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Wherever I roam
Wherever I go
They'll always be
A smile that I know
At the calling of time
And the last one is here
My lips kiss the glass
And I feel your soul near
Wherever I go
Whatever I do
My last drink is always
Always for you....
Merry Christmas to all my Flickr friends .
I wish you a peaceful time and most of all
STAY HEALTHY
Slainte!
Took myself up to Tarbert tonight to take in the sunset after a few grey days. I wasn’t disappointed, popped into the Tarbet hotel for a pint after. Slainte.
I don't have a medical licence, but I had a licence plate to spread good health. Sláinte is gaelic for, "To your good health" or "cheers" 😊
Let's raise a glass to peace, freedom, and all the maple syrup we can eat - cheers! *Slainte!
I'm off to the wet rodeo!
Last one to the top buys the drinks, Here's to a Happy New Year cheers in Scottish Slainte Mhath for 2022 I hope my spelling it right.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas day.
Aonach Mor the 8th highest mountain in Scotland on a very windy day in April 2017.
Venture along one of the established mountain trails leading to panoramic viewpoints and take in spectacular views which, on a clear day, can extend as far as the Inner Hebrides. The Mountain trails are signposted and start at the Gondola Top Station. These are both relatively easy walks enabling visitors with varying abilities, to enjoy and appreciate the experience. And enjoy the true magnificence and ruggedness of the Scottish Highlands.
Information from Wikipedia.
Texture's and effect's by William Walton & Topaz.
Happy Spring, Folks ! !
A goodly supply of Pansies and Primroses at our local garden center is a sure sign that Spring has pretty much replaced Winter. And it is so damned good to see some color again ! !
Slainte !
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may the road rise to meet you
may the wind be always at your back
may the sun shine warm upon your face
the rains fall soft upon your fields
Pssst!
SCOTTIE:
Do not disturb...I'm busy
Psssssst!
SCOTTIE: (looking back)
I said don't dist...he...it's you....my buddy
NESS:
Yep...I came after you.
I missed you
SCOTTIE:
I missed you too
(They give each other a hug).
Whiskey?
NESS:
No!
SCOTTIE:
Water?
NESS:
Yep..salt water please
SCOTTIE:
Slàinte Ness!
NESS:
Slàinte Scottie!
The road leading into the old Lorton prison. The quote comes from Stephen King's "The Tommyknockers."
Be well and stay safe !
Slainte !
I noticed this little rooftop eatery just as I was about to call it a day, and truth to tell I didn't think I was going to like this shot all that much. But once I opened it in Capture One and put the editing pedal to the metal I changed my mind. Hope you enjoy it too ! Slainte !
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'Should auld acquaintance be forgot...' Here's to 2020 flickr friends. Slainte (your good health in Gaelic) from Scotland. KV xx
Model: Skye McLeod Fairywren
Bento Mesh Head: LeLutka Korina now @ The Skin Fair
Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Face/Body Applier: Moss by LUMAE
Ivy Body Tatt: This is Wrong
Hair: Quiet Waters by ::Exile::
Centaur: JINX
Hansea Harness, Satchels, Pads, Leg Straps, St. Patty's Texture HUD: JINX now @ We <3 Role-Play
White Applier for Centaur: ::Whymsikal::
Elven Corset: Scarlet Fey
Celtic Two Emerald Choker: ~XM~
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PROPS:
Frog Prince Bumpy Rider: JINX
Skye's Drink: St Patty's Beer Mug by Crymzon Tempura
Froggie's Drink: Granuaile's Green Grog
Bergfried Celtic Altar: We <3 Role-Play
Shamrock Flowers: Mae Best
Pot of Shamrock: Goblin Market
Primula Pot [yellow]: *LODE* Decor
Primula Pot [duo]: *LODE* Decor
Heart - Crocus - Large A - Blue: Dolly and Lilith's Garden Centre
Heart - Ox Eye Daisies - Bush - Large: Dolly and Lilith's Garden Centre
SIM: IPPOS @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ippos/7/42/23
Wishing all the Dads out there a very Happy Father's Day ! And here's a song that's bound to put a zip in your step. The introduction is a little slow, but after about 45 seconds it really lights up ! I hope you'll enjoy it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6dzUOYTQtQ
Best viewed LARGE and thirsty. : )) Slainte !
