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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 04/10/2026

Ironically there's no Eir/gomo coverage in my local Lidl so if you're going to be trying to use Lidl Connect in Lidl Youghal, you'll be shit out of luck.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 04/10/2026

Lidl Connect is available tomorrow. Unlimited 5G. It's on Eir's network but 1Global handle data. Your traffic will end up going abroad first before coming back to Ireland adding +26ms compared to Eir mobile proper. Goosed has more info in this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Uo...

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Lidl's €8.99 SIM runs on Eir. So what's the catch?

YouTube video by Goosed.ie

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 04/10/2026

The boys fascinated with Toy Story 5

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 03/10/2026

My second and third favourite Czech things! First place goes to Mrs S of course!

A can of Kozel Dark beer and Kofola soft drink. Both from the Czech Republic

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

They left me alone with the Bing Bong Machine. Rookie mistake… * The face of someone who has just realised he could address the entire station without leaving his blanket I have no announcement to make at this time. But it’s reassuring to know that I could cause chaos….

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 03/10/2026

Saved some post pub pizza last night for breakfast this morning. One cat managed to open the box and dragged the last few slices out on to the floor where it was duly devoured by one of the dogs.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 02/10/2026

Between tarriffs, starting the war that caused it all and being an all round asshole, if the EU caves into these demands then what is the actual point in the whole European Project? www.bbc.com/news/article...

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US pressures Europe over diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban

President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 25/09/2026

Taken a lot longer than I hoped but finally ditched all but 5 installations of Ubuntu at home. 5 x 24.04 installs left. 30 running Debian 13 and a single solitary Ubuntu 20.04 machine that has no upgrade path for the application that's running on it.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 24/09/2026

Some creative Grand Theft Auto style branding for asbestos removal and roofing in Midleton earlier.

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I can only imagine what these two said to each other based on what I've heard them say most frequently as individuals... Mamdani: "...the government's job is to actually make our lives better". Martin: "I would dispute that" #spéirgorm

Mamdani in a black suit shaking hands with Martin in a blue suit.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 18/09/2026

The straw that broke the proverbial camel’s back.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 18/09/2026

Had to leave the /r/USDefaultism subreddit. Just can’t take the sheer stupidity anymore.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 17/09/2026

290 litres of kerosene for €500. Almost had a stroke when he told me the price. €1.73 per litre. Mrs S is in for a shock this winter.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 15/09/2026

If you have an iPhone and block ads at home via pihole or similar, you might start seeing unwanted ads after upgrading to iOS27. Go to your WiFi settings, scroll down and turn off Connectivity Assist. You might need to do this for each of your saved WiFi networks.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 14/09/2026

Proud day. Son started in the National Maritime College today as a maritime engineering cadet.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 13/09/2026

Instantly regret putting on Cat TV for the boys

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 13/09/2026

Held the door open for an older lady at a service station. The thanked me and said hated that door because at her age those doors are so hard to push and she’s terrified of it springing back on her. Asked her what her age was and she said she will be 100 next month!!

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 11/09/2026

Insurance shopping for the young lad. One quote €2465. Fair enough, he’s on a provisional license and his test is next month. Except it’s not €2465 if you pay by direct debit. It’s €3369. Incredibly they add a service fee of €904 for monthly payments!

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 09/09/2026

Yeah. At €2369 starting price I think I’ll be giving the iPhone Duo a miss. Everyone else probably should too. Just buy an iPad for less than €500

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 07/09/2026

I use Z-Push for syncing phones to my mail server (Zimbra). My old sync VM is no longer supported and Z-Push doesn't support PHP 8.4 so figured I'd pull the repo and see if Claude Code (Sonnet 5) could sort out the compatibility issues. And indeed it could! Absolutely surprised at results.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 06/09/2026

Two episodes into the Grand Tour with the new presenters. Quite enjoying it. There seems to be the makings of a good trio there.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 06/09/2026

Actually looking forward to returning to work so I don’t have to pay for charging!!

