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Gaz Ubermick

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Cork to California and back again - happily home after over 25 years in the US. Alleged graphic designer. Talks nonsense about #LFC and ADV #motorbikes, and a little less so about #elitedangerous and #munsterrugby

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · Nov 19

Baltic outside! Was warmer this morning when I headed off to work at 7am in the dark than it is now. So to warm you up, here’s a photo from this time 8 years ago on top of Mt. Tam in Northern California, when it was probably 20 degrees celsius…

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 12h

I might not have the chops of the mighty @hassinator.bsky.social but I can cook a damn fine steak. Enjoyed with hand cut goose fat chips and a chimichurri.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 1d

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 1d

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#motosky #motorrad #motorcycle #imback

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 1d

The headline "Stop expecting perfection from us" is a bit laughable. I mean, perfection would be nice but I don't think football fans expect it. All we want is competency, consistency, and accountability.

www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Anthony Taylor: My family don't come to matches because of abuse

In an interview with the BBC, referee Anthony Taylor criticises the

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

Right #motosky. Two choices. 2024 BMW F800GS fully loaded with every option and 6k on the odo. €9,500 plus VRT and €500 shipping. Or 2025 BMW F800GS with most of the options I'd want. €16,500 but with 1.9% financing and would have the full three year warranty.

Decisions, decisions...

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

Agreed. My issue there is that comes down to coaching. Good players don't go bad overnight, and for all of our new signings to have these issues simultaneously is really - REALLY - worrying.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

I know it takes new players time to bed in, but honestly outside of Ekitike, the rest of them look so far off the level needed, especially for what we paid for them.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

"I'm not sure Cucurella got the ball"

HE WAS A FUCKING FOOT AWAY FROM IT.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

"We'll see it better here. Hmm. Maybe looked worse than it was" is Gary Neville speak for "Oh, he never fucking touched him, Cucurella dove and made a meal of it."

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

Of course, kind sir. A picture, as they say, is worth a thousand words...

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

G'WAN THE GAKPO

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

The drop in quality in our fullback situation reminds of the time our midfield went from Gerrard, Alonso, and Mascherano to Jonjo Shelvey, Charlie Adam, and Lucas.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

Of course, Kerkez. Of course.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

Kerkez does not impress me. Not in the least.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

Madness alright. Megabikes in Dublin has an older one - 2022 F750GS - with similar mileage and lesser spec, and they want €12k for it, no negotiation.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

No duty since its EU, but the VRT would be chunky - €900. But the bike is €9,750, and another €500 for shipping. So €11,150 all in. Same bike in Ireland is about €14,000.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

I also realise that my emails to dealers in Germany 100% sound like a scam - basically "Hello is the bike still available, if so I'd like to buy it. I will send money by bank transfer and have a company pick the bike up since I am abroad." Hmmm...

#motosky #motorcycle

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

I'm now officially bike shopping, as the season seems to be winding down and with it, prices are coming down. Still stupidly expensive in Ireland though, so am contacting dealers in Germany for bikes I'm finding on mobile.de but not a single one will email me back!

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

I'm now officially bike shopping, as the season seems to be winding down and with it, prices are coming down. Still stupidly expensive in Ireland though, so am contacting dealers in Germany for bikes I'm finding on mobile.de but not a single one will email me back!

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight on the Graham Norton show: Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Domhnall Gleeson, Lewis Capaldi.

Tonight on the Late Late Show: Priscilla Presley, Daniel O'Donnell, Declan Nerney, Susan McCann, Philomena Begley.

Hmm. What to watch, what to watch...

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 8d

My #Sewerdle score 3/5
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New game every time sewerdle.neorsd.org

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 11d

Slot's got some questions to answer after this.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 11d

...and again there.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 11d

Oh no, I'm completely agreeing with you. Just also pointing out the rest of them have been poor.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 11d

Fanny the ball sideways for a minute or two, then hoof forward hoping for the best.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.