Taken at a museum in Thailand, with 3-D painted artwork encouraging participation. Of course....I am the fellow drinking !
My cowboy friend here would often say some sunsets are best watched from the back of a bucking horse. In this case he had the luck of the Irish with him that day to get a perfect score with the perfect horse to get him there.
Being half Irish here's to you!
May your glass be ever full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in heaven half an hour
Before the devil knows you're dead.
"Sláinte!"
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I won't be posting or commenting for a while. I'm feeling a real need to just come up for some air, and to get back to being able to enjoy a scene like this one primarily for what it is rather than seeing it as just more grist for my photographic mill. IMHO I think I've gotten the proverbial cart before the horse....and that needs fixed. Wish me luck on that. : ))
In the meantime, Flickr friends, please be well, be safe, and take good care of yourself and yours. Slainte !
"Like a lion in the Winter, I can hear the Summer call,
Like a ship out on the ocean made of stone....."
- - Hoyt Axton " Lion in the Winter"
"If you're going through hell, keep going."
- - Winston Churchill
Here's to seeing 2020 in the rear view mirror as soon as possible. 2021 is going to be better for it could not be worse.
Slainte, friends !
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Poking fun at the famous maxim from Mies van der Rohe who firmly believed that "less is more." I think he had that right, but sometimes More is just plain fun.....like on HSS. : ))
Be well and safe, friends!
Slainte !
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Just over the crest of this park road is the lake I photographed right before taking a "time out." The cool feel of the forest shade and the inviting warmth of the early sunlight made for a setting that demanded a shot while the gentle lift of the road brought this Irish blessing to mind :
"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields. . . . "
Slainte !
P.S. Almost forgot: Please view LARGE.
Actual whisky glass in out of focus. Ice is utilized with parsimony, just to dilute flavours and refresh the taste.
Slainte!
I hope this silly image will give you a grin. Grins and smiles are, unfortunately, in short supply these days.
Be well and very safe, Flickr friends. Slainte !
We're lucky to have the Heather Hill Garden Center right at the doorstep to our neighborhood. It's a photo op waiting to happen given the wealth of flowers and that way cool house as a backdrop. Early morning sunlight served as the frosting on this cake. : ))
Be well, be safe, and try to be patient, Flickr friends. Slainte !
The setting sun in Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge.
A joyous new year to everyone ! Thank you for providing smiles, belly-laughs, inspiration, tears, introspection, camaraderie, honesty, boosterism, and friendship. I feel as though we have created a virtual Montmartre. You have helped me survive the days and the years past. Cheers ! 乾杯, Skål, Saluton, Acclamations, Beifall, Στην υγειά σας, Ke aloha, Proost, לחיים, Saluti, 건배, به سلامتی, ਚੀਅਰਸ, Ваше здоровье, Slàinte, Na zdravje, Salud, ไชโย, Şerefe, Lloniannau, Injabulo !!!!! With love ---
"Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true."
- - Alfred Lord Tennyson, "Ring Out, Wild Bells"
If ever there was a year that deserved to be put behind us, 2021 is it. But it's over and done so all you hearty campanologists, ring it out with vigor ! And to all my fine Flickr friends, Best Wishes to you and yours for a very Happy New Year, one that finds you safe and well, one filled with many great subjects and perfect light. Slainte !
Oh, as usual, better viewed LARGE.
A short citytrip brought us to Dublin - Ireland. A few highlights of that trip were our encounters with Guinness. Here is the famous St. James' Gate. I really tried to tone this image as I think Guinness should be toned. Dark and creamy....
Sláinte!
(do yourself a favour and click L for a full-screen)
*Image is under copyright by Bram de Jong. Contact me if you want to buy or use my photographs
This Floribunda rose has more than paid for itself by its nearly hypnotic fragrance, its array of delicate shades of pink, and its generous blooming habit. But this morning I finally got past all of that and attended to the very graceful form of its blossoms. It's probably the first time I've ever shot a rose blossom in B&W. : ))
Hope you're well and safe, Flickr friends ! Slainte !
A bit of fading wall art I came across at the old Lorton prison. Time and the elements have worked this one over pretty well.
