Another spin of reeling the years.
The idea is very simple and based on a simple question: Where was I 5 years ago, 10, 15 ...etc ?
Previous post were: 2010, 2009 and 2008.
So let's go back in time by 5 years leap....
2006: Limerick, Ireland
My second year in Ireland, which saw my first dives in Ireland
Probably the year, I have visited the most Ireland, thanks to those guys: les boulets
2001: Grenoble, France
My first work ( permanent contract ) in France, Grenoble ( actually Meylan to be more precise ), as an engineer. And discover the nice bar in Grenoble:The Loco Mosquito
Also the year I graduated Clermont-Ferrand university.
1996: Clermont Ferrand, France
Still in CPGE at Lycee Blaise Pascal
1991: Hauterive, France
Starting in French High School
1986: Hauterive, France
1981: Hauterive, France
I think this is the year I started going to school, or was it the following.....
1976: Hauterive, France
That christmas I am barely 9 year month old, and I have many dogs to take care of me ( in the photo below i think it was atos )
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Concert - The Answer in Dolans
Brilliant concert last night in Dolans, featuring the Northern Ireland band: The Answer.
The two support band were let's say entertaining, the first one though not bad, reminded me of spinal stap through their outfit ( head bandana, cut jean, leather trouser, goth style singer.... ), the second paid a lot less attention to its outfit, but as soon as the guitar started, they meant business, the energic singer performed the perfect warm-up to the leading act.
The first I saw The Answer , was at The Who concert in Cork, about 2-3 years ago, at the time I was really impressed by their style and their energy.
:D :D :D
The two support band were let's say entertaining, the first one though not bad, reminded me of spinal stap through their outfit ( head bandana, cut jean, leather trouser, goth style singer.... ), the second paid a lot less attention to its outfit, but as soon as the guitar started, they meant business, the energic singer performed the perfect warm-up to the leading act.
The first I saw The Answer , was at The Who concert in Cork, about 2-3 years ago, at the time I was really impressed by their style and their energy.
:D :D :D
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Evening surfing
Evening surfing ( after work ) are the dream in Summer in Ireland... lovely time down there.
Left work at 5pm, headed straight to Lahinch with my surfboard, and straight into the water. I am managing very slow improvement in my surfing abilities, anyway that was an excellent way to spend the evening. :D
Left work at 5pm, headed straight to Lahinch with my surfboard, and straight into the water. I am managing very slow improvement in my surfing abilities, anyway that was an excellent way to spend the evening. :D
Sunday, August 21, 2011
A tour of guinness
I went last saturday to Dublin to see a game of Rugby, and use the occasion to paya vist to the Guinness storehouse.
The tour is actually quite great, showing the whole brewing process of the stout, the old machinery, and the history of the brand, from his founder to the latest advertising campaigns.
Clear Water
Copper and barrels
Some advertising:
You end the tour with a delightful pint of guinness, at the top of the building, which overlooks all Dublin.
Then after the tour, we headed to the Aviva stadium, to see a good french performance ( not a fantastic one though but enough to secure a victory, before the world cup ).
And off course we ended the night in a pub ;)
The tour is actually quite great, showing the whole brewing process of the stout, the old machinery, and the history of the brand, from his founder to the latest advertising campaigns.
Clear Water
Copper and barrels
Some advertising:
You end the tour with a delightful pint of guinness, at the top of the building, which overlooks all Dublin.
Then after the tour, we headed to the Aviva stadium, to see a good french performance ( not a fantastic one though but enough to secure a victory, before the world cup ).
And off course we ended the night in a pub ;)
Monday, August 15, 2011
Back in the surf....
Getting wet |
Great weekend, half productive ( another series of boat repair for the diving club ), half sporty/active ( surf but mostly body-boarding in Spanish Point, Sunday with PJ ), and all that fun and entertaining, with the mandatory passage to the Wicked and Costello on Saturday night....
All good. :D
PJ trying to ride a wave:
PJ riding it |
Friday, August 12, 2011
Additional blog
I've decided to start a new blog, which will concentrate my various movie experience ( and only the stuff related to movies ). I'll continue that one, on a more personal note.
