Tag Archives: #SAAF

Alternative A to Z – Friends and Friendship

Posted on 06/04/2019 by aj vosse

Today’s photo choice is inspired by Joe Cocker’s classic Woodstock version of With A Little Help From My Friends! He gets a tad noisy toward the end but hey… it’s Saturday so noise is good! Well… good noise, that is! … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #music, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography | Tagged #Alternative A to Z, #Arklow, #Avoca River, #B&W, #flying, #friendship, #future, #hope, #life, #love, #memories, #monochrome, #music, #passion, #positive ➕👍😁, #RNLI, #SAAF, #Seaside Saturday, alter-ego, NSRI | 7 Comments

Alternative A to Z – Drop!

Posted on 04/04/2019 by aj vosse

Yes… DROP! If you were ever in the air force, the word drop would have a few meanings… but, before we get there… here’s a more common use of the word… as in water drop. As in off a tomato… … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, #music, Factual Opinion, Family & Life | Tagged #Alternative A to Z, #B&W, #friendship, #fun, #humour, #internet, #internet radio, #monochrome, #music, #SAAF, #Saffers 🇿🇦, #Sandbag Times Radio, Twitter, Veteran | 1 Comment

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 →