I was out and about exploring in Roscommon and Leitrim yesterday and I spotted this post box on my travels. I've posted it on my social media channels, but I know that some of you aren't on there, and it really deserves a blog post of its own. These old post boxes are dotted around... Continue Reading →
Do birds sing in Birmingham?
Last weekend we went to Birmingham. Jono was at a Pokemon convention there so we got to check out some of the sites. One thing struck me though - I didn't hear any birds singing. I'm sure they did but I just didn't hear them. It's very different here where I get woken up by... Continue Reading →
Skating and Squirrels
This morning started off very icy. It was so bad that when I 'walked' Rocket-dog we ended up re-enacting Ravel's Bolero. I did such a great triple salco I'm thinking of embellishing my reflective jacket with sequins so I can really look the part! I think the village people will love it. (Village people as... Continue Reading →
Can you help Sligo animal charities?
My friend Susan has come up with a great idea to help Sligo animal charities this Christmas. She is running an Animal Shoebox Appeal in aid of: Sligo Animal Rescue, Kath's Kitty Corner, Little Wings Bird Sanctuary, Precious Paws & Sathya Sai Donkey Sanctuary. If you can't fill a shoebox of goodies any donations of... Continue Reading →
Birdwatching and Music watching
It was a busy day today, this morning I went on a beginners birdwatch hosted by BirdWatch Sligo it was very interesting finding out about the different birds in Doorly Park, Sligo. The rest of my photos are here. This afternoon it was over to The Model for an afternoon of Informal Music. It was... Continue Reading →
Half Moons
It's all about Half Moons today on the blog. We had frost this morning which cleared and gave us a lovely day...much needed after all the rain we've had. I had a bit of time before drama so I headed to Half Moon Bay in Hazelwood, Sligo and this was what greeted me. I'm doing... Continue Reading →