The blog is : http://tofcinema.tumblr.com/
The blog is : http://tofcinema.tumblr.com/
Thursday, July 07, 2011
33 Years ago
Helping my grand father |
pp_cg_travail, a photo by TOF2006 on Flickr.
Building the chicken house with my grandad. :(
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Waterford Tall Ship 2011
I went Friday 1st of July to Waterford see the tall ship, and took some pictures, little did I know...
Brilliant occasion ( http://www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie/ )
Here's a slideshow of the pictures I take:
Tall Ship |
hot air ballon, in Waterford sky |
Russian Crew member |
Russian crew |
Masts |
Night View |
Brilliant occasion ( http://www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie/ )
Here's a slideshow of the pictures I take:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Blue Monday
Monday sky was blue and sunny, so instead of heading back to the city and my flat, I took the opposite direction, straight to the west clare beach.
Ended up doing a short snorkel, the water temperature was actually better than the fresh wind.... defintely should have organized that damn barbecue.
Ended up doing a short snorkel, the water temperature was actually better than the fresh wind.... defintely should have organized that damn barbecue.
me... |
White Strand, Co Clare |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Inishbofin Diving Week
I just got back from Inishbofin (Connemara) Saturday, after a great week of dives, great weather, good food ( thanks to the great cooks in the group), clear waters, a bit of mad trad session, and fantastic buddies. All organized by the Aughinish Diving Club.
What else could you ask for ?
Our base-camp, with the boat club:
One of my underwater buddy, a keen photographer, probably looking for seal or dogfish:
Decompression Time in the local pub:
Dawn colors:
Underwater shot:
The Harbour, on the day we left.... :(
The ferry who brought us back:
More information on Inishbofin:
http://www.inishbofin.com/
What else could you ask for ?
Our base-camp, with the boat club:
Boat ready for departure |
One of my underwater buddy, a keen photographer, probably looking for seal or dogfish:
Underwater |
Decompression Time in the local pub:
above water |
Dawn colors:
Sunset |
Underwater shot:
Anemones |
Dead man fingers |
The Harbour, on the day we left.... :(
The ferry who brought us back:
Our ride back to land :( |
More information on Inishbofin:
http://www.inishbofin.com/
Monday, May 02, 2011
Hermit Crab in White Strand
Thursday, April 28, 2011
First octopussy
Last monday, I saw my first Octopus in Irish Water. Actually we saw two, in was at 27 meter deep near Scariff island in county Kerry. One of my buddy, Brian was lucky enough to capture it on photo before his battery died. See below Brian picture.
Eledone Cirrhosa
octopussy
Originally uploaded by upskill2008
Monday, April 18, 2011
Cinema de quartier
This last few months, I've rekindled my love for the cinema bis, by organizing viewing of some forgotten gems.
Last week, the theme of the night was Japanese Gore, starting with the cult "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" from Shinya Tsukamoto. To be honest I could not quite remember the movie, and though I understand its innovation, I was more impressed by Tsukamoto later work.
We quickly follow by the bizarre and perverse movie from 2008: "Tokyo Gore Police", quite extreme and at the same time very juvenile.
So far we had quite few nights around those alternative cinema, see below the list of movie we entertained:
Last week, the theme of the night was Japanese Gore, starting with the cult "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" from Shinya Tsukamoto. To be honest I could not quite remember the movie, and though I understand its innovation, I was more impressed by Tsukamoto later work.
We quickly follow by the bizarre and perverse movie from 2008: "Tokyo Gore Police", quite extreme and at the same time very juvenile.
So far we had quite few nights around those alternative cinema, see below the list of movie we entertained:
- Captain Orgazmo
- Tromeo et Juliette
- Surfer Nazis must die
- The chinese Feast
- Zu, the warriors of the magic mountain
- Once upon a time in China
- Machete
- Clercks
- Robotrix
- Plan 9 from outer space
- Troops
- Godzilla vs. Megalon
- The God of cookery
- Monster X vs the G8
Monday, March 28, 2011
Officially back scuba-diving
That's it, after a couple of snorkels in the lake and in the sea, I am officially back diving with an impressive 30 minutes dive in Newfie, Kilkee down to 10 meters. Lovely day and lovely dive with great people indeed.
