the earlier member awards. I remember you always being on PSO, and just one night of you being drunk on Halo 2

(11-08-2011 13:28)evil ducks Wrote:  Good news, since we're now in the future I can play sometimes without lag! I forgot how bad that used to be

Having moved to Ireland, I've gone back to 2002 in terms of internet speeds.

The only thing I can get is 3 broadband. Meaning lag 50% of the time.

(11-08-2011 13:58)Bluebane Wrote:  You just reminded me of Cabby and her sock.....

I had forgotten about this, but since you mention it, I believe it was Snugs who didn't pass it on.

[Dogzbone]

Snugenz still alive? I miss his strange Drogheda accent which I couldn't really understand.

[Morph Phoenix]

Last I knew he was playing a lot of WoW. Found that out from GI at some point.

[Dogzbone]

Wasn't he playing a lot of WOW when TER ended? Surely he can't still be playing it?

He will probably be back on Xbox once Skyrim comes out.

[Kooj]

same to an non irishman, it just sounded like the thickest irish accent ever like he was barely speaking english like he'd slip into some ancient irish long forgotten periodically

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 15:13)Dogzbone Wrote:  Wasn't he playing a lot of WOW when TER ended? Surely he can't still be playing it?

He will probably be back on Xbox once Skyrim comes out.

Oh yeah, that game has some sort of unforgiving hold on people once they play it. I didn't get that same feeling when playing it.

Skyrim indeed, can still remember him posting videos of him flying about in Oblivion.

(11-08-2011 15:15)Kooj Wrote:  same to an non irishman, it just sounded like the thickest irish accent ever like he was barely speaking english like he'd slip into some ancient irish long forgotten periodically

Believe it or not, comparing snugs to a couple of the old fellas in the pub around here, Snugs talk clear.

Then again my way with accents is crappy anyway. But some of these Irish guys are extreme. Though I've had people try talking to me with the Irish language.

I'm speaking English, with an English accent, you decide to speak Irish? Makes sense.

[Dogzbone]

People actually try to speak to you in Irish? Didn't think anyone ever really spoke the language. I can speak a bit of it...forgotten the rest.

[Kooj]

he does live in the sticks

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 15:54)Dogzbone Wrote:  People actually try to speak to you in Irish? Didn't think anyone ever really spoke the language. I can speak a bit of it...forgotten the rest.

Yeah, I can't remember the figures but a small percentage of Irish people know it well. I believe they teach it in schools here?

At first I thought it was the accent being strong, but soon realised it couldn't be English. I've heard radio stations and seen tv channels in just Irish language. I read it a lot in places as well. Don't understand it of course.

[Dogzbone]

Yeah there is an irish only T.V station, think it's called TG4?

Most secondary schools teach Irish here as standard. Bit of a waste of time to be honest...even if it's a part of Irish culture.

Besides the language barrier...crap broadband...and lack of employment, are you enjoying your time in Ireland?

[Kooj]

its probably like wales, everyone wants it but fuckers just speak english, its just a culture thing i guess and im sure some small amount of people are die hard on it but hey, I'm not gonna learn middle english or fucking cornish

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 15:59)Dogzbone Wrote:  Yeah there is an irish only T.V station, think it's called TG4?

Most secondary schools teach Irish here as standard. Bit of a waste of time to be honest...even if it's a part of Irish culture.

Besides the language barrier...crap broadband...and lack of employment, are you enjoying your time in Ireland?

TG4, that's the one.

I didn't realise the Irish Language still existed like it did. My thoughts were "Why learn Irish when no one uses it?". If I were going to put effort into learning a new language, my first choices would be French/German.

More of an accent barrier, more so the men. Crap broadband indeed. Lack of employment.

I enjoy the laidback lifestyle, plenty places to go horse riding. I'm sure the broadband will pick up and my ventures for money will work out somehow. Finding steady work will be a shit though, I reckon the trade offs will even out in the end.

Decent internet is the main thing I miss from England. And of course my brown bear.

