Aww hell yeah, congrats.

How did you do? Do you have to have family there?

Congrats!

My wife did the same. Unfortunately, she did it between the birth of our daughter and son. So, my son also has citizenship (and a passport), but not our daughter.

@jpoulos In our case, my wife's grandfather was an Irish citizen. She collected all the relevant documents and submitted to get her citizenship.

The rules are here: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en...

@jpoulos Been living in Northern Ireland* with my Irish wife since 2020, so was on the naturalization via spouse route. I first submitted paperwork in Nov of 2023, August of 2024 I was informed I was to become a citizen, and on Dec 2nd I took the oath of fidelity along with 6000 other people in Killarney that week.

* There was a court case in 2020 that resulted in spouses of Northern Irish residents being eligible for the free EU Settle Scheme program that Irish (and other EU) citizens already had. The decision allowed me to come here in 2020 mid pandemic to be with my wife, a move we had already been planning pre-covid anyway. In the case of spouses, residency (and birth) on the Island of Ireland, instead of the Republic of Ireland, counts towards citizenship.

Until today, I was here due to a weird confluence of circumstances felt like they could be flipped whenever the political winds changed (especially under the Tory leadership). Not only is that uncertainty gone, I can also participate in the politics of where I live, something I was locked out of as a non Irish or British citizen.

@mrzarquon great info. Thanks!

@billturner that's rough - a friend found out because his grandfather was involved in the IRA, they wouldn't give his mother citizenship when she applied in the 90s. However since he'd be applying as a grandchild and the Good Friday Agreement had a bunch of things around amnesty granted by both states, he might have a better chance.

@billturner Since your wife got an EU citizenship, your daughter should be able to apply for one currently, no?

@ardgedee there's no "EU Citizenship Passport" - you need citizenship of an EU country to be eligible.

@billturner - it might take a bit longer, but in theory because her mother, great-grandfather, and sibling all have citizenship, along with her grandparent on your mother's side related to the great-grandfather being eligible, there still might be a chance. While your daughter wasn't born to an Irish Citizen, she was born to someone "entitled to be an Irish citizen" - https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-b...

Not A Lawyer, etc. But might be worth looking into unless you've already done that.

The weird nuance of EU policy is it can be easier to live in an EU member country you're not a citizen of with a non EU citizen than your own country. In that situation, the host country has to grant them a residence card, vs residing in your home country where the local immigration requirements (minimum income, etc) apply.

That being said, in Ireland it's relatively cheap, 300 eur + in person interview to prove it's a durable relationship to join a spouse here, vs the £££ the British want (Brexit program has ended, so Irish citizens have to go through the expensive route that British citizens have).

@mrzarquon When we initially looked at getting our daughter's citizenship too, it looked like it wasn't going to work, based on how my wife got her citizenship. But we didn't talk to anyone, just basic research.

But, it's on our list of things to dig into this summer, due to *waves hands*.

@billturner yeah - it's worth a call to someone who does this a lot to see if it's worth pursuing. The "exceptions" list has a 30 month wait time at the moment. In a pinch, it's not a terrible place to live and you all could be eligible for a family visa, if you want to go my route.

@mrzarquon We'll have to look into the "exceptions" list you mention. Hopefully we can figure something out! Crossing my fingers.

Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾🎊!

She's too ill to eat them, so I may send them off with her to the Beyond, or I may keep them forever.

i'm sorry your family is going through that. i've always loved leaving gifts for loved ones after they pass. just feels right.

Free fries with every university logo icon.

LETTUCE NOT FORGET.

Getting one for my IBM PC

alas can't do this w/ VWs

@williwaw Well this fucking guy was a nazi before he was an auto magnate. So if you want to skirt historical truth a little bit it's OK.

Completely debadged Model S at the bank yesterday but for the brake calipers

@ardgedee *dryly* well the nazis were nazis before they made VWs, so you could say the same thing there

also I am so not the kind of person to own a VW or skirt historical truths

I am proud to drive a Subaru which is pretty much a self-proclaimed brand for lesbians. I think in general lesbians think Nazis are assholes and I wholeheartedly rally behind that.

The thing about Leon's Tersla brand that really sucks is they were a huge catalyst toward automotive electrification. And their home energy backup products have played a critical role in demand management in energy-intensive markets like California and Hawaii. Fortunately these sectors have other players but I do give Tersla credit for forging ahead.

@samh This is a Subaru household as well. Although Japanese heavy industry did not have clean hands during WW II either, it's just not as notorious to Americans as the German companies are.

