Cheering Up My Monday – Celebrations
30th November 2020. I am going off on a sporting tangent today, because my county Waterford, otherwise known as the Déise (ancient tribe of warriors
November 30, 2020
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Look Back
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Weathershots
Tuesday, 24th November 2020. Just a few Weathershots to brighten up a crappy November day. In reverse order, brightening as I scroll back to September.
November 24, 2020
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Six on Saturday – Remembering
We had a wonderful summer together, the bachelor and I. At a socially acceptable distance, of course! Apparently, some like the unusual scent.
November 21, 2020
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Six on Saturday – Halloween
The Manic Fairy was all riled up yesterday and he said he was going to cause trouble.
What riled him?
You bought that Fairy Door in New Ross last week, and you just moved it to Abbeyside without asking.
What?
You can’t be just moving fairy doors wherever you want.
October 31, 2020
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Six on Saturday – Lismore Castle Gardens
It has passed through several noble hands. Walter (of the Raleigh), Richard (of chemistry laws fame) and Fred the Dancer’s brother-in-law all had the deeds and seeds.
October 16, 2020
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Six on Saturday – Pears and Pancake Mix
Manchester United 1 Crystal Palace 2. It took us thirty years to beat them at Old Trafford last year, and then we go and repeat the feat again. Repeat defeat!
September 26, 2020
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Come With Me – Demolition and Exploration
Date: September 2014. written on Wednesday,16th September 2020. The timber shed was demolished, to be replaced by a steel one. We’d had it for nearly
September 16, 2020
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Six on Saturday – National Garden Exhibition Centre
I’ve heard it said that men don’t do retirement very comfortably, and there have been times I’ve felt a bit lost, but by and large, I’m very happy not to be clock-watching.
September 5, 2020
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September 2016
Wednesday, 2nd September 2020. Four years ago today, I was a bit obsessed with taking cuttings. It didn’t just develop overnight. Here’s the proof. I
September 2, 2020
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Growing From Seed
Throwback to 2005. I loved the therapy of growing from seed very early in the year using the propagators. Plans afoot for next spring.
September 16, 2016
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