When I spotted it a line from the Gordon Lightfoot classic, "Carefree Highway: popped into my head and stuck there.
"Searching through the fragments of my dream shattered sleep....."
Hopefully we'll all sleep better once this horror show of a year is over. In the meantime be well, friends, and stay as safe as safe can be.
Slainte !
Den Abend des dritten Tages verbrachten wir beim Abendessen in Cork in einem der irischen Pubs. Luis und Bärbel freuten sich endlich die berühmten Fish ’n’ Chips probieren zu dürfen.
OPA RUDI: “So Kinder, hier sind Eure Fish ’n’ Chips.” 🐠🍟
BÄRBEL: “Aber Opa ! Das sind doch keine Chips, das sind Pommes.” 🍟
OPA RUDI: “Nein Bärbelchen, im Englischen sagt man zu unseren Pommes 🍟Chips oder auch Fries. Und unsere Chips heißen Potato Chips oder Crisps."
LUIS: “Ach du meine Güte, das kann ich mir nicht merken. Ich fange lieber zu essen an ...”
BÄRBEL:”Ob wir diese große Portion schaffen ?”
SWEETY (im Hut):”Ich helfe euch gerne dabei !” 😋
OPA RUDI: “Sláinte, meine Lieben !” 🍻
BÄRBEL: “Släntscha ?!”
OPA RUDI: “Oder Prost !” 🍻
Fortsetzung folgt …
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We spent the evening of the third day having dinner in Cork in one of the Irish pubs. Luis and Bärbel were delighted to finally be able to try the famous Fish ’n’ Chips.
GRANDPA RUDI: ‘Well children, here are your fish ‘n’ chips.’🐠🍟
BÄRBEL: ‘But Grandpa ! Those aren’t Chips, they’re Pommes (=french fries).’ 🍟
GRANDPA RUDI: ‘No, Bärbelchen, in English, our Pommes (=french fries) 🍟are called chips or fries. And our Chips are called potato chips or crisps.’
LUIS: ‘Oh my goodness, I can’t remember all that. I’d better start eating...’
BÄRBEL: ‘Will we be able to finish this large portion ?’
SWEETY (in the hat): ‘I'll be happy to help you !’😋
GRANDPA RUDI: ‘Sláinte, my dears !’ 🍻
BÄRBEL: ‘Slantscha ?!’
GRANDPA RUDI: ‘Or cheers !’ 🍻
To be continued ...
HALLOWEEN ENCORE
After all the boo scary stuff I thought a little humor might be in order. I stumbled across this juxtaposition while shopping at our local drugstore and couldn't resist shooting it.
Hope it will give you a grin. Slainte !
There's always a catch isn't there lol. Spotted in my local pub the Sláinte Bar in Ramsgrange. HWW & Happy Sign Sunday!
Cinnamon, Cardamom and vanilla bean is what I use to spice-up my simple syrup. It is meant be for making the original daiquiri, but I believe that it works nicely for any cocktail calling for syrup.
Bring one cup sugar and one cup water to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved (usually immediately). Add a cinnamon stick, a tablespoon of cracked cardamom pods (must be somewhat fresh), a vanilla bean sliced lengthwise and the peel of a lemon, Steep over low heat for 20 minutes, then strain. It will keep for 3 to 4 weeks if refrigerated.
Original Daiquiri:
2 parts light rum
1 part fresh lime juice
3/4 part simple syrup (or to taste)
shake with ice and strain into coupe
garnish with lime wheel
Sláinte
This image is 1 1/4 inches (32mm) square and was set-up on an Inca Orange Marigold: Tagetes erecta, the Aztec marigold, Mexican marigold, big marigold, cempaxochitl or cempasúchil is a species of flowering plant in the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Central America.
Bird sociology : ))
And many thanks to all who visited, faved, commented, or awarded this shot ! I truly appreciate your having done that ! Slainte !
Thanks to bad weather and COVID constraints I was stuck inside when to break the boredom I gave myself a challenge: create the most jarring juxtaposition I could using stuff from around the house.
Juxtapositions have a nearly magical ability to emphasize the innate characteristics of each element which is why I enjoy them so much. I hope you'll enjoy this too. Slainte !
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