Category Archives: Steve

Of beer, teenage memories and being thanked

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

As the rogue purple underpants of Saturday begin their assault on the whites-only wash cycle of Sunday destiny, and the twin buttocks of Birthdays are sucked into the malfunctioning chemical toilet of my own natal anniversary I find myself sitting  … Continue reading →

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Walking, remembering and being home

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Had a good dander with Andrew Clark today in one of our favourite Sunday Dandering places – Benevenagh on the north coast of Co.Londonderry. A short walk at 6 miles,but it is one that both stretches the thighs getting to … Continue reading →

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A thought (care of Pablo Neruda) for St Valentine’s day

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Well the 14th February is here again and shops in the UK are awash with hearts, flowers, and cards. Panicked men are even now raiding petrol stations for the card or token they have forgotten again to buy in good … Continue reading →

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My favourite famous Belgian (other than TinTin and Theo Heselmans)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

In a rather tangential conversation about the up and comming BLUG i was reminded of one of my favourite pictures of all time painted by one of my favourite artists, René Magritte who happens to be Belgian and my sort … Continue reading →

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Eulogy for Kev – Gentlefish and Scholar

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of “Kev” goldfish of the parish of Barrnett, Belfast today 29th January 2012. Kev was closely associated with our dear friend, colleague, ubergeek and Lego minifig model Paul Mooney. Their … Continue reading →

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1000 Miles walked in 10 Months!!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Away back on the 10th April last year I set myself a target of 1000 miles before the 10th April 2012. I passed the 1000 mile target yesterday 2 months early!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 looking at my stats … Continue reading →

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Niall the youngest of the Mcdonaghs from #14 makes a promo

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Niall, my son, has taken up the challenge of becoming the “famous person” of his generation of McD’s and along with his 3 DJ chums that make up The Insanity DJ Crew they have released their first professional Promo Vid, … Continue reading →

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Midwinter Thoughts.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Rightly ho gentle reader … I am still dandering back and forth to work most days and this 5 mile wander there and back allows me the time and space to do something that kinda gets lost in the hurley … Continue reading →

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A tale of two danders, swans and muck

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

I have been a bit remiss over the last couple of weeks and my weekly “Summit for the weekend” posts have not been quite as prompt as they should have been, but hey ho such is the way the cookie … Continue reading →

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Ranting about the economy and toilet metaphors

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

It is odd, gentle reader, that once the little hand slides around the face of the clock on the wall and heads towards the top I am more inclined to two things. Firstly the listening to loud and sometimes very … Continue reading →

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