Category Archives: Train Tales

Alternative A to Z – Tuesday’s Train Travel…

Posted on 23/04/2019 by aj vosse

Well, actually the trip was yesterday but as today is the might “T”… I may as well change tack totally… away from the sea… and onto the railway tracks! We booked a short return trip on the vintage RPSI Easter … Continue reading →

Posted in #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, #music, Factual Opinion, Photography, Train Tales, Travel | Tagged #Alternative A to Z, #Co Wicklow, #history, #music, #past, #photography 📷, #pleasure 🍻, #steam train 🚂, #train tales 🚆, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, RPSI, Wicklow Town | 2 Comments

The Year That Was – January to March 2018

Posted on 27/12/2018 by aj vosse

This thing we call 2018 was indeed an interesting time. Here in Ireland, we experienced one of the biggest snow storms in living memory. The Beast from the East met and married Storm Emma – that’s if I remember her … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Dublin, #Ireland, Family & Life, Photography, Seasons, Train Tales, Walking | Tagged #Arklow, #Co Wexford, #Co Wicklow, #colour, #Dublin, #fun, #gallery, #GLW, #Hook Lighthouse, #Liffey, #light, #outdoors 🔥⛺😎, #photography 📷, #Poolbeg, #sea, #shadow, #spring, #storm 🌬, #sunrise, #sunset, #winter ❄, Co Donegal, photos, snow | 7 Comments

My Weekly Challenge – W is for WATER… and Wine!!

Posted on 08/11/2018 by aj vosse

Water – the stuff of life! Water, the stuff of death. Yes… water, we need it… but, in all its forms it can be a killer too! Steam – for propulsion or sanitation, water for irrigation or leisure… and ice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Seasons, Train Tales, Travel, Writing | Tagged #abstract, #Avoca River, #blogging, #boats, #canals, #memyblog, #outdoors 🔥⛺😎, #photography 📷, #steam train 🚂, #tongue in cheek 😈, #wine 🍷, ice, water, Weekly Photo Challenge: | 2 Comments

Wednesday Wisdom – Blogging Sucks… or, Does It?

Posted on 10/10/2018 by aj vosse

As mentioned in yesterday’s post… the muse pushed off to the pub… without inviting me to join. Now, here I sit… wondering what to do next? I think I’m simply trying too hard. I’ve been doing a daily post since … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Boating, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Train Tales, Travel, Writing | Tagged #blog buddies, #blogging, #Dublin, #friendship, #life, #Liffey, #questions, #short story 📚, #storyteller 💬😎, #The Lucky Thirteen 📚, Tall Ships 2012 | 16 Comments

Bridge – More of Dublin!

Posted on 07/07/2017 by aj vosse

I know I shouldn’t be doing this but yesterday’s post about the Samuel Beckett Bridge reminded me of all the other Dublin bridges I’ve showed over the years. So, why don’t I be lazy and throw together another gallery. I … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Boating, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Train Tales, Travel | Tagged #Architecture, #boats, #bridges, #buildings, #Liffey, #night photography, #steam train 🚂, #street photography 🎨, Dublin streets, East Link Bridge, Ha'penny, James Joyce, Walking, Weekly Photo Challenge: | 2 Comments

Transport…

Posted on 11/09/2016 by aj vosse

I was in the process of putting together another post for today when Ailsa’s weekly travel theme arrived. Transport. Sorry… I pushed the other post away and jumped at this challenge. Just a few seconds for me to recall all … Continue reading →

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Mirror!

Posted on 03/09/2016 by aj vosse

I’m with Jen on this one. I’m also always looking for “the shot!” Like Jen, I’m also always looking at the angels and the options of capturing reflective images. Mirror surfaces, glass, water and glossy paint add extra dimensions to … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Local Curiosity, Photography, Reflections, Train Tales, Travel | Tagged #Architecture, #beauty, #birds, #blogging, #boats, #buildings, #colour, #Dublin, #fun, #GLW, #ideas, #inspiration, #Ireland, #life... haha..., #Liffey, #light, #memyblog, #night photography, #ombh, #Poolbeg, #Royal Canal, #Samuel Beckett Bridge, #smile 😇😈, #smiley 😁😂😀, #street photography 🎨, #swan, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, #trees 🌳, #weekend, #wildlife photography, city life, Convention Center, Custom House, Dublin streets, Jeanie Johnston, lines, Pearse Station, postaday, streets, Tall Ships 2012, The Rambler, Weekly Photo Challenge:, WordPress | 26 Comments

Friday Fact – Gold Rush!

Posted on 22/07/2016 by aj vosse

Fine… I’ve got your juices flowing, haven’t I? The mere mention of a gold rush will get many a heartbeat notching up a beat or twenty. So… if I share a few details about a gold rush in Ireland’s Co … Continue reading →