So you bought it after he called the Thai cave rescuer a pedo guy, and you bought his bullshit about full self driving, and his ridiculous fantasy about a mission to mars? Well at least you aren't a Nazi.

I'm really glad when we got our first EV two years ago my wife refused to even look at a Tesla because of Musk.

Instead we got a BMW. At least they have repeatedly apologized for their association with Nazis.

Inveterate VW owner.

@cwhartman when I visited the BMW museum in Munich they had a small section regarding “forced labor”. It looks like they since expanded it: https://www.bmw-welt.com/en...

@ardgedee I get that reference

all we are is dust in the wind

I love this for so many reasons:
1. The dulcimer is such a nerd instrument, but it's perfect for this song. I particularly love that she busted out the dulcimer on The Tonight Show, which is the epitome of mainstream.
2. California is a song with great personal meaning for me. It was included on a mixtape that a friend sent to me when I was longing to go home
3. I'm a big Veronica Mars fan, so I feel protective about Amanda Seyfried
4. She really nails the singing! Not everyone can hit those Joni Mitchell high notes.

Dynamite.

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What @scruss said. I need a VPN

@poorusher working link: https://www.cbc.ca/music...

teehee i spy with my little eye the cockles that need warming

Wow, congratulations!

Oh, no. I'm so sorry.

Big hugs to you all.

Awwww...so sorry.

oh no! Rest in peace little buddy. :-(

Ah, so very sad. My condolences to you!

Big hugs. :(

Oh, crap. So sorry for you and all of Donald's people.

I'll miss his happy little pics - I'm very sorry jer :((

I'm so sorry for your loss. We've had to deal with similar lately and it is devastating and my heart breaks for your loss.

Aw geez, Jer. Much love to you and yours.

Aw sheeit. Donald...

goodest boy.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

May you find joy and warmth from what was, and grace and strength in what is.

Thank you for taking such good care of him.

This is so awful and heartbreaking, I'm so so sorry. Thank you for having the strength and courage to do right by him. We'll miss him too. All the *hugs*.

I still remember the very first time you posted that he’d come into your life. I’m glad you spent so many wonderful years together. And thank you for sharing him with us.

Ah, man. So sorry. I also remember when you first started posting pics. I've enjoyed them all. Take care.

My heart absolutely breaks for you. So sorry.

Sleep well, good dog.

You were the goodest person for your goodest boy.

That's so hard. We've loved getting to see glimpses of Donald's days over here- clearly days (and weeks and years) full of love. Thinking of you.

I'm so sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing him with us.

all the HUGGGGGSSSSSSSS

:( :( :(

My sincere condolences.

I'll miss you, Donald. Bestest boy.

Good night good boy, you'll be missed more than you may know.

Damn, we all loved you Donald, this is the worst news. All the hugs to you and yours Jer

I am so sorry, Jer. He'll be missed by many.

Sorry to hear this 😞💓

Hugzzz! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

How terrible. Sending all the vibes...
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Oh that's devastating, so sorry. But what a wonderful thing to have dogs, it's such an honour.

Oh, Jer, that is so sad. Huge hugs to you, and to Donald's memory.

Rest in Peace, Donald. My heartfelt condolences, Jer.

So sorry to hear that, I will miss his little furry face too X

I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel like I know Donald, after all these years.

I am so sorry.

So sorry. Awful news.

To live in hearts that love is not to die.

vibes buddy ~~~~~~~~

My heart goes out to you, Jer. Sincerely. Thank you so much for sharing Donald with us.

I’m so sorry 💔

:(

I'm sorry Jer, this is always terrible. He's a very good dog, and he'll be missed.

sorry man, goodbye to a good boy.

It's been a rough week for beloved furry friends. I'm sorry you lost a fast friend.

sorry jer. loved seeing Donald's updates

Oh, I'm sorry. I loved seeing your updates.

<3 <3 <3

You gave him the best life any dog could want. My sympathy, he will be missed.

I'm so sorry for your loss brother. He was the goodest boy.

Godspeed Donald.

🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

So sorry, Jer. Donald was the best!

Hugs! I’ve loved all the photos over the years.

Aw, so long, Donald

So sorry for your loss.

The best Donald. Deep condolences, Jer.

I'm so sorry.

The best boy.
So sorry to hear this awful news. Take care of yourself.

Thank you everyone. All of us who loved him are heartbroken, but this is the pact you make when you welcome an animal into your life. He was really, genuinely the greatest dog, and I got eleven whole years with him. Eleven! What a gift! I was so lucky, and I'm so grateful that he brought all of you joy, too.

