Ireland

Record Irish Heat

Three days ago, I rode in bIke shorts and a t-shirt for the first time here in well over a year. I did the same thing yesterday and today and it is predicted that I can tomorrow and maybe even Tuesday as well. As temperature records are being set …

Free Speech in Ireland

Free Speech in Ireland

What’s up for vote is whether to ratify the terms of the most recent bailout treaty that Ireland has negotiated with European Union lending institutions….

Irish Kids, Rocks, Bogs And Mary......

Irish Kids, Rocks, Bogs And Mary……

But not before I got a blessing from one of the many Mary statues that are everywhere to be found here per this blog (to which I will add this one) ….. To follow my training rides in Ireland – clicK HERE.

Ireland's Ho-hum Garden Variety Sights.....

Ireland’s Ho-hum Garden Variety Sights…..

Toward the end of stopping, I just wore the brake pads on my S&B to the metal. I cannot recall ever doing that before stretching a few cables first. In addition, I take a lot more photos when I am on my recumbent, than on the Eagle, because it is …

The Grass Fed Cattle of Ireland

The Grass Fed Cattle of Ireland

Indeed with all the rain they have here, there are no feed lots to fatten up the cattle. And as such, their diets do not have a basis in corn. In other words, grass fed beef and dairy products are not buzz word special here, it is the generic desc…

Eagle & Train Mysteries

Eagle & Train Mysteries

I heard the train above slow to a stop. But I could not see where. Bt the time, I got to the bottom of these steps It was gone. Nor did I see a parking lot for cars. Or anyone around to be found…….