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29 August 2019 – Shameful, my lack of attention to this page! So, here’s a quick remedy… an alphabetical listing of my Life Diary series… no, sorry… that should be a numeric listing, beginning with zero… for the introduction…

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 26 27 28 29 30

OK… there you have it! But… I had another urge… to list my 2019 Alternative April A to Z here too… this time in alphabetical order! Why the urge? Because many of the topics covered then speaks of me… and the way my mind sometimes works. So, I suppose it fits well with the About page…

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

The 2016 April A to Z had its moments. At first I wanted to dedicate a whole page to the topic but as I found while going along, quite a few of the posts turned out to be a little too personal, or maybe too autobiographical so, if ever you feel the urge to visit a few of those posts to see what I’m on about then here’s a quick link.

Beginning with A for anniversary… the B for birthdays…  C for cricket… man oh man, the list goes on…

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Flip… just doing the links definitely confirms that just about every post has an element of biography attached…

10 Apr 2016 – The blog is forever evolving and I’m forever forgetting to add new content to this page, mostly because I post every day and keep you updated there. What has changed since the last update here? Out of work… again. Still writing… still looking for that perfect solution… to earn enough by way of writing so we can live and travel and write… and live and travel and write. You get the picture! As I always suggest when you visit this page… do scroll down a bit to read the Rules of Engagement here at OMBH…

03 May 2015 – Time for a revisit to this page… time for a bit of housekeeping and a return to basics. One of the very first aims of this blog was to promote my first novel, of which nothing really came. Now, with a bit more luck, I may well be standing on the verge of getting something published! I will keep you updated as events unfold!

OK… back to basics, I’m moving the 10 rules back up here, because I feel like doing so! Before I do so, in July last year I mentioned a little grand lady on her way. Well she’s arrived in all her glory but believe it or not… she’ll be having a little pal near year’s end! More fun!! OK, here they are…

Rules of Engagement at OMBH:-

Disclaimer 1 – Life’s too short to be too serious about oneself… lighten up… enjoy the ride!

Disclaimer 2 – When the dedicated staff at OMBH take off on a rant the post is often written with a firm dollop of mirth or even a touch of lighthearted sarcasm thrown in… I apologise, we don’t intend to offend, just to stir the pot a tad! 

Disclaimer 3 – I’m prone to making spelling errors… blame it on the lisdexia! I’m occasionally finding even ‘spell check’ is letting me down… or I’m not using the system correctly… usually the editor in chief, she that must always be obeyed, points out the errors… days after I’ve posted something… please accept my apologies.

Disclaimer 4 – ‘Everyone is entitled to an opinion… but, you may only express it once you’ve earned the right to open your mouth in the company of others.’  As quipped by me is a previous post, click here to see what I was on about on that fun-filled day…

Disclaimer 5 – Remember, I’m not trying to wind you up… I’m merely trying to entertain… or maybe even enlighten.

Disclaimer 6 – I don’t take kindly to criticism… I believe it’s always based negatively… there’s no such thing as constructive criticism… that’s a bull, fallacious PC concept… my opinion… (refer to number 4)!

Disclaimer 7 – Not all doors are made for going through… some should be avoided… or at best only peeped through. Or… should that be at worst…? 

Disclaimer 8 – I waffle… I know… I’m proud of the fact and will attempt to master the art… something called ‘continuous improvement’ by the management classes – a principle to be admired when correctly applied.

Disclaimer 9 – All disclaimers are subject to terms and conditions which may change at any give point in time, depending on the mood of the main contributor at OMBH.

Disclaimer 10 – If, or when, in doubt… revert to Disclaimer 1 and work your way through again… and if necessary… again… FUN!!

22 Jul 2014 – I do so neglect this page! Anyway, much has changed and not a lot has changed. I’m now the proud owner of a new Nikon D3300 and an old 170 – 500 zoom lens. Fun!!

Since the last post on this page a few more grand kids have arrived and there’s even one on the way… if you scroll down you’ll see GSA, the WWW and his brother GSK. Well, they’re hoping for a little sister and apparently that is so!

