Day trip to Malahide Beach

Back in the beginning of July, as I was walking the Everest Challenge, A, J, and I decided to head to the beach and have a nice afternoon walk.

The weather was overcast, as is typical here in Ireland, and the water was freezing. It didn’t stop us, however, from slipping off our shoes walking on the tidal flats

and then going for a bit of a wade into the salty water of Malahide beach.

Despite sinking quickly once I was out in the water, I did have to laugh when A decided to get up to a bit of mischief…

by splashing J (who, like me, was shocked at how cold the water is!) to help her get used to it. Taking off with a cackle, she promptly sped out of range, so she couldn’t get splashed back herself…

J took it with a fine sense of humor,

and very quickly, we were off to find the “perfect” bit of sand to dig our heels into – and leave our footprints behind.

It’s just a good thing it didn’t mess up our toenails!

On the way back, we passed 3 old ladies sitting on a wall, overlooking the beach. As we paused to brush the sand off our feet and then replace our shoes, they commented on not only what a lovely day it was – but also how well we 3 younger ladies seem to get along. The funny thing was that somehow, I could picture A, J, and me, in 40 years, sitting on the wall – and see a reflection of ourselves in them. Just goes to show – the more things change, the more things stay the same.

Tanks General Gigs

One of the best things about having friends in a band is that there’s always something going on – either in the city, or out of it. I’ve amassed quite the number of photos of Tanks General gigs over the last 6-8 months both of the band itself and others playing on the same night. Here’s a pretty interesting set.

Tanks General – first ever Gig @Fibbers on Ormond Quay- Dec. 2011:

Paddy & Declan, May 11, 2012 – Fibbers on Parnell St.

July 13, 2012 – @Fibbers Ormond Quay

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Shoot the Freak May 11, 2012 @ Fibber Magee’s:

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Raid May 11, 2012 @ Fibber Magee’s:

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TAIBHSE@Fibber Magee’s Friday July 13, 2012:

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The Last Tzar@Fibber Magee’s Friday July 13, 2012:

You can click on any of the band links above to go directly to their Facebook page, and find their respective music from there.

Tanks General Photo Session

Several of my friends and colleagues in work are in a band, called Tanks General. They’re playing gigs in Dublin, and have a great jazzy blues type sound.

Late last year, I did a photo shoot just before their first Gig. Here’s a few of the best shots, from the Camelot Music Studios, which the guys have used for various promotions.