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Openings 37 ~ A hole
An opening in a rock at Cavehill, high above Belfast. The photo was taken from the area called the Devil’s Punchbowl.Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves - which could be early... Continue reading »
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I’m in the garden!
“The Garden of Eden has vanished, they say But I know the lie of it still; Just turn to the left…….” Oh never mind. My singing would turn milk sour even before the cow was milked. This island... Continue reading »
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Thursday Special ~ A Sailor
A young Portsmouth woman was so depressed that she decided to end her life by throwing herself into the sea. Just before she could throw herself from the wharf, a handsome young man stopped her.... Continue reading »
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Tell me now….
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Breakfast What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Boiled water What songs do you sing in the shower? It’s now or never….. ** Do... Continue reading »
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Blogging the Alphabet - E
EverestMy Everest may not be a mountain,but the effort to achieve my goalmay take the same determination and energy. Continue reading »
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Food Monday ~ Sea Breeze
I slept in a different bed last night. In a different room! Don’t worry it was in my own house and I was on my own. This morning I awoke to a surprise…The sun was shining!!! I spent the... Continue reading »
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Thursday Special ~ Spaghetti
For several years, a man was having an affair with an Italian woman. One night, she confided in him that she was pregnant. Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, he offered to pay her a... Continue reading »
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The sun did shine
In 2005. Here is the evidence: Standing on Torr Head, County Antrim on a warm sunny August day. Looking towards Fair Head with Rathlin Island off to the right. I need some of that sunshine now, to... Continue reading »
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Food Monday ~ Fruity Slices
Fruity Slices Preheat the oven to 180°C 4 ozs butter 3 ozs caster sugar 9 ozs digestive biscuits, crushed 6 ozs sultanas 2 ozs cherries 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 small eggs, beaten Melt the butter... Continue reading »
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The Linesman
The Linesman ~ Bronze Sculptor: Dony Mac Manus At City Quay in Dublin’s revitalised Docklands, this lovely 7ft bronze sculpture by Dony McManus recalls the days when the Guinness boats docked... Continue reading »
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Openings 36 ~ Massereene Forge.
Massereene Forge, Antrim. I was on my way to photograph the building above, back in the month of September. It was following my visit to Pogue’s Entry. Alas, I had an unforeseen change of plan,... Continue reading »
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Thursday Special ~ Train Travel
Three engineers and three accountants are travelling by train to a conference. At the station, the three accountants each buy tickets and watch as the three engineers buy only a single ticket. “How... Continue reading »
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Blogging the alphabet ~ C
Clery’s and the Clock O’Connell Street with three clocks The three clocks have been there for years. They are McDowell’s the Jewellers, Lir and Clery’s. Clery’s & Co.... Continue reading »
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Food Monday ~ Quick and easy Hummus
Quick and easy Hummus 4 cloves of garlic peeled and blanched in boiling water for 3 minutes Can of chick peas 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons of... Continue reading »
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Openings 35 ~ What is it?
Openings 35 ~ What is it? May 5, 2012 at 6:00 am · Filed under Uncategorized Permalink Continue reading »
