Tag Archives: #canals

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

My Weekly Photo Challenge – R for Royal Canal

Posted on 04/10/2018 by aj vosse

The Royal Canal… one of Ireland’s major inland waterways. I won’t do a history lesson… that would keep us here for a week or longer. I’ll just say the advent of the railroad and later road transport seriously affected the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Boating, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Photography, Travel, Walking, Writing | Tagged #Architecture, #beauty, #boats, #bridges, #canals, #challenge, #colour, #friendship, #history, #inspiration, #Liffey, #memories, #memyblog, #past, #photography 📷, #Royal Canal, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, canal locks, harbour, IWAI, Kilcock, RCAG, Shannon, Walking | 3 Comments

D is for Dublin – My Weekly Challenge

Posted on 28/06/2018 by aj vosse

D is for Dublin… or whatever you want D to be for. Dublin is one of those cities where you can find anything… and everything… apart from skyscrapers. Tall buildings are not in abundance. Dublin has many other attractions… from … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Art, Boating, Castles, Castles, Crosses & Churches, Crosses & Churches, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Fun and Food, Grand Canal, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Sport, The Birds and the Bees, Travel, Walking | Tagged #canals, #Dublin, #night photography, #Phoenix Park 🦌, #Poolbeg, #street photography 🎨, Co Dublin, Dublin streets, James Joyce, leprechaun, Marlay Park, Weekly Photo Challenge: | 2 Comments

Favourite Place – the Royal Canal

Posted on 23/03/2018 by aj vosse

It’s been quite awhile since I’ve shared anything about the Royal Canal with you. Mainly because we’ve moved away to the coast. However, the Royal Canal will always remain a special place for me. I found many moments of release … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Boating, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Travel, Walking | Tagged #autobiographical, #beauty, #boats, #canals, #challenge, #choices, #colour, #Friday Fact, #friendship, #inspiration, #Irish countryside, #Irish landscape, #life, #Ma Nature, #memories, #memyblog, #outdoors 🔥⛺😎, #pleasure 🍻, #time 🕛, #towpath, 31B, 4E, canal locks, facts, farming, Kilcock, leprechaun, Rolls Royce, The Rambler, Walking, Weekly Photo Challenge: | 5 Comments

One-Way

Posted on 29/11/2017 by aj vosse

The latest daily prompt reminded me of just how narrow most canal locks in Ireland are. Traffic is almost always in a one-way direction because one cannot fit two barges in side by side. So, as I haven’t visited the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Royal Canal, Boating, Factual Opinion, Grand Canal, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Travel | Tagged #autobiographical, #boats, #bridges, #canals, #fun, #Royal Canal, #travel 🛫, canal locks, Daily Prompt, Grand Canal, water | 3 Comments

Sports on Saturday – Why Not?

Posted on 09/09/2017 by aj vosse

Sometimes, Ailsa gets to the crux of the matter so subtly. Sports… all sorts of sports. More in an enjoyment vein that a full on competitive sport vein. So, I’ve scratched around in the galleries looking for some examples. Kite … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Photo's and Chit-chat | Tagged #blog buddies, #blogging, #boats, #canals, #fun, #humour, #life, #sportsmanship, Weekly Photo Challenge: | Leave a comment

Fishing – the Epitome of Waiting!

Posted on 07/09/2017 by aj vosse

Yes… if I want to do a good bit of healthy waiting I can’t think of any better place to do it than next to a stretch of water somewhere. There are a few alternatives… waiting at the bus stop… … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Boating, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Reflections, Sport, Travel, Walking | Tagged #beach, #beauty, #birds, #boats, #canals, #fishing, #life... haha..., #pleasure 🍻, #seafood, #time 🕛, food, heron, JOY, soul, water, Weekly Photo Challenge: | 19 Comments

Heritage Boat Assosiation

Posted on 22/05/2017 by aj vosse

How could I not do a post about Ireland’s inland waterways? I’ve been fascinated by he canals and barges ever since arriving in Ireland. Mostly though, I’ve been warmly welcomed by Bargees! I’ve learned so much from them so why … Continue reading →