Tag Archives: local shop

Flippant Friday – Closed For Business?

Posted on 10/04/2020 by aj vosse

Most small businesses are shut or operating behind closed doors – deliveries only kind of thing. That’s if the government has not decided the business is non-essential and deemed it should remain closed. Taking a walk to collect my repaired … Continue reading →

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Day 20 of the 30 DCC – When Life Imitates Fiction – Horror Stories

Posted on 21/03/2020 by aj vosse

Below is a comment I placed on a fellow Irish blog. It seems Max Power writes horror fiction so the whole global threat we’re living under fits into his thinking sphere. Well, let me correct that – at this point … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Fun Foto – Fashion Dog

Posted on 27/09/2019 by aj vosse

I began this series last Friday – just for a bit of fun! Here’s another photo shoot that I stumbled upon while walking the New York streets. I managed only one pic but do believe me… just out of shot, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – Hot Dog!

Posted on 08/08/2019 by aj vosse

Who, or what came first? The banner or the hot-dog… the man or the vendor? I was struck by the fellow’s desire to enjoy the tasty delight at the show… but, was he posing as a promotional model? Was I … Continue reading →

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Terrible Tuesday…

Posted on 06/08/2019 by aj vosse

I kid you… nothing terrible, but at least I found a title for today’s post. Next week we’ll continue with the Dinsdag Dinge posts… introducing more South African bloggers… the week after that it may be Tuesday trees… or tunes, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – Strip Club?

Posted on 23/05/2019 by aj vosse

My good lady was in the shops a few week’s ago. So, I had to find somewhere to sit as the only chair outside the fitting rooms was taken. I chose this spot for contemplation… I mean, the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Flapper Friday – Neighbourhood special!

Posted on 15/03/2019 by aj vosse

Yes, I know I usually do bird posts on Fridays… so, I’ll begin with this photo… just to prove I’m trying to stick with tradition… even if it’s my man-made tradition… I spotted this fella flying by… trailing a banner. … Continue reading →

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Doors in Dublin Town…

Posted on 17/01/2019 by aj vosse

There is a distinct advantage of being the non driver on a trip into the city. I get to point the camera at things… while the good lady gets to keeping us safely on the road! So… I took potshots … Continue reading →