Holy Holly ?

December 22, 2009  |  Life  |  , ,
Holy Holly ?

Well Christmas is definitely here and the weather is definitely adding to the festive fun. It probably won't be a white Christmas but the run up has certainly created a brilliant atmosphere and some unreal photo opportunities. This is a little holly bush that runs along side the church (photo)...

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Evening Water Walk

December 13, 2009  |  Animals and Insects, Landscapes  |  , , ,
Evening Water Walk

It is amazing the tones winter light can create in late evening. This is the view across a very still area of river called "Broadwater". There was complete silence and even the swans glided without a sound. Most striking was the rate at which the light changed from strong blues to...

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Christmas Decoration

December 10, 2009  |  Life  | 
Christmas Decoration

Tonight we visited the apparent wonder of a traditional Christmas evening in the magical candlelit atmosphere of Ballycultra Town. Sadly there weren't any of the advertised carol singers, and they had managed to run out of the materials to make wreaths. The good news though is we did succeed in our...

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Sweets & Nuts Galore

December 5, 2009  |  Life  |  , ,
Sweets & Nuts Galore

If there was one word to sum up our visit to St George's and the Continental market today it would have to be 'sweets'. We tried then all and the cost on reflection was incredible. The problem is you never really know how much you are spending until the bags...

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