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CandyOps:
Sounds like you're talking in the opposite. I think the figure of speech is Onamatopia or irony.. or some shii like dat

No. She likes noisemakers

Zzor:
This one's money does not trip me at all, i don't know why

Na him boys money dey trip u abi?

Sapiosexuality:
But which is better in your experience, Divorce lawyers or Divorce Lawyers?

What's the difference?

Spiritualizt:
baba congrats but i have one divorce attorney with a city over 100k i am really finding it difficult to receive offer for the domain what can be the secret? though the name is coined

Did you maybe check the rate of divorce in that particular city?

Sapiosexuality:
Anybody ever sold a name through NamePros?

ElonMosque

Severally

Omnivalent:
And today after doing so many outbounds and follow ups with no response and lack of interest,

One Oyinbo come still send me outbound...
Na so I tell am
"No thank you"

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We mooooove.

lol. Tim Tim

Hey guys, what do you think of Rebel.com as a registrar?

Sapiosexuality:
Yeah. Word for word. Soul for soul. He's sold three this week already there could be magic in his words.

Chai

Parko:
Please Bosses, what do you advise i do ?

Give her 5days and ask her if she has thought about your offer.

Sapiosexuality:
Wow! Congrats. Please what does the mail you sent look like?

Chai

Parzival001:
Care to share the letter?
greatchuka66@gmail.com

Chai

OBALORLA:
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The same look you’d give a Lagosian who has never heard about Elegushi beach is the same you’d give someone living in Ibadan but has never heard about Amala Skye in Bodija. I’ve heard tons of stories about this legendary canteen bot decided to take all with a pinch of wheat, waiting on the day I’d actually see things for myself.

The sun shining on Ibadan that afternoon was a bit too much for 2 O'Clock. My first thought was that the angel in charge of controlling it was either sleeping on duty or deliberately wanted to punish the people for an offense committed earlier. You see, Ibadan is a city that is gradually losing its sanity and tranquility partly due to the influx of Lagosians that have been emotionally abused by their megacity.

The entire Bodija market was so busy that you’d think it was the market’s black Friday. I had just alighted from a bike that brought me from Cocoa House in Dugbe. “Oga mi, na N200 you suppose give me o. this place too far for that N150 wey I charge you.” My rider said amidst laughter, wiping the sweat on his forehead with a new N500 note. I fumbled into my Ankara trouser, brought out a weak N200, and gave it to him without looking at him as he kicked his bike to life. He disappeared into the rowdy Market, almost hitting a street beggar.

Now I was all alone clad in my blue Ankara and a medium-sized paper bag, staring straight at Ose Olorun food canteen, the most popular Amala joint in the whole of Ibadan.

I have been to Ibadan more times than I can count but have never had the opportunity of eating at this canteen popularly called Amala Skye (due to its location beside the defunct Skye bank (now Polaris)). With caution, I crossed the road and strolled towards the entrance of the restaurant.

The Ambience

For a restaurant by the roadside, Amala Skye has managed to solve the most crucial problem facing most food houses- Cleanliness. It was a bungalow nestled between a Polaris Bank and a drinks store. The marble tiles covering the building would make you assume there was a secret they're tiring to hide from the public. They looked like white tiles that have been beautifully smeared by Amala, making you feel you're actually walking into a house built with the same. The whole space was tidy, including the air my nose managed to drag in.

As I moved closer to the building, the rice booth was what my eyes caught. It was a small-sized aluminum stand where customers who wouldn't want to eat Amala or any other solid food could buy rice, beans, and plantain from. I think it a cool idea, but since I was there for a business more important than rice and beans, I marched on into the restaurant.

By my immediate right was the guardian of the Amala galaxy. A woman who should be in her late forties. She was so calm that you'd be convinced she enjoys whatever she's doing there. On the floor in front of her were 5 large bowls containing other wrapped solid foods like Eba, Semo, Fufu, Iyan, and a much bigger cooler contained sizzling hot Amala. Another pointer to the fact that Amala is highly revered here.

Beside these bowls was a large basket of different plates designed specifically for solid foods as they were all deep and looked heavier than the ones in my kitchen at home. I picked one and pointed it to her. Each scoop of amala (although very small) costs N100, so I requested 3. That was what I could comfortably deal with.

The interior of Amala Skye looks interestingly furnished and too Behind for an amala joint. The walls were covered with the same tiles like those used outside, only that the white bulbs hanging on the ceiling did a good job of making them sparkle more.

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There are 3 sections inside Amala Skye restaurant: the first being the enclosed space where soups and proteins such as vegetables, egusi, bokoto, goat meat, panla, etc. were served. The second and third were dining areas where customers enjoy their meals.

I did a quick scan and figured there were about 80 chairs, all split in a group of 8, with each surrounding the exotic-looking tables. Everywhere I turned, I saw waiters either standing or sitting with a keen interest in your gesture in anticipation for any clue to show them you need anything.

I proceeded to the soup arena which was made of an elevated cement slab covered with tiles and a transparent fine glass which makes it possible to see and communicate with the servers.

The Food

I requested for gbegiri and ewedu to go with one piece of ponmo (N200) and a piece of goat meat (N600). While I was being served, I looked around for the best angle that will allow me to devour my food without remorse, so I chose the extreme end of the second section. I really wanted to get my hands dirty.

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Although the amala wasn't the best I've had, I would say it was quite good. Perhaps, because I've had too much amala in my lifetime. The texture of the ponmo and goat meat was superb though- I didn't struggle, neither did I found it easy tearing through with my teeth. It was another testimony that there's always a level playing ground for whatever issues we are faced with in life.

One thing however turned me off. It was the sluggishness with which the fans rolled. "It was bad enough that there was no AC (or they weren't functional) in such a finely built restaurant. But why on earth would the fans be rolling as though they've been owed salaries." I thought within me as I picked a strand of meat stuck in my teeth.