To illustrate this some picture of Kilkee with the ladies going to train for the Currach race.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Concert Bucket list
Radiohead: Dublin 2006 and 2008The Who: CorkJethro Tull: Dublin 2011Gorillaz: Dublin 2010Arcade Fire: Dublin 2010, and Marlay Park 2014- Joseph Arthur
- Page &
PlantDublin Robert PlantDublin The Pint (3Arena) 2018P.J. HarveyDublin Olympia 2023Tryo: Grenoble- Pink Floyd
- Jeff Buckley: impossible
BjorkElectric PicnicLisa Hannigan: LimerickMick Flannery(Dolans 2009)- Noir Desir: no longer possible
Rodrigo y Gabriela: (Limerick)- Dyonisos
Ham SandwichDolans, Whelans, 20 year 2023....Jerry Fish CircusElectric Picnic - checked
- updated 10 June 2016
- updated 30 May 2019
- updated 30 May 2019
- updated 22 October 2023
Monday, March 07, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
What would you do if your income was guaranteed ?
There is an interesting idea, coming from Germany:
Susanne Wiest petition for unconditionally basic salary ( In Germany any citizen can propose a law if it get 50000 signatures, actually this one got 120000, see the petition in german.
The proposition is, every single citizen would receive Euro 1.500.- per month as a basic right, without any constraint, attachment, commitment or compensation. Additionally people would be free to earn additional money.
This basic income, means, that whatever citizen decides to do ( work, watch tv all day,.. ) he would be secure in term of basic needs.
This independence ultimately would lead to a greater freedom, as you decide what you do, what you want to do and when you want to do it ?
I do have question about the whole feasibility of the thing, but that does lead to the interesting question of the title:
What would you do if you had no pressure to work for an income ?
Here's an excellent article (in french) about this question:.Et vous, quel travail feriez-vous si votre revenu était assuré ? (Périphéries)
Monday, January 24, 2011
Favourite Pubs in Limerick
After 6 years, in Limerick city, it's about time I compile the list of my favorites pubs in town, though the order might vary from year to year, month to month, mood to mood...
- Costello tavern: The best fiver you can spend on a Saturday night in Limerick, relax and calm for intensive talk downstairs, or even some beer-pong ... after just follow the red carpet (the mythical sweaty carpet ! ), and your feet will be able to do some crazy dancing on the tune of the Smyths, Radiohead and other RATM...
- Bourkes: A new old place, which has been revived last year, very pleasant, with like in the country a good mix of different age group mixing happily.
- Tom Collins: relax and quiet, perfect for a French talk in front of a pint. Used to have good traditional band on Wednesday:
- Wicked Chicken: For many years my favorite in Limerick, small dark and wicked usually great DJ mix, ideal for a round of 2 of Jägermeister, I miss Phil the barman though ...
- Curragower: Good, perfectly place on the way home on a Friday night, on the way to the Thomond park for the weekends...
- Baker Place: The wicked chicken twin older brother ( sharing the same bathroom where naked men can slap their butt ), excellent to see young new band performing.
- Dolans: the place for concert in Limerick, also great for a breakfast on Munster game day. Checkout the Gig listing on their website.
- SinBin only on a salsa night ( as a replacement of Daffys): Well since Daffy's disappeared (RIP), we needed a place for the salsa party and the Clohessys nightclub turn to be a more than okay place.
- Nancy Blake: Well this is a non-controversial pub ( the least objectionable pub for anybody), the classic always reliable, i probably prefer the smallest warmer room than the outback.
Special mention: The White House, Flannery's ( the one ion catherine street), The WindMill Bar, Clohessy's ( for the 6 Nations), The Locke Bar, Glen Tavern
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