9.00am Monday23 July 2012

Swell at last, a good 3 foot with a force3 southwesterly cross/onshore breeze.

Tides
Low 03.11 0.6m
High 09.24 3.8m
Low 15.23 0.8m
High 21.353.8m

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7.45am Sunday 22 July 2012

Swell is 1 foot with a force 3-4 southerly cross shore breeze.

Tides
Low 02.37 0.6m
High 08.43 3.8m
Low 14.45 0.7m
High 20.53 3.9m

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And now, walkabout, starting with the roadside verges that have been allowed to fulfill themselves with mature wild blossom this year instead of being cut down in early July. One of the delights of walkabout right now.

Starting with yarrow - the dried stalks of this strongly scented herb are used by the Chinese for divination in conjunction with their book of wisdom, the I Ching.

Followed by honeysuckle, thistle, meadowsweet, knapweed and one of those umbellifer type flowers that come in so many varieties that I seldom get their name right.

The council signs are aspirational - if only dogs could read - but the public have made a good effort to keep the beach clean, filling bins and bringing the rest home.

Clever parking. Showing only thewheels in case the nanny council disapproves.

Well filled bin. Well done public. 

In th 1960s, when councils charged for services, a line up like this below was called Penny Lane.

Mabel says let's crush Shams.

5.15am Saturday 21 July 2012

 

Swell is half a foot or so and calm, just a breath from offshore.

Tides
Low 02.02 0.6m
High 08.05 3.8m
Low 14.09 0.7m
High 20.13 3.9m

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Below, this morning, viewed from my desk

7.45am Friday 20 July 2012

Swell is a good 2 foot and the air is calm - just a very light northeasterly cross/off.

Tides
Low 01.29 0.7m
High 07.29 3.7m
Low 13.34 0.8m
High 19.37 3.8m

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Below, just some more Rossnowlagh shots on this heavenly morning.