Oh man. I'm so sorry. He was a wonderful dog, and I loved seeing all the updates.

I think it was on mltshp when our last dog passed, and someone said that when they leave us, a dog shaped whole is left in the family, and it never quite fills in.

Godspeed good doggo Donald!

I am so sorry. I enjoyed all your Donald posts over the years. What a good boy.

sweet sweet boy. much love.

So sorry Jer, I loved all the Donald you shared with us.

:( ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

@jordanbrock That might've been me. It certainly is something I've thought several times recently.

Well kiss you Donald! I’ve enjoyed the photos tremendously; thank you so much for sharing!

I didn't know that Band-Aids came in the hairy variety. I'll have to pick some of those up.

Strong Dodge Charger vibe. https://mltshp-cdn.com/r/1QUKL

I LOVE IT. It is like one of those comedy gags where the fake cop's fake mustache is falling off.

"I glued my prosthetic on wrong this morning. I lost my mustache in the great war, if you must know. A viciously sharp corner on an M.R.E. came out of nowhere. I was lucky I was pulled out alive. Your questions don't hurt, but your staring does."

Semi Lemmy

@artwells *

@artwells Stanisław

My brother had minor surgery when he was tiny to remove a birthmark on his upper lip. You can't see any scar, but unfortunately he spent a Movember looking like Hitler because of the scar

This must be the half a mo I’ve heard of.

You realize that if you meet someone with the other half, you will need to start a band and/or crime fighting duo together?

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The date of this makes me wonder if the artist was inspired by the "Old Mother West Wind" books* or even trying to paint a cover for one.

*my absolute favorite series as a kid!

WOW! Everything about this. 12/10!

<3<3<3

lol

aspirational rebadging

Saved to the Cyberstuck shake

@urlnotfound alas it's an un-postable video but you might enjoy this, it's my favorite example of cybertrucks stuck in the snow *slaps knee, dying* because of the Honda Fit that drives by: https://mobilesyrup.com/2025...

@williwaw Comedy gold

I like the Cybertruck Song (Lyrics NSFW) https://www.tiktok.com/@_maudli...

"Illing Station" sign ...

Wow...well done. Sounds like you're built for Burning Man but that's a week or more so your mileage may vary

@dapete ++

@dapete - I don’t think we are currently built for a week of that kind of mileage. 🤣

@crazyunclejoe YOLO. We mean it.

@crazyunclejoe I did a ddg search of this to understand what you were doing and this page came up. I randomly clicked the third video down and I am certain you are both briefly visible at the 25 second mark.
https://www.tikilandtrading.com/pages...

@urlnotfound That’s us!

@MackReed - I just don’t necessarily want to end it on the playa.

I’m not opposed, just… tired.

I have childhood memories of going down a metal slide like this in the hot summer sun, my short-shorts hiking up and the bottom of my thighs rubbing raw on the way down. I'm sure you can hear the sound in your head!

@Xedrik By the time I saw your comment I was already thinking "this is a pic you can hear".

I fell off one of these as a child. Not quite as tall, though, maybe the height of the next pair of legs that kid's about to reach on the slide. I was trying to slide down the leg like a fireman's pole. Knocked the wind out of me and scared the hell out of my poor mother.

When I was a kid, my cousin got pushed off the top of one of these by some kid who was too impatient to wait for his turn. My cousin hesitated too long at the top out of fear. Fractured his skull on the concrete but was ok afterwards. He always was a bit of a dick so he probably deserved it

I remember the fear. I also remember thinking my fear was irrational because adults made the slide. “This looks terrifying, but if it’s here for me some adult must have said it was okay.” As an adult now this logic does NOT hold up.

Fascinating.

Y'know, if you paint the swastika a different color, it's still a swastika.

I've seen so many re-badged Teslas in the past few weeks. Mostly Audi badging.

@0y3ahSansAcut3 ++

thats_no_moon.gif

grandfather pass expires in just a few months.

Bucik

My other car is a Pylmout.

https://thedriven.io/2025...

I'm not going to give somebody shit for driving a Tesla that they bought half a dozen years ago, before Musk's scumbagginess was known but not well-publicized.

If they're driving a wankpanzer though, they have no excuse.

@ardgedee I can't recall when Musk wasn't a scumbag

@artwells Sure, but there are plenty of people who don't read/watch/hear what I read/watch/hear and didn't know about Musk's personal issues until they were being mentioned in the New York Times or NPR.

@ardgedee got it.

@artwells 100%. that fuck was a scumbag always