Cloudy skies
I purchased a little, open fronted beach tent two summers ago; it has been such a blessing – I can now spend quality time by the seaside in inclement weather.
The beach called me last Wednesday, so I packed my tent and a picnic, before heading out to a quiet cove. A few clouds graced the Donegal skies:
Inside my beach tent
Then the day began to brighten, yet the beach remained deserted…
My sister joined me, and we spent several hours relaxing, savouring our picnic and listening to the sounds of the ocean.
I enjoyed sitting on a mighty rock settee…
I photographed more rock features.
Finally, I packed my tent and headed home, feeling quite rejuvenated.
Your pictures make me homesick for a place I’ve never been. My roots are in County Wycliffe, where my sister has traced our great, great, great grandfather, Michael Cashen. Unfortunately, there are no members of the Cashen family remaining in County Wycliffe now. She has gone back many times to check and is always disappointed. Ah, to see the Emerald Isle one time, but that is no longer an option for me. Enjoy your beach though. I prefer higher ground.
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I shall endeavour to bring more of the Emerald Isle to you then. Sadly many of my own ancestors left these shores and never returned…
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Delightful. Really delightful.
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Thank you Osyth. I love sharing my little outdoor jaunts 😊
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Beautiful such pleasant and enchanting pictures and you r looking so lovely.
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Bless you Kamal. I am touched. Have a lovely day.😊
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Welcome Dolly.
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What a wonderfully peaceful way to spend a day Brigid. You look so relaxed. Lovely xo
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Thanks Miriam. It’s lovely to escape for a while especially when I can spend time with my sisters. 😍
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I love the beach in all weather and am thinking I need one of these tents for those cold, windy days!
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They are brilliant Debbie. Such a simple delight that allows you to enjoy the outdoors even in the rain and a bit of wind…
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What a nice way to spend the day. Your pictures are stunning!
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Thanks Steph. I hope to go regularly over the next few months. 😊
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How fun! So glad you answered the call. Those rock formations are fascinating, one of them reminds me of Mt. Rushmore, a little bit! What a lovely day you and your sister had. xo
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Thanks Deb. I was thinking one looked like Mt. Rushmore too. I hope for more trips to the beach very soon. Happy weekend 😍
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Well with that tent, which is awesome, you can go anytime. How wonderful! Happy weekend to you too!! xo
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oh-what a lovely adventure! I love the picture of you.
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Thank you. I always photograph better outdoors 😉
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I love this post! Thank you.
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Thank you. I appreciate your feedback. 😊
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After reading and looking at ybour photographs I feel as if I’ve been with you to the beach, sat on the sand, felt the sand wriggling between my toes, and felt the wind blowing my hair. But … now I’m home again, and feel tired in a way that only a visit to te sea can do.
Wonderful post, fabulous photos. Thank you so much for sharing your day with us all.
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Thank you Cobs. I am glad you enjoyed the beach as much as I did. 😉
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Your photos, as soon as I saw the first photograph my soul flies, I get feel of being refreshed. Wise thought to buy a small tent to enjoy the beach. The stones have so many stories to tell. It is a magical beach beautiful energy.
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Thank you and long may your soul fly. I am so glad I bought my little tent. It saves me from the wind and sandstorms…
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When we were back in Canada the beach called to us frequently as well. We lived about 5min from the water, 10 from a fairly quiet beach where book-reading and sea-glass hunting were always in order. Your post took me to a happy place today! 🙂
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Brilliant. Will you be going back there ?
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Oh that’s a good question Brigid. We never planned on coming here indefinitely. Initially it was just for 2-2.5 years. That time will be up this summer, but it looks like we’re staying for another year or so at this point (It’s very very strange to be living life “one year at a time” … tough to feel settled ANY-where in some ways.)…
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I guess it will all work out perfectly Mike. 😊
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Hello Brigid,
It sounds like a lovely day out. Your images are great of a beach to yourself.
