Tag Archives: past

Royal Canal – Liffey to 6th Lock

Posted on 10/06/2013 by

01 June saw me along the Royal Canal again. Since reaching the Shannon some time in October 2011 much has happened.  I’d walked the Grand Canal in 2012 in aid of Midlands SIMON so it seemed quite natural to do … Continue reading →

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A Few Day’s Stroll Along The Royal Canal

Posted on 05/06/2013 by

“Aaah, come one” said she… “that‘s a bit ambitious, is it not?” “Naah… it’s a grand idea,” said he. “Can’t be a grand idea… “ she protested, “you’re on about walking the Royal and not the Grand…” He looks at … Continue reading →

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Monthly T200 – Spring!

Posted on 07/05/2013 by

Aaaah! That enigma that is at times more of a mindset than a reality. That concept we all long for… year after year it’s the same. We wait… through the cold dark winter. We wait for the first signs… we … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Rainbow Nation

Posted on 02/05/2013 by

There was hopeful joyous anticipation, even celebration On that momentous 94 April day of awaited rejuvenation Expectant cues formed at each and every polling station To vote for the new leaders of the young Rainbow Nation Great promises of prosperity … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Wondered?

Posted on 01/05/2013 by

Have you been faced with the situation of being told to move on… to get over it, you’ve had your say now just forget about what’s eating at you. About two months ago a did a few posts about what … Continue reading →

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Culture? WPhotoC…

Posted on 28/04/2013 by

I was looking through a few other blogger’s latest posts which is a habit formed over my blogging travels. I usually don’t delete ‘like’ notifications and then when I have a bit of free time I visit each blogger’s pages … Continue reading →

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Time Travel, Kilcock Style.

Posted on 25/04/2013 by

Yes, your eyes deceive you not! Time travel? Of a sort yes. Why? How? Easy… I say. Get yourself dressed, comfy walking shoes, a few snacks, a bottle of water and a camera. Then… with a bit of luck, the … Continue reading →

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Contrast – Ailsa’s WTT

Posted on 20/04/2013 by

Ailsa’s theme this week has left me with conflicting ideas. Go over and look at the photos she’s placed. Tulips, tulips everywhere! I’m sure you’ve all seen that poster stuck on a wall somewhere… the dare to be different one … Continue reading →

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So You Thought…

Posted on 19/04/2013 by

So you thought what? You thought I forgot, that’s what! No… why should I do a silly thing like that? Because I’ve done it in the past? Twice… in successive years? OH well… maybe I learned my lesson. OK… lay the guilt … Continue reading →

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Benches… Ailsa’s WTT

Posted on 13/04/2013 by

Funny things… yes, when I saw Ailsa’s theme for this week I immediately thought of a few different bench along 2 canals running through Dublin. Two benches Ailsa is familiar with… two benches the lady has even featured in her … Continue reading →

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