[Kooj]

If i'm unemployed for a year and i can live and mooch off you i'll come join ya

[Bluebane]

There's a few Gaeltachts (irish speaking areas) still about, its not a dead language just yet Its not taught properly in schools though. French and german are easier to learn.

Urgh brown beer.

[Dogzbone]

Register with some of the recruitment agencies in Ireland and keep a regular look at irishjobs.ie (I think that's the site)

Even just take a low paid job to gain some initial experience (I've no idea what you're qualified in?)

Would you be picky about what job you have? Could always consider a supermarket position to bring in some cash whilst you look for something better.

[Kooj]

hes qualified to 3 A levels in IT but the numpty has no certs

[Dogzbone]

Unfortunately A-Levels are worth very little these days, I don't waste space on my CV for them.

Be better off doing a part time course while holding down a job.

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 16:15)Dogzbone Wrote:  Register with some of the recruitment agencies in Ireland and keep a regular look at irishjobs.ie (I think that's the site)

Even just take a low paid job to gain some initial experience (I've no idea what you're qualified in?)

Would you be picky about what job you have? Could always consider a supermarket position to bring in some cash whilst you look for something better.

I wouldn't mind any job at the moment.

Finding paying admin jobs is difficult, as I said they do "you gain experience" based jobs which you do for 9 months no pay. I'd applied for those and got sweet fa.

Ireland has been more difficult, mostly due to having not thought about it enough. Feel like I've gone 10 years behind what I was in the UK.

(11-08-2011 16:21)Dogzbone Wrote:  Unfortunately A-Levels are worth very little these days, I don't waste space on my CV for them.

Be better off doing a part time course while holding down a job.

What kind of course would be worth doing? It seems qualifications these days are worth little without experience added with them.

[Dogzbone]

I know you might not want to hear this but...even if you did complete some course part time, with the amount of University graduates out there..you'll always be lagging behind them when applying for a position.

You would be best to just settle for some standard clerical job requiring no experience and to forget about a course. They are really worth jack all.

Some people will argue they are but that's from my experience and from watching people do them.

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 16:38)Dogzbone Wrote:  I know you might not want to hear this but...even if you did complete some course part time, with the amount of University graduates out there..you'll always be lagging behind them when applying for a position.

You would be best to just settle for some standard clerical job requiring no experience and to forget about a course. They are really worth jack all.

Some people will argue they are but that's from my experience and from watching people do them.

That was my opinion on it to start with, it's why I never entertained the idea of a part time course.

My option to make a decent amount of money includes side buisness and as you say, a standard paying full time job.

I left uni because it wasn't something I enjoyed. Didn't quite challenge me. I'm left with a right challenge now, more than I wanted really.

With what I have now I can gert buy, but I need more if I want to buy my own property and land, which I've been planning.

[Dogzbone]

I'm sure you've probably got a Tescos near you (they're everywhere)

Usually in September they would advertise a lot of positions for part timers. You could always take up a part time job for the moment.

Just keep looking. Half the battle is even bothering to look.

[Dave]

I agree with Dogz, I done the whole Univereisty thing and it left me with nothing, working as an IT Technician for the last 6 months has gave me much more job opportunities than my Degree has.

ah and Welcome I belive you where on GI ?

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 16:44)Dogzbone Wrote:  I'm sure you've probably got a Tescos near you (they're everywhere)

Usually in September they would advertise a lot of positions for part timers. You could always take up a part time job for the moment.

Just keep looking. Half the battle is even bothering to look.

Nearest tescos are abyfeale and newcastle west. I'll keep this in mind. I mean I've worked in kilarney which is further away than those. It would be ideal for the moment.

(11-08-2011 19:27)Dave Wrote:  I agree with Dogz, I done the whole Univereisty thing and it left me with nothing, working as an IT Technician for the last 6 months has gave me much more job opportunities than my Degree has.

ah and Welcome I belive you where on GI ?