Great to see you looking happily relaxed too 🙋🏻💕
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Yes Di. It was so nice. Once the school holidays begin it will be a lot busier… It is great to see people coming here as so many local businesses rely on tourism. I hope to get in a few quiet visits yet 😊
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Ah yes, of course you have the long summer hols coming don’t you Brigid? Yes, there is still time for some peaceful visits yet! You know, I see so many similarities in us through getting to know you. I’ll never claim to have your drive or determination, but I’m also a Piscean and have tried many healing alternative modalities, love Angels…. the list goes on. I’m sadly going to finish your book tonight. It’s been a delight journeying with you and your family and I’ll hope for a happy ending in your quest for you successfully managing your fibromyalgia. (Don’t say yet…. after tomorrow, if it’s not in your book!!) 🙂
Di 💕
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Bless you Di. I hope you like the ending. I have a good few Piscean friends. We are a little bit different aren’t we ?! 😊I so enjoy your blog and look forward to lots more chats. If you feel able I appreciate reviews so much and realise how important they are in getting my book out there… I have done lots for others on Amazon and Goodreads this past year…. Have a great week. X
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Thank you Brigid. Bless you too. And I can certainly attest to being a bit different. Like a fish swimming upstream….
Thank you for your very kind compliment on my blog. That means a lot.
And of course I’ll happily write a review. If I’m having trouble finding how and where, I’ll sing out.
Have a great week too my friend 💐💕
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Many thanks Bernadette 😊
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Lovely beach.
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Thank you.
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Hi, Brigid. Thanks for sharing your beach photos. The rock formations are awesome… Looking forward to a day at the beach here in Maine soon. Have a lovely week, my friend. 🙂 xo
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Great Bette. I hope you have a lovely summer. X
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You too, Brigid! 🙂 xo
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This post made me want to head to the shore. Looks like you had a beautiful day. 🙂
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Brilliant. I hope you get your Wish Diana. 😊
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Sometime this summer. 🙂
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I love the beach. Your photographs and writings make it sound so peaceful at your beach. In South Africa, the beaches are usually very busy when we are there as it is always during school holidays.
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Thanks Robbie. Our schools close mid June so there are a few peaceful weeks yet. However it never gets too busy here… Hoping for a few peaceful visits till then 😉
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The rocks are stunning, so much strength and character, what they could tell us if only they could speak…
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Yes I wonder. I love just sitting or lying on them. They feel very healing.😊
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Brigid how beautiful. Many of the rock formations look like some in Arizona, except you have a beach. I must go hiking and share a few photos. I’ve been trying to work on my photography skills–thus, the ones I have are not so good. Mostly taken with my phone. Anyways you look like you enjoyed yourself. Love the sandals! I am starting to notice you have nice taste in shoes. 🙂
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Sharon I love shoes! and handbags… I have a colourful collection. 😉It would be great to see more of your surroundings. I love rocks and find them very healing. I think maybe you are being hard on yourself over your photographs. I love seeing photographs. Go for it. X
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Thank you for the encouragement Brigid. We have a few trips planned this summer, and I plan to take lots of photos. I will definitely share. My father and siblings love photography. I am the last child of the three to dabble in the hobby. My father’s images have been featured on USA Today, his jeep on a magazine and my brother’s images are nice as well–one was even offered a purchased priced. I can’t recall if he ever sold or not. I suppose this is why I am critical about my photos. Anyways, I am having my brother and sister take my daughter’s senior photos on a Florida beach this summer. I would love to share, maybe in an email if you would like. I don’t want to share my children’s faces online. Too many scary things today. And Brigid are you open to a book review? I am happy to write one for you if you like.
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Sharon you come from a very creative family. Wow. I would love to see your daughters photos. You can email me at brigidgallagher@hotmail.co.uk
I would love a review of my book. I could do with more on Amazon.com and Goodreads if you are a member. I really appreciate all reviews and welcome constructive criticism. Thank you. 😊
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Okay Brigid I can review on Amazon, and I can become a member of Goodreads. I’ll post online soon…thank you! And I would love to email you her photos as well as the families once we capture them all. Take care Brigid. 🙂
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Sharon you don’t need to become a member of Goodreads just for me… I look forward to reading your review. 😊
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The beauty👌👌👌
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Thank you. 😊
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What a lovely chill out 🙂
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Thanks Jacqueline. I shall be heading back there this week. Lots of sunshine is forecast 😊
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What a relaxing day! Your photos call me to visit the beach. I may just do that this weekend! Yes, a great idea. You look so cheerful and content. The sun is not too bright and it’s just right!! Wonderful!!
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It was a lovely day and I am going back tomorrow. It will be in the 20s as we getting a heatwave. Happy days. I love the sun.
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Oh, good for you – tomorrow, sounds good! I have to wait for a few days!
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Just wonderful and a sister to share it with – perfection.
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I love the many emotions of the ocean–calm, soothing, stormy, raging, reflective, beautiful, soulful, mourning, and so many more. What stories it has to tell!!
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Yes. The ocean needs respect…😊
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