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Gaz Ubermick

@ubermick.bsky.social

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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…

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 18h

His experience is growing exponentially so Kieran, because if defeat is advancing development, then Sam must be challenging Sexton, Kyle, or O'Gara as the greatest fly half we've ever had.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 20h

All week long the Irish media has made out that the #LEIvMUN match was going to be an audition for the Irish 10 jersey

After the final whistle Crowley was MOTM and Prendergast was bang average at best. So tomorrow, expect the narrative to now be about "even the best have off days, poor Sam oh well"

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 21h

The absolute STATE of Sam Prendergast there trying to be a hard man. The complete and utter fucking spoofer. #LEIvMUN

a small brown dog says i 'm ferocious

ALT: a small brown dog says i 'm ferocious

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 21h

a gray and white cat is stretching its legs on a table .

ALT: a gray and white cat is stretching its legs on a table .

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 21h

*takes deep breath and screams*

MUUUUUUUNNNNSTERRRRR!!!!

Even if they lose this game - and its mad I'd even say that with them up 17 with 5 mins left, but hey IRFU is in this ref's ear am sure - by feck Munster have been top to bottom brilliant in this match. #LEIvMUN

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 22h

Oh jesus that's gold. I had no idea he was in intensive care, so that just adds to the glee.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 22h

Tadhg Furlong stamping off the pitch there at half time with a face like a smacked arse that screams if his half time breakfast roll doesn't have extra pudding on it, someone's going to pay. #LEIvMUN

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 22h

This ref. Christ.

The comment of "Munster look to have turned it over, but the referee seems determined to make sure the ball is there for Gibson Park" says it all.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 22h

*takes deep breath*

MUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNSTERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The lads are up for this!! And if this is supposed to be the battle of the Irish number tens, Crowley is running away with it so far.

#LEIVMUN

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 1d

So #motosky, what did I end up doing?

2025 F800GS (six months old) with 7.6k on the odo, fully loaded, that's currently en route to Ireland with an ETA of November 6, just in time for a birthday ride, for half the price of what I'd have paid for the new one locally.
#motorrad #motorcycle #motorbike

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 4d

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 5d

I listened through it, formed an opinion. So I listened through it again, and my opinion was reinforced.

Not believing my own opinion, I walked away from it for a few weeks and tried again, but my opinion remains steadfast. Which unfortunately is...

...the latest Wolf Alice album is fucking AWFUL.

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 5d

Still remember the first time I saw that intro on the Amiga. I mean, the game was fantastic, but I would just reset the thing over and over again to rewatch this.

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 6d

...no idea how to set up a gofundme or the like, or if its even possible to do so for someone I don't really know, but...

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 6d

Emphasis on "ok." Unfortunately he was dealing with a lot of trolling comments about mental health on his vlog and at the same time some scumbags stole his beloved F650GS causing him to delete everything and go to a low place. He's doing better now, one day at a time. No idea if he'll return, but...

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 6d

Some #motosky people might remember Gaz, aka "Backroads Tourist" on here, who had an excellent fledgeling motovlog where he also focused on mental health. Several months ago he deleted his channel and all socials, and those who knew him feared the worst.

Thankfully heard from him and he's doing ok.

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 7d

This is less a fess, more of a "what I did last Autumn"

Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 8d

a bald man wearing a red shirt with a star trek badge on his chest

ALT: a bald man wearing a red shirt with a star trek badge on his chest

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 8d

👀

#motosky #motorrad #motorcycle #imback

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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

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

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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Gaz Ubermick @ubermick.bsky.social · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

"I'm not sure Cucurella got the ball"

HE WAS A FUCKING FOOT AWAY FROM IT.