Category Archives: Train Tales

Thursday Thought – 30 Day Creative Challenge?

Posted on 12/12/2019 by aj vosse

So… this has me thinking… a 30 day creative (writing) challenge? Where did the idea originate? Well, click here to visit Rainee’s blog. Rainee is currently doing the challenge… and provided lists of tips and prompts, especially for folk who … Continue reading →

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Six Word Saturday – Steam Train Rides

Posted on 31/08/2019 by aj vosse

Steam train rides… nostalgia in eyes!

Posted in #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Family & Life, Photography, Train Tales, Travel | Tagged #action, #Co Wicklow, #history, #imagination, #inspiration, #memyblog, #mylife'sdiary, #past, #photography 📷, #poetic licence ✒, #Six Word Story, #steam train 🚂, #story 📖, #tongue in cheek 😈, #train tales 🚆, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, #writing ✒📖, Wicklow Town, words | 5 Comments

Thursday Thought – Train… Again!

Posted on 01/08/2019 by aj vosse

Last Thursday I shared a black and white as well as a colour photo of the composite below. I also did a two split… but thought I’d like to try a three-way effort. I hope it works for you… Oh-ho-ho… … Continue reading →

Posted in #Co Wicklow, Factual Opinion, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Train Tales, Travel | Tagged #B&W, #colour, #fun, #monochrome, #photography 📷, #steam train 🚂, #train tales 🚆, #travel 🛫 | 6 Comments

Thursday Thought – Train Time

Posted on 25/07/2019 by aj vosse

Time… it is a thing of beauty… but how often doesn’t it get away from one? These pics were taken on Easter Monday… and I’m only posting them now. Better late than newer. OK, I’m gonna give you one photo… … Continue reading →

Posted in #Co Wicklow, Factual Opinion, Photography, Train Tales, Travel | Tagged #B&W, #Co Wicklow, #colour, #contrast, #photography 📷, #steam train 🚂, #time 🕛, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, Tangential Thursday, Throwback Thursday, Wicklow Town | 4 Comments

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 →

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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 →

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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 →