Category Archives: Steve

The first Sunday dander of November

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Out again this Sunday with Andy Clark and his tireless Springer/Cocker puppy “Tara” and the destination choosen was the small harbour town of Portstewart some 5 miles away from Chez McDonagh. Oddly, given the last few days of deluge, pish … Continue reading →

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Dandering and thinking about time, life and how things change

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

This Sunday for the first time in many many weeks I was for one reason or another dandering on my own which afforded me the chance to walk in silence something that I actually enjoy as much as the camaraderie … Continue reading →

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Summit for the weekend – Binevenagh

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Righty Ho! Sunday’s dander this week was up a ridge on the North Coast above Magilligan. The ridge in question is Binn Fhoibhne (Foibhne’s peak – remember “bh” in irish is a “v”)  or Binevenagh in English.  This ridge marks … Continue reading →

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Fame and Fortune await! I am a Sketchbook Project 2012 ARTIST .. So there

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

The ever lovely nerdgirl, geek chum and CrashTestChic Marie Scott pointed me at this website a week ago run by some very nice people called the Art House Co-op. Basically you give them a small amount of cash and they … Continue reading →

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Dealing with a SKY salesman at your door

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Valerie has just stopped laughing and I have at least given a poor, wet SKY salesman something to mark this day as different, Never let it be said I am not a benificent old codger. The conversation went something like … Continue reading →

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Wot we done on our holidays

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Alas, those arch demons of fiscally impecunious arseholery (or bankers for short) put paid to a long holiday in the sun for Val and me this year. So as it happened a spot of unexpected cash allowed us to take … Continue reading →

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The first September dander

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Since the Moyle way 3 weekends ago, a family “do” last weekend, meant that today was the first day that Mr Clark and I could don the walking boots and set out for our regular Sunday dander. We agreed that … Continue reading →

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Of Kilts,26.22 Miles, 3 mountains and an enormous THANK YOU!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Well after all the hype, the very generous donations and acquisition of the kilts it kinda had to be done and it is with genuine surprise that I sit here the next day and say the Domino Danderers and the … Continue reading →

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Of Socks, TS Eliot, relationships and reaching 25 years of married life.

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Val and I celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary tomorrow, Monday 15th August. Looking back over the 25 years it really does not seem that long, but the slow tick of the metronomes that measure our lives gives a lie to … Continue reading →

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Summit for the Weekend? – I think I will ! Hello Knocklayde

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

With only 2 weekends until the “Dander for Dosh” Mr Clark an yiourse truely descided that it was a perfect time to have a go at Knocklyade. Now for those that don’t know Knocklayde is a 1695 ft  hill above … Continue reading →

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