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Curves… WPhotoC…

Whoopy… here’s a first for OMBH. I’ve actually beaten the weekly photo challenge topic of the week by a few days. Yes, if you don’t believe me then scroll down of click here. Was it pure fluke? Intuition? Fate? Chance … Continue reading

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Pathways – Ailsa’s WTT

Now I’m convinced! Ailsa is missing home so much that she knew if the topic of this week’s challenge had anything to do with roads, walkways or paths that I would fall for her little trick. Yes, of course I … Continue reading

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Here’s One (or two) For JT!

A few week’s ago I had a brief encounter of the put me in my place kind. Well, not really. All that happened on the afternoon was that I was reminded of some of this blog’s earlier, nature related, posts. … Continue reading

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Monthly T200 – Spring!

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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LIGHT – Ailsa’s WTT

Lights on, lights off. Shed light on the subject… illuminate the matter a tad. Light up the arena… brighten up the mood. Light moods? Mood lights? Light. Inspiration. Yep, we even depict that bright ‘Eureka’ moment with the glowing light … Continue reading

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Time Travel, Kilcock Style.

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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Have You Ever Wondered?

Have you ever wondered if that day will come? That day of all days when you’ll stay on the ground. That day when the fight will seem no longer worth fighting. That day, when it seems as if the unfairness … Continue reading

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Pale, Irish Pale – Ailsa’s WTT

Yesterday was colour… today is pale. Ailsa seems to be able to second guess WordPress quite often these days. Is pale a colour? No… it’s a mindset. Soft and gentle or boring? No… the former. We followers of Ailsa’s travels don’t do … Continue reading

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Lost in the Details – WPhotoC

Cheri’s challenge this week had the necessary effect. It got me dithering again… how should I respond? Then, even before I read her complete post I caught sight of Livvy’s take on the matter. Macros… yep, that will be my take … Continue reading

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WPhotoC: – Cheers 2012… You Were Not A Bad Year…

Much happened… not much changed apart from the fact that Senior Son finished school and started college… Junior Son entered his last year on school as GSA entered his first year of little school. Me, myself I… well, I can say I … Continue reading

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