Tag Archives: #the will to survive

Flappery Friday!

Posted on 23/11/2018 by aj vosse

For the want of a better word… how about flappery? I mean… how do you describe the commotion when a wasp is fighting a butterfly? Not often one has the luck of getting a few shots of the wasp subduing … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #action, #butterflies, #Friday Fact, #insects, #Irish wildlife, #life... haha..., #Ma Nature, #motivation, #outdoors 🔥⛺😎, #the will to survive, #tongue in cheek 😈, #truth, #wildlife photography, bee, facts, food, money | 14 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

Dedication!

Posted on 31/05/2018 by aj vosse

On Saturday afternoon, I was in the right place at the right time. The Arklow RNLI Lifeboat headed out of the harbour at full tilt. At first I though they were just heading out in support of the approaching yacht … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Boating, Factual Opinion, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Travel | Tagged #action, #Arklow, #autobiographical, #boats, #inspiration, #Irish Sea, #life, #memories, #passion, #past, #RNLI, #the will to survive, Daily Prompt, help, NSRI, Port Elizabeth South Africa | 10 Comments

Wildlife Wednesday

Posted on 25/04/2018 by aj vosse

Saturday gone by, spring made a brief appearance again. Just long enough for a few of the snow survivors to make an equally brief appearance. This lad was hard at work… finding what little feed there was. Blackthorn blossoms offer … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Seasons, The Birds and the Bees, Walking | Tagged #butterflies, #insects, #Irish wildlife, #Ma Nature, #outdoors 🔥⛺😎, #spring, #the will to survive, #wildlife photography, #winter ❄, Blackthorn, blossoms & blooms | 9 Comments

Silent Sunday – Temporary!

Posted on 12/11/2017 by aj vosse

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Posted in Photography | Tagged #butterflies, #macro mode, #peace, #Silent Sunday, #the will to survive, #wildlife photography, Weekly Photo Challenge: | 6 Comments

Portion – The Friday Fry Portion!

Posted on 02/06/2017 by aj vosse

Recently, I read a simple truth somewhere. Big Food has hijacked the traditional breakfast. How so? Well, they’ve brainwashed us with nutritional claptrap. Making us believe that packaged cereals and “fresh” juices are the way to go. Throw in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Fun and Food | Tagged #autobiographical, #diabetes T2, #Friday Fact, #health, #LCHF, #life, #mushrooms 🍄, #myth, #the will to survive, #truth, bacon, brille en pille, Daily Prompt, eggs, food, junk food, meat, opinion, sickness, smoking meat | 22 Comments

Happy Monday!!

Posted on 27/03/2017 by aj vosse

After a rather bright and pleasant weekend I have the feeling that spring may really be offering up its magic reminders of past good times. I spotted a few butterflies who have come to life after their winter hibernation… this … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Seasons, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #AtoZChallenge, #beauty, #butterflies, #colour, #Happy, #happy snapper, #insects, #Ireland, #Irish countryside, #muse, #music, #spring, #summer 😎, #the will to survive, #weather, 2017 A to Z | 4 Comments

Against the ODDS!!

Posted on 17/02/2017 by aj vosse

About ten years ago I was called in by my GP. He asked me to sit down as he was going to share life changing information. “You have diabetes… that’s why you’re so tired and rundown.” I sat in silence. … Continue reading →