I’ll leave you with an image of where they now play… Ireland’s sunny south-east! Again, I’ll advise you to scroll down to acquaint yourself with the Rules of Engagement here at OMBH…

27 Oct 2013 –  Mid Autumn… a time for magic? Well, judging by the effect these little beauties have on all who see (and chew) them then it must be so…

06 Jul 2013 – Time for an update… it’s midsummer in Ireland. A misnomer at the best of times but at this point, as I type away, the sun is shining and the weather prophets have actually predicted temperatures in the mid 20’s for the weekend. We’ll see, that we will.

OK… enough waffle. The point of today’s exercise is to remind you of the disclaimers below, especially number 3. Why? I’m using photos taken by the GLW more often these days, and why not? Her eye for detail and beauty is special… so, as from this weekend I’ll be doing a week’s run featuring just her good self’s photos!

01 Jan 2013 – This page is always undergoing changes… dependent on my mood swings. The ‘rules’ below are the direct result of a rather large dollop of banter going to my head on New Year’s Day… feel free to read more here…

Blogging (Entertaining) in the New Year – A Few Rules

Oct 2012 – 

There’s a bit of a reshuffle going on here at OMBH… I’m not too sure about the outcome of this page yet… so maybe I should stick one of those ‘under construction’ notices op. In the meantime… the info is still quite relevant… I’ve just removed some of the photos as they’s a tad dated. I’ll stick on a current favourite of mine!

August 2012 Update: –

I’m reminded of my own words after a very pleasant comment posted by a South African lady… so, as I’ve said I’d update the page… 😉

Life goes on… work, life and blogging take their toll. I’m also reminded of a pic I took not long ago of the very same little darling GSA in the same spot as lower down the page… doing his best ‘Kilroy’ impersonation. The little fellow had been outside playing in the puddles until the rain came down… again. He didn’t want us to clean his face… nor did we want to…

Jan 2012 Update: –

Life moves on… work is in the offing… yet, I’ll much prefer if  someone out there would offer a book deal… earning a living from writing would be a dream come true… hope springs eternal… so, if you’re a publisher, agent or editor in search of a new project… have a look at bits of my first novel (draft form) over at this link… if you feel the urge, please contact me or pass on the info to that person you know who may help ‘discover’ the new young thing of the future… 😉

16 Mar 11 – Life in the left lane… left behind, that is… I’m a not so young fella with all sorts of interests… I’ve wanted to do something like this for some time now, a friend pointed me in the direction of WordPress… great for the likes of me… unemployed, with the occasional urge to say something.

I have a novel completed and will supply the link to where it can be found… I love walking, when my sore back allows… and taking the odd photo… so, why not combine all these bits…

What’s the old story… ‘the sum of the parts is greater than the value of those individual components…’ to quote myself…

We shall endeavour to endeavour… at all times!

aj.vosse@gmail.com

I’ll periodically update the profile to give visitors a better idea of what makes me tick… my loves and loathes… my likes and dislikes… what makes my ever decreasing hair blow back… you get the picture 😉

16 Jun 2011 – A quick reminder of the post about my personal profile…  it may enlighten you a little more 😛 … not that you would want to be enlightened!

https://ouchmybackhurts.wordpress.com/2011/05/07/profile-page-some-of-my-interests/

Out and about… with the aid of my ‘Zimmer’

This little stretch along the Royal Canal, just to the west of the village of Enfield (Co Meath), is fast becoming a favourite of mine… it’s easy, flat walking… good going on the fragile back… with the aid of the ‘Zimmer’ I get along as if I were a young fella… 😉

23 Mar 11 – I’ve now mentioned the grandsons on a few occasions… so… to prevent further complication… KGS is the oldest in our brood… followed by two others before AGS came along. As my better half (and me) look after the lads they are most often spoken of… so… included today is a pic of them proudly posing in the ‘Zimmer’… the Sligo Inter City just visible in the background… trains… prams & teddy’s…

01 Apr 11 – GSA has been keeping me well entertained while I’ve been horizontal… I also add a pic of him peeping out of his snug cocoon on our last effort out with the ‘Zimmer’… all eyes!!

03 Apr 11 – Luckily the ‘Zimmer’ has full rain protection… GSK trying to pose for a ‘look through’ shot…

11 Apr 11 Out for our longest Sunday stroll, from Furey’s Pub all the way back to Enfield along the Royal Canal… junior son takes a rest while GSA looks at ‘oupa’ taking the photo…

16 Apr 11 – Them two having a mess…

The terrible twins… ‘Little Boy and Fat Man’ at it… again!! 😉

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