Tag Archives: #SAAF

Tuesday Tunes – Memories of Military Days

Posted on 12/02/2019 by aj vosse

OK… I think I’ve taken the veteran theme to its conclusion. I chose today because music is the basis of something that is brewing – something very positive! Firstly – many of you will know I don’t do movies or … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, #music, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Travel, Writing | Tagged #Arklow, #autobiographical, #faith, #future, #gratitude, #internet radio, #music, #positive ➕👍😁, #SAAF, #Sandbag Times Radio, #sunrise, #The Blues, #truth, #Tuesday Tunes 🎵, Cape Town South Africa, opinion, Port Elizabeth South Africa, Rock DJ, rock radio, South Africa, Veteran, war | 22 Comments

Monday Memories – Military Moments

Posted on 11/02/2019 by aj vosse

I’m still thinking along veteran lines. As I mentioned last week, I served in the South African Air Force for more than 16 years. So… many say it was in the old era – before the dawn of the Rainbow … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Travel, Writing | Tagged #autobiographical, #beach, #beauty, #Co Wicklow, #freedom, #friendship, #Hanging Rock Beach 🏖🌊, #Irish landscape, #Irish Sea, #peace, #SAAF, #truth, opinion, seascape, South Africa, Veteran | 4 Comments

Wednesday’s Wonderful Word – Veteran?

Posted on 06/02/2019 by aj vosse

I’ve asked the following question these last few days… … what do you understand by the term veteran? Thank you all for the interesting responses from far afield. Seems to me the word has slightly different connotations… depending on where you live. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Photo's and Chit-chat | Tagged #autobiographical, #charity, #flowers, #internet radio, #Ireland, #peace, #questions, #SAAF, #Saffers 🇿🇦, End of WW, help, Irish War Memorial, South Africa, US of A, Veteran, war, WW1 | 8 Comments

Flights of Fancy

Posted on 13/07/2018 by aj vosse

Yesterday’s post reminded me of things man-made… and flying! Some of you will know that I have a thing for aircraft… especially helicopters. So, why don’t I share a few aircraft related photos… and wish you a great Friday the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Life | Tagged #autobiographical, #flying, #Friday Fact, #history, #inspiration, #life, #magic, #memories, #passion, #respect, #SAAF, #short story 📚, #The Lucky Thirteen 📚, #the will to survive, lines, parachute, plane tales, pride, South Africa, WordPress | 3 Comments

April A to Z: My Vinyl! Alchamy – Dire Straits

Posted on 01/04/2017 by aj vosse

So it begins. That happy time of the year when we all indulge in memory sharing! My month’s A to Z gets underway with one of those great classic live shows. Dire Straits was really at the top of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Photo's and Chit-chat | Tagged #autobiographical, #choices, #flying, #future, #life, #memories, #memyblog, #muse, #music, #past, #SAAF, #vinyl lp's 🎸, 2017 A to Z, Port Elizabeth South Africa, South Africa, war | 13 Comments

Mr South Africa!

Posted on 01/08/2016 by aj vosse

Yesterday, I took on the temporary yet rather enchanting title of Mr South Africa! OK… it’s not a bodybuilding or entrepreneur of the year title but I like it and will explain as I go along. Let me begin with … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #blogging, #buildings, #challenge, #choices, #flying, #friendship, #fun, #future, #ideas, #imagination, #inspiration, #internet, #life, #life... haha..., #love, #memyblog, #my blog, #passion, #past, #positive ➕👍😁, #SAAF, #seafood, #travel 🛫, #wine 🍷, food, Hidden Sunshine, Mr South Africa, opinion, Port Elizabeth South Africa, Portugal, pride, South Africa, work | 3 Comments

The April A to Z Ouch!!

Posted on 13/05/2016 by aj vosse

It was my first go at the April A to Z. Will it be my last? No… I’ve already put a few ideas away for next year. One of this year’s challenge posts may have a spin-off… or, indeed 26 … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #AtoZChallenge, #autobiographical, #blog buddies, #blog hopping, #blue, #boats, #braai, #butterflies, #canals, #colour, #creative writing, #cricket, #Dublin, #experience, #fiction, #flying, #freedom, #Friday Fact, #friendship, #fun, #GLW, #green, #hope, #humour, #ideas, #imagination, #life, #life... haha..., #Liffey, #light, #memories, #memyblog, #music, #night photography, #ombh, #passion, #past, #people watching, #photography 📷, #positive ➕👍😁, #rain 🌧☂, #red, #Royal Canal, #SAAF, #Saffers 🇿🇦, #Samuel Beckett Bridge, #short story 📚, #statue 🗽, #time 🕛, #weather, #wildlife photography, #writing ✒📖, Art, bee, birthday, boerewors, Dublin Alphabet, full moon, Jackson Pollock, James Joyce, Jeanie Johnston, Kilcock, leprechaun, manners, National Flags, opinion, pink, postaday, Red Admiral, signs, words, zimmer | 7 Comments

April A to Z – Hello, Help and Helicopters!

Posted on 09/04/2016 by aj vosse

Where do I begin with today’s letter? I think I’ll turn the sequence around… I’ll begin with helicopters. Why helicopters? Because there’s an old saying… if you have jet-fuel in your veins it never leaves. Yes, I spent years in … Continue reading →