Overall, I think Amala Skye is that spot where you can enjoy yourself better when you go with friends.

Verdict

Ambience (6.5)

The fact that this place was carefully made to appeal to elites excites me. They most likely knew how popular the restaurant is within the south-west. But as I said, I expected more, especially regarding the absence of ACs.

Food (7)

The food was good.

Service (7)

Nothing major. At least no one pissed me off and I didn't encounter any difficulties with getting my food.

Would I want to come back? For sure (if they'd fix the fans or bring in ACs), but I’m not sure I'd want to come alone.

Source: https://nomadicnegro.com/a-review-of-amala-skye-bodija-ibadan/

Since there are waiters, why did you serve yourself?

Zzor:
He should look for some lady around to help him do that, its only very stingy men that are always patronising the market

No dey bring your personal story here. If he is stingy, then she is wasteful. Change your attitude and you will enjoy YOUR man,......or woman.

Marshallino:
Please, if I buy a domain names worth let's say $1000 from namescheap...can I sell the domain name almost immediately & get my capital back?..
Since the domain name has market value does that mean I can sell it easily?

If I say, 'Read from Page 1,' will you agree?

TheSTreetman:
They should remove your name and put mine there.. I deserve to be Boss. I claim it.

But wait oooh... How can Tranxo be a HUGE motivation to you??

E shock you too.

ElonMosque:
I thought you’ve read a fair amount of pages on this thread....

lol

And the real bosses decided to pay us a visit today. Twale to everyone watering this thread.

We grow.

SKhanmi:
Lol, I think it boils down to fundamental differences, some don't take kindly to correction & either perceive your responses as an attack, feel entitled, jealous, have big online egos etc. Me, I'm here to cruise, get money/knowledge and the violence Wahala for who get beef with monickers

Lol. I ain't got no time for them no more.

Sapiosexuality:
Wow! That's good. Did you touch the description?

Yea. For unregistered names, it is compulsory to put something in the description box.

My style is just to put down the industries the name will benefit. And for abstract names, I say it can fit anything. Though there are exceptions,but I feel SH loves names that are broad enough to attract interests across several industries.

Sapiosexuality:
Lol. His post actually just gave me strength to do some Outbound.

His sales are always a bunch of motivation.

ElonMosque:
Where is the lie

Leave me ooo

For those that have a huge Rejected List on SH like me, I hope you have taken my tips.

Keep resubmitting them.

I have been having a run of successes with names on my Rejected List being accepted.

But this time, it's at NO risk to me - ALL are now SH registered.

Success to all

SKhanmi:
This dude sha, You can't and will not sell every domain you buy. This end user is even patient and quite open with you. Will Cocacola change their brand for you because you offered them Coco.com? No. He doesn't see the need. Move on!

Exactly.

But if na Tranxo talk dis one now, wahala go dey

kennypoka2:
Sometimes I wonder if you are like this in real life. You are just odd mehn

And that's the irony of life.
We no dey drag anything.

cyriletifit:
I have a total of 385 names. ~8% brandables, the rest are GEOs.

Every month I buy 15 - 35 names. I do renew some, while I let some drop.
I only start buying for the month when I have made atleast 2 sales.

I consider all my names to be healthy if not I wouldn't have bought them. When some don't sale after 1 year, I do reevaluate them to see if they are still healthy.

Hope this helps!

Nna SHOW OFF joor. No be bad thing. Fire on!

slimjosh43:
I got it the first time. Other times is to see if he has new stuff up his sleeves so relax

Me I am chilled oo. Unless you are taking this the wrong way. Keep digging in.

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slimjosh43:
I go for the tutorial to see if there's something new and I always get a sale immediately after the course. So it's informative and leisure

That's great!

Just like in school. Some get it the first time, some will read many times before getting the gist of the very same info.

In all of these, the important thing is to Know Thyself.

Congrats for digging in.

IdeasPro:
Imagine someone submitted unregistered name and it was rejected. With confidence in the name, the same person went ahead to register it by himself and resubmitted to SH and it was approved and listed within 2 days. The question now is, "On what ground was it rejected the first time?"

Grace and luck to your SH domaining journey!

My chief. I have thought long and hard over this and have come to a conclusion.

SH is first of all a business, and every business is geared towards profit making. This could be from reduced expenses, or increase in revenue, all based on shrewd risk-cost/benefit analysis.

With SH's model of bearing the cost of registering and renewing unregistered accepted names (for at least 3 years), we cannot expect them to accept everything we throw at them (spray and pray).

With the above in mind, I believe their assessments MAY be based largely on the following indices.

1.) Perfect name
a) Low risk
b) SH accepts whether registered or not

2) Average name
a) Average risk
b) SH accepts only if registered

3) Poor names
a) High risk
b) SH rejects whether registered or not

Our headache then becomes how to figure out what makes SH see a name as perfect, average, or poor. Those guys have dynamic standard. I tire. Lol.

ElonMosque:
Oga , when you outbound to the wrong person, be prepared for whatever response you get. Go and read the enduser’s reply like 3 times if need be.

He should keep waiting for pampering.

ademola010:
I must have included you in my leads for you to be sure I was advertising bread to a bakery.

If I was gonna learn it wouldn't be a clout chaser like you, if I really needed to!

PS: I was advertising a Geo+Service as a follow-up email and a simple "Unsubscribe" won't take their life.

Lol. As it suits you. Let me keep chasing clout (whatever that means), while I also catch cruise (you know what that means) with your fumbling.

Keep waiting for a simple Unsubscribe. Take a gun to your buyer's head. Mtschewww!

Abeg someone should tell me the soundtrack origin. Spartacus?