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 31/08/2026

Of course they couldn't be arsed delivering it to their own official drop off point just around the corner. It's going to be delivered there tomorrow instead. Useless shower of......

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 31/08/2026

Having the misfortune of listening to Classic Hits in the car (Mrs S’s Choice). Songs are the the exact same and in the exact same order as the Saturday which was the last time I had the misfortune to listen to it.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 31/08/2026

Good old DPD, package that was expected on Friday will of course now be delivered at home today when I won't be there. Used their delivery management to redirect it to a nearby drop off point. My expectations are low however.

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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

My wife sometimes asks me to run her one of those wonderful bubble baths because she can never get the bubbles right. Thing is I was feeling petty after an argument 10 years ago and used fairy liquid in her bath. I keep it in a mister matey bottle to not get caught these days.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 29/08/2026

Explains why there's been an SOS service failure warning in my car all day. FWIW I've no issues with 3 or Eir Mobile at the moment.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 29/08/2026

If only every town big and small had some place like this. Up to 500kW apparently. Although you’ll get half that if someone else uses the second connection. Doesn’t matter to me as max mine there in the picture can handle is 120kW

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 27/08/2026

300,000 is approximately 8 or 9 months worth of casualties at the current rates.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 26/08/2026

As I'm recuperating after last week I've been bored looking for things to do. Found an old Samsung Galaxy A52 at home no more updates, Slow as fuck and rammed with Samsung crap you can't get rid of. Seems it supports LineageOS so flashed it. Ye gods it's like a brand new phone. So fast and snappy!

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 26/08/2026

For streaming games from my Windows PC to primarily my Mac Mini I use the excellent Moonlight on Client and Sunshine on PC moonlight-stream.org

moonlight-stream.org

Moonlight Game Streaming: Play Your PC Games Remotely

Moonlight allows you to play your PC games remotely on almost any device.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 26/08/2026

New Mac Minis. Tempted to upgrade my M4 Mini but don't think it will be worth it. From M1 or M2 probably would be. Windows 11 and all it's associated spyware converted me sometime back. Only a single Windows machine left at home which is my gaming PC www.apple.com/newsroom/202...

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Apple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro

Apple announced the new Mac mini with the all-new M6 and powerful M5 Pro, delivering a dramatic boost in performance and more versatility in its supersmall desktop design.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 24/08/2026

Watching Imperfect Women with Mrs S. Tis alright but ruined because the second I saw a particular actor I was instantly able to work out the “whodunnit”

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 21/08/2026

Leaving cert results day! One happy son. He did alright.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 20/08/2026

Heading home from hospital soon, sans gall bladder. Feels like I was hit by an elephant because unfortunately it wasn’t so straightforward! The pain in the shoulders was the worst thing. Apparently caused by the gas used to inflate the abdomen pushing on the diaphragm!

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 18/08/2026

The place where I’m getting my pedicure used to be a hardware store back when I was young. From one type of nails to another!

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 18/08/2026

Gallbladder being removed tomorrow. Might as well get a pedicure and foot massage before hand. Hashtag because I’m worth it!

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 17/08/2026

Lad in the Porsche Cayman that tried to use the fast charger just found out the hard way that Hybrids don’t usually support DC charging. Still at least he has an ICE to get him to the nearest CCS charger in Youghal.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 17/08/2026

Close to the theoretical 120kW max DC that the car can handle.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 16/08/2026

Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar. Big bugger!!

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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Haywain 2026

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Lisa Forte @lisaforte.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It’s crazy to think this little girl’s dream was to log into Microsoft Authenticator 20 times a day and answer whether she’s “enjoying” outlook and would recommend it to friends Living the dream

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 08/08/2026

RFA Tideforce at Merino Point, Cork Harbour

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 06/08/2026

Didn't think Dyson got permission to build his helipad.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 06/08/2026

Deleted other post. Helicopter being an absolute pest in the area belongs to James Dyson. Making a beeline now for Cork Airport.

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Robert Sweetnam @rgsweetnam.zq.ie · 06/08/2026

Perfectly placed advertisement

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