Category Archives: Factual Opinion

Flapper Friday – Bird and Mast

Posted on 06/12/2019 by aj vosse

I thought, for a moment, that the fleeing bird was going to get entangled in the boat’s mast and rigging… but it made it safely by. Fleeing? Yes… these gulls congregate at the fishing boat offloading area… and they manage … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – Green Gone Gaga!?

Posted on 05/12/2019 by aj vosse

I suppose I’d be correct in saying that one would have to be living in the dark ages if one didn’t know the UN COP25 conference is currently happening in Madrid. One would also be sheltered way back in the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Travel | Tagged #Carbon Tax, #green energy, #HOW Dare YOU!?, #ideas, #Irish Sea, #life, #questions, #truth, #weather, #wind, #YouTube, facts, Irish politics, opinion, porpoise, power, Tangential Thursday, taxes, video | Leave a comment

Seaside Saturday – Wait No More!

Posted on 30/11/2019 by aj vosse

A week or so ago I placed a Waiting post… and included a YouTube video I’d made up specially for that post. On the day, I was waiting for a wave or two to top the breakwater. I only managed … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – Quid Pro Quo…

Posted on 28/11/2019 by aj vosse

Quid Pro Quo, quid pro quo so just what do I know? Am I dunce… am I slow? Do please tell about quid pro quo Seems to me truth is no longer on show what’s this all about? Quid pro … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tree – Technically Knot!

Posted on 26/11/2019 by aj vosse

Yes… today’s tree is really only a bush, a shrub or a weed, depending on your point of view. So, how dare I cheat and plonk it on here? Easy… as I’ve been prone to say… this is my blog … Continue reading →

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Alien Eyes – Sunshine’s Macro Monday

Posted on 18/11/2019 by aj vosse

My good lady pointed out that aliens have inhabited the children’s kitchen windowsill… promise! I scoffed, until she showed me a photo. So, the other evening I called in to have a look-see… and to take some snaps, just to … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #beauty, #blog buddies, #colour, #flowers, #focus, #GLW, #humour, #macro mode, #Macro Monday, #mauve, #plants, #purple, #quirky, #tongue in cheek 😈 | 12 Comments

Flippant Friday – Small Things – 🏆🏆🏆

Posted on 15/11/2019 by aj vosse

I’m sure you’re well familier with the very old saying… small things amuse small minds… Yes… I know, we teased each other as kids with that one. Only thing… I was scarred for life… and now I want revenge! So… … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – Traffic Management Plan

Posted on 14/11/2019 by aj vosse

What happens when you get stuck in home-time peak traffic on a wet, cold, dark and miserable evening? Well, you can either let your road rage get the better of you or you can look for a different route home… … Continue reading →