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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