One of the reasons I didn't bother to finish uni, it was costing me money I didn't have, and I couldn't see it helping much, heard people say the exact same as you and Dogz before.

On GI I'm known as "Athian" (^_^)b

[CL Zephyr]

I think one of the best things I got from uni was things like time management and working towards goals rather then actually benifitting from the degree itself. Getting a job instead of finishing uni served me well personally at least.

[Dave]

Thats true, I came out of uni alot more organised, I could manage my money much more and just pretty much learned how to live on my own, also had a massive confidence boost after Uni. all for the sum of £16000

[Bluebane]

Check any Fás courses near you, they pay you to learn

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 22:17)Bluebane Wrote:  Check any Fás courses near you, they pay you to learn

I've looked into that, and have been told to look into it by locals I know here (funny, they are english too).

Turns out I couldn't find something I didn't already know how to do

Perhaps I could look some more. I am in the middle of nowhere really.

[CL Zephyr]

Not having much luck finding a job then Ian?

[Morph Phoenix]

(11-08-2011 22:23)CL Zephyr Wrote:  Not having much luck finding a job then Ian?

Not at all, we're getting by at the moment. Not had a call from the agency I did the bar work with last time.

I'll keep looking, I'm sure life here will make sense eventually (^_^)b

[Bluebane]

Got a car?

[Morph Phoenix]

(12-08-2011 11:59)Bluebane Wrote:  Got a car?

Yeah I have a car, one which is in dire need of repairs.

It's actually my wifes car, I haven't passed my test yet. Never needed it in England, but out here.. couldn't live without one.

[Bluebane]

You'll get more jobs with a license.....well more chances

[Morph Phoenix]

(13-08-2011 02:57)Bluebane Wrote:  You'll get more jobs with a license.....well more chances

Aye, already missed out on a job due to that.

I am hoping the test in Ireland works in the same way as the Irish do.

Chilled and no nonsense. The English test sounded like arse.

[RaMarcus]

English driving test is evil, also we have a test centre down the road from us so it's learner driver hell around here! Can take ages to drive down the road sometime with them in the way!

[Morph Phoenix]

(13-08-2011 10:21)RaMarcus Wrote:  English driving test is evil, also we have a test centre down the road from us so it's learner driver hell around here! Can take ages to drive down the road sometime with them in the way!

I picked up driving real quick. Didn't take long for me to find learner drivers very annoying.

I've heard stories about the English test, tis why I'm rather glad I get the chance to avoid it

[Snugenz]

(11-08-2011 15:06)Morph Phoenix Wrote:  Haha, that rings a bell, shame I don't have the earlier member awards. I remember you always being on PSO, and just one night of you being drunk on Halo 2


Having moved to Ireland, I've gone back to 2002 in terms of internet speeds.

The only thing I can get is 3 broadband. Meaning lag 50% of the time.


I had forgotten about this, but since you mention it, I believe it was Snugs who didn't pass it on.

3mb, where are ya living? I'm on 22mb (Eircom) now that i didnt even ask for...

As for the sock, it's long gone, i lost it at some point. My bad.

[Morph Phoenix]

(07-09-2011 07:09)Snugenz Wrote:  3mb, where are ya living? I'm on 22mb (Eircom) now that i didnt even ask for...

As for the sock, it's long gone, i lost it at some point. My bad.

Meelin, county Cork. I can't get eircom here, only wireless. Went with 3 broadband which is turning out to be quite good despite hating using it back in England.

I think they have plans to roll out much higher speeds eventually, which will be nice.

Eircom have an exchange they haven't activated here in meelin according to their website, the shitefaces.

[SEMERKHET]

This thread is fecking awesome

[Cabbie]

(13-09-2011 21:40)SEMERKHET Wrote:  This thread is fecking awesome

You are drunk aren't you

[Morph Phoenix]

Drunk or not, the man speaks the truth.

My threads are always the most informative and brilliant. Those two things combined can be